RM1,079 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 RM1,079 for one-way flights and RM1,935 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Etihad Airways
Wed, 11 Mar - Wed, 29 Apr
KUL
Kuala Lumpur
IST
Istanbul
RM1,935 Return, found 2 days ago
RM1,935
Return
found 2 days ago
Select Etihad Airways flight, departing Wed, 11 Mar from Kuala Lumpur to Istanbul, returning Wed, 29 Apr, priced at RM1,935 found 2 days ago
Singapore Airlines
Sun, 28 Jun - Sun, 5 Jul
KUL
Kuala Lumpur
IST
Istanbul
RM2,068 Return, found 2 hours ago
RM2,068
Return
found 2 hours ago
Select Singapore Airlines flight, departing Sun, 28 Jun from Kuala Lumpur to Istanbul, returning Sun, 5 Jul, priced at RM2,068 found 2 hours ago
Air Arabia
Mon, 25 May - Tue, 2 Jun
KUL
Kuala Lumpur
IST
Istanbul
RM2,089 Return, found 7 hours ago
RM2,089
Return
found 7 hours ago
Select Air Arabia flight, departing Mon, 25 May from Kuala Lumpur to Istanbul, returning Tue, 2 Jun, priced at RM2,089 found 7 hours ago
Turkish Airlines
Wed, 7 Oct - Wed, 21 Oct
KUL
Kuala Lumpur
IST
Istanbul
RM2,201 Return, found 5 hours ago
RM2,201
Return
found 5 hours ago
Select Turkish Airlines flight, departing Wed, 7 Oct from Kuala Lumpur to Istanbul, returning Wed, 21 Oct, priced at RM2,201 found 5 hours ago
China Southern Airlines
Wed, 1 Apr - Thu, 16 Apr
KUL
Kuala Lumpur
IST
Istanbul
RM2,203 Return, found 3 days ago
RM2,203
Return
found 3 days ago
Select China Southern Airlines flight, departing Wed, 1 Apr from Kuala Lumpur to Istanbul, returning Thu, 16 Apr, priced at RM2,203 found 3 days ago
Emirates
Fri, 13 Mar - Tue, 17 Mar
KUL
Kuala Lumpur
IST
Istanbul
RM2,213 Return, found 1 day ago
RM2,213
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Emirates flight, departing Fri, 13 Mar from Kuala Lumpur to Istanbul, returning Tue, 17 Mar, priced at RM2,213 found 1 day ago
Sichuan Airlines
Tue, 3 Feb - Wed, 4 Feb
KUL
Kuala Lumpur
IST
Istanbul
RM2,492 Return, found 3 days ago
RM2,492
Return
found 3 days ago
Select Sichuan Airlines flight, departing Tue, 3 Feb from Kuala Lumpur to Istanbul, returning Wed, 4 Feb, priced at RM2,492 found 3 days ago
Oman Air
Sun, 12 Apr - Sun, 19 Apr
KUL
Kuala Lumpur
IST
Istanbul
RM2,612 Return, just found
RM2,612
Return
just found
Select Oman Air flight, departing Sun, 12 Apr from Kuala Lumpur to Istanbul, returning Sun, 19 Apr, priced at RM2,612 just found
China Eastern Airlines
Fri, 16 Jan - Wed, 21 Jan
KUL
Kuala Lumpur
IST
Istanbul
RM2,659 Return, found 6 hours ago
RM2,659
Return
found 6 hours ago
Select China Eastern Airlines flight, departing Fri, 16 Jan from Kuala Lumpur to Istanbul, returning Wed, 21 Jan, priced at RM2,659 found 6 hours ago
Saudia
Sat, 26 Sept - Sun, 27 Sept
KUL
Kuala Lumpur
IST
Istanbul
RM2,874 Return, found 20 hours ago
RM2,874
Return
found 20 hours ago
Select Saudia flight, departing Sat, 26 Sept from Kuala Lumpur to Istanbul, returning Sun, 27 Sept, priced at RM2,874 found 20 hours ago

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.

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 RM1,935. 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, 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, Sichuan Airlines, Singapore Airlines, Thai Airways International, Turkish Airlines, Uzbekistan Airways
Return price
RM1,935
Distance
8337 km
Average flight time
6 hours 23 mins

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