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Find cheap flights to Istanbul from RM 1,016

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight to Istanbul departing on 7/5. 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 for flights to Istanbul, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap flight deals to Istanbul

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights 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 1,526SAUDIA
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Tue, 21 May - Mon, 27 May
02:15 - 20:55KUL-IST
23h 40m1 stop
18:25 - 15:55IST-KUL
16h 30m1 stop
RM 1,554SAUDIA
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Sun, 12 May - Sun, 19 May
21:35 - 18:55KUL-IST
26h 20m1 stop
00:55 - 20:10IST-KUL
14h 15m1 stop
RM 2,031Oman Air
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Tue, 21 May - Mon, 27 May
09:30 - 18:55KUL-IST
14h 25m1 stop
00:55 - 07:55IST-KUL
26h 00m1 stop
RM 2,122Oman Air
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Sun, 12 May - Fri, 17 May
03:15 - 00:20KUL-SAW
26h 05m1 stop
00:20 - 09:05SAW-KUL
27h 45m1 stop
RM 2,303Air Arabia
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Mon, 20 May - Mon, 27 May
03:15 - 13:20KUL-IST
15h 05m1 stop
14:10 - 09:05IST-KUL
13h 55m1 stop
RM 2,308Air Arabia
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Mon, 20 May - Tue, 28 May
09:35 - 18:35KUL-SAW
14h 00m1 stop
20:05 - 15:25SAW-KUL
14h 20m1 stop
RM 2,437Qatar Airways
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Mon, 30 Sep - Sun, 13 Oct
20:25 - 18:35KUL-SAW
27h 10m1 stop
13:40 - 07:50SAW-KUL
13h 10m1 stop
RM 2,451Qatar Airways
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Tue, 1 Oct - Sun, 6 Oct
08:55 - 07:45KUL-IST
27h 50m1 stop
13:30 - 13:45IST-KUL
19h 15m1 stop
RM 2,456Singapore Airlines
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Sun, 26 May - Sun, 2 Jun
14:30 - 07:45KUL-IST
22h 15m1 stop
13:30 - 13:45IST-KUL
19h 15m1 stop
RM 2,460Singapore Airlines
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Thu, 22 Aug - Thu, 29 Aug

Flights to Istanbul - Travel Insights & Trends

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

What is the cheapest day to fly to Istanbul?

The average price of all flights to Istanbul clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Istanbul is Sunday where tickets can be as cheap as RM 2,920. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Saturday, where prices are RM 3,044 on average.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Istanbul?

The average price for all flights to Istanbul depending on the time of departure, clicked by users on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
The cheapest time of day to fly to Istanbul is generally in the evening, when flights cost RM 2,663 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Istanbul is generally in the morning, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is RM 3,071.

What is a good deal for flights to Istanbul?

If you’re looking for cheap airfare to Istanbul, 25% of our users found tickets to Istanbul for the following prices or less: From Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport RM 1,474 one-way - RM 2,917 return.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights 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, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 66 days before departure.

Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in Istanbul?

Prices will differ depending on the departure airport, but generally, the cheapest airport to fly to in Istanbul is Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport, with an average flight price of RM 774.

Which airline offers the most flights to Istanbul?

Of the 2 airlines that fly to Istanbul, Turkish Airlines offers the most flights, with around 1,196 per week, followed by Pegasus Airlines with 658 flights per week.

How many airports are there in Istanbul?

There are 5 airports in Istanbul: Istanbul Airport (IST), Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW), Tekirdag Corlu Airport (TEQ), Bursa Yenişehir Airport (YEI) and İzmit Cengiz Topel Airport (KCO). The busiest airport is Istanbul Airport (IST), with 76% of all flights arriving there.

How long is the flight to Istanbul?

The duration of your flight to Istanbul depends on your departure and arrival airports. Obviously any flights that include a layover will also be longer. The most popular route to Istanbul on KAYAK is from Kuala Lumpur, which takes 10h 55m.

How many direct flights to Istanbul are there each day?

There are around 4 direct flights from within Malaysia to Istanbul every day. Most flights depart at night, with 23:00 the most common departure time and 50% of flights departing at night.

How many direct flights to Istanbul are there each week?

Each week there are around 28 direct flights from within Malaysia to Istanbul. The most common day for departures is Thursday, with 14% of flights taking off on this day.

How many long-haul flights are there to Istanbul each week?

There are not any medium-haul (3-6 hour flight duration) or short-haul (up to 3 hour flight duration) flights to Istanbul. Instead, there are 28 long-haul flights (6-12 hour flight duration), with the most arriving from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport.

How many cities have direct flights to Istanbul?

From Malaysia, there are direct flights to Istanbul from 1 city. This city is Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport and there are 28 direct flights each week.

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Cheapest flight

RM 1,016
Flight from Kuala Lumpur Airport to Istanbul Airport

When to book flights to Istanbul

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel 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. The information is for flights to Istanbul based on your location. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs - booking Istanbul flights

  • Which Istanbul airport is closest to central Istanbul?

    Istanbul is served by 2 major airports. Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport (32 km) is the closest to the centre of Istanbul and Istanbul Airport is 34 km from the centre.

  • How much is a flight to Istanbul?

    On average, a flight to Istanbul costs RM 2,546. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost RM 987 and departed from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights 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 to Istanbul.

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

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

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

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

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight 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 up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding cheap flights to Istanbul

  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Istanbul flight deals.

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

Direct departures

Malaysia to Istanbul

Monday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Aeroflot, +106 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +107 more

Tuesday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Aeroflot, +108 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +109 more

Wednesday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Aeroflot, +107 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +108 more

Thursday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Aeroflot, +107 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +108 more

Friday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Aeroflot, +108 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +109 more

Saturday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Aeroflot, +107 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +108 more

Sunday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Aeroflot, +111 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +112 more

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Direct returns

Istanbul to Malaysia

Monday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Aeroflot, +106 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +107 more

Tuesday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Aeroflot, +108 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +109 more

Wednesday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Aeroflot, +107 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +108 more

Thursday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Aeroflot, +107 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +108 more

Friday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Aeroflot, +108 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +109 more

Saturday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Aeroflot, +107 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +108 more

Sunday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Aeroflot, +111 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +112 more

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Recent return flight deals

 
These are the cheapest return flights to Istanbul found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
21/5Tue
1 stopSAUDIA
21h 55mKUL-IST
27/5Mon
1 stopSAUDIA
19h 30mIST-KUL
RM 1,526
12/5Sun
1 stopSAUDIA
23h 40mKUL-IST
19/5Sun
1 stopSAUDIA
16h 30mIST-KUL
RM 1,554
21/5Tue
1 stopOman Air
26h 20mKUL-IST
27/5Mon
1 stopOman Air
14h 15mIST-KUL
RM 2,031
12/5Sun
1 stopOman Air
14h 25mKUL-IST
17/5Fri
1 stopOman Air
26h 00mIST-KUL
RM 2,122
20/5Mon
1 stopAir Arabia
26h 05mKUL-SAW
27/5Mon
1 stopAir Arabia
27h 45mSAW-KUL
RM 2,303
20/5Mon
1 stopAir Arabia
15h 05mKUL-IST
28/5Tue
1 stopAir Arabia
13h 55mIST-KUL
RM 2,308
30/9Mon
1 stopQatar Airways
14h 00mKUL-SAW
13/10Sun
1 stopQatar Airways
14h 20mSAW-KUL
RM 2,437
1/10Tue
1 stopQatar Airways
27h 10mKUL-SAW
6/10Sun
1 stopQatar Airways
13h 10mSAW-KUL
RM 2,451
26/5Sun
1 stopSingapore Airlines
27h 50mKUL-IST
2/6Sun
1 stopSingapore Airlines
19h 15mIST-KUL
RM 2,456
22/8Thu
1 stopSingapore Airlines
22h 15mKUL-IST
29/8Thu
1 stopSingapore Airlines
19h 15mIST-KUL
RM 2,460

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best deals for one-way flights to Istanbul found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
7/5Tue
1 stopSAUDIA
16h 30mKUL-IST
RM 1,016
8/5Wed
1 stopSAUDIA
19h 25mKUL-IST
RM 1,020
27/5Mon
1 stopAir Arabia
26h 05mKUL-SAW
RM 1,235
13/5Mon
1 stopAir Arabia
26h 05mKUL-SAW
RM 1,240
2/6Sun
3 stops
51h 25mKUL-SAW
RM 1,292
3/6Mon
3 stops
57h 55mKUL-SAW
RM 1,306
25/5Sat
1 stopSichuan Airlines
35h 25mKUL-IST
RM 1,326
3/5Fri
1 stopSichuan Airlines
36h 00mKUL-IST
RM 1,330
19/5Sun
1 stopEtihad Airways
13h 45mKUL-IST
RM 1,440
22/5Wed
1 stopEtihad Airways
13h 45mKUL-IST
RM 1,450

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Recent domestic flight deals

15/5Wed
directPegasus Airlines
1h 10mADB-SAW
22/5Wed
directPegasus Airlines
1h 10mSAW-ADB
RM 300
15/5Wed
directPegasus Airlines
1h 10mADB-SAW
22/5Wed
directPegasus Airlines
1h 10mSAW-ADB
RM 334
9/5Thu
directPegasus Airlines
1h 20mAYT-SAW
12/5Sun
directPegasus Airlines
1h 20mSAW-AYT
RM 334
17/5Fri
directPegasus Airlines
1h 10mADB-SAW
21/5Tue
directPegasus Airlines
1h 10mSAW-ADB
RM 339
8/5Wed
directPegasus Airlines
1h 20mAYT-SAW
11/5Sat
directPegasus Airlines
1h 20mSAW-AYT
RM 353
17/5Fri
directTurkish Airlines
1h 25mADB-IST
21/5Tue
directTurkish Airlines
1h 15mIST-ADB
RM 401
10/5Fri
directTurkish Airlines
1h 25mADB-IST
12/5Sun
directTurkish Airlines
1h 15mIST-ADB
RM 420
25/7Thu
multi-stopAir Algerie
21h 25mAYT-IST
28/7Sun
multi-stopAir Algerie
20h 55mIST-AYT
RM 4,682
4/9Wed
multi-stopAir Algerie
21h 25mAYT-IST
7/9Sat
multi-stopAir Algerie
24h 15mIST-AYT
RM 4,897
2/6Sun
multi-stopBritish Airways
10h 25mBJV-IST
26/6Wed
multi-stopBritish Airways
10h 20mIST-BJV
RM 5,336

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Last minute flights 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 to Istanbul that are departing in the next 10 days.
28/4Sun
multi-stopAir Arabia
15h 05mKUL-IST
5/5Sun
multi-stopAir Arabia
31h 05mIST-KUL
RM 2,499
30/4Tue
multi-stopOman Air
26h 20mKUL-IST
3/5Fri
multi-stopOman Air
26h 00mIST-KUL
RM 2,532
29/4Mon
multi-stopQatar Airways
31h 25mKUL-IST
5/5Sun
multi-stopQatar Airways
20h 40mIST-KUL
RM 2,799
29/4Mon
multi-stopQatar Airways
24h 30mKUL-IST
6/5Mon
multi-stopQatar Airways
20h 00mIST-KUL
RM 2,832
29/4Mon
multi-stopEtihad Airways
20h 45mKUL-IST
6/5Mon
multi-stopEtihad Airways
31h 50mIST-KUL
RM 2,870
29/4Mon
multi-stopEtihad Airways
30h 10mKUL-SAW
5/5Sun
multi-stopEtihad Airways
23h 05mSAW-KUL
RM 2,890
29/4Mon
directBatik Air
11h 10mKUL-SAW
1/5Wed
directBatik Air
10h 55mSAW-KUL
RM 3,037
28/4Sun
multi-stopSAUDIA
23h 40mKUL-IST
2/5Thu
multi-stopSAUDIA
21h 25mIST-KUL
RM 3,199
28/4Sun
multi-stopSAUDIA
23h 40mKUL-IST
6/5Mon
multi-stopSAUDIA
21h 25mIST-KUL
RM 3,815
29/4Mon
directBatik Air
11h 10mKUL-SAW
5/5Sun
directBatik Air
10h 55mSAW-KUL
RM 3,896

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