There are 4 ways to get from Istanbul to Maldives by plane
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Fly Istanbul to Velana International Airport
best- Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Velana International Airport (MLE)plane IST - MLE
11h 32m$243–433Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Velana International Airport
cheapest- Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Velana International Airport (MLE)plane SAW - MLE
13h 17m$233–603Fly Istanbul to Dhaalu Atoll Airport
- Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Dhaalu Atoll Airport (DDD)plane IST - DDD
13h 47m$272–752Fly Istanbul to Kulhudhuffushi Airport
- Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Kulhudhuffushi Airport (HDK)plane IST - HDK
13h 57m$242–702
Istanbul (IST) to Velana International Airport (MLE) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Maldives is to fly which costs $240 - $440 and takes 11h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Maldives is to fly which takes 11h 32m and costs $240 - $440.
The distance between Istanbul and Maldives is 6112 km.
It takes approximately 11h 32m to get from Istanbul to Maldives, including transfers.
Maldives is 2h ahead of Istanbul. It is currently 11:54 PM in Istanbul and 1:54 AM in Maldives.
There are 321+ hotels available in Maldives.
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.
- Website
- mantaair.mv
Flights from Istanbul to Dhaalu Atoll Airport via Velana International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 22m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $330–1,100
Flights from Istanbul to Dhaalu Atoll Airport via Doha, Velana International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $330–1,100
Flights from Istanbul to Dhaalu Atoll Airport via Dubai, Velana International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $350–1,200
Flights from Istanbul to Dhaalu Atoll Airport via Sharjah, Velana International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 10m
- When
- Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $300–750
Flights from Istanbul to Dhaalu Atoll Airport via Manama, Velana International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $270–750
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