RM1,052 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 RM1,052 for one-way flights and RM1,914 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Etihad Airways
Mon, 23 Feb - Sun, 1 Mar
KUL
Kuala Lumpur
IST
Istanbul
RM1,914 Return, found 1 hour ago
RM1,914
Return
found 1 hour ago
Select Etihad Airways flight, departing Mon, 23 Feb from Kuala Lumpur to Istanbul, returning Sun, 1 Mar, priced at RM1,914 found 1 hour ago
Air Arabia
Thu, 15 Jan - Fri, 23 Jan
KUL
Kuala Lumpur
IST
Istanbul
RM2,044 Return, found 11 hours ago
RM2,044
Return
found 11 hours ago
Select Air Arabia flight, departing Thu, 15 Jan from Kuala Lumpur to Istanbul, returning Fri, 23 Jan, priced at RM2,044 found 11 hours ago
Turkish Airlines
Thu, 12 Nov - Thu, 19 Nov
KUL
Kuala Lumpur
IST
Istanbul
RM2,199 Return, found 2 hours ago
RM2,199
Return
found 2 hours ago
Select Turkish Airlines flight, departing Thu, 12 Nov from Kuala Lumpur to Istanbul, returning Thu, 19 Nov, priced at RM2,199 found 2 hours ago
Emirates
Mon, 1 Jun - Fri, 5 Jun
KUL
Kuala Lumpur
IST
Istanbul
RM2,304 Return, just found
RM2,304
Return
just found
Select Emirates flight, departing Mon, 1 Jun from Kuala Lumpur to Istanbul, returning Fri, 5 Jun, priced at RM2,304 just found
Oman Air
Fri, 19 Jun - Tue, 23 Jun
KUL
Kuala Lumpur
IST
Istanbul
RM2,612 Return, just found
RM2,612
Return
just found
Select Oman Air flight, departing Fri, 19 Jun from Kuala Lumpur to Istanbul, returning Tue, 23 Jun, priced at RM2,612 just found
China Eastern Airlines
Wed, 28 Jan - Fri, 30 Jan
KUL
Kuala Lumpur
IST
Istanbul
RM2,650 Return, found 10 hours ago
RM2,650
Return
found 10 hours ago
Select China Eastern Airlines flight, departing Wed, 28 Jan from Kuala Lumpur to Istanbul, returning Fri, 30 Jan, priced at RM2,650 found 10 hours ago
Saudia
Wed, 27 May - Sat, 30 May
KUL
Kuala Lumpur
IST
Istanbul
RM2,879 Return, found 2 hours ago
RM2,879
Return
found 2 hours ago
Select Saudia flight, departing Wed, 27 May from Kuala Lumpur to Istanbul, returning Sat, 30 May, priced at RM2,879 found 2 hours ago
Ethiopian Airlines
Thu, 9 Apr - Thu, 16 Apr
KUL
Kuala Lumpur
IST
Istanbul
RM3,556 Return, found 23 hours ago
RM3,556
Return
found 23 hours ago
Select Ethiopian Airlines flight, departing Thu, 9 Apr from Kuala Lumpur to Istanbul, returning Thu, 16 Apr, priced at RM3,556 found 23 hours ago
Thai Airways International
Fri, 29 May - Sun, 7 Jun
KUL
Kuala Lumpur
IST
Istanbul
RM3,636 Return, found 1 hour ago
RM3,636
Return
found 1 hour ago
Select Thai Airways International flight, departing Fri, 29 May from Kuala Lumpur to Istanbul, returning Sun, 7 Jun, priced at RM3,636 found 1 hour ago
Batik air
Fri, 23 Jan - Sun, 25 Jan
KUL
Kuala Lumpur
IST
Istanbul
RM3,675 Return, just found
RM3,675
Return
just found
Select Batik air flight, departing Fri, 23 Jan from Kuala Lumpur to Istanbul, returning Sun, 25 Jan, priced at RM3,675 just found

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

November is typically the cheapest month to fly

From RM 1,533 - RM 2,628 per traveller.
Kuala Lumpur to Istanbul route information
Origin airport
Kuala Lumpur Intl.
Destination airport
Istanbul
Airlines serving
Air Arabia, Batik air , British Airways, China Eastern Airlines, Emirates, Ethiopian Airlines, Etihad Airways, KLM, Korean Air, Malaysia Airlines, Oman Air, Philippine Airlines, Qatar Airways, Royal Jordanian, Saudia, Singapore Airlines, Thai Airways International, Turkish Airlines, Uzbekistan Airways
Return price
RM1,914
Distance
8337 km
Average flight time
6 hours 25 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 RM1,914. 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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