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Cheap flights from Istanbul Airport to Luqa

IST — MLA
16 Oct — 23 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Istanbul to Luqa Malta Intl are usually found in January or June, booked 83 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Thursday and return on a Saturday

Cheap flight deals from Istanbul to Luqa

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Istanbul (IST) to Luqa (MLA). 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 16 September 2025.

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April

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£234
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 23% potential increase in price (£54 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease (£10 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in September 2025
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Best time to book a flight from Istanbul to Luqa

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Luqa from Istanbul with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Istanbul Airport to Luqa

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

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

Booking 83 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Istanbul Airport to Luqa. 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 Istanbul Airport to Luqa?

Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Istanbul Airport to Luqa (average of £104). Flying from Istanbul Airport to Luqa in August is currently the most expensive (average of £250). 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 IST to MLA?

Find hourly flight availability from Istanbul to Luqa. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 16 September 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Istanbul Airport to Luqa at midday. Doing so could potentially save you 18% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.

Reviews of airlines servicing Luqa

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Luqa. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Luqa. Reviews last updated 16 September 2025.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Turkish Airlines from Istanbul Airport to Luqa to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,968 reviews
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Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

7.3

Crew

7.7

Food

7.4

Overall

7.3

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Leslie,Feb 2025

IST - LAX

Food and staff were nice but difficulty with WIFI, console sound not working. X-cover insurance a scam. Denying purchase of insurance even with proof. Ridiculous.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,968 reviews
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,968 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

7.3

Crew

7.7

Food

7.4

Overall

7.3

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Leslie,Feb 2025

IST - LAX

Food and staff were nice but difficulty with WIFI, console sound not working. X-cover insurance a scam. Denying purchase of insurance even with proof. Ridiculous.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Istanbul to Luqa. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Luqa from Istanbul?

    For a flight from Istanbul to Luqa, you will be flying into Malta Intl. Luqa Malta Intl (MLA) is just 0.4 mi from the center of the city. Malta Intl is the only Luqa airport and it handles 4 inbound flights from Istanbul per day. 2 airlines have flights to Luqa Malta Intl from Istanbul on a regular basis.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Istanbul Airport to Luqa round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Istanbul Airport to Luqa is KM Malta Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as £113 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is Turkish Airlines, starting at £121. KM Malta Airlines is currently priced 52% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Istanbul Airport to Luqa on time: KM Malta Airlines (78%), IndiGo (78%), Turkish Airlines (78%).

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Istanbul to Luqa?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Istanbul to Luqa?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Istanbul to Luqa by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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

    Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Istanbul Airport to Luqa (average of £104). Flying from Istanbul Airport to Luqa in August is currently the most expensive (average of £250). 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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Top 2 airlines flying from Istanbul to Luqa

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Istanbul to Luqa. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 16 September 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
KM Malta AirlinesCheapest£113Average£141FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time86%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£121Average£123FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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