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Flight deals from Istanbul to Luqa Malta International

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Istanbul Airport to Luqa Malta International Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $362. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Valletta.$261 per passenger.Departing Thu, 14 Jan, returning Sun, 24 Jan.Return flight with KM Malta Airlines.Outbound direct flight with KM Malta Airlines departs from Istanbul on Thu, 14 Jan, arriving in Luqa Malta International.Inbound direct flight with KM Malta Airlines departs from Luqa Malta International on Sun, 24 Jan, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $261, select.
Valletta.$281 per passenger.Departing Sun, 31 Jan, returning Thu, 4 Feb.Return flight with KM Malta Airlines.Outbound direct flight with KM Malta Airlines departs from Istanbul on Sun, 31 Jan, arriving in Luqa Malta International.Inbound direct flight with KM Malta Airlines departs from Luqa Malta International on Thu, 4 Feb, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $281, select.
Valletta.$290 per passenger.Departing Wed, 18 Nov, returning Fri, 20 Nov.Return flight with Wizz Air.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air, departs from Istanbul on Wed, 18 Nov, arriving in Luqa Malta International.Inbound indirect flight with Wizz Air, departs from Luqa Malta International on Fri, 20 Nov, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $290, select.
Valletta.$292 per passenger.Departing Tue, 13 Oct, returning Mon, 19 Oct.Return flight with Wizz Air.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air, departs from Istanbul on Tue, 13 Oct, arriving in Luqa Malta International.Inbound indirect flight with Wizz Air, departs from Luqa Malta International on Mon, 19 Oct, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $292, select.
Valletta.$295 per passenger.Departing Tue, 17 Nov, returning Fri, 11 Dec.Return flight with Wizz Air.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air, departs from Istanbul on Tue, 17 Nov, arriving in Luqa Malta International.Inbound indirect flight with Wizz Air, departs from Luqa Malta International on Fri, 11 Dec, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $295, select.
Valletta.$300 per passenger.Departing Sun, 6 Dec, returning Sun, 13 Dec.Return flight with KM Malta Airlines.Outbound direct flight with KM Malta Airlines departs from Istanbul on Sun, 6 Dec, arriving in Luqa Malta International.Inbound direct flight with KM Malta Airlines departs from Luqa Malta International on Sun, 13 Dec, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $300, select.
Valletta.$300 per passenger.Departing Sun, 21 Mar, returning Thu, 25 Mar.Return flight with KM Malta Airlines.Outbound direct flight with KM Malta Airlines departs from Istanbul on Sun, 21 Mar, arriving in Luqa Malta International.Inbound direct flight with KM Malta Airlines departs from Luqa Malta International on Thu, 25 Mar, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $300, select.
Valletta.$300 per passenger.Departing Tue, 17 Nov, returning Tue, 8 Dec.Return flight with KM Malta Airlines.Outbound direct flight with KM Malta Airlines departs from Istanbul on Tue, 17 Nov, arriving in Luqa Malta International.Inbound direct flight with KM Malta Airlines departs from Luqa Malta International on Tue, 8 Dec, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $300, select.
Valletta.$300 per passenger.Departing Sun, 1 Nov, returning Tue, 3 Nov.Return flight with KM Malta Airlines.Outbound direct flight with KM Malta Airlines departs from Istanbul on Sun, 1 Nov, arriving in Luqa Malta International.Inbound direct flight with KM Malta Airlines departs from Luqa Malta International on Tue, 3 Nov, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $300, select.
Valletta.$300 per passenger.Departing Tue, 27 Oct, returning Sun, 1 Nov.Return flight with KM Malta Airlines.Outbound direct flight with KM Malta Airlines departs from Istanbul on Tue, 27 Oct, arriving in Luqa Malta International.Inbound direct flight with KM Malta Airlines departs from Luqa Malta International on Sun, 1 Nov, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $300, select.
Valletta.$304 per passenger.Departing Sat, 19 Jun, returning Wed, 23 Jun.Return flight with LOT.Outbound indirect flight with LOT, departs from Istanbul on Sat, 19 Jun, arriving in Luqa Malta International.Inbound indirect flight with LOT, departs from Luqa Malta International on Wed, 23 Jun, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $304, select.
Valletta.$306 per passenger.Departing Sun, 14 Feb, returning Thu, 18 Feb.Return flight with KM Malta Airlines.Outbound direct flight with KM Malta Airlines departs from Istanbul on Sun, 14 Feb, arriving in Luqa Malta International.Inbound direct flight with KM Malta Airlines departs from Luqa Malta International on Thu, 18 Feb, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $306, select.
Valletta.$338 per passenger.Departing Tue, 18 May, returning Sun, 23 May.Return flight with LOT.Outbound indirect flight with LOT, departs from Istanbul on Tue, 18 May, arriving in Luqa Malta International.Inbound indirect flight with LOT, departs from Luqa Malta International on Sun, 23 May, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $338, select.
Valletta.$338 per passenger.Departing Mon, 28 Sep, returning Sat, 3 Oct.Return flight with Wizz Air.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air, departs from Istanbul on Mon, 28 Sep, arriving in Luqa Malta International.Inbound indirect flight with Wizz Air, departs from Luqa Malta International on Sat, 3 Oct, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $338, select.
Valletta.$340 per passenger.Departing Mon, 19 Oct, returning Fri, 19 Feb.Return flight with Wizz Air and Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air, departs from Istanbul on Mon, 19 Oct, arriving in Luqa Malta International.Inbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Luqa Malta International on Fri, 19 Feb, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $340, select.
Valletta.$347 per passenger.Departing Fri, 23 Apr, returning Sun, 25 Apr.Return flight with Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Istanbul on Fri, 23 Apr, arriving in Luqa Malta International.Inbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Luqa Malta International on Sun, 25 Apr, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $347, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Istanbul to Luqa Malta International

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Istanbul to Luqa Malta International flights are currently cheapest in January.
Aug
from $381
Sep
from $362
Oct
from $292
Nov
from $290
Dec
from $300
Jan
from $261
Feb
from $306
Mar
from $300
Apr
from $347
May
from $338
Jun
from $304
Jul
from $383

Direct flights from Istanbul to Luqa Malta International

Istanbul to Luqa Malta International: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Istanbul to Valletta below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Luqa Malta International.

Luqa Malta International

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Istanbul to Valletta: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$261
Cheapest month to flyJanuary
Average flight time2 hrs, 34 mins
Most popular airlineTurkish Airlines
Average flights per week42

Finding cheap flights from Istanbul to Luqa Malta International: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Istanbul to Luqa Malta International is $261. 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 34 minutes is the average flight time from Istanbul to Luqa Malta International.
Turkish Airlines, KM Malta Airlines and IndiGo fly direct from Istanbul to Luqa Malta International.
As of August 2026, there are 45 flights per week flying from Istanbul to Luqa Malta International.
The cheapest month to fly from Istanbul to Luqa Malta International is usually January.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Istanbul Airport to Luqa Malta International Airport on Thursday, 14 January 2027.
Yes – the average flight time is 2 hours and 34 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 Luqa Malta International 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 Valletta is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Currently, KM Malta Airlines offers the cheapest flight tickets to Luqa Malta International.

Travelling from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Luqa Malta International Airport (MLA): what you need to know

  • Hop on a direct flight from Istanbul Airport to Luqa Malta International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 2 hours 35 minutes.

  • The timezone in Valletta is UTC+1, which is two hours behind Istanbul.

  • Choose from 15 weekly Istanbul Airport to Luqa Malta International Airport flights. The 07:50 departure with Turkish Airlines is the earliest you can take. KM Malta Airlines operates the latest service of the day at 22:10.

  • Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your IST to MLA flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.

  • During popular months such as August, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.

  • Turkish Airlines is your ticket to exploring Valletta (and maybe even some other great corners of Malta!). Check out the direct flights from Istanbul Airport to Luqa Malta International Airport offered by this carrier.

  • The majority of travellers choose to fly with Turkish Airlines on this route.

  • Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Istanbul Airport to Luqa Malta International Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here are some options between IST and MLA:

    • Athens International Airport

    • Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport

    • Thessaloniki Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Luqa Malta International Airport (MLA)

  • Right now, $131 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Istanbul Airport to Luqa Malta International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $261. Remember that fares can change due to availability when booking.

  • Get cheap tickets from IST to MLA by booking at least ten months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.

  • The cheapest month for flights from Istanbul Airport to Luqa Malta International Airport is March. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have a flexible schedule.

  • You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from IST to MLA.

  • Discover the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Istanbul Airport to Luqa Malta International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.

Handy information about Istanbul Airport (IST)

Arriving at Luqa Malta International Airport (MLA)

  • If you're getting in on a late Istanbul Airport to Luqa Malta International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these hotels near MLA:

  • Pick up a Luqa Malta International Airport rental car and explore Valletta and beyond with your own set of wheels. MOVIS, BEE Malta and Sun Car Rentals are well-known companies you can book with here.

  • Lock in the best rate by booking your vehicle from Luqa Malta International Airport around three weeks before your departure date.

Getting from Luqa Malta International Airport (MLA) to central Valletta

  • Luqa Malta International Airport is roughly 8 kilometres from the centre of Valletta. The drive time takes about 20 minutes.

  • Travelling to the centre by public transport will take you roughly 30 minutes.

When to fly to Luqa Malta International Airport (MLA)

  • It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Istanbul Airport to Luqa Malta International Airport. August is the most popular month to visit Valletta. If you'd like a more relaxed vibe, go in March.

  • Book your flight from Istanbul Airport to Luqa Malta International Airport for August if you'd like to visit Valletta during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 25ºC and 30ºC.

  • February sees average temperatures of between 11ºC and 16ºC. Look for cheap tickets from IST to MLA sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.

Explore more of Malta

  • Valletta has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Malta you should also see. Around 5 kilometres west of Valletta, a visit to Birkirkara will keep your itinerary busy. Start with attractions like St Helen's Basilica, Għar Ħasan Bouldering Crag and Acueducto de Wignacourt.

  • If you want to check out another corner of Malta, consider Qormi, roughly 5 kilometres south-west of Valletta. Collegiate Church of St George, Qormi, San Gorg Church and Knisja Arċipretali ta' San Bastjan Martri are key highlights.

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