Flights to Malatya
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Malatya is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Malatya Erhaç Airport (MLX), 22 km (14 mi) from the centre, whose 10,990-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Adıyaman Airport (ADF, 70 km), Elazığ Airport (EZS, 89 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malatya Erhaç Airport (regional) | MLX | 22 km (14 mi) | 10,990 ft | 2,828 ft |
| Adıyaman Airport (regional) | ADF | 70 km (43 mi) | 8,153 ft | 2,216 ft |
| Elazığ Airport (regional) | EZS | 89 km (55 mi) | 9,843 ft | 2,927 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 10,990 ft, MLX can take the largest long-haul aircraft, so direct intercontinental flights are physically possible here. The airport sits at 2,828 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Malatya
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Malatya to Istanbul | Turkey | 854 km (531 mi) | about 1 h 51 min |
| Malatya to Cairo | Egypt | 1,127 km (700 mi) | about 2 h 12 min |
| Malatya to Baghdad | Iraq | 781 km (485 mi) | about 1 h 45 min |
| Malatya to Tehran | Iran | 1,199 km (745 mi) | about 2 h 17 min |
| Malatya to Alexandria | Egypt | 1,104 km (686 mi) | about 2 h 10 min |
| Malatya to Giza | Egypt | 1,134 km (705 mi) | about 2 h 12 min |
| Malatya to Ankara | Turkey | 502 km (312 mi) | about 1 h 24 min |
| Malatya to Bursa | Turkey | 822 km (511 mi) | about 1 h 48 min |
| Malatya to İzmir | Turkey | 974 km (605 mi) | about 2 h |
| Malatya to Baku | Azerbaijan | 1,020 km (633 mi) | about 2 h 3 min |
| Malatya to Gaziantep | Turkey | 165 km (103 mi) | about 58 min |
| Malatya to Aleppo | Syria | 260 km (161 mi) | about 1 h 5 min |
| Malatya to Beirut | Lebanon | 556 km (346 mi) | about 1 h 28 min |
| Malatya to Bucharest | Romania | 1,221 km (758 mi) | about 2 h 19 min |
| Malatya to Diyarbakır | Turkey | 173 km (108 mi) | about 58 min |
| Malatya to Adana | Turkey | 304 km (189 mi) | about 1 h 8 min |
| Malatya to Mosul | Iraq | 480 km (298 mi) | about 1 h 22 min |
| Malatya to Erbil | Iraq | 558 km (347 mi) | about 1 h 28 min |
| Malatya to Damascus | Syria | 568 km (353 mi) | about 1 h 29 min |
| Malatya to Isfahan | Iran | 1,363 km (847 mi) | about 2 h 30 min |
| Malatya to Kayseri | Turkey | 250 km (155 mi) | about 1 h 4 min |
| Malatya to Karaj | Iran | 1,158 km (719 mi) | about 2 h 14 min |
| Malatya to Shanghai | China | 7,374 km (4,582 mi) | about 10 h 12 min |
| Malatya to Chongqing | China | 6,229 km (3,870 mi) | about 8 h 44 min |
| Malatya to Chengdu | China | 5,959 km (3,703 mi) | about 8 h 23 min |
| Malatya to Beijing | China | 6,506 km (4,043 mi) | about 9 h 5 min |
| Malatya to Tianjin | China | 6,604 km (4,103 mi) | about 9 h 13 min |
| Malatya to Wuhan | China | 6,821 km (4,238 mi) | about 9 h 30 min |
| Malatya to Lahore | Pakistan | 3,347 km (2,080 mi) | about 5 h 2 min |
| Malatya to Xi’an | China | 6,186 km (3,844 mi) | about 8 h 41 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Malatya?
Malatya Erhaç Airport (MLX) is the closest large airport at 22 km (14 mi). The others, ADF, EZS, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is MLX from Malatya city centre?
22 km (14 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Malatya on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.