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Flights from Melilla to Istanbul

There are no direct flights from Melilla to Istanbul. The fastest way is one stop via Malaga or Madrid, about 6h 40m door to door (56 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 4 connection options From 6h 40m
MLNISTMAD

Melilla to Istanbul at a glance

Fastest journey6h 40mVia Malaga, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Malaga or Madrid

Best ways to fly from Melilla to Istanbul

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

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MLN Malaga (AGP) IST
Leg 1: Air Nostrum · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
Wed15:15 MLN15:59 AGP2h 01m connection18:00 AGP22:55 ISTAir Nostrum + Turkish Airlines
30 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 6h 40m
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MLN Madrid (MAD) IST
Leg 1: Air Nostrum · Leg 2: Air Europa, Turkish Airlines
Mon15:00 MLN16:33 MAD2h 12m connection18:45 MAD23:37 ISTAir Nostrum + Turkish Airlines
23 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 7h 37m
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MLN Barcelona (BCN) IST
Leg 1: Air Nostrum · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines, Vueling
Sat14:45 MLN16:45 BCN2h 30m connection19:15 BCN23:24 ISTAir Nostrum + Turkish Airlines
3 connections a week Same alliance Fastest 7h 39m
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MLN Sevilla (SVQ) IST
Leg 1: Iberia, Air Nostrum · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~7h 42m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
2,845 km1,767 miles
Journey time
6h 40mon current schedules
Time difference
+2hIstanbul vs Melilla
Currency in Istanbul
TRY
Airports
MLN → IST, SAW

Flights from Melilla to Istanbul: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Melilla to Istanbul?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Malaga, Madrid and Barcelona. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Melilla to Istanbul?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 6h 40m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 2,845 km.
Where do you change planes between Melilla and Istanbul?
The best connecting points are Malaga (AGP), Madrid (MAD), Barcelona (BCN) and Sevilla (SVQ). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve Melilla and Istanbul?
Melilla: Melilla Airport (MLN). Istanbul: İstanbul Airport (IST) and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW).
What is the time difference between Melilla and Istanbul?
Istanbul is 2 hours ahead of Melilla.

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