Flights from Milan Airport (MXP) to Istanbul Airport Airport (IST)
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If it is your first time travelling to Istanbul Airport then check out the airliners Royal Jordanian, LATAM Airlines, Thai Airways, RwandAir, IndiGo, Pakistan International Airlines and Turkish Airlines. These airliners all offer direct flights that depart from Malpensa, so you will find flying to Istanbul Airport is quite easy. The official airport code for Malpensa is MXP and for Istanbul Airport it is IST.
The price of the flight is dependent on the time of the day you fly and the day of the week with weekends being normally a higher price. If you know the dates you wish to travel then book you flights as soon as you can. The earlier you book your lights the cheaper they will be. You can get saving of up to 50% of you book 2 or 3 months in advance! Flight to Istanbul Airport will get more expensive the nearer you get the departure date, so it’s advisable to book in advance if it is possible.
When arriving at Istanbul Airport don’t forget to set your watch to the local time!
If you plan on flying to Istanbul Airport (IST) from Malpensa Airport (MXP) you can pre-arrange your long or short term parking at Malpensa Airport (MXP).
If you chose to rent a car at Istanbul Airport (IST) and need to return it, find the nearest fuel station along your route to Istanbul Airport (IST) in order to avoid incurring additional cost when you return your vehicle.
Organise and book your choice of transport to Malpensa Airport (MXP):
- Private Transfers to Malpensa Airport (MXP)
- Buses to Malpensa Airport (MXP)
- Taxis to Malpensa Airport (MXP)
- Train Services to/near Malpensa Airport (MXP)
Ensure your arrival at Istanbul Airport (IST) is as smooth as possible by pre-booking your transport - which in many cases will also save you money:
- Car rental at Istanbul Airport (IST)
- Private transfers at Istanbul Airport (IST)
- Buses from Istanbul Airport (IST)
- Taxis from Istanbul Airport (IST)
- Train services at or near Istanbul Airport (IST)
You can also research and pre-book a hotel near Istanbul Airport (IST)
To see all airliners that offer flights between Malpensa and Istanbul Airport please see the table below.
Flights Chart| Airliner | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa | Su | First Flight | Last Flight | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish Airlines | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 06:50 | 23:50 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
| Pakistan International Airlines | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 06:50 | 23:40 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
| IndiGo | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 06:50 | 19:45 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
| Thai Airways | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 06:50 | 23:40 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
| RwandAir | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 06:50 | 14:45 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
| LATAM Airlines | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 15:10 | 19:45 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
| Royal Jordanian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 10:50 | 10:50 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
Turkish Airlines offer the highest number of flights for this route with departures times between 06:50 and 23:50.
If you wish to book your flight with Turkish Airlines then we advise you book direct from their website at thy.com. The best discounts can only be obtained from their website.
The flight time for the selected route vary based on the month you will travel, but below we has summarised the most common times they will fly. We recommend you only take these times as guidance and check with appropriate airline for the exact times for the date you depart.
Flights Time In WeekDays| Day | Flight Times | Flights | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Monday | 06:50
10:50
14:45
15:10
19:15
23:40
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| Tuesday | 06:50
07:20
10:50
14:45
15:10
19:15
19:40
23:40
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| Wednesday | 06:50
10:50
14:45
15:10
19:15
19:40
23:40
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| Thursday | 06:50
10:50
14:45
15:10
19:15
19:40
23:40
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| Friday | 06:50
10:50
15:10
19:15
19:50
23:50
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| Saturday | 01:50
06:50
09:30
10:50
14:45
15:10
19:15
19:40
23:40
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| Sunday | 10:35
10:50
14:35
15:40
19:40
19:45
22:50
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If the airlines stated don’t offer flights that suite your travel times, you could look at alternative options. Below we have summarised flights from alternative departures airports and flights that are not direct.
Alternative Direct Routes| Route | Stops | Distance | Flying Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bologna to Istanbul | 0 | 2 Hours 32 Minutes | |
| Mulhouse basel to Istanbul | 0 | 2 Hours 57 Minutes | |
| Zurich to Istanbul | 0 | 2 Hours 51 Minutes |
Whilst you will find a bureau de change at Istanbul Airport, we recommend you change some money before you depart if you don’t have the local currency. The exchange rates within any airport are not very favorable, so exchanging money before hand is a good idea.
Don't forget to book your hire car!
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