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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Milan Malpensa Airport to Istanbul? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from £102. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Istanbul.£49 per passenger.Departing Sun, 14 Jun.One-way flight with Wizz Air Malta.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air Malta, departs from Milan Malpensa on Sun, 14 Jun, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From £49, select.
Istanbul.£49 per passenger.Departing Tue, 19 May.One-way flight with Wizz Air Malta.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air Malta, departs from Milan Malpensa on Tue, 19 May, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From £49, select.
Istanbul.£49 per passenger.Departing Tue, 28 Apr.One-way flight with Wizz Air Malta.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air Malta, departs from Milan Malpensa on Tue, 28 Apr, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From £49, select.
Istanbul.£52 per passenger.Departing Mon, 31 Aug.One-way flight with Wizz Air Malta.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air Malta, departs from Milan Malpensa on Mon, 31 Aug, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From £52, select.
Istanbul.£53 per passenger.Departing Tue, 8 Sep.One-way flight with Wizz Air Malta.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air Malta, departs from Milan Malpensa on Tue, 8 Sep, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From £53, select.
Istanbul.£54 per passenger.Departing Tue, 13 Oct.One-way flight with Wizz Air Malta.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air Malta, departs from Milan Malpensa on Tue, 13 Oct, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From £54, select.
Istanbul.£55 per passenger.Departing Tue, 5 Jan.One-way flight with Wizz Air Malta.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air Malta, departs from Milan Malpensa on Tue, 5 Jan, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From £55, select.
Istanbul.£56 per passenger.Departing Tue, 8 Dec.One-way flight with Wizz Air Malta.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air Malta, departs from Milan Malpensa on Tue, 8 Dec, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From £56, select.
Istanbul.£59 per passenger.Departing Tue, 17 Nov.One-way flight with Wizz Air Malta.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air Malta, departs from Milan Malpensa on Tue, 17 Nov, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From £59, select.
Istanbul.£61 per passenger.Departing Tue, 9 Feb.One-way flight with Wizz Air Malta.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air Malta, departs from Milan Malpensa on Tue, 9 Feb, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From £61, select.
Istanbul.£73 per passenger.Departing Thu, 2 Jul.One-way flight with Wizz Air Malta.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air Malta, departs from Milan Malpensa on Thu, 2 Jul, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From £73, select.
Istanbul.£85 per passenger.Departing Fri, 19 Mar.One-way flight with easyJet.Outbound indirect flight with easyJet, departs from Milan Malpensa on Fri, 19 Mar, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From £85, select.
Istanbul.£97 per passenger.Departing Mon, 18 May.One-way flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Milan Malpensa on Mon, 18 May, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From £97, select.
Istanbul.£100 per passenger.Departing Wed, 15 Apr.One-way flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Milan Malpensa on Wed, 15 Apr, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From £100, select.
Istanbul.£113 per passenger.Departing Thu, 11 Jun.One-way flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Milan Malpensa on Thu, 11 Jun, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From £113, select.
Istanbul.£116 per passenger.Departing Mon, 5 Oct.One-way flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Milan Malpensa on Mon, 5 Oct, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From £116, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Milan Malpensa to Istanbul

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Milan Malpensa to Istanbul flights are currently cheapest in April.
Apr
from £49
May
from £49
Jun
from £49
Jul
from £73
Aug
from £52
Sep
from £53
Oct
from £54
Nov
from £59
Dec
from £56
Jan
from £55
Feb
from £61
Mar
from £85

Direct flights from Milan Malpensa to Istanbul

Alternative Milan Malpensa to Istanbul routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from Milan Malpensa to Istanbul? You could fly into the following airports instead.

Istanbul Sabiha

19 miles from central Istanbul
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from £50
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Istanbul

21 miles from central Istanbul
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Milan to Istanbul: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found£49
Cheapest month to flyMay
Average flight time2 hrs, 59 mins
Most popular airlineTurkish Airlines
Average flights per week123

Finding cheap flights from Milan Malpensa to Istanbul: Frequently asked questions

There are 2 airports in Istanbul: Istanbul Sabiha and Istanbul.
The best price we found for a return flight from Milan Malpensa to Istanbul is £98. 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 59 minutes is the average flight time from Milan Malpensa to Istanbul.
Turkish Airlines, IndiGo and PIA fly direct from Milan Malpensa to Istanbul.
As of April 2026, there are 135 flights per week flying from Milan Malpensa to Istanbul.
The cheapest month to fly from Milan Malpensa to Istanbul is usually April.
If you're flying from Milan Malpensa Airport, the cheapest airport near Istanbul is Istanbul – which is 21.4 miles away from the centre of Istanbul. We've found flights into this airport from £98.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Milan Malpensa Airport to Istanbul on Tuesday, 28 April 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 2 hours and 59 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 Istanbul 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 Istanbul is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In April, the average temperature is usually around 12°C. August is typically the warmest month in Istanbul, when it usually averages around 27°C. You can expect the least rain in August. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging 4°C. The rainiest month is December.
Currently, Wizz Air Malta and Turkish Airlines offer the cheapest flight tickets to Istanbul.

Travelling from Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Istanbul: what you need to know

  • Around 2 hours 55 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Milan Malpensa Airport to Istanbul.

  • The timezone in Istanbul is UTC+3. The city is two hours ahead of Milan, where Milan Malpensa Airport is located.

  • The busiest route is from Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Istanbul Airport (IST). You can select from 28 weekly services between these two airports. If you want to head off as soon as possible, the earliest flight from MXP to IST is the 06:50 Turkish Airlines service. If you'd rather travel later, the final departure is at 20:10 with Turkish Airlines.

  • To avoid rushing for your MXP to Istanbul flight, allow plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.

  • Travelling during a peak time like July? Public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.

  • Direct Milan Malpensa Airport to Istanbul tickets are available for booking. Istanbul Airport (IST) is where you'll be landing.

  • Book your seat with Turkish Airlines. This airline offers direct flights from Milan Malpensa Airport to Istanbul.

  • Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to break up your trip and perhaps even explore a different city. When searching for plane tickets from MXP to Istanbul, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Top options include:

    • Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO)

    • Paris Orly Airport (ORY)

    • Vienna International Airport (VIE)

  • MXP is around 40 kms (25 miles) from central Milan. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 50 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 50 minutes.

  • Want a leisurely start to your journey? Stay near MXP. Whether you have an early flight from Milan Malpensa Airport to Istanbul or don't want departure day to feel hectic, these hotels are all about convenience:

  • When it comes to the on-time performance of Milan Malpensa Airport, data shows 76% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.

How to find the cheapest flights from Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Istanbul

  • £49 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Milan Malpensa Airport to Istanbul flight. A round-trip plane ticket right now is £98. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.

  • Score cheap flights from MXP to Istanbul by booking one month ahead. According to our research, that's the best time for picking up a bargain.

  • June is the best month for nabbing a fantastic deal on Milan Malpensa Airport to Istanbul tickets. If you need to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for every month.

  • Picking up a cheap flight from MXP to Istanbul is a breeze with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic notifications and we'll get in touch when there's a better deal.

  • Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with our filters. Then, sort the results for your flight from Milan Malpensa Airport to Istanbul by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best.'

Airports in Istanbul

Istanbul Airport (IST)

  • The distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) to central Istanbul is roughly 40 kms (25 miles). It takes around 45 minutes to reach the centre driving.

  • It typically takes 1 hour 10 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.

  • Consider staying in a hotel close to IST if you have a late flight from Milan Malpensa Airport to Istanbul. Select one of these options and make your first night all about catching up on rest:

  • Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your ride from Istanbul Airport about two weeks in advance of your flight from MXP to Istanbul.

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)

  • After your flight from Milan Malpensa Airport to Istanbul has arrived, you can get to the city centre in about 1 hour 5 minutes by car. Central Istanbul is roughly 48 kms (30 miles) from Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW).

  • If you travel by public transport, you'll get to the city centre in 1 hour 40 minutes or so.

  • You'll find some great places to drop your things at near SAW. Settle in and get cosy after your MXP to Istanbul flight at any of these well-located options:

  • Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride from SAW four weeks in advance. You can also expect to have a bigger selection of vehicles.

Best time to go to Istanbul

  • August is the busiest month for flights from Milan Malpensa Airport to Istanbul. To steer clear of the crowds, plan your trip to Istanbul in February.

  • When booking your Milan Malpensa Airport to Istanbul plane ticket, think about the weather you're most comfortable in. July is the warmest month in Istanbul, with temperatures ranging from 21ºC to 30ºC.

  • If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from MXP to Istanbul in January when temperatures average between 2ºC and 11ºC.

More about Istanbul

  • Once you've booked your flight from Milan Malpensa Airport to Istanbul, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these options your base for exploring Istanbul:

  • There are so many things to explore in this city it can be hard to work out where to start. Historic Areas of Istanbul, Hagia Sophia Museum and Hagia Sophia History Museum are top sights which should be on any good Istanbul itinerary.

Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)

  • You've seen Istanbul, now it's time to discover more of Türkiye (Turkey). Journey about 354 kms (220 miles) east to Ankara to tick off its popular sights. From The Roman Theatre to Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Museum of Anatolian Civilizations, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.

  • Izmir is another standout destination in Türkiye (Turkey) and is around 322 kms (200 miles) southwest of Istanbul. No journey is complete without dropping by Aegean Coast, Smyrna Basilika and Ataturk Konak Square.

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