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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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  1. Fly Istanbul Airport to Velana International Airport

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    1. Fly from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Velana International Airport (MLE)plane plane IST - MLE
    11h 32m
    $253–443

  2. 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 plane SAW - MLE
    14h 7m
    $413–553

  3. Fly Istanbul Airport to Dhaalu Atoll Airport

    1. Fly from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Dhaalu Atoll Airport (DDD)plane plane IST - DDD
    13h 37m
    $322–852

  4. Fly Istanbul Airport to Kulhudhuffushi Airport

    1. Fly from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Kulhudhuffushi Airport (HDK)plane plane IST - HDK
    13h 2m
    $322–852

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

Calendar42Weekly Planes
Duration9h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$274Cheapest Price
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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 three other airlines fly from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Velana International Airport (MLE) every 4 hours.

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