Charter Istanbul to Male privately from US$175,000, about 6h 45m gate to gate. Request your price in minutes.
We fly Istanbul (IST) ⇄ Male (MLE) in both directions, on the same aircraft and guide pricing.
Istanbul and Male lie approximately 6,065 km apart (3,769 mi / 3,275 nm) on a direct routing.
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Guide pricing for Istanbul–Male spans US$175,000 – US$295,000: from an ultra long range jet (Bombardier Global 7500) at the entry level to a long range jet (Bombardier Global 6000) at the top. All cabins are pet-friendly — travel with dogs and pets beside you.
The longest non-stop range available — suited to ultra-haul routes without tech stops. It seats 14-19 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
Non-stop intercontinental range with boardroom and sleeping quarters. It seats 13-17 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ultra Long Range Jet · rec. | 6h 45m | 6h 05m – 7h 26m | US$261,500 | 14-19 |
| Long Range Jet | 7h 13m | 6h 30m – 7h 56m | US$225,500 | 13-17 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bombardier Global 7500 | 6h 45m | US$261,500 – US$295,000 | 14-19 |
| Gulfstream G700 | 6h 45m | US$287,500 – US$295,000 | 14-19 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bombardier Global 6000 | 7h 13m | US$225,500 – US$265,000 | 13-17 |
| Gulfstream G650 | 7h 07m | US$248,000 – US$265,000 | 13-18 |
| Falcon 8X | 7h 07m | US$265,000 | 12-16 |
Same aircraft, same route — return pricing is symmetric; flight times can vary about ±10% with wind direction.
Guide prices are one-way estimates incl. positioning; taxes/handling extra. Round-trip and one-way both available.
What determines the price between Istanbul and Male? Primarily: flight distance and typical jet-stream winds, fuel costs across the regions you cross, and the handling and parking fees charged at each airport. We confirm everything against real-time aircraft availability. International routing adds overflight permits and customs clearance to the final figure.
Both cities are served by several airports, giving flexibility on slots and routing:
Istanbul, Turkey: İstanbul Airport, İstanbul Atatürk Airport, Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport and Tekirdağ Çorlu Airport.
Male, Maldives: Velana International Airport.
| İstanbul Airport | Velana International Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | LTFM / IST | VRMM / MLE |
| Longest hard runway | 13,451 ft | 11,155 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 325 ft | 6 ft |
| Aircraft | Runway | Range | On this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft 6,955 ft spare |
3,900 km 3,682 km short after reserves |
Fuel stop needed |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft 5,579 ft spare |
4,600 km 2,982 km short after reserves |
Fuel stop needed |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft 6,225 ft spare |
5,926 km 1,656 km short after reserves |
Fuel stop needed |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft 6,255 ft spare |
6,400 km 1,182 km short after reserves |
Fuel stop needed |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft 6,463 ft spare |
7,220 km 362 km short after reserves |
Fuel stop needed |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft 5,715 ft spare |
7,400 km 182 km short after reserves |
Fuel stop needed |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft 5,855 ft spare |
7,800 km 218 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft 6,365 ft spare |
7,400 km 182 km short after reserves |
Fuel stop needed |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 5,155 ft spare |
14,260 km 6,678 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft 5,355 ft spare |
11,112 km 3,530 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 5,155 ft spare |
12,960 km 5,378 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft 6,355 ft spare |
11,945 km 4,363 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
4 further aircraft are omitted: they would need more than one fuel stop over 6,065 km.
Alternates within range: İstanbul Atatürk Airport (8,530 ft, 35 km) · Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (11,614 ft, 64 km) · Tekirdağ Çorlu Airport (9,844 ft, 70 km) · İstanbul Hezarfen Airfield (1,755 ft, 25 km) · Biyadoo Island
Pets are welcome on every Istanbul–Male charter, in the cabin, not the hold. Note them in your enquiry.
Your aircraft is sourced from operators we have verified — licensing, insurance, maintenance history and crew ratings included.
Send your request and expect a real answer within the hour — not an automated holding reply, but live options with pricing.
Choose your wheels-up time — Istanbul–Male runs on your calendar, not an airline's.
Istanbul–Male is a frequently chartered international sector for executives and families alike, prized for flexibility and time saved.
Budget US$175,000 – US$295,000 one-way depending on aircraft; an ultra long range jet sits at the entry point. We confirm a firm figure against live availability.
Roughly 6h 45m gate to gate across the 6,065 km sector — timings shift a little with winds and aircraft.
This sector is mainly served by Ultra Long Range Jet, Long Range Jet. We lead with an ultra long range jet for the best balance of cost, cabin and range.
Yes — we handle last-minute Istanbul–Male charters, often with as little as 4 hours' notice, subject to aircraft and crew availability.
Yes. Our Istanbul–Male charters are dog- and pet-friendly with in-cabin access — note your pet in the enquiry.
Of course: Male to Istanbul runs on the same aircraft and pricing, so round trips are straightforward.
