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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Istanbul to Luqa Malta International Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from ₹ 16,272. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Valletta.₹ 7,298 per passenger.Departing Tue, 2 Jun.One-way flight with Wizz Air.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air, departs from Istanbul on Tue, 2 Jun, arriving in Luqa Malta International.Price includes taxes and charges.From ₹ 7,298, select.
Valletta.₹ 7,839 per passenger.Departing Wed, 5 Aug.One-way flight with SKY express.Outbound indirect flight with SKY express, departs from Istanbul on Wed, 5 Aug, arriving in Luqa Malta International.Price includes taxes and charges.From ₹ 7,839, select.
Valletta.₹ 7,842 per passenger.Departing Wed, 8 Jul.One-way flight with SKY express.Outbound indirect flight with SKY express, departs from Istanbul on Wed, 8 Jul, arriving in Luqa Malta International.Price includes taxes and charges.From ₹ 7,842, select.
Valletta.₹ 7,981 per passenger.Departing Mon, 12 Oct.One-way flight with Pegasus Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Pegasus Airlines, departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Mon, 12 Oct, arriving in Luqa Malta International.Price includes taxes and charges.From ₹ 7,981, select.
Valletta.₹ 8,508 per passenger.Departing Thu, 28 May.One-way flight with Pegasus Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Pegasus Airlines, departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Thu, 28 May, arriving in Luqa Malta International.Price includes taxes and charges.From ₹ 8,508, select.
Valletta.₹ 8,602 per passenger.Departing Fri, 4 Dec.One-way flight with Wizz Air.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air, departs from Istanbul on Fri, 4 Dec, arriving in Luqa Malta International.Price includes taxes and charges.From ₹ 8,602, select.
Valletta.₹ 8,842 per passenger.Departing Thu, 17 Sep.One-way flight with SKY express.Outbound indirect flight with SKY express, departs from Istanbul on Thu, 17 Sep, arriving in Luqa Malta International.Price includes taxes and charges.From ₹ 8,842, select.
Valletta.₹ 9,353 per passenger.Departing Mon, 18 May.One-way flight with KM Malta Airlines.Outbound direct flight with KM Malta Airlines departs from Istanbul on Mon, 18 May, arriving in Luqa Malta International.Price includes taxes and charges.From ₹ 9,353, select.
Valletta.₹ 9,402 per passenger.Departing Thu, 4 Jun.One-way flight with KM Malta Airlines.Outbound direct flight with KM Malta Airlines departs from Istanbul on Thu, 4 Jun, arriving in Luqa Malta International.Price includes taxes and charges.From ₹ 9,402, select.
Valletta.₹ 9,641 per passenger.Departing Fri, 2 Apr.One-way flight with Wizz Air.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air, departs from Istanbul on Fri, 2 Apr, arriving in Luqa Malta International.Price includes taxes and charges.From ₹ 9,641, select.
Valletta.₹ 9,726 per passenger.Departing Tue, 24 Nov.One-way flight with LOT.Outbound indirect flight with LOT, departs from Istanbul on Tue, 24 Nov, arriving in Luqa Malta International.Price includes taxes and charges.From ₹ 9,726, select.
Valletta.₹ 10,101 per passenger.Departing Mon, 1 Mar.One-way flight with AJet.Outbound indirect flight with AJet, departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Mon, 1 Mar, arriving in Luqa Malta International.Price includes taxes and charges.From ₹ 10,101, select.
Valletta.₹ 10,308 per passenger.Departing Thu, 4 Feb.One-way flight with KM Malta Airlines.Outbound direct flight with KM Malta Airlines departs from Istanbul on Thu, 4 Feb, arriving in Luqa Malta International.Price includes taxes and charges.From ₹ 10,308, select.
Valletta.₹ 10,352 per passenger.Departing Tue, 5 Jan.One-way flight with KM Malta Airlines.Outbound direct flight with KM Malta Airlines departs from Istanbul on Tue, 5 Jan, arriving in Luqa Malta International.Price includes taxes and charges.From ₹ 10,352, select.
Valletta.₹ 10,488 per passenger.Departing Mon, 6 Jul.One-way flight with KM Malta Airlines.Outbound direct flight with KM Malta Airlines departs from Istanbul on Mon, 6 Jul, arriving in Luqa Malta International.Price includes taxes and charges.From ₹ 10,488, select.
Valletta.₹ 10,498 per passenger.Departing Mon, 3 May.One-way flight with Wizz Air.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air, departs from Istanbul on Mon, 3 May, arriving in Luqa Malta International.Price includes taxes and charges.From ₹ 10,498, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Istanbul to Luqa Malta International

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Istanbul to Luqa Malta International flights are currently cheapest in June.
May
from ₹ 8,508
Jun
from ₹ 7,298
Jul
from ₹ 7,842
Aug
from ₹ 7,839
Sep
from ₹ 8,842
Oct
from ₹ 7,981
Nov
from ₹ 9,726
Dec
from ₹ 8,602
Jan
from ₹ 10,352
Feb
from ₹ 10,308
Mar
from ₹ 10,101
Apr
from ₹ 9,641

Direct flights from Istanbul to Luqa Malta International

Istanbul to Luqa Malta International: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Istanbul to Valletta below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Luqa Malta International.

Luqa Malta International

6km from central Valletta
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Istanbul to Valletta: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found₹ 7,298
Cheapest month to flyJune
Average flight time2 hrs, 33 mins
Most popular airlineTurkish Airlines
Average flights per week98

Finding cheap flights from Istanbul to Luqa Malta International: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Istanbul to Luqa Malta International is ₹ 16,272. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
2 hours and 33 minutes is the average flight time from Istanbul to Luqa Malta International.
Turkish Airlines, KM Malta Airlines and IndiGo fly direct from Istanbul to Luqa Malta International.
As of May 2026, there are 98 flights per week flying from Istanbul to Luqa Malta International.
The cheapest month to fly from Istanbul to Luqa Malta International is usually June.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Istanbul to Luqa Malta International Airport on Tuesday, 23 June 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 2 hours and 33 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Luqa Malta International but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Valletta is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Flying from Istanbul to Malta International Airport (MLA): What you need to know

  • Planning your getaway begins with working out where you'll leave from in Istanbul. Istanbul Airport (IST) is the city's main base, so check out your options for reserving a flight from Istanbul to Malta International Airport (MLA) departing from here.

  • The average duration of a direct Istanbul to Malta International Airport flight is 2 hours 35 minutes.

  • Malta International Airport is located in Valletta. The city follows the UTC+1 timezone and is two hours behind Istanbul.

  • The busiest route is from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Malta International Airport (MLA), with 18 direct weekly services. If you'd rather get moving right away, the earliest flight from IST to MLA is the 7:50am Turkish Airlines service. If you're looking to take off later, the last departure is at 10:10pm with KM Malta Airlines.

  • To ensure you get on your flight from Istanbul to MLA, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.

  • During popular months like August, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.

Airports in Istanbul

Istanbul Airport (IST)

  • Istanbul Airport (IST) will have you travelling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Istanbul to Malta International Airport (MLA) can be booked from this terminal.

  • Turkish Airlines is a leading airline that offers direct flights from Istanbul to Malta International Airport leaving from IST.

  • Turkish Airlines ranks first in bookings for flights from IST to MLA.

  • IST is around 40 kilometres from central Istanbul. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour 10 minutes.

  • Want a relaxed start to your trip? Stay near Istanbul Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Istanbul to Malta International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are the answer:

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)

  • Cross another spot off your travel list or just take a moment to recharge with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your flight from Istanbul to Malta International Airport, check out these options when departing from Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport:

    • Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)

    • Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP)

    • Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)

  • You can get to SAW from the centre of Istanbul in about 1 hour 5 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The journey by public transport will take roughly 1 hour 40 minutes to cover the 48 kilometres or so.

  • Start your holiday early with an additional night away from home. Before catching your Istanbul to MLA flight, stay in one of these hotels close to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport:

  • Looking at how often flights stay on schedule, Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 68%.

About Malta International Airport (MLA)

  • The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Istanbul to Malta International Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near MLA instead:

  • Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride around three weeks before your Istanbul to Malta International Airport flight.

Getting from Malta International Airport (MLA) to central Valletta

  • The centre of Valletta is around 6 kilometres from Malta International Airport. Travel times by taxi or car hire will vary depending on traffic conditions, so do a little research before you go.

  • When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 30 minutes.

How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Malta International Airport (MLA)

  • The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Istanbul to Malta International Airport is ₹ 7,298. For a return flight on this route, the best price is ₹ 16,272. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares could change.

  • Book ten months before you travel. Pricing trends show that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Istanbul to MLA.

  • The best month for finding cheap Istanbul to Malta International Airport tickets is March. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare prices, then choose the dates that offer the lowest fares.

  • Save time looking for cheap plane tickets from Istanbul to MLA by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.

  • Filters make it easier to land a deal on your flight from Istanbul to Malta International Airport. Choose the airlines, flight times and number of stops that match your plans. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to find the most affordable option fast.

The best time to fly from Istanbul to Malta International Airport (MLA)

  • August is the busiest month for flights from Istanbul to Malta International Airport (MLA). Plan your visit to Valletta in December if you prefer a quieter experience.

  • Before locking in your Istanbul to MLA plane ticket, consider the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Valletta, with temperatures ranging from 25ºC to 30ºC.

  • February has temperatures of between 11ºC and 16ºC. Look for cheap tickets from Istanbul to Malta International Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.

More about Valletta

  • Start your Valletta trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Istanbul to Malta International Airport, check out our range of hotels including:

  • St. John's Co-Cathedral and Great Siege of Malta and the Knights of St. John are just two of the top-rated attractions to put on your Valletta itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to Valletta City Gate.

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