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How to get fromMalta to Istanbulby plane, busferry or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Malta to Istanbul by plane, busferry, or bus

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  1. Fly to Istanbul

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    1. Fly from Malta International Airport (MLA) to Istanbul (IST)plane plane MLA - IST
    3h 31m
    ₺5,138–10,845

  2. Bus and ferry, bus

    1. Take the busferry from Valletta to Pozzallobusferry bus ferry
    2. Take the busferry from Scicli to Shkoder,Rruga Teutabusferry bus ferry
    3. Take the bus from Shkodër to Istanbulbus bus
    2d 6h

  3. Fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport

    1. Fly from Malta International Airport (MLA) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane plane MLA - SAW
    6h 5m
    ₺5,151–10,866

Malta International Airport (MLA) to Istanbul (IST) flights

Calendar17Weekly Planes
Duration2h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket₺3,995Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Malta and Istanbul, Turkey?

Air Malta and Turkish Airlines fly from Malta International Airport (MLA) to Istanbul (IST) twice daily.

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