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Flight deals from Kuala Lumpur International to Istanbul

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Istanbul Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from R 8,855. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Istanbul.R 4,074 per passenger.Departing Fri, 23 Oct.One-way flight with Air Arabia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Arabia, departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Fri, 23 Oct, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,074, select.

Istanbul.R 4,221 per passenger.Departing Sun, 17 Jan.One-way flight with Air Arabia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Arabia, departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Sun, 17 Jan, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,221, select.

Istanbul.R 4,236 per passenger.Departing Tue, 16 Feb.One-way flight with Air Arabia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Arabia, departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Tue, 16 Feb, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,236, select.

Istanbul.R 4,269 per passenger.Departing Sun, 13 Dec.One-way flight with Air Arabia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Arabia, departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Sun, 13 Dec, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,269, select.

Istanbul.R 4,299 per passenger.Departing Sat, 12 Sep.One-way flight with Air Arabia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Arabia, departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Sat, 12 Sep, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,299, select.

Istanbul.R 4,314 per passenger.Departing Thu, 5 Nov.One-way flight with Air Arabia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Arabia, departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Thu, 5 Nov, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,314, select.

Istanbul.R 4,346 per passenger.Departing Thu, 11 Mar.One-way flight with Air Arabia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Arabia, departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Thu, 11 Mar, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,346, select.

Istanbul.R 4,633 per passenger.Departing Sun, 6 Jun.One-way flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Sun, 6 Jun, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,633, select.

Istanbul.R 4,759 per passenger.Departing Wed, 16 Sep.One-way flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Wed, 16 Sep, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,759, select.

Istanbul.R 4,815 per passenger.Departing Thu, 23 Jul.One-way flight with Air Arabia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Arabia, departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Thu, 23 Jul, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,815, select.

Istanbul.R 4,820 per passenger.Departing Thu, 1 Apr.One-way flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Thu, 1 Apr, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,820, select.

Istanbul.R 4,827 per passenger.Departing Mon, 3 May.One-way flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Mon, 3 May, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,827, select.

Istanbul.R 4,849 per passenger.Departing Fri, 28 Aug.One-way flight with Air China.Outbound indirect flight with Air China, departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Fri, 28 Aug, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,849, select.

Istanbul.R 4,863 per passenger.Departing Tue, 16 Feb.One-way flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Tue, 16 Feb, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,863, select.

Istanbul.R 5,085 per passenger.Departing Thu, 1 Oct.One-way flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Thu, 1 Oct, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,085, select.

Istanbul.R 5,089 per passenger.Departing Sun, 23 May.One-way flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Sun, 23 May, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,089, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Kuala Lumpur International to Istanbul

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Kuala Lumpur International to Istanbul flights are currently cheapest in October.

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Kuala Lumpur International to Istanbul: Alternative routes

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Kuala Lumpur to Istanbul: Flight information

The things to know before you go.

Cheapest flight found	R 4,074
Cheapest month to fly	October
Average flight time	11 hrs, 7 mins
Most popular airline	Turkish Airlines
Average flights per week	43

Finding cheap flights from Kuala Lumpur International to Istanbul: Frequently asked questions

How much are return flights from Kuala Lumpur International to Istanbul?

The best price we found for a return flight from Kuala Lumpur International to Istanbul is R 7,504. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.

How long does it take to fly from Kuala Lumpur International to Istanbul?

11 hours and 7 minutes is the average flight time from Kuala Lumpur International to Istanbul.

Which airlines fly direct from Kuala Lumpur International to Istanbul?

Turkish Airlines, BatikAir Malaysia and Malaysia Airlines fly direct from Kuala Lumpur International to Istanbul.

How many flights are there a week from Kuala Lumpur International to Istanbul?

As of July 2026, there are 43 flights per week flying from Kuala Lumpur International to Istanbul.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Kuala Lumpur International to Istanbul?

The cheapest month to fly from Kuala Lumpur International to Istanbul is usually September.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Istanbul Airport on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Istanbul Airport on Tuesday, 15 September 2026.

Can I get a direct flight from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Istanbul Airport?

Yes – the average flight time is 11 hours and 7 minutes.

How can I find the best flight deal to Istanbul?

We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Istanbul but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

When is the best time to book flights to Istanbul?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Istanbul is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Istanbul with?

Currently, Air Arabia and Turkish Airlines offer the cheapest flight tickets to Istanbul.

Travelling from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Istanbul Airport (IST): what you need to know

The average time for a direct flight from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Istanbul Airport is 11 hours 5 minutes.
The timezone in Istanbul is UTC+3, which is five hours behind Kuala Lumpur.
Each week, there are 19 Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Istanbul Airport flights. If you prefer to get going as soon as possible, go for the 04:35 Turkish Airlines flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before you fly, the latest flight is at 23:45 with Turkish Airlines.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your KUL to IST flight.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.
Turkish Airlines offers direct flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Istanbul Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to check out the sights in Istanbul — and maybe even more of Türkiye (Turkey) if you have time.
The airline that passengers book most often on this route is Turkish Airlines.
If you want to break up your flight, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Istanbul Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between KUL and IST:
- Dubai Airport
- Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport
- Singapore Changi Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Istanbul Airport (IST)

Right now, R 4,074 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Istanbul Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 7,504. Bear in mind that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from KUL to IST, book your trip one month before your planned departure.
Organise your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Istanbul Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across each month.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from KUL to IST by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when fares go down.
Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Istanbul Airport.

Handy information about Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)

Of the departures from Kuala Lumpur International Airport, 59% land on time at their destination.
Kuala Lumpur International Airport is around 56 kilometres from central Kuala Lumpur. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 55 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 40 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel near KUL? If you've booked an early flight from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Istanbul Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:

Arriving at Istanbul Airport (IST)

The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Istanbul Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near IST instead:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Istanbul Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Hit, Avec car rentals or Eren Rent a Car to explore Istanbul and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, book your ride from Istanbul Airport about two weeks ahead.

When to fly to Istanbul Airport (IST)

The quietest month for a flight from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Istanbul Airport is March, while August is the busiest. Choose the best time to go to Istanbul based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
The warmest month in Istanbul is July, with temperatures ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Lock in your flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Istanbul Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Look for cheap tickets from KUL to IST in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 2ºC (36ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF) on average.

Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)

Istanbul is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Türkiye (Turkey) waiting to be discovered. Around 354 kilometres east of Istanbul, a visit to Ankara will keep you on the move. Don't miss top attractions like The Roman Theatre, Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Museum of Anatolian Civilizations.
Around 322 kilometres south-west of Istanbul, Izmir is another favourite stop in Türkiye (Turkey). Experience major highlights starting with Aegean Coast, Smyrna Basilika and Ataturk Konak Square.