Award flights from the Maldives (MLE) to Istanbul (IST)
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 4 programs for MLE→IST. Lowest economy: 30,000 points + $144.10 (Air Canada Aeroplan). Lowest business class: 40,000 points + $284.60 (Air Canada Aeroplan). Lowest premium economy: 71,800 points + $159.20 (Air Canada Aeroplan).
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Maldives (MLE) to Istanbul (IST) at a glance
- From
- Velana International, Maldives (MLE)
- To
- Istanbul Airport, Istanbul, Turkey (IST)
- Programs with award space seen
- 4 of 4 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy and business class, via GOL Smiles and Turkish Miles & Smiles
- Airlines seen on these awards
- Aegean Airlines (A3), Air France (AF), Air India (AI), British Airways (BA), Emirates (EK), Etihad Airways (EY), flydubai (FZ), Gulf Air (GF), SWISS (LX), Malaysia Airlines (MH), Egyptair (MS), Austrian (OS) and 4 more
- Departures with open awards
- Oct 2026 to Sep 2027
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Destination guide
- Award flights to Istanbul (IST)
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada AeroplanLowest observed | 30,000 pts + $144.10 | 1 stop | Aegean Airlines (A3), Air India (AI), Emirates (EK), Etihad Airways (EY) +7 more | 1 | 31 | See dates | |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 35,000 pts + taxes not reported | Nonstop | Turkish Airlines (TK) | 1 | 33 | See dates | |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 39,330 pts + $58.00 | 1 stop | Singapore Airlines (SQ) | 4 | 3 | See dates | |
| GOL Smiles | 159,300 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stopNonstop from 289,200 pts | Air France (AF), British Airways (BA), Emirates (EK), flydubai (FZ) +4 more | 1 | 321 | See dates |
Premium Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada AeroplanLowest observed | 71,800 pts + $159.20 | 2 stops | Aegean Airlines (A3), Emirates (EK), flydubai (FZ), Gulf Air (GF) +2 more | 4 | 22 | See dates | |
| GOL Smiles | 590,000 pts + taxes not reported | 2 stops | Emirates (EK) | 1 | 3 | See dates |
Not seen in premium economy: Avianca LifeMiles and Turkish Miles & Smiles.
Business Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada AeroplanLowest observed | 40,000 pts + $284.60 | 1 stop | Emirates (EK), Etihad Airways (EY), flydubai (FZ), Gulf Air (GF) +2 more | 4 | 32 | See dates | |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 65,000 pts + taxes not reported | Nonstop | Turkish Airlines (TK) | 1 | 32 | See dates | |
| GOL Smiles | 233,200 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Saudi Arabian Airlines (SV) | 1 | 120 | 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 | Air Canada Aeroplan | 30,000 pts + $144.70 | 4 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | Turkish Miles & Smiles | 55,000 pts + taxes not reported | 2 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | Air Canada Aeroplan | 71,800 pts + $159.20 | 4 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | Turkish Miles & Smiles | 140,000 pts + taxes not reported | 2 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | GOL Smiles | 233,200 pts + taxes not reported | 1 | 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 35,000 miles via Turkish Miles & Smiles, which showed nonstop space on 33 dates (2 programs had nonstop space).
- Business class: nonstop from 65,000 miles via Turkish Miles & Smiles, which showed nonstop space on 32 dates.
Best months to fly from the Maldives (MLE) to Istanbul (IST) on points
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business |
|---|---|---|---|
| 42,500 · Aeroplan (3 dates) | 71,800 · Aeroplan (2 dates) | 106,900 · Aeroplan (3 dates) | |
| 30,000 · Aeroplan (6 dates) | 72,300 · Aeroplan (6 dates) | 40,000 · Aeroplan (6 dates) | |
| 30,000 · Aeroplan (6 dates) | 90,800 · Aeroplan (4 dates) | 40,000 · Aeroplan (6 dates) | |
| 159,300 · Smiles (31 dates) | 590,000 · Smiles (3 dates) | 233,200 · Smiles (18 dates) | |
| 30,000 · Aeroplan (8 dates) | 78,000 · Aeroplan (5 dates) | 40,000 · Aeroplan (8 dates) | |
| 35,000 · Miles&Smiles (1 date) | 78,000 · Aeroplan (1 date) | 92,600 · Aeroplan (1 date) | |
| 42,500 · Aeroplan (3 dates) | — | 70,000 · Aeroplan (4 dates) | |
| 35,000 · Miles&Smiles (3 dates) | — | 140,000 · Miles&Smiles (3 dates) | |
| 35,000 · Miles&Smiles (1 date) | 94,700 · Aeroplan (1 date) | 70,000 · Aeroplan (1 date) | |
| 39,330 · LifeMiles (2 dates) | 92,200 · Aeroplan (2 dates) | 92,600 · Aeroplan (2 dates) | |
| 39,330 · LifeMiles (1 date) | 94,100 · Aeroplan (1 date) | 122,700 · Aeroplan (1 date) | |
| 193,900 · Smiles (1 date) | — | 233,200 · 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 |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | — | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · ~1 day | — |
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Search Maldives (MLE) to Istanbul (IST)Questions about award flights from the Maldives (MLE) to Istanbul (IST)
What's the lowest Maldives (MLE) to Istanbul (IST) award price AwardTool has seen?
In economy, 30,000 points + $144.10 with Air Canada Aeroplan. Air Canada Aeroplan showed economy award space on 31 departure dates (newest observation Oct 15, 2026, 16:30 UTC). In business class, 40,000 points + $284.60 with Air Canada Aeroplan. Air Canada Aeroplan showed business-class award space on 32 departure dates (newest observation Oct 15, 2026, 16:30 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from the Maldives (MLE) to Istanbul (IST)?
4 programs in the last 30 days: Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 31 dates, premium economy 22 dates, business class 32 dates); Avianca LifeMiles (economy 3 dates); GOL Smiles (economy 321 dates, premium economy 3 dates, business class 120 dates); Turkish Miles & Smiles (economy 33 dates, business class 32 dates). Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Is there nonstop award space from the Maldives (MLE) to Istanbul (IST)?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy and business class, bookable via GOL Smiles and Turkish Miles & Smiles. The lowest nonstop award in economy was 35,000 miles with Turkish Miles & Smiles.
Which credit card points can book awards from the Maldives (MLE) to Istanbul (IST)?
American Express Membership Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Turkish Miles & Smiles (1:1). Capital One Miles: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Turkish Miles & Smiles (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1). Citi ThankYou Points: Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Turkish Miles & Smiles (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 the Maldives (MLE) to Istanbul (IST)?
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 Feb 2027 departures, 30,000 points with Aeroplan (8 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Dec 2026 departures, 40,000 points with Aeroplan (6 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.