Flights from Malta/Valletta (MLA) to Istanbul (IST)

Flight Valletta(MLA) to Istanbul(IST)
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Malta International Airport Istanbul Airport
MLA : Valletta , Malta IST : Istanbul , Turkey
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Malta/Valletta to Istanbul Flights

Find updated flight schedules, timetable, distance, aircraft types, Map, Transfer for routes from Malta/Valletta (MLA) to Istanbul (IST).

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Flight Schedules Valletta to Istanbul

This route is operated by 2 airlines :Turkish Airlines (TK),KM Malta Airlines (KM). This is the first direct flight from Malta/Valletta to Istanbul.

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Flight Duration: Approximately 2 hours 25 minutes to 2 hours 35 minutes (Direct Flights)

Flight No. Departure Time Arrival Time Duration Airfare
KM784 06:00 09:35 2h35m Trip.com PRICES HIS Prices Expedia PRICES skyticket PRICES
TK1370 10:50 14:20 2h30m
Flight schedules as of September 01, 2025, 06:09 AM(OAG data). Schedules may change without notice, so please check with airlines before booking. Refer to FlyTeam's terms of use before proceeding. Some airlines and flight numbers may not be displayed.

The last direct flight from Valletta to Istanbul is the final flight at 19:15 by Turkish Airlines TK1372.

From Malta/Valletta (MLA) to Istanbul (IST) Flights Info

Duration(Flight time)

From Valletta to Istanbul
2 hours 25 minutes to 2 hours 35 minutes
From Istanbul to Valletta
2 hours 25 minutes to 2 hours 40 minutes

Distance

From Istanbul to Valletta
Approx. 860 miles
Approx. 1,380 Km
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Malta to Istanbul Map

Malta International Airport Malta International Airport
Istanbul Airport Istanbul Airport

Type of aircrafts (MLA to IST)

Below is a list of the aircraft types and airlines operating on this route. (Direct flights only)

* All links below lead to Japanese pages.

Transfer / Cities with One-Stop Flights

This list shows cities where you can connect for one-stop flights between Malta and Istanbul. Direct flights operate on each segment, with the shortest flight durations listed. This is a great resource for travelers planning multi-city itineraries.

Thessaloniki (SKG)
MLA 1h35m SKG 30分 IST
1h40m 1h20m
Athena (ATH)
MLA 1h34m ATH 60分 IST
1h40m 60分
Catania (CTA)
MLA 45分 CTA 2h25m IST
45分 2h25m
Skopje (SKP)
MLA 1h40m SKP 1h30m IST
1h45m 1h30m
Tirana (TIA)
MLA 1h30m TIA 1h40m IST
1h40m 1h40m
Sofia (SOF)
MLA 1h50m SOF 1h15m IST
1h55m 1h15m
Bari (BRI)
MLA 1h20m BRI 2h10m IST
1h20m 2h0m
Nis (INI)
MLA 1h50m INI 1h25m IST
1h55m 1h30m
Palermo (PMO)
MLA 1h15m PMO 2h30m IST
60分 2h35m
Naples (NAP)
MLA 1h15m NAP 2h15m IST
1h15m 2h20m

FAQ : Malta/Valletta to Istanbul

How far is it from Malta to Istanbul?
The distance between Malta/Valletta (MLA) to Istanbul (IST) is approximately 860 miles(1,380km) by air.
Which airlines operate at from Valletta(MLA) to Istanbul(IST)?
Currently, this route is served by Turkish Airlines (Japanese)KM Malta Airlines (Japanese). You can check flight schedules for this route at Valletta to Istanbul Flight Schedules and Istanbul to Valletta Flight Schedules
What aircraft types are flying on the Malta/Valletta (MLA) to Istanbul (IST) route?
The Valletta – Istanbul route is operated by Boeing 787-9 , Boeing 737-800 , Boeing 737-900 , Boeing 737 MAX 8 , Boeing 737 MAX 9 , Airbus A321 , Airbus A320 , Airbus A321neo , Airbus A330-200 , Airbus A330-300 , Airbus A350-900 aircraft types.
Turkish Airlines fly this route with Boeing 787-9 , Boeing 737-800 , Boeing 737-900 , Boeing 737 MAX 8 , Boeing 737 MAX 9 , Airbus A321 , Airbus A321neo , Airbus A330-200 , Airbus A330-300 , Airbus A350-900.KM Malta Airlines fly this route with Airbus A320.
What is the time difference between Malta to Istanbul?
The time difference between Malta International Airport(Malta) and Istanbul Airport(Istanbul) is +1 hour. Istanbul is 1 hour ahead of Malta.Malta is currently observing daylight saving time (DST) from March 30, 2025 to October 26, 2025.