There are 2 ways to get from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Malta by plane, bus, or busferry
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Malta International Airport (MLA)plane IST - MLA
2h 58m€96–233Bus, bus and ferry
- Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogaribus
- Take the bus from Istanbul to Shkodërbus
- Take the busferry from Shkoder,Rruga Teuta to Sciclibusferry
- Take the busferry from Pozzallo to Vallettabusferry
2d 8h
Istanbul (IST) to Malta International Airport (MLA) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Malta is to fly which costs €95 - €240 and takes 2h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Malta is to fly which takes 2h 58m and costs €95 - €240.
No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Malta. However, there are services departing from Istanbul Airport Bus and arriving at Tonn, San Pawl il-Bahar via Istanbul, Shkoder,Rruga Teuta, Pozzallo and Bombi 4, Il-Floriana. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 8h.
The distance between Istanbul Airport (IST) and Malta is 1379 km.
The best way to get from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Malta without a car is to bus and bus and ferry which takes 2 days 8h and costs .
It takes approximately 2h 58m to get from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Malta, including transfers.
Istanbul Airport (IST) to Malta bus services, operated by HAVAİST, depart from Istanbul Airport Bus station.
Istanbul Airport (IST) to Malta bus services, operated by HAVAİST, arrive at Istanbul Otogari station.
Malta is 1h behind Istanbul Airport (IST). It is currently 8:00 AM in Istanbul Airport (IST) and 7:00 AM in Malta.
There are 7122+ hotels available in Malta.
What companies run services between Istanbul Airport (IST), Turkey and Malta?
Air Malta, Turkish Airlines, and Aegean Airlines fly from Istanbul (IST) to Malta International Airport (MLA) 3 times a day.
- Website
- airmalta.com
Flights from Istanbul to Malta International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €85–380
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Istanbul to Malta International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €85–380
- Website
- en.aegeanair.com
Flights from Istanbul to Malta International Airport via Athens
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- €95–210
- Phone
- 0850 888 33 34
- [email protected]
- Website
- hava.ist
Bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogari
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €2–7
- Website
- https://hava.ist/?lang=en
- Phone
- +90 212 658 18 51
- [email protected]
- Website
- alparturizm.com.tr
Bus from Istanbul to Shkodër
- Ave. Duration
- 18h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €35–70
- Website
- https://www.alparturizm.com.tr/en/
- Phone
- +393293958604
- [email protected]
- Website
- pistoia-viaggi.it
Busferry from Shkoder,Rruga Teuta to Scicli
- Ave. Duration
- 30h 35m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- pistoia-viaggi.it
- Phone
- (+356) 22069022
- [email protected]
- Website
- virtuferries.com
Busferry from Pozzallo to Valletta
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €73
- Website
- https://www.virtuferries.com/
Want to know more about travelling around Malta
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Italy Travel Guides
Read the travel guide