Flights Malta → Istanbul
MLA → IST
How long is the flight from Malta to Istanbul?
The flight from Malta (MLA) to Istanbul (IST) takes about 2h 8m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
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 10.7/100 (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 2.0 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 2.0 min (atfm); 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
The flight from Malta (MLA) to Istanbul (IST) takes about 2h 8m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
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.
