Flying from Malaga Airport (AGP) to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Malaga Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport is 4 hours 25 minutes.
The timezone in Istanbul is UTC+3, which is two hours ahead of Málaga.
Choose from 20 weekly Malaga Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport flights. The 12:05 departure with Turkish Airlines is the earliest available. Turkish Airlines operates the latest service of the day at 18:25.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your AGP to IST flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Turkish Airlines is your ticket to exploring Istanbul (and maybe even some other great parts of Türkiye (Turkey)!). Check out the direct flights from Malaga Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport offered by this popular airline.
Turkish Airlines is the top choice for travellers on this route.
If you want to explore another city along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Malaga Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between AGP and IST:
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
Vienna International Airport
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Malaga Airport (AGP) to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
RM397 is the best price for a one-way Malaga Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport flight. A return flight starts from RM977. These fares can change depending on demand.
Score cheap tickets from AGP to IST by booking seven months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
The cheapest month for flights from Malaga Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have flexible travel dates.
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Handy information about Malaga Airport (AGP)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Malaga Airport, 72.02% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
To get to Malaga Airport from central Málaga, it takes about 25 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 14 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport will take about 50 minutes.
Get your break off to a leisurely start by staying near AGP. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Malaga Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
If you're arriving on a late Malaga Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and resting shortly after at one of these accommodation options near IST:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with an Istanbul Ataturk Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Hit, Avec car rentals or Eren Rent a Car and venture far and wide through Istanbul and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Istanbul Ataturk Airport around two weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to central Istanbul
Istanbul Ataturk Airport is roughly 48 kilometres from the centre of Istanbul. The drive time takes around 50 minutes.
It'll take around 1 hour 45 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
The quietest month for a flight from Malaga Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport is February, while April is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to go to Istanbul based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
The warmest month in Istanbul is August, with the temperature ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Book your flights from Malaga Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
January has average temperatures of between 2ºC (36ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF). Look for cheap tickets from AGP to IST around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)
Istanbul has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Türkiye (Turkey) just waiting to be explored. About 354 kilometres east of Istanbul, a visit to Ankara will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with attractions like Museum of Anatolian Civilizations, Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Genclik Park.
Izmir is another essential stop in Türkiye (Turkey) and is around 322 kilometres south-west of Istanbul. No trip is complete without dropping by Kordonboyu, Kadifekale Castle and Konak Square.