Award flights from Istanbul (IST) to the Maldives (MLE)
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 3 programs for IST→MLE. Lowest economy: 30,000 points + $53.70 (Air Canada Aeroplan). Lowest business class: 40,000 points + $70.40 (Air Canada Aeroplan). Lowest premium economy: 71,800 points + $85.40 (Air Canada Aeroplan).
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Istanbul (IST) to the Maldives (MLE) at a glance
- From
- Istanbul Airport, Istanbul, Turkey (IST)
- To
- Velana International, Maldives (MLE)
- Programs with award space seen
- 3 of 4 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy, via Air Canada Aeroplan, Avianca LifeMiles and GOL Smiles
- Airlines seen on these awards
- Eurowings Discover (4Y), Aegean Airlines (A3), Air France (AF), Emirates (EK), flydubai (FZ), Gulf Air (GF), KLM (KL), Lufthansa (LH), SWISS (LX), Egyptair (MS), Austrian (OS), Qatar Airways (QR) and 3 more
- Departures with open awards
- Oct 2026 to Sep 2027
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Destination guide
- Award flights to the Maldives (MLE)
Compare programs by cabin
The lowest one-way award each program showed in each cabin, sorted by points.
Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avianca LifeMilesLowest observed | 25,000 pts + $27.30 | Nonstop | Turkish Airlines (TK) | 9+ | 1 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 30,000 pts + $53.70 | Nonstop | Eurowings Discover (4Y), Aegean Airlines (A3), Emirates (EK), flydubai (FZ) +7 more | 9+ | 42 | See dates | |
| GOL Smiles | 146,900 pts + taxes not reported | 2 stopsNonstop from 212,900 pts | Air France (AF), Emirates (EK), flydubai (FZ), KLM (KL) +3 more | 1 | 321 | See dates |
Premium Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 71,800 pts + $85.40 | 2 stops | Emirates (EK), flydubai (FZ), Gulf Air (GF), Turkish Airlines (TK) | 4 | 21 | See dates |
Not seen in premium economy: Avianca LifeMiles and GOL Smiles.
Business Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada AeroplanLowest observed | 40,000 pts + $70.40 | 1 stop | Aegean Airlines (A3), Emirates (EK), flydubai (FZ), Gulf Air (GF) +3 more | 1 | 46 | See dates | |
| GOL Smiles | 673,400 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Saudi Arabian Airlines (SV) | 1 | 5 | See dates |
Not seen in business class: Avianca LifeMiles.
First class: not seen in the last 30 days.
Not seen means AwardTool hasn't observed this cabin on this route in the last 30 days. It doesn't mean the airline has no seats. Dates seen counts departure dates with an open award in that cabin at any price; newest observation is the latest time AwardTool saw one of them. Seats is the count the program reported when we observed it; some programs report at most 9.
Observed award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | Avianca LifeMiles | 25,000 pts + $27.30 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | GOL Smiles | 146,900 pts + taxes not reported | 1 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | Air Canada Aeroplan | 71,800 pts + $85.40 | 4 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | Air Canada Aeroplan | 40,000 pts + $70.40 | 4 | 1 stop | Check this date |
Prices are one-way per traveler: the program's points or miles plus taxes and carrier fees in USD, as AwardTool observed them at the time shown. Award space changes constantly. A seat we saw may be gone, and space we haven't seen may exist. Always confirm with a live search before transferring points; most transfers can't be reversed.
Nonstop award space
- Economy: nonstop from 212,900 miles via GOL Smiles, which showed nonstop space on 189 dates (3 programs had nonstop space).
Best months to fly from Istanbul (IST) to the Maldives (MLE) on points
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business |
|---|---|---|---|
| 146,900 · Smiles (16 dates) | — | — | |
| 30,000 · Aeroplan (5 dates) | 71,800 · Aeroplan (5 dates) | 40,000 · Aeroplan (5 dates) | |
| 25,000 · LifeMiles (1 date) | — | 40,000 · Aeroplan (15 dates) | |
| 30,000 · Aeroplan (18 dates) | 76,900 · Aeroplan (10 dates) | 40,000 · Aeroplan (18 dates) | |
| 146,900 · Smiles (28 dates) | — | 673,400 · Smiles (1 date) | |
| 146,900 · Smiles (31 dates) | — | 673,400 · Smiles (1 date) | |
| 30,000 · Aeroplan (5 dates) | 76,900 · Aeroplan (4 dates) | 40,000 · Aeroplan (5 dates) | |
| 146,900 · Smiles (31 dates) | — | — | |
| 146,900 · Smiles (30 dates) | — | — | |
| 30,000 · Aeroplan (3 dates) | 76,900 · Aeroplan (2 dates) | 40,000 · Aeroplan (3 dates) | |
| 146,900 · Smiles (31 dates) | — | — | |
| 146,900 · Smiles (1 date) | — | — |
Points that transfer to these programs
| Program | Amex | Bilt | Capital One | Chase | Citi | Wells Fargo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | — |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
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Search Istanbul (IST) to the Maldives (MLE)Questions about award flights from Istanbul (IST) to the Maldives (MLE)
What's the lowest Istanbul (IST) to the Maldives (MLE) award price AwardTool has seen?
In economy, 30,000 points + $53.70 with Air Canada Aeroplan. Air Canada Aeroplan showed economy award space on 42 departure dates (newest observation Oct 16, 2026, 02:44 UTC). In business class, 40,000 points + $70.40 with Air Canada Aeroplan. Air Canada Aeroplan showed business-class award space on 46 departure dates (newest observation Oct 16, 2026, 02:44 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from Istanbul (IST) to the Maldives (MLE)?
3 programs in the last 30 days: Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 42 dates, premium economy 21 dates, business class 46 dates); Avianca LifeMiles (economy 1 date); GOL Smiles (economy 321 dates, business class 5 dates). Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Is there nonstop award space from Istanbul (IST) to the Maldives (MLE)?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy, bookable via Air Canada Aeroplan, Avianca LifeMiles and GOL Smiles. The lowest nonstop award was 212,900 miles with GOL Smiles.
Which credit card points can book awards from Istanbul (IST) to the Maldives (MLE)?
American Express Membership Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1). Capital One Miles: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1). Citi ThankYou Points: Avianca LifeMiles (1:1). Wells Fargo Rewards: Avianca LifeMiles (1:1). Ratios come from AwardTool's transfer partner list; check current bonuses first.
Which months had the lowest award prices from Istanbul (IST) to the Maldives (MLE)?
Counting only month prices from programs with award space on 2 or more dates that month, and leaving out unusually low outliers: in economy, the lowest award was for Jan 2027 departures, 30,000 points with Aeroplan (18 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Jan 2027 departures, 40,000 points with Aeroplan (18 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.