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Malta (MLA) to Istanbul (SAW) flights
There are direct flights from Malta International Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, sold by 2 airlines (including codeshares): KM Malta Airlines and Turkish Airlines. The distance is 1,407 km, about 2h 15m in the air. There are also 4 one-stop options, via airports such as Athens, Sofia and Tirana.
Live fares for MLA → SAWSee all routes on the map1,407 kmdistance
~2h 15mdirect flight time (estimate)
2direct airlines
4one-stop options
Direct flights from Malta to Istanbul
| Route | Airlines (incl. codeshares) | Distance | Time (est.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MLA → SAW | KM Malta Airlines, Turkish Airlines | 1,407 km | ~2h 15m |
Best one-stop connections
Through the biggest hubs first. Times include about 100 minutes to change planes.
| Via | Airlines | Distance | Time (est.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| ATH Athens | KM Malta Airlines then Pegasus Airlines | 1,439 km | ~4h 25m |
| SOF Sofia | Ryanair then Pegasus Airlines | 1,608 km | ~4h 40m |
| TIA Tirana | Wizz Air Malta then Pegasus Airlines and Turkish Airlines | 1,572 km | ~4h 35m |
| SKP Skopje | Wizz Air then Pegasus Airlines and Ajet | 1,569 km | ~4h 35m |
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Routes come from current airline fares, updated weekly (last update 9 November 2026), plus older schedule data for airports with few recent fares. “Direct” can include a few same-plane flights with a stop. Flight times are estimates from distance. Always check with the airline before booking.