Malatya (MLX) to Istanbul (IST) flights
One airline flies nonstop from Malatya (MLX) to Istanbul (IST): Turkish Airlines. The two airports are 543 miles (874 km) apart. Turkish Airlines is in Star Alliance. There are also 2 ways to fly it with one stop, through Ankara and Izmir.
Airlines flying nonstop from MLX to IST
- Turkish AirlinesStar Alliance · bookable with 11 programsWho books it
Book MLX to IST with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks Turkish Airlines
- Air New Zealand AirpointsBooks Turkish Airlines
- ANA Mileage ClubBooks Turkish Airlines
- Avianca LifeMilesBooks Turkish Airlines
- EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsBooks Turkish Airlines
- Lufthansa Miles & MoreBooks Turkish Airlines
- Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerBooks Turkish Airlines
- TAP Miles&GoBooks Turkish Airlines
- Thai Royal Orchid PlusBooks Turkish Airlines
- Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesBooks Turkish Airlines
- United MileagePlusBooks Turkish Airlines
MLX to IST with one stop
2 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Ankara (ESB)AJet, then Turkish Airlines
- Via Izmir (ADB)SunExpress, then Pegasus and Turkish Airlines
MLX to IST: common questions
Which airlines fly nonstop from MLX to IST?
Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance) flies nonstop from Malatya (MLX) to Istanbul (IST).
How far is Malatya from Istanbul by plane?
Malatya (MLX) and Istanbul (IST) are 543 miles (874 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book MLX to IST award flights?
11 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air Canada Aeroplan, Air New Zealand Airpoints, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, EVA Air Infinity MileageLands, Lufthansa Miles & More, Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer, TAP Miles&Go and 3 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
How many miles does MLX to IST cost?
It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for MLX to IST with taxes and fees.
Where can I connect between Malatya and Istanbul?
The most direct connections are through Ankara (ESB) and Izmir (ADB).
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.