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Luqa Malta International Airport to Istanbul Airport flight

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Luqa Malta International Airport to Istanbul Airport over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from €78 and round-trip from €154. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Displayed flight fares from Malta to Istanbul are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Trip.com Price Insights: Flights from Luqa Malta International Airport to Istanbul Airport

What is the cheapest month for one-way flights from Luqa Malta International Airport to Istanbul Airport?

Data is based on average one-way flight prices from Luqa Malta International Airport to Istanbul Airport in Trip.com's database over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, if you’re looking for a low-cost one-way ticket from Luqa Malta International Airport to Istanbul Airport, the best time to buy is in November, with an average price of €139. You’ll want to avoid August, when the average price can reach as high as €179.

€179
€159
€139
€119
  • €139
    Nov
  • €141
    Dec
  • €140
    Jan
  • €151
    Feb
  • €157
    Mar
  • €166
    Apr
  • €165
    May
  • €158
    Jun
  • €162
    Jul
  • €179
    Aug
  • €171
    Sep
  • €173
    Oct

What’s the cheapest month to fly round-trip from Luqa Malta International Airport to Istanbul Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average monthly round-trip fares from Luqa Malta International Airport to Istanbul Airport in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, October is typically the cheapest month to find flights from Luqa Malta International Airport to Istanbul Airport, with an average price of €228. In contrast, July is usually the most expensive month, with average fares reaching €428.

€428
€328
€228
€128
    Cheapest
  • €260
    Nov
  • €286
    Dec
  • €245
    Jan
  • €243
    Feb
  • €235
    Mar
  • €276
    Apr
  • €258
    May
  • €399
    Jun
  • €428
    Jul
  • €329
    Aug
  • €353
    Sep
  • €228
    Oct

What is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Luqa Malta International Airport to Istanbul Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average ticket prices from Luqa Malta International Airport to Istanbul Airport for each day of the week in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, the cheapest day to depart from Luqa Malta International Airport to Istanbul Airport is Thursday, with average fares typically lower than other days. You’ll want to avoid flying on Saturday, as ticket prices are usually the highest that day.

€237
€190
€142
€95
    Cheapest
  • €144
    Mon
  • €159
    Tue
  • €212
    Wed
  • €142
    Thu
  • €147
    Fri
  • €237
    Sat
  • €225
    Sun

Which airline offers the cheapest flights from Luqa Malta International Airport to Istanbul Airport?

The cheapest airline flying from Luqa Malta International Airport to Istanbul Airport is Wizz Air (from €78) among 10 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Wizz Air
From €78
Wizz Air Malta
From €78
Ryanair
From €95
KM Malta Airlines
From €96
Air Serbia
From €105
AEGEAN
From €128
Turkish Airlines
From €135
Lufthansa
From €180
Scandinavian Airlines
From €204
LOT Polish Airlines
From €227

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What is the flight schedule from Luqa Malta International Airport to Istanbul Airport?

Check the schedule for flights from Malta to Istanbul and find the flight that best matches your travel plans.

Flight info.
Departure
Arrival
Weekly Schedule
  1. KM784

    6:00 AM

    MLA

    1h 35m

    9:35 AM

    IST

    - M - W - - S
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  2. W64766

    3:35 PM

    MLA

    1h 40m

    Nonstop

    5:15 PM

    SKP

    S - - - T F -
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  3. TK1006

    8:50 PM

    SKP

    1h 30m

    Nonstop

    12:20 AM

    IST

    S - T W T F S
  4. FR6029

    5:55 AM

    MLA

    1h 40m

    Nonstop

    8:35 AM

    ATH

    S - - W T - S
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  5. A3992

    12:55 PM

    ATH

    1h 35m

    Nonstop

    3:30 PM

    IST

    S M T W T F S
  6. FR7262

    3:25 PM

    MLA

    2h 15m

    Nonstop

    6:40 PM

    OTP

    S - - W T F S
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  7. RO263

    3:50 PM

    OTP

    50m

    Nonstop

    5:40 PM

    IST

    S - - W T - S
  8. W62496

    8:35 PM

    MLA

    2h 20m

    Nonstop

    10:55 PM

    BUD

    - - T - - - S
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  9. W62429

    5:00 AM

    BUD

    2h 15m

    Nonstop

    9:15 AM

    IST

    S M T W T F S
  10. FR2278

    6:50 PM

    MLA

    2h 15m

    Nonstop

    9:05 PM

    BUD

    - - - - T F -
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  11. W62429

    5:00 AM

    BUD

    2h 15m

    Nonstop

    9:15 AM

    IST

    S M T W T F S
  12. W43260

    9:25 PM

    MLA

    2h 20m

    Nonstop

    12:45 AM

    OTP

    S - T W T - S
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  13. RO263

    3:50 PM

    OTP

    50m

    Nonstop

    5:40 PM

    IST

    S - - W T - S
  14. FR2203

    10:00 AM

    MLA

    2h 15m

    Nonstop

    12:15 PM

    BUD

    S M T W T F S
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  15. W62429

    5:00 AM

    BUD

    2h 15m

    Nonstop

    9:15 AM

    IST

    S M T W T F S
  16. W62496

    8:35 PM

    MLA

    2h 20m

    Nonstop

    10:55 PM

    BUD

    - - T - - - S
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  17. W62437

    12:55 PM

    BUD

    2h 15m

    Nonstop

    5:10 PM

    IST

    - M T - - F S
  18. W43260

    9:25 PM

    MLA

    2h 20m

    Nonstop

    12:45 AM

    OTP

    S - T W T - S
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  19. RO261

    8:35 AM

    OTP

    1h 15m

    Nonstop

    10:50 AM

    IST

    S M T W T F S
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About Luqa Malta International Airport and Istanbul Airport

Learn about Luqa Malta International Airport (MLA) and Istanbul Airport (IST) — including location, terminals, transportation, and travel tips.

Flight distance 1,377.78 km
Cheapest one-way ticket price €78
Cheapest return ticket price €154

FAQs for Luqa Malta International Airport to Istanbul Airport Flights

  • How long is the flight from Luqa Malta International Airport to Istanbul Airport?

    Luqa Malta International Airport to Istanbul Airport takes about 2 hours 1 minute on average. Actual flight time may vary depending on route, weather and air traffic.
  • There are around 5 daily flights from Luqa Malta International Airport (MLA) to Istanbul Airport (IST).
  • The earliest flight from Luqa Malta International Airport to Istanbul Airport departs at 06:00, and the last departs at 20:00, with about 3 flights per day. Flight times may change, so please check the latest departure and arrival times before you travel.
  • The route from Luqa Malta International Airport (MLA) to Istanbul Airport (IST) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around €279 in December, the most expensive month to book this route.
  • The earliest flight departs from Luqa Malta International Airport (MLA) at 06:00 and arrives in Istanbul Airport (IST) at 09:35.
  • The latest flight departs from Luqa Malta International Airport (MLA) at 19:15 and arrives in Istanbul Airport (IST) at 22:45.
    • The distance from Istanbul Airport to downtown is about 34 km. It takes about 50 minutes by taxi.
    • The distance from Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to downtown is about 30 km. It takes about 50 minutes by taxi.
  • The closest airport to Istanbul Airport (IST) is Ataturk Airport. The distance is around 31 km.
  • Turkish Airlines is a very popular airline operating an average of 2576 flights per month.
  • One-way flights from Luqa Malta International Airport to Istanbul Airport currently start from €78, and round-trip fares start from €154. The current lowest fare is a Wizz Air flight departing on Mon, Nov 30; prices may vary depending on availability.
  • Yes. Turkish Airlines and KM Malta Airlines operate direct flights from Luqa Malta International Airport to Istanbul Airport, with an average flight time of 1 hour 57 minutes, and around 17 weekly flights. Actual flight frequency may vary by season.
  • Based on Trip.com flight data for departures within the next 30 days with at most one stop, the average one-way price from Luqa Malta International Airport to Istanbul Airport is €307. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • IndiGo and Flynas are the most popular budget airlines flying from Luqa Malta International Airport to Istanbul Airport, with one-way fares starting from €78. Compare final prices carefully, as baggage, seat selection and payment fees may apply.
  • Luqa Malta International Airport to Istanbul Airport operates around 17 weekly flights, mainly by Turkish Airlines and KM Malta Airlines. Actual frequency may vary during holidays and seasonal schedule adjustments.
  • Enter Luqa Malta International Airport and Istanbul Airport, select your departure date and number of passengers, then compare flights by price, flight duration, and baggage allowance. Once you've chosen a fare, review the change and refund rules, fill in passenger details, and pay to receive your booking confirmation.

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