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Find cheap flights from Kuala Lumpur to Istanbul from RM 1,246

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Kuala Lumpur to Istanbul departing on 15/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Kuala Lumpur to Istanbul, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Kuala Lumpur to Istanbul, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap flight deals from Kuala Lumpur to Istanbul

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Kuala Lumpur to Istanbul that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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17:35 - 10:30KUL-IST
21h 55m1 stop
15:25 - 15:55IST-KUL
19h 30m1 stop
RM 1,948SAUDIA
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Tue, 28 May - Fri, 7 Jun
17:35 - 10:30KUL-IST
21h 55m1 stop
18:25 - 15:55IST-KUL
16h 30m1 stop
RM 1,967SAUDIA
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Tue, 28 May - Sat, 1 Jun
21:35 - 18:55KUL-IST
26h 20m1 stop
00:55 - 20:10IST-KUL
14h 15m1 stop
RM 2,185Oman Air
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Thu, 6 Jun - Wed, 12 Jun
21:35 - 18:55KUL-IST
26h 20m1 stop
00:55 - 20:10IST-KUL
14h 15m1 stop
RM 2,199Oman Air
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Tue, 4 Jun - Mon, 10 Jun
03:15 - 13:20KUL-IST
15h 05m1 stop
14:10 - 09:05IST-KUL
13h 55m1 stop
RM 2,355Air Arabia
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Mon, 27 May - Thu, 6 Jun
10:00 - 00:20KUL-SAW
19h 20m1 stop
01:25 - 02:15SAW-KUL
19h 50m1 stop
RM 2,407Air Arabia
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Fri, 24 May - Tue, 28 May
02:25 - 17:55KUL-IST
20h 30m1 stop
16:25 - 21:50IST-KUL
24h 25m1 stop
RM 2,464Emirates
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Mon, 20 May - Tue, 28 May
02:25 - 21:15KUL-SAW
23h 50m1 stop
14:05 - 21:50SAW-KUL
26h 45m1 stop
RM 2,469Emirates
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Mon, 20 May - Tue, 28 May
09:35 - 18:35KUL-IST
14h 00m1 stop
20:05 - 20:55IST-KUL
19h 50m1 stop
RM 2,478Qatar Airways
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Wed, 18 Sep - Mon, 30 Sep
09:35 - 18:35KUL-IST
14h 00m1 stop
20:05 - 15:25IST-KUL
14h 20m1 stop
RM 2,483Qatar Airways
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Wed, 18 Sep - Mon, 30 Sep

Flights from Kuala Lumpur to Istanbul - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Kuala Lumpur to Istanbul to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest Kuala Lumpur to Istanbul flight route?

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for one-way flights from Kuala Lumpur to Istanbul.
Our data shows that the cheapest route for a one-way flight from Kuala Lumpur to Istanbul cost RM 981 and was between Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport and Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport. On average, the best prices are found if you fly this route. The average price for a return flight for this route is RM 1,987.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Istanbul?

The average price of all flights from Kuala Lumpur to Istanbul clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Istanbul on a Sunday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Saturday is the most expensive day to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Istanbul. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Friday and avoiding Wednesdays for the best deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Istanbul?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Kuala Lumpur to Istanbul, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Kuala Lumpur to Istanbul is May, where tickets cost RM 2,725 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and July, where the average cost of tickets is RM 3,502 and RM 3,322 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Kuala Lumpur to Istanbul?

The average price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
No, with an average price for the route of RM 1,369, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Kuala Lumpur to Istanbul?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Kuala Lumpur to Istanbul, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Kuala Lumpur to Istanbul, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 20 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Kuala Lumpur to Istanbul?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 3 days, Air Arabia offered the best one-way deal for that route, at RM 1,246. KAYAK users also found Kuala Lumpur to Istanbul return flights on SAUDIA from RM 1,948 and on Oman Air from RM 2,185.

Which airlines fly direct between Kuala Lumpur and Istanbul?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Kuala Lumpur to Istanbul.
There is just one airline that flies from Kuala Lumpur to Istanbul direct and that is Turkish Airlines. The best one-way deal found from Turkish Airlines for the route is RM 770.

How many flights are there between Kuala Lumpur and Istanbul per day?

Each day, there are 4 direct flights that take off from Kuala Lumpur and land in Istanbul, with an average flight time of 10h 50m. The most common departure time is 23:00 and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 28 flights and there are the same amount of flights each day 4.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Kuala Lumpur and Istanbul?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 3 cabin class options for the route. These are Business, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from Kuala Lumpur to Istanbul take?

Flying between Istanbul and Kuala Lumpur will take minimum 10h 45m and will require at least one stop.

Good to know

Cheapest flight

RM 1,246
Flight from Kuala Lumpur Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport

When to book flights from Kuala Lumpur to Istanbul

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Kuala Lumpur to Istanbul based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Kuala Lumpur to Istanbul

  • What is the cheapest flight from Kuala Lumpur to Istanbul?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Kuala Lumpur to Istanbul was RM 263 for a one-way ticket and RM 411 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Kuala Lumpur to Istanbul?

    When flying out of Kuala Lumpur you will be using one of these airports: Kuala Lumpur Intl or Kuala Lumpur Subang. You will be landing at one of these airports: Istanbul or Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Kuala Lumpur to Istanbul?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Kuala Lumpur to Istanbul?

    SkyTeam, oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Kuala Lumpur and Istanbul, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • What is the most popular stopover when flying to Istanbul from Kuala Lumpur?

    Dubai is the most popular stopover city among KAYAK users travelling from Kuala Lumpur to Istanbul.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Kuala Lumpur to Istanbul?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Kuala Lumpur to Istanbul.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Kuala Lumpur to Istanbul?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Istanbul from Kuala Lumpur is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Kuala Lumpur to Istanbul?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Istanbul with an airline and back to Kuala Lumpur with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Kuala Lumpur to Istanbul?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Istanbul from Kuala Lumpur up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Prefer to fly direct from Kuala Lumpur to Istanbul?

Find which airlines fly direct from Kuala Lumpur to Istanbul, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Kuala Lumpur to Istanbul

Monday

Malaysia Airlines, Turkish Airlines

Malaysia Airlines, Turkish Airlines

Tuesday

Malaysia Airlines, Turkish Airlines

Malaysia Airlines, Turkish Airlines

Wednesday

Malaysia Airlines, Turkish Airlines

Malaysia Airlines, Turkish Airlines

Thursday

Malaysia Airlines, Turkish Airlines

Malaysia Airlines, Turkish Airlines

Friday

Malaysia Airlines, Turkish Airlines

Malaysia Airlines, Turkish Airlines

Saturday

Malaysia Airlines, Turkish Airlines

Malaysia Airlines, Turkish Airlines

Sunday

Malaysia Airlines, Turkish Airlines

Malaysia Airlines, Turkish Airlines

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Direct returns

Istanbul to Kuala Lumpur

Monday

Malaysia Airlines, Turkish Airlines

Malaysia Airlines, Turkish Airlines

Tuesday

Malaysia Airlines, Turkish Airlines

Malaysia Airlines, Turkish Airlines

Wednesday

Malaysia Airlines, Turkish Airlines

Malaysia Airlines, Turkish Airlines

Thursday

Malaysia Airlines, Turkish Airlines

Malaysia Airlines, Turkish Airlines

Friday

Malaysia Airlines, Turkish Airlines

Malaysia Airlines, Turkish Airlines

Saturday

Malaysia Airlines, Turkish Airlines

Malaysia Airlines, Turkish Airlines

Sunday

Malaysia Airlines, Turkish Airlines

Malaysia Airlines, Turkish Airlines

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Kuala Lumpur to Istanbul found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
15/5Wed
1 stopAir Arabia
26h 05mKUL-SAW
RM 1,246
15/5Wed
1 stopAir Arabia
18h 30mKUL-SAW
RM 1,251
26/5Sun
1 stopSAUDIA
21h 55mKUL-IST
RM 1,332
22/5Wed
1 stopSichuan Airlines
35h 25mKUL-IST
RM 1,370
22/5Wed
1 stopSichuan Airlines
35h 25mKUL-IST
RM 1,398
3/6Mon
2 stops
42h 55mKUL-SAW
RM 1,407
23/5Thu
1 stopEtihad Airways
13h 45mKUL-IST
RM 1,412
26/5Sun
2 stopsSAUDIA
26h 15mKUL-IST
RM 1,417
15/5Wed
1 stopEtihad Airways
32h 35mKUL-IST
RM 1,422
4/6Tue
2 stops
29h 05mKUL-SAW
RM 1,422

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Last minute flights from Kuala Lumpur to Istanbul

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Kuala Lumpur to Istanbul that are departing in the next 10 days.
14/5Tue
multi-stopSAUDIA
16h 30mKUL-IST
20/5Mon
multi-stopSAUDIA
19h 30mIST-KUL
RM 2,227
13/5Mon
multi-stopSAUDIA
16h 30mKUL-IST
20/5Mon
multi-stopSAUDIA
23h 00mIST-KUL
RM 2,237
13/5Mon
multi-stopAir Arabia
26h 05mKUL-SAW
19/5Sun
multi-stopAir Arabia
19h 50mSAW-KUL
RM 2,365
14/5Tue
multi-stopEmirates
22h 45mKUL-SAW
20/5Mon
multi-stopEmirates
18h 25mSAW-KUL
RM 2,455
14/5Tue
multi-stopQatar Airways
14h 15mKUL-SAW
29/5Wed
multi-stopQatar Airways
13h 10mSAW-KUL
RM 2,583
14/5Tue
multi-stopQatar Airways
20h 40mKUL-SAW
20/5Mon
multi-stopQatar Airways
20h 05mSAW-KUL
RM 2,744
13/5Mon
multi-stop
15h 05mKUL-IST
20/5Mon
multi-stop
19h 55mIST-KUL
RM 2,782
13/5Mon
multi-stopEmirates
15h 40mKUL-SAW
20/5Mon
multi-stopEmirates
18h 25mSAW-KUL
RM 2,862
10/5Fri
multi-stopAir Arabia
19h 20mKUL-SAW
12/5Sun
multi-stopAir Arabia
19h 50mSAW-KUL
RM 2,867
14/5Tue
multi-stop
14h 15mKUL-SAW
28/5Tue
multi-stop
25h 25mSAW-KUL
RM 3,113

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