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Flight deals from Malatya to Istanbul

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best round-trip flight from Malatya Airport to Istanbul Airport? If you want to travel next month, round-trip fares start from $169. Find the lowest prices on one-way and round-trip tickets right here.

Istanbul.$152 per passenger.Departing Wed, Jun 17, returning Sun, Jun 21.Round-trip flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departing from Malatya on Wed, Jun 17, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departing from Istanbul on Sun, Jun 21, arriving in Malatya.Price includes taxes and charges.From $152, select.

Istanbul.$166 per passenger.Departing Wed, Jun 24, returning Wed, Jul 1.Round-trip flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departing from Malatya on Wed, Jun 24, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departing from Istanbul on Wed, Jul 1, arriving in Malatya.Price includes taxes and charges.From $166, select.

Istanbul.$169 per passenger.Departing Wed, Jul 15, returning Sun, Jul 19.Round-trip flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departing from Malatya on Wed, Jul 15, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departing from Istanbul on Sun, Jul 19, arriving in Malatya.Price includes taxes and charges.From $169, select.

Istanbul.$169 per passenger.Departing Sat, Jul 25, returning Sat, Aug 1.Round-trip flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departing from Malatya on Sat, Jul 25, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departing from Istanbul on Sat, Aug 1, arriving in Malatya.Price includes taxes and charges.From $169, select.

Istanbul.$186 per passenger.Departing Sat, Jun 27, returning Tue, Sep 15.Round-trip flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departing from Malatya on Sat, Jun 27, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departing from Istanbul on Tue, Sep 15, arriving in Malatya.Price includes taxes and charges.From $186, select.

Istanbul.$209 per passenger.Departing Mon, Dec 28, returning Sun, Jan 3.Round-trip flight with SunExpress and Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with SunExpress, departing from Malatya on Mon, Dec 28, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departing from Istanbul on Sun, Jan 3, arriving in Malatya.Price includes taxes and charges.From $209, select.

Istanbul.$213 per passenger.Departing Tue, Sep 1, returning Mon, Sep 7.Round-trip flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departing from Malatya on Tue, Sep 1, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departing from Istanbul on Mon, Sep 7, arriving in Malatya.Price includes taxes and charges.From $213, select.

Istanbul.$214 per passenger.Departing Tue, Aug 18, returning Wed, Sep 2.Round-trip flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departing from Malatya on Tue, Aug 18, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departing from Istanbul on Wed, Sep 2, arriving in Malatya.Price includes taxes and charges.From $214, select.

Istanbul.$214 per passenger.Departing Wed, Aug 5, returning Mon, Aug 10.Round-trip flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departing from Malatya on Wed, Aug 5, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departing from Istanbul on Mon, Aug 10, arriving in Malatya.Price includes taxes and charges.From $214, select.

Istanbul.$214 per passenger.Departing Mon, Dec 28, returning Sun, Jan 3.Round-trip flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departing from Malatya on Mon, Dec 28, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departing from Istanbul on Sun, Jan 3, arriving in Malatya.Price includes taxes and charges.From $214, select.

Istanbul.$214 per passenger.Departing Tue, Nov 24, returning Wed, Dec 2.Round-trip flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departing from Malatya on Tue, Nov 24, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departing from Istanbul on Wed, Dec 2, arriving in Malatya.Price includes taxes and charges.From $214, select.

Istanbul.$214 per passenger.Departing Fri, Nov 6, returning Fri, Nov 20.Round-trip flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departing from Malatya on Fri, Nov 6, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departing from Istanbul on Fri, Nov 20, arriving in Malatya.Price includes taxes and charges.From $214, select.

Istanbul.$216 per passenger.Departing Tue, Dec 15, returning Fri, Dec 18.Round-trip flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departing from Malatya on Tue, Dec 15, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departing from Istanbul on Fri, Dec 18, arriving in Malatya.Price includes taxes and charges.From $216, select.

Istanbul.$216 per passenger.Departing Fri, Oct 2, returning Sat, Oct 3.Round-trip flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departing from Malatya on Fri, Oct 2, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departing from Istanbul on Sat, Oct 3, arriving in Malatya.Price includes taxes and charges.From $216, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Malatya to Istanbul

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Malatya to Istanbul flights are currently cheapest in June.

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Malatya to Istanbul: Alternative routes

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Malatya to Istanbul: Flight information

The things to know before you go.

Cheapest flight found	$152
Cheapest month to fly	June
Average flight time	1 hr, 54 mins
Most popular airline	Turkish Airlines
Average flights per week	21

Finding cheap flights from Malatya to Istanbul: Frequently asked questions

How much are round-trip flights from Malatya to Istanbul?

The best price we found for a round-trip flight from Malatya to Istanbul is $152. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.

How long does it take to fly from Malatya to Istanbul?

1 hour and 54 minutes is the average flight time from Malatya to Istanbul.

Which airlines fly direct from Malatya to Istanbul?

Turkish Airlines flies direct from Malatya to Istanbul.

How many flights are there a week from Malatya to Istanbul?

There are 21 flights per week flying from Malatya to Istanbul, as of June 2026.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Malatya to Istanbul?

The cheapest month to fly from Malatya to Istanbul is usually June.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Malatya Airport to Istanbul Airport on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Malatya Airport to Istanbul Airport on Wednesday, June 17, 2026.

Can I get a direct flight from Malatya Airport to Istanbul Airport?

Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 54 minutes.

How can I find the best flight deal to Istanbul?

We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Istanbul but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

When is the best time to book flights to Istanbul?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar, and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Istanbul is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly with from Malatya Airport to Istanbul?

Currently, Turkish Airlines offers the cheapest flight tickets to Istanbul.

Flying from Malatya Airport (MLX) to Istanbul Airport (IST): what you need to know

Around 1 hour 55 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Malatya Airport to Istanbul Airport.
Istanbul's timezone is UTC+3, which is the same as Malatya.
Every week, there are 20 Malatya Airport to Istanbul Airport flights. If you'd like to take off early, select the 00:45 Turkish Airlines flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before flying, the latest flight is at 23:40 with Turkish Airlines.
Your MLX to IST flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Traveling during a peak month such as July? Public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Turkish Airlines is your gateway to exploring Istanbul (and maybe even some other great parts of Türkiye (Turkey)!). Check out the direct flights from Malatya Airport to Istanbul Airport offered by this carrier.
Most travelers choose to fly with Turkish Airlines on this route.
Enjoy a quick visit to another city or simply break up your journey with a stopover. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Malatya Airport to Istanbul Airport. Many passengers pass through Frankfurt am Main Airport on this route.

How to find the cheapest flights from Malatya Airport (MLX) to Istanbul Airport (IST)

The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Malatya Airport to Istanbul Airport flight is $65. A return ticket right now is $152. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
To secure cheap tickets from MLX to IST, book your trip 11 months before your planned departure.
April is the cheapest month for flights from Malatya Airport to Istanbul Airport. If you'd like to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for each month.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from MLX to IST by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification on the app when fares go down.
Discover the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Malatya Airport to Istanbul Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.

Handy information about Malatya Airport (MLX)

When it comes to Malatya Airport's on-time performance, 78% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
To reach Malatya Airport from central Malatya, it takes around 35 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 32 kilometers from the airport to the city center.
The journey on public transport takes roughly 50 minutes.

Arriving at Istanbul Airport (IST)

If you're arriving on a late Malatya Airport to Istanbul Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be resting not long after at one of these hotels near IST:
Grab a Istanbul Airport rental car and explore Istanbul and beyond with your own set of wheels. Hit, Avec car rentals and Eren Rent a Car are well-known companies you can book with here.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Istanbul Airport around two weeks in advance of your trip.

Getting from Istanbul Airport (IST) to central Istanbul

Istanbul Airport to central Istanbul has a drive time of about 45 minutes. It's approximately 40 kilometers away.
If you're traveling on public transport, expect a journey of about 1 hour 10 minutes.

When to fly to Istanbul Airport (IST)

It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Malatya Airport to Istanbul Airport. August is the busiest month to head to Istanbul. If you prefer a more low-key vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Istanbul is July, with temperatures ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Book your flights from Malatya Airport to Istanbul Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Search for cheap tickets from MLX to IST in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 2ºC (36ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF) on average.

Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)

Istanbul has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Türkiye (Turkey) waiting to be explored. Around 354 kilometers east of Istanbul, a visit to Ankara will keep your itinerary busy. Start with attractions like The Roman Theatre, Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Museum of Anatolian Civilizations.
Around 322 kilometers south-west of Istanbul, Izmir is another favorite stop in Türkiye (Turkey). Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Aegean Coast, Smyrna Basilika and Ataturk Konak Square.