RM1,004 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 RM1,004 for one-way flights and RM1,798 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Air Arabia
Tue, 7 Apr - Tue, 7 Apr
KUL
Kuala Lumpur
IST
Istanbul
RM1,798 Return, found 4 days ago
RM1,798
Return
found 4 days ago
Select Air Arabia flight, departing Tue, 7 Apr from Kuala Lumpur to Istanbul, returning Tue, 7 Apr, priced at RM1,798 found 4 days ago
Air Arabia
Thu, 8 Oct - Tue, 13 Oct
KUL
Kuala Lumpur
IST
Istanbul
RM1,808 Return, found 5 days ago
RM1,808
Return
found 5 days ago
Select Air Arabia flight, departing Thu, 8 Oct from Kuala Lumpur to Istanbul, returning Tue, 13 Oct, priced at RM1,808 found 5 days ago
Air Arabia
Tue, 12 May - Tue, 19 May
KUL
Kuala Lumpur
IST
Istanbul
RM1,809 Return, found 7 hours ago
RM1,809
Return
found 7 hours ago
Select Air Arabia flight, departing Tue, 12 May from Kuala Lumpur to Istanbul, returning Tue, 19 May, priced at RM1,809 found 7 hours ago
Air Arabia
Mon, 13 Apr - Tue, 21 Apr
KUL
Kuala Lumpur
IST
Istanbul
RM1,812 Return, just found
RM1,812
Return
just found
Select Air Arabia flight, departing Mon, 13 Apr from Kuala Lumpur to Istanbul, returning Tue, 21 Apr, priced at RM1,812 just found
Air Arabia
Thu, 14 May - Tue, 19 May
KUL
Kuala Lumpur
IST
Istanbul
RM1,814 Return, found 2 days ago
RM1,814
Return
found 2 days ago
Select Air Arabia flight, departing Thu, 14 May from Kuala Lumpur to Istanbul, returning Tue, 19 May, priced at RM1,814 found 2 days ago
Etihad Airways
Mon, 20 Apr - Tue, 28 Apr
KUL
Kuala Lumpur
IST
Istanbul
RM1,895 Return, just found
RM1,895
Return
just found
Select Etihad Airways flight, departing Mon, 20 Apr from Kuala Lumpur to Istanbul, returning Tue, 28 Apr, priced at RM1,895 just found
Singapore Airlines
Tue, 6 Oct - Sun, 11 Oct
KUL
Kuala Lumpur
IST
Istanbul
RM2,291 Return, found 6 days ago
RM2,291
Return
found 6 days ago
Select Singapore Airlines flight, departing Tue, 6 Oct from Kuala Lumpur to Istanbul, returning Sun, 11 Oct, priced at RM2,291 found 6 days ago
Saudia
Sun, 17 May - Wed, 27 May
KUL
Kuala Lumpur
IST
Istanbul
RM2,321 Return, found 2 days ago
RM2,321
Return
found 2 days ago
Select Saudia flight, departing Sun, 17 May from Kuala Lumpur to Istanbul, returning Wed, 27 May, priced at RM2,321 found 2 days ago
Turkish Airlines
Tue, 19 May - Wed, 27 May
KUL
Kuala Lumpur
IST
Istanbul
RM2,375 Return, found 2 days ago
RM2,375
Return
found 2 days ago
Select Turkish Airlines flight, departing Tue, 19 May from Kuala Lumpur to Istanbul, returning Wed, 27 May, priced at RM2,375 found 2 days ago
China Eastern Airlines
Sat, 9 May - Sat, 16 May
KUL
Kuala Lumpur
IST
Istanbul
RM2,627 Return, found 8 hours ago
RM2,627
Return
found 8 hours ago
Select China Eastern Airlines flight, departing Sat, 9 May from Kuala Lumpur to Istanbul, returning Sat, 16 May, priced at RM2,627 found 8 hours ago

Alternative airports near Istanbul

Prices were available within the past 7 days. Prices and availability are subject to change.

Select flight to Istanbul Airport IST. Cheapest option available. Average driving time to city centre is 35 minutes. Flights from RM 2,746
IST
Istanbul Airport
Cheapest
Average driving time to city centre35 min
Flights from RM 2,746

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

November is typically the cheapest month to fly

From RM 1,532 - RM 2,634 per traveller.

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 RM1,798. 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.

Travel information

Origin airport
Kuala Lumpur Intl.
Destination airport
Istanbul
Airlines serving
Air Arabia, British Airways, China Eastern Airlines, Emirates, Ethiopian Airlines, Etihad Airways, KLM, Korean Air, Lufthansa, Malaysia Airlines, Oman Air, Philippine Airlines, Qatar Airways, Royal Jordanian, Saudia, Singapore Airlines, Thai Airways International, Turkish Airlines, Uzbekistan Airways
Return price
RM1,798
Distance
8337 km
Average flight time
6 hours 23 mins

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