Flights Malta → Istanbul
MLA → IST
Route overview
The flight route connects Malta to Istanbul, operating with aircraft such as the Airbus A319 and Boeing 737 series including the 737-800. The destination airport in Istanbul opened in 2018 and serves over 84 million passengers annually.
The Malta (MLA) → Istanbul (IST) route is operated by Turkish Airlines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 12.3/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Istanbul the average ATFM delay is 3.5 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Malta the average ATFM delay is 16.6 minutes.
Heading to Istanbul: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Malta (MLA) to Istanbul (IST) heads north-east for about 1,375 km, a flight time of roughly 2h 8m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Malta the average ATFM delay is 16.6 min (ATC pre-departure); arriving into Istanbul it is 3.5 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airlines operating MLA-IST
Frequently asked questions about MLA-IST
Route-specific punctuality data isn't available yet. Check your flight on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis.
The cancellation rate varies by airline and season. Check your flight risk for an up-to-date estimate.
The route is operated by 1 airline: Turkish Airlines.
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The Malta-Istanbul route is about 1,375 km: for a cancellation (with less than 14 days' notice), a delay over 3 hours, or denied boarding, EU261 compensation is €250, barring extraordinary circumstances.
