How to get fromIstanbul to Maldivesby plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Istanbul to Maldives by plane

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Fly Istanbul to Velana International Airport
best
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Velana International Airport (MLE)plane IST - MLE
11h 32m
$283–653
Fly Istanbul to Dhaalu Atoll Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Dhaalu Atoll Airport (DDD)plane IST - DDD
13h 47m
$232–602
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Velana International Airport
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Velana International Airport (MLE)plane SAW - MLE
13h 17m
$273–603
Fly Istanbul to Kulhudhuffushi Airport
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Kulhudhuffushi Airport (HDK)plane IST - HDK
13h 57m
$282–752

Istanbul (IST) to Velana International Airport (MLE) flights

51Weekly Planes

10h 41mAverage Duration

$239Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Istanbul to Maldives.

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Distance: 6,111.6 km
Duration: 11h 32m

What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Maldives?

Turkish Airlines, Emirates, and five other airlines fly from Istanbul (IST) to Velana International Airport (MLE) every 4 hours.

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