Flights Malta → Istanbul
MLA → SAW
How long is the flight from Malta to Istanbul?
The flight from Malta (MLA) to Istanbul (SAW) takes about 2h 11m. 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 operates from Malta to Istanbul, utilizing an Airbus A320 aircraft. The destination airport in Istanbul sees a high volume of passengers annually, with approximately 48,407,318 travelers passing through it each year.
The Malta (MLA) → Istanbul (SAW) 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 (SAW) heads north-east for about 1,406 km, a flight time of roughly 2h 11m.
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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Frequently asked questions about MLA-SAW
The flight from Malta (MLA) to Istanbul (SAW) takes about 2h 11m. 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 1,406 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.
