Distance From İstanbul Atatürk Airport to Malé International Airport, ISL - MLE Distance

The distance from İstanbul Atatürk Airport (ISL) to Malé International Airport (MLE) is 3754 miles or 6041 kilometers or 3260 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Bakırköy, Istanbul ( Turkey ) to Malé ( Maldives )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Bakırköy, Istanbul and Malé takes around 8 hours 37 minutes.

Estimated flight time from İstanbul Atatürk Airport, Bakırköy, Istanbul, Turkey to Malé International Airport, Malé, Maldives is 8 hours 37 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • ISL - MLE

Kilometers		6041 km
Statute Miles		3754 miles
Nautical Miles		3260 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		8 hours 37 minutes

İstanbul Atatürk Airport to Malé International Airport Flight Route Map - ISL to MLE Flight Path

Location of İstanbul Atatürk Airport & Malé International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Bakırköy, Istanbul to Malé nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Bakırköy, Istanbul, Turkey and Malé, Maldives.

Time Difference Between the Airports • ISL - MLE

Time difference between Bakırköy, Istanbul (Turkey) and Malé (Maldives) is 2 Hours.
Malé time is 2 Hours ahead of Bakırköy, Istanbul.

Location	Local Time
Bakırköy, Istanbul (Turkey)	2025-12-17, 12:36:32 +03
Malé (Maldives)	2025-12-17, 14:36:32 +05

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

İstanbul Atatürk Airport (ISL / LTBA) Bakırköy, Istanbul, Turkey

Destination

Malé International Airport (MLE / VRMM) Malé, Maldives