The route will operate four times weekly on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday during summer as follows:
Day of the Week Flight No. Dep. Airport Dep. Time Arr. Airport Arr. Time
Monday/Tuesday KM784 MALTA 06:00hrs ISTANBUL 09:35hrs
Monday/Tuesday KM785 ISTANBUL 10:35hrs MALTA 12:15hrs
Wednesday/Thursday KM786 MALTA 16:25hrs ISTANBUL 20:00hrs
Wednesday/Thursday KM787 ISTANBUL 21:10hrs MALTA 22:50hrs During winter, the route will operate three times weekly on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday:
Day of the Week Flight No. Dep. Airport Dep. Time Arr. Airport Arr. Time
Monday/Tuesday KM784 MALTA 06:00hrs ISTANBUL 10:35hrs
Monday/Tuesday KM785 ISTANBUL 11:35hrs MALTA 12:15hrs
Thursday KM786 MALTA 16:25hrs ISTANBUL 21:00hrs Thursday KM787 ISTANBUL 22:10hrs MALTA 22:50hrs
The route will be operated to iGA Istanbul Airport (IST) by KM Malta Airlines’ Airbus A320neo fleet, with both Business and Economy cabins and a capacity of up to 180 passengers, representing a weekly offer of up to 1,440 return seats. The route will be code-shared with Turkish Airlines
This strategic expansion will facilitate increased international connectivity for both leisure and business travellers, providing convenient access to Istanbul and beyond.
The partnership between KM Malta Airlines and Turkish Airlines will enable connecting trips beyond Istanbul to both domestic and international points on the Turkish Airlines network.
David Curmi, Chairman of KM Malta Airlines, said: “This exciting development further reinforces KM Malta Airlines’ commitment to providing passengers with enhanced travel opportunities.
With Istanbul serving as a major global hub, this route will open doors to more destinations while strengthening trade and tourism ties between Malta and Türkiye.”
Server Aydin, Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) at iGA Istanbul Airport said: "We are pleased to extend a formal welcome to KM Malta Airlines to iGA Istanbul Airport, signifying the commencement of a significant new chapter in enhancing connectivity between Malta and Türkiye.
As a codeshare partner of Turkish Airlines, KM Malta Airlines will enrich travel opportunities for passengers, offering seamless connectivity and a diverse range of services on the Malta-Istanbul route. We anticipate a prosperous and mutually beneficial partnership that will serve the interests of passengers and contribute positively to the aviation industry."
The new service joins KM Malta Airlines’ existing route network, which includes flights between Malta and Amsterdam, Berlin, Brussels, Catania, Dusseldorf, London, Lyon, Madrid, Milan, Munich, Paris, Prague, Rome, Vienna, and Zurich.
For more information, bookings, and enquiries, please visit kmmaltairlines.com.
Tags: David Curmi, KM Malta Airlines, Server Aydin, iGA Istanbul Airport, Turkish Airlines
