Istanbul to Malatya (IST–MLX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Istanbul to Malatya
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Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for IST to MLX.
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One-Stop Connections
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Hubs
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~14h
Longest
ADB ~14h 25m
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Two-Stop Connections
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Alternatives

Other ways to reach Malatya from Istanbul

Nearby airports with service to Malatya Erhaç Airport.
Metric IST→MLX SAW→MLX
Distance from IST – 40 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 1
Weekly flights 0 14
Pendik, Istanbul (SAW) to Malatya flights
Airports within 200 miles of IST with service to Malatya Erhaç Airport.
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Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Malatya is 0 hours the same as Istanbul.
IST: +03 · MLX: +03

When it's 6:00 PM in Istanbul, it's 6:00 PM in Malatya.
Distance & Flight Time
533 mi / 857 km
Getting to IST

Istanbul Metro M11 Gayrettepe–İstanbul Havalimanı line connects the airport to the broader metro network; from Gayrettepe (Mecidiyeköy/Levent area) the journey is about 35 minutes (₺60–70 with Istanbulkart). The line runs roughly 5am to midnight.Havaist express buses serve Taksim, Kadıköy, and other major hubs (₺50–80, 45–90 minutes depending on traffic). Taxis use a meter; expect ₺400–600 from Taksim or Sultanahmet. The airport is 35km northwest of the city; traffic on the O-7 motorway can be severe during peak hours.

Facts

IST–MLX Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Istanbul to Malatya route.
Route details
Distance533 mi / 857 km
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connections1 hubs
Origin: IST
Full nameİstanbul Airport
IATA / ICAOIST / LTFM
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Passengers/yr80.1M
Elevation325 ft / 99 m
Destination: MLX
Full nameMalatya Erhaç Airport
IATA / ICAOMLX / LTAT
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Elevation2,828 ft / 862 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IST to MLX flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through ADB. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from MLX to IST are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SAW. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.
Flight time is 1 hour 40 minutes to 1 hour 55 minutes on the 950 km sector. Malatya Erhac Airport sits at about 860 meters elevation on the eastern Anatolian plateau. The approach is over flat agricultural land.
Turkish Airlines operates daily nonstop service from Istanbul Airport. Pegasus Airlines flies from Sabiha Gokcen. AnadoluJet branding appears on some Turkish Airlines departures. Combined daily frequency is 3 to 5 flights. Equipment is 737-800 or A321.
Erhac Airport is about 26 km west of Malatya city center. The drive takes 25 to 30 minutes. Havas shuttle buses run to the city center timed to flight arrivals. Taxis are available at the terminal. The airport also serves passengers heading to Elazig, which is 100 km east by road.
Malatya produces about 80% of Turkey's dried apricots and is one of the largest apricot-producing regions in the world. The city also has a connection to the ancient Hittite site at Arslantepe, which is on the UNESCO World Heritage List. The local cuisine features heavy use of dried fruits and grains in dishes like analı kızlı soup.
Mount Nemrut, with its famous stone head statues at the summit, is about 100 km northeast of Malatya. The drive takes 2 to 2.5 hours. Most visitors take a day trip or stay overnight in the town of Adiyaman or Kahta, which are closer to the mountain. The summit is accessible from May through October. Snow closes the road in winter.

Istanbul to Malatya

Istanbul to Malatya covers 950 km with a flight time of about 1 hour 50 minutes. Turkish Airlines and Pegasus combine for 3 to 5 daily nonstops from both Istanbul airports. Malatya is a city of over 800,000 people in eastern Turkey, serving as the commercial hub for the upper Euphrates region.

The city dominates global dried apricot production, with orchards spreading across the plateau around the city. The Arslantepe archaeological mound on the outskirts is a UNESCO World Heritage Site documenting 6,000 years of continuous settlement. Malatya also works as a base for visiting Mount Nemrut's famous summit statuary, about 2 hours northeast by road. Erhac Airport sits 26 km from the city center with shuttle bus connections to town.