Travelling from Istanbul to Malatya Erhac Airport (MLX): What you need to know
Start your journey at one of Istanbul's main airports, Istanbul Airport (IST) or Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW). Explore your options for booking a flight from Istanbul to Malatya Erhac Airport (MLX) leaving from either of these.
Around 1 hour 45 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct Istanbul to Malatya Erhac Airport flight.
Malatya Erhac Airport is located in Malatya. The city's timezone is UTC+3, which is the same as Istanbul.
Istanbul Airport (IST) to Malatya Erhac Airport (MLX) is the most popular route. There are 20 direct weekly departures to choose from. If you have things to do before leaving, take the last flight with Turkish Airlines at 10pm. Go for the first IST to MLX departure with Turkish Airlines at 6:15am if you're aiming for an earlier start.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Be at the airport on time to catch your flight from Istanbul to MLX.
You can expect longer lines during popular months such as August and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
Airports in Istanbul
Istanbul Airport (IST)
You can jump on a direct flight from Istanbul to Malatya Erhac Airport (MLX) departing from Istanbul Airport (IST).
Book your direct flight from Istanbul to Malatya Erhac Airport with Turkish Airlines. This top carrier offers services from IST.
Turkish Airlines is the airline with the highest number of bookings for flights from IST to MLX.
IST is around 40 kilometres from central Istanbul. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour 10 minutes.
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Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Planning to catch a flight from Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)? Direct Istanbul to Malatya Erhac Airport (MLX) plane tickets can be booked from this popular hub.
From SAW, direct flights from Istanbul to MLX are available with Pegasus.
Pegasus Airlines is the top choice for passengers flying from SAW to MLX.
Pegasus Airlines is the most reliable carrier flying between Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport and Malatya Erhac Airport, with 69.9% of its services landing on schedule.
Using public transport, you can travel from central Istanbul to SAW in around 1 hour 40 minutes. The airport is roughly 48 kilometres away, and making the journey by car takes approximately 1 hour 5 minutes.
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Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 68%. This figure gives an insight into how often flights departing from this airport arrive on schedule.
About Malatya Erhac Airport (MLX)
For the lowest price, book your ride around one week ahead of your Istanbul to Malatya Erhac Airport flight.
Getting from Malatya Erhac Airport (MLX) to central Malatya
Central Malatya is around 32 kilometres from Malatya Erhac Airport and takes about 35 minutes to reach by car. Explore your options for getting into the city, whether that's with a taxi, car hire or ride-share.
It takes roughly 50 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Malatya Erhac Airport (MLX)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Istanbul to Malatya Erhac Airport is ج.م. 1,983. For a return flight on this route, the best price is ج.م. 3,955. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
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The best time to fly from Istanbul to Malatya Erhac Airport (MLX)
July is the busiest month for flights from Istanbul to Malatya Erhac Airport (MLX). Plan your visit to Malatya in December for a more laid-back experience.
Book a Istanbul to MLX plane ticket departing in August if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Malatya to range from 16ºC to 36ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from Istanbul to Malatya Erhac Airport in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -6ºC and 5ºC.
More about Malatya
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Your visit to Malatya won't be complete without checking out the sights. Big-name attractions that belong on your itinerary include Taşhan, #ARSLANTEPE HÖYÜK AÇIK HAVA MÜZESİ and Battalgazi (Roma) Surları.
Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)
Malatya is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Türkiye (Turkey) waiting to be explored. About 161 kilometres southwest of Malatya, a trip to Gaziantep will keep your itinerary busy. Check out popular attractions like Gaziantep Castle, Zeugma Mosaic Museum and Archeological Museum.
Around 193 kilometres east of Malatya, Diyarbakir is another favourite stop in Türkiye (Turkey). Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Historic Walls of Diyarbakir, Diyarbakır Walls and Hamam.
