Cheap flights from Milan Malpensa Airport to Istanbul Airport from £62

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 24/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MXP — IST
17 Oct — 24 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Milan Malpensa to Istanbul are usually found in March or February, booked 69 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Tuesday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Malpensa to Istanbul

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Malpensa (MXP) to Istanbul (IST). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 17 September 2025.

Round-trip from

£128

One-way from

£62

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

March

Average price

£278

Good round-trip deal

£551 or less

Good one-way deal

£348 or less
6/3-8/3
  • 6/3-8/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 21h 00m total
  • Milan to Istanbul
24/9
  • 24/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 19h 40m total
  • Milan to Istanbul
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 22% potential increase in price (£49 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£6 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in September 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Milan Malpensa to Istanbul.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Milan Malpensa to Istanbul.

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Cheapest flights from Malpensa to Istanbul
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Malpensa to Istanbul. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 17 September 2025.

Thu 30/1006:30MXP - IST
1 stop12h 30mMultiple Airlines
Thu 6/1122:00IST - MXP
1 stop16h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/9£130
Thu 11/1210:40MXP - IST
Nonstop3h 00mTurkish Airlines
Sun 14/1212:35IST - MXP
Nonstop2h 55mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 16/9£142
Wed 10/1218:40MXP - IST
Nonstop3h 00mTurkish Airlines
Fri 12/1216:45IST - MXP
Nonstop2h 55mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 16/9£142
Tue 4/1118:35MXP - IST
Nonstop3h 05mTurkish Airlines
Tue 11/1115:45IST - MXP
Nonstop2h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 16/9£146
Sat 8/1117:20MXP - IST
1 stop7h 50mMultiple Airlines
Mon 17/1106:30IST - MXP
1 stop8h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/9£153
Thu 4/1206:30MXP - IST
1 stop7h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sun 7/1206:30IST - MXP
1 stop12h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/9£156
Fri 31/1017:15MXP - IST
1 stop7h 55mMultiple Airlines
Fri 7/1106:30IST - MXP
1 stop7h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/9£157
Mon 3/1114:30MXP - IST
Nonstop3h 00mTurkish Airlines
Wed 12/1112:35IST - MXP
Nonstop2h 55mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 16/9£161

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Fly from

Malpensa

Fly to

Istanbul

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MilanIstanbul

MXP - IST

MXPIST

Milan Malpensa

Thu 30/10

06:30-21:00

1 stop12h 30m

Istanbul

Thu 6/11

22:00-12:10

1 stop16h 10m

£130

MilanIstanbul

MXP - IST

MXPIST

Milan Malpensa

Mon 12/1

18:40-23:40

Nonstop3h 00m

Istanbul

Tue 20/1

12:35-13:30

Nonstop2h 55m

£142

MilanIstanbul

MXP - IST

MXPIST

Milan Malpensa

Thu 4/12

06:30-16:00

1 stop7h 30m

Istanbul

Sun 7/12

06:30-16:55

1 stop12h 25m

£156

MilanIstanbul

MXP - IST

MXPIST

Milan Malpensa

Fri 31/10

17:15-03:10

1 stop7h 55m

Istanbul

Fri 7/11

06:30-12:10

1 stop7h 40m

£159

MilanIstanbul

MXP - IST

MXPIST

Milan Malpensa

Sat 1/11

09:30-16:50

1 stop5h 20m

Istanbul

Wed 12/11

16:40-19:45

1 stop5h 05m

£165

MilanIstanbul

MXP - IST

MXPIST

Milan Malpensa

Wed 11/2

20:30-04:50

1 stop6h 20m

Istanbul

Thu 12/2

17:35-19:45

1 stop4h 10m

£165

MilanIstanbul

MXP - IST

MXPIST

Milan Malpensa

Sat 1/11

09:30-16:50

1 stop5h 20m

Istanbul

Tue 11/11

05:20-08:45

1 stop5h 25m

£165

MilanIstanbul

MXP - IST

MXPIST

Milan Malpensa

Mon 3/11

09:30-15:55

1 stop4h 25m

Istanbul

Wed 5/11

16:40-19:45

1 stop5h 05m

£165

MilanIstanbul

MXP - IST

MXPIST

Milan Malpensa

Wed 3/12

11:05-21:00

1 stop7h 55m

Istanbul

Fri 12/12

06:30-17:50

1 stop13h 20m

£185

MilanIstanbul

MXP - IST

MXPIST

Milan Malpensa

Wed 11/2

14:40-22:45

1 stop6h 05m

Istanbul

Thu 12/2

06:30-20:45

2 stops16h 15m

£194

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Milan Malpensa Airport to Istanbul Airport

How far ahead should I book a flight from Milan Malpensa Airport to Istanbul Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Malpensa to Istanbul. Price data was last updated on 12 September 2025.

Booking 69 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Milan Malpensa Airport to Istanbul Airport. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Milan Malpensa Airport to Istanbul Airport?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Milan Malpensa Airport to Istanbul Airport (average of £159). Flying from Milan Malpensa Airport to Istanbul Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of £366). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MXP to IST?

Find hourly flight availability from Malpensa to Istanbul. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 17 September 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Milan Malpensa Airport to Istanbul Airport in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 12% on the flight price compared to flying in the evening, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Milan Malpensa Airport to Istanbul Airport?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Malpensa to Istanbul. Price data was last updated on 14 September 2025.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Milan Malpensa Airport to Istanbul Airport flight should consider departing on Thursday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Milan Malpensa Airport to Istanbul Airport?

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  • How long is the flight from Milan Malpensa Airport to Istanbul Airport?

    Departing from Milan Malpensa Airport to Istanbul Airport will take you 3h. There are 1044 mi between Milan Malpensa Airport and Istanbul Airport. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Milan Malpensa Airport to Istanbul Airport?

    Before booking your flight to Istanbul Airport from Milan Malpensa Airport, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Thai Airways (93%), RwandAir (91%), Royal Jordanian( 89%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Milan Malpensa Airport to Istanbul Airport?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for £287. While the most popular route (Milan Malpensa - Istanbul) can be booked for £183 on average, our data indicates £466 when flying from Milan Malpensa Airport to Istanbul Airport.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Malpensa to Istanbul that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Malpensa to Istanbul flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

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    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Malpensa to Istanbul.

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  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Milan Malpensa Airport to Istanbul Airport?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Milan Malpensa Airport to Istanbul Airport (average of £159). Flying from Milan Malpensa Airport to Istanbul Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of £366). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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