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 31m
$333–1,703
Fly Istanbul to Dhaalu Atoll Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Dhaalu Atoll Airport (DDD)plane IST - DDD
13h 47m
$212–552
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
14h 36m
$263–603
Fly Istanbul to Kulhudhuffushi Airport
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Kulhudhuffushi Airport (HDK)plane IST - HDK
13h 57m
$262–702

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

37Weekly Planes

10h 21mAverage Duration

$216Cheapest 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 31m

What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Maldives?

Turkish Airlines, Emirates, and three other airlines fly from Istanbul (IST) to Velana International Airport (MLE) 5 times a day.

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Malé(opens in a new window), Maldives(opens in a new window)

Malé is the capital and most populous city of the Maldives. With a population of 211,908 in 2022 within its administrative area and coterminous geographical area of 8.30 km2, Malé is also one of the most densely populated cities in the world. The city is geographically located in the southern edge of North Malé Atoll (Kaafu Atoll). - Wikipedia (opens in a new window)

Things to do in Malé

National Museum(Opens in a new window)

Established on the National Day of the Maldives, the first national museum of the country was opened on November 11, 1952, by the Prime Minister at the time, Mohamed Amin Didi.

Hulhumalé(Opens in a new window)

Hulhumalé or Hulhulemale (Dhivehi: ހުޅުމާލެ) is a reclaimed island located in the south of North Male Atoll, Maldives. The artificial island was reclaimed to establish a new land mass required to meet the existing and future housing, industrial and commercial development demands of the Malé region. The official settlement was inaugurated by President Maumoon Abdul Gayoom on May 12, 2004.

Indira Gandhi Memorial Hospital(Opens in a new window)

The Indira Gandhi Memorial Hospital (IGMH) is a state-owned Multi-Speciality hospital, and one of two hospitals in Malé, Republic of Maldives. The hospital is located at the west end of Malé. The hospital is a gift from the Indian Government and is dedicated to Indira Gandhi. IGMH replaced the previous sole hospital, Central Hospital, located at the center of Malé. Central Hospital was later demolished and the location was leased to a private party by the Government to make another hospital.

Places to stay in Malé

$146

Summer Beach Maldives(Opens in a new window)

9.4Superb

$166

Samann Grand(Opens in a new window)

9.0Fabulous

$201

The Somerset Hotel(Opens in a new window)

8.8Fabulous

$170

Marukab Plaza(Opens in a new window)

8.8Fabulous

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