RM1,158 Cheap Flights from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Istanbul (IST)

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Cheap Flights from Kuala Lumpur to Istanbul (KUL-IST)

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at RM1,158 for one-way flights and RM1,874 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

China Southern Airlines
Tue, 2 Dec - Wed, 17 Dec
KUL
Kuala Lumpur
IST
Istanbul
RM1,874 Return, found 20 hours ago
RM1,874
Return
found 20 hours ago
Select China Southern Airlines flight, departing Tue, 2 Dec from Kuala Lumpur to Istanbul, returning Wed, 17 Dec, priced at RM1,874 found 20 hours ago
Air Arabia
Tue, 21 Oct - Thu, 30 Oct
KUL
Kuala Lumpur
IST
Istanbul
RM1,939 Return, found 5 days ago
RM1,939
Return
found 5 days ago
Select Air Arabia flight, departing Tue, 21 Oct from Kuala Lumpur to Istanbul, returning Thu, 30 Oct, priced at RM1,939 found 5 days ago
Oman Air
Fri, 21 Nov - Thu, 4 Dec
KUL
Kuala Lumpur
IST
Istanbul
RM2,021 Return, found 11 hours ago
RM2,021
Return
found 11 hours ago
Select Oman Air flight, departing Fri, 21 Nov from Kuala Lumpur to Istanbul, returning Thu, 4 Dec, priced at RM2,021 found 11 hours ago
Turkish Airlines
Wed, 19 Nov - Mon, 24 Nov
KUL
Kuala Lumpur
IST
Istanbul
RM2,096 Return, found 6 hours ago
RM2,096
Return
found 6 hours ago
Select Turkish Airlines flight, departing Wed, 19 Nov from Kuala Lumpur to Istanbul, returning Mon, 24 Nov, priced at RM2,096 found 6 hours ago
Etihad Airways
Wed, 15 Oct - Wed, 22 Oct
KUL
Kuala Lumpur
IST
Istanbul
RM2,116 Return, found 6 hours ago
RM2,116
Return
found 6 hours ago
Select Etihad Airways flight, departing Wed, 15 Oct from Kuala Lumpur to Istanbul, returning Wed, 22 Oct, priced at RM2,116 found 6 hours ago
Qatar Airways
Tue, 25 Nov - Tue, 2 Dec
KUL
Kuala Lumpur
SAW
Istanbul
RM2,330 Return, just found
RM2,330
Return
just found
Select Qatar Airways flight, departing Tue, 25 Nov from Kuala Lumpur to Istanbul, returning Tue, 2 Dec, priced at RM2,330 just found
Sichuan Airlines
Tue, 28 Oct - Wed, 29 Oct
KUL
Kuala Lumpur
IST
Istanbul
RM2,433 Return, found 7 hours ago
RM2,433
Return
found 7 hours ago
Select Sichuan Airlines flight, departing Tue, 28 Oct from Kuala Lumpur to Istanbul, returning Wed, 29 Oct, priced at RM2,433 found 7 hours ago
Emirates
Wed, 7 Jan - Wed, 14 Jan
KUL
Kuala Lumpur
SAW
Istanbul
RM2,443 Return, found 2 hours ago
RM2,443
Return
found 2 hours ago
Select Emirates flight, departing Wed, 7 Jan from Kuala Lumpur to Istanbul, returning Wed, 14 Jan, priced at RM2,443 found 2 hours ago
KLM
Mon, 6 Oct - Mon, 20 Oct
KUL
Kuala Lumpur
SAW
Istanbul
RM2,682 Return, found 10 hours ago
RM2,682
Return
found 10 hours ago
Select KLM flight, departing Mon, 6 Oct from Kuala Lumpur to Istanbul, returning Mon, 20 Oct, priced at RM2,682 found 10 hours ago
China Eastern Airlines
Thu, 4 Sep - Fri, 5 Sep
KUL
Kuala Lumpur
IST
Istanbul
RM2,683 Return, found 1 day ago
RM2,683
Return
found 1 day ago
Select China Eastern Airlines flight, departing Thu, 4 Sep from Kuala Lumpur to Istanbul, returning Fri, 5 Sep, priced at RM2,683 found 1 day ago

Find the cheapest month to fly from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Istanbul (IST)

September is typically the cheapest month to fly

From RM 1,663 - RM 2,635 per traveller.

Graph displaying average flight prices per month

Kuala Lumpur to Istanbul route information
Origin airport
Kuala Lumpur Intl.
Destination airport
Istanbul
Airlines serving
Air Arabia, British Airways, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Emirates, Ethiopian Airlines, Etihad Airways, KLM, Korean Air, Malaysia Airlines, Oman Air, Philippine Airlines, Qatar Airways, Royal Jordanian, Saudia, Sichuan Airlines, Singapore Airlines, Thai Airways International, Turkish Airlines, Uzbekistan Airways
Return price
RM1,874
Distance
8337 km
Average flight time
5 hours 40 mins

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Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from KUL to Istanbul Airport?
Round-trip tickets between Kuala Lumpur Intl. Airport (KUL) and Istanbul Airport start from RM1,874. This figure is based on fares listed within the last 7 days on Expedia for flights departing within the next year --- book today so you don't miss out. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.
Do I need to pay a cancellation fee if I cancel my flight from KUL to Istanbul Airport?
The majority of flights can be cancelled online, but whether or not you are charged a fee varies between airlines. If you do need to cancel your holiday, follow the instructions in the Customer Service Portal.
Can I fly from Kuala Lumpur Intl. Airport (KUL) to IST right now?
To see what travel restrictions and quarantine requirements are in place for different citizens flying from Kuala Lumpur Airport to Istanbul Airport please visit our COVID 19 travel advisor portal link.
How do I find cheap flights from Kuala Lumpur Airport to IST that have flexible change policies?
Many airlines offer the option to reschedule your flight without a change fee. All you pay is the difference between the original flight and the new flight. When you're searching for KUL to Istanbul Airport flights, you'll see a "no change fees" filter for you to select.
How far is the flight from KUL to Istanbul Airport?
With a flight distance of 8,400 kilometres from Kuala Lumpur Airport to IST, this is a long flight. Make sure you drink lots of water and move your feet and legs every so often.
Which airlines fly direct from KUL to IST?
Unfortunately, there are no airlines that directly fly between Kuala Lumpur Airport and IST. You'll have to book a flight with one or more stops.
Are KUL to Istanbul Airport flight tickets cheaper when they're purchased at the last minute?
Late planners can occasionally score a bargain, with some super cheap airfares from Kuala Lumpur Airport to IST appearing a few weeks before the departure date. If you'd rather book ahead of time, Expedia compares and updates the best flight deals regularly --- as early as a year in advance in some cases. It does depend on the carrier though, as not every airline advertises prices that far in advance.

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