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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Istanbul to Luqa Malta International? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Valletta.£103 per passenger.Departing Tue, 27 Jan, returning Fri, 30 Jan.Return flight with Wizz Air UK and Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air UK, departs from Istanbul on Tue, 27 Jan, arriving in Luqa Malta International.Inbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Luqa Malta International on Fri, 30 Jan, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From £103, select.
Valletta.£104 per passenger.Departing Thu, 5 Feb, returning Mon, 9 Feb.Return flight with Wizz Air UK and Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air UK, departs from Istanbul on Thu, 5 Feb, arriving in Luqa Malta International.Inbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Luqa Malta International on Mon, 9 Feb, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From £104, select.
Valletta.£105 per passenger.Departing Sat, 14 Mar, returning Sat, 21 Mar.Return flight with Wizz Air UK and Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air UK, departs from Istanbul on Sat, 14 Mar, arriving in Luqa Malta International.Inbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Luqa Malta International on Sat, 21 Mar, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From £105, select.
Valletta.£115 per passenger.Departing Sat, 17 Jan, returning Sun, 1 Feb.Return flight with Aegean Airlines and Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Aegean Airlines, departs from Istanbul on Sat, 17 Jan, arriving in Luqa Malta International.Inbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Luqa Malta International on Sun, 1 Feb, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From £115, select.
Valletta.£128 per passenger.Departing Mon, 23 Feb, returning Sun, 1 Mar.Return flight with Wizz Air.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air, departs from Istanbul on Mon, 23 Feb, arriving in Luqa Malta International.Inbound indirect flight with Wizz Air, departs from Luqa Malta International on Sun, 1 Mar, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From £128, select.
Valletta.£131 per passenger.Departing Thu, 1 Jan, returning Tue, 6 Jan.Return flight with KM Malta Airlines.Outbound direct flight with KM Malta Airlines departs from Istanbul on Thu, 1 Jan, arriving in Luqa Malta International.Inbound direct flight with KM Malta Airlines departs from Luqa Malta International on Tue, 6 Jan, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From £131, select.
Valletta.£133 per passenger.Departing Mon, 29 Dec, returning Wed, 31 Dec.Return flight with KM Malta Airlines.Outbound direct flight with KM Malta Airlines departs from Istanbul on Mon, 29 Dec, arriving in Luqa Malta International.Inbound direct flight with KM Malta Airlines departs from Luqa Malta International on Wed, 31 Dec, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From £133, select.
Valletta.£133 per passenger.Departing Fri, 13 Feb, returning Mon, 16 Feb.Return flight with KM Malta Airlines.Outbound direct flight with KM Malta Airlines departs from Istanbul on Fri, 13 Feb, arriving in Luqa Malta International.Inbound direct flight with KM Malta Airlines departs from Luqa Malta International on Mon, 16 Feb, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From £133, 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 January.
Dec
from £133
Jan
from £103
Feb
from £104
Mar
from £105
Apr
from £163
May
from £168
Jun
from £170
Jul
from £179
Aug
from £204
Sep
from £198
Oct
from £214
Nov
from £210

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.

Istanbul to Valletta: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found£103
Cheapest month to flyJanuary
Average flight time2 hrs, 35 mins
Most popular airlineKM Malta Airlines
Average flights per week46

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 £103. 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 35 minutes is the average flight time from Istanbul to Luqa Malta International.
KM Malta Airlines, Turkish Airlines and IndiGo fly direct from Istanbul to Luqa Malta International.
As of December 2025, there are 46 flights per week flying from Istanbul to Luqa Malta International.
The cheapest month to fly from Istanbul to Luqa Malta International is usually January.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Istanbul Airport to Luqa Malta International Airport on Tuesday, 27 January 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 2 hours and 35 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.
Currently, Wizz Air UK and KM Malta Airlines offer the cheapest flight tickets to Luqa Malta International.

Travelling from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to Malta International Airport (MLA): what you need to know

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

  • Valletta's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Valletta two hours behind Istanbul.

  • You can choose from 20 weekly Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Malta International Airport flights. The 08:00 departure with Turkish Airlines is the earliest flight available. Turkish Airlines operates the last service of the day at 18:00.

  • To ensure you catch your IST to MLA flight, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.

  • You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months like April. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.

  • Turkish Airlines offers direct flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Malta International Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to see the sights in Valletta — and maybe even more of Malta if you have time.

  • The airline most travellers prefer to fly with on this route is Turkish Airlines.

  • Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Malta International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between IST and MLA:

    • Thessaloniki International Airport

    • Belgrad Nikola Tesla Airport

    • Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport

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

  • The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Malta International Airport flight is £49. A return fare is currently £103. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.

  • Score cheap tickets from IST to MLA by booking at least four months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.

  • Plan your trip for March. That's the cheapest month for flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Malta International Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.

  • Landing cheap flights from IST to MLA couldn't be easier with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when there's a better deal.

  • Select your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Malta International Airport.

Handy information about Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)

  • To get to Istanbul Ataturk Airport from central Istanbul, it'll take around 50 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 30 miles from the airport to the city centre.

  • The journey on public transport typically takes 1 hour 45 minutes.

  • Get your holiday off to a stress-free start by staying near IST. Whether you're taking an early flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Malta International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are the answer:

Arriving at Malta International Airport (MLA)

  • If you're landing on a late Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Malta International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed not long after at one of these hotels near MLA:

  • Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Malta International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from MOVIS, BEE Malta or Sun Car Rentals to explore Valletta and beyond.

  • For the lowest price, reserve your ride from Malta International Airport around three weeks before you travel.

Getting from Malta International Airport (MLA) to central Valletta

  • Malta International Airport is approximately 5 miles from central Valletta. Driving there takes about 15 minutes.

When to fly to Malta International Airport (MLA)

  • The quietest month for a flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Malta International Airport is April, while August is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to visit Valletta based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.

  • When booking your flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Malta International Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Valletta, with temperatures ranging from 25ºC (77ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).

  • If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from IST to MLA in February. Average temperatures are between 11ºC (52ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) then.

Explore more of Malta

  • Birkirkara is just one of the many cities in Malta waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Valletta. Around 3 miles away to the west, well-known attractions include Gnien il Haddiem, Santwarju Ta' Santa Tereza Tal-Bambin Gesù and Woof Indoor Dog Park.

  • Around 3 miles south-west of Valletta, Qormi is another essential stop in Malta. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Church of St George, Palazzo Stagno and Monument ta' Guze Muscat Azzopardi.

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