RM 1,294 Find Cheap Flights from Istanbul to Kuala Lumpur

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Istanbul to Kuala Lumpur departing on 4/2. 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.
1 adult

Search hundreds of travel sites at once for deals on flights to Kuala Lumpur

 
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Istanbul to Kuala Lumpur, 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 Istanbul to Kuala Lumpur, as well as popular online travel agencies
In the last 7 days, travellers have searched 41,299,237 times on KAYAK, and here's why:

Save 25% or moreCompare multiple travel sites with one search.

Track pricesNot ready to book? Create a price alert for when prices drop.

Free to useThere are no hidden charges or fees.

Filter your dealsChoose cabin class, free Wi-Fi and more.

Cheap Flight Deals from Istanbul to Kuala Lumpur (IST-KUL)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Istanbul to Kuala Lumpur 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.

Recent return flight deals from Istanbul to Kuala Lumpur

Recommended return deals departing in the coming months from the most popular airlines that fly from Istanbul to Kuala Lumpur.
Discover the best prices and deals for you by selecting your travel dates.
Choose your dates
15:55 - 21:50IST-KUL
24h 55m1 stop
13:45 - 07:10KUL-IST
22h 25m1 stop
RM 2,093China Southern
Find Deal
Mon, 24 Feb - Thu, 6 Mar
15:55 - 17:10IST-KUL
20h 15m1 stop
08:05 - 07:10KUL-IST
28h 05m1 stop
RM 2,102China Southern
Find Deal
Mon, 24 Feb - Thu, 27 Feb
14:25 - 19:40IST-KUL
24h 15m1 stop
21:25 - 13:20KUL-IST
20h 55m1 stop
RM 2,111Etihad Airways
Find Deal
Thu, 6 Mar - Wed, 19 Mar
14:25 - 19:40IST-KUL
24h 15m1 stop
09:25 - 06:30KUL-IST
26h 05m1 stop
RM 2,116Etihad Airways
Find Deal
Mon, 3 Mar - Mon, 17 Mar
20:05 - 20:55IST-KUL
19h 50m1 stop
02:55 - 11:45KUL-IST
13h 50m1 stop
RM 2,403Qatar Airways
Find Deal
Thu, 1 May - Sun, 18 May
15:15 - 06:20IST-KUL
10h 05mdirect
04:45 - 11:05KUL-IST
11h 20mdirect
RM 2,480Turkish Airlines
Find Deal
Thu, 6 Mar - Wed, 19 Mar
13:50 - 14:40IST-KUL
19h 50m1 stop
02:25 - 18:40KUL-IST
21h 15m1 stop
RM 2,484Qatar Airways
Find Deal
Mon, 24 Feb - Sun, 9 Mar
15:15 - 06:20IST-KUL
10h 05mdirect
04:45 - 11:05KUL-IST
11h 20mdirect
RM 2,498Turkish Airlines
Find Deal
Thu, 6 Mar - Wed, 19 Mar
16:25 - 00:35IST-KUL
27h 10m2 stops
17:35 - 10:55KUL-IST
22h 20m1 stop
RM 3,064SAUDIA
Find Deal
Tue, 15 Apr - Sun, 27 Apr
22:25 - 00:35IST-KUL
21h 10m1 stop
17:35 - 14:50KUL-IST
26h 15m2 stops
RM 3,086SAUDIA
Find Deal
Mon, 3 Mar - Mon, 17 Mar

Flights from Istanbul to Kuala Lumpur - Travel Insights & Trends

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

What is the cheapest Istanbul Airport to Kuala Lumpur flight route?

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for round-trip flights from Istanbul Airport to Kuala Lumpur.
Our data shows that the cheapest route for a return flight from Istanbul Airport to Kuala Lumpur cost RM 2,587 and was between Istanbul Airport (IST) and Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport (KUL). On average, the best prices are found if you fly this route. The average price for a return flight for this route is RM 2,587.

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

The average price of all round-trip flights from Istanbul Airport to Kuala Lumpur clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Kuala Lumpur on a Friday and more expensive on a Sunday. On your return trip to Istanbul, you should consider flying back on a Tuesday, and avoid Saturdays for better deals.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Istanbul Airport to Kuala Lumpur, 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 Istanbul Airport to Kuala Lumpur is May, where tickets cost RM 2,448 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and January, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is RM 2,969 and RM 2,790 respectively.

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

The average return 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.
Yes, flying with a stopover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop stopover the cheapest option at RM 3,153 on average.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Istanbul Airport to Kuala Lumpur, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.
To get a below average price on the flight from Istanbul Airport to Kuala Lumpur, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 13 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Cheapest flight

RM 1,294
Flight from Istanbul Airport to Kuala Lumpur Airport

When to book flights from Istanbul to Kuala Lumpur

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Istanbul to Kuala Lumpur 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 Istanbul to Kuala Lumpur flights

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Istanbul Airport to Kuala Lumpur was RM 288 for a one-way ticket and RM 466 for a return.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    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 Istanbul to Kuala Lumpur.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Kuala Lumpur from 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 from Istanbul to Kuala Lumpur?

    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 Kuala Lumpur with an airline and back to Istanbul with another airline.

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

    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 Kuala Lumpur from Istanbul up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

See more FAQs

Prefer to fly direct from Istanbul to Kuala Lumpur?

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

Direct departures

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

See more direct flights

Direct returns

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

See more direct flights
See more direct flights

Top 5 airlines serving from Istanbul to Kuala Lumpur

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Istanbul to Kuala Lumpur. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Istanbul to Kuala Lumpur? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.5
Qatar AirwaysOverall score based on 3746 reviews
7.6Boarding
7.4Food
8.0Crew
7.5Entertainment
7.5Comfort
Airline reviews

Our male flight attendant was top notch - wish I could remember his name. Boarding is never fun when I have to ride the shuttle to the middle of the tarmac and pull my carry on bags up the stairs to my seat. My knees are banged up and my shoulders give me pain, so the flight started off poorly. The seat leg rests don’t recline completely so that makes is difficult if not dangerous to get in and out of the middle seats. The entertainment system touch screens prevented one from seeing the options. They are old and the software needs to be updated. I was on six planes in the last two weeks and able to see the flight progress without any stress. Couldn’t watch anything else. I do like Qatar Airways, just not a fan of a few things.

6.0 GoodDouglas, Oct 2024DOH - HKG
Read more Qatar Airways reviews

Our male flight attendant was top notch - wish I could remember his name. Boarding is never fun when I have to ride the shuttle to the middle of the tarmac and pull my carry on bags up the stairs to my seat. My knees are banged up and my shoulders give me pain, so the flight started off poorly. The seat leg rests don’t recline completely so that makes is difficult if not dangerous to get in and out of the middle seats. The entertainment system touch screens prevented one from seeing the options. They are old and the software needs to be updated. I was on six planes in the last two weeks and able to see the flight progress without any stress. Couldn’t watch anything else. I do like Qatar Airways, just not a fan of a few things.

Overall good. Food choice in business class is a concern as same dishes on every flight for months. Crew is great and seats on this sector were fine . They need to have more variety in dining

Very unimpressed that I was dumped from the seat I had booked and paid for after check in. Apparently a family wanted to sit together, however as they all were adults I think they should have pre booked their seats like I did. I will be approaching Qatar for a refund. That and the dreadful state of the flooding toilets made me wonder how they managed to be voted the best airline. Not worth the money.

The overall flight experience between Doha and Kolkata was satisfactory. The staff onboard were notably engaged, responsive, and enthusiastic, providing a level of service that stood out, especially when compared to the less attentive crew on the earlier leg from Heathrow to Doha. Their eagerness to assist made the journey more pleasant. Additionally, the time spent at the Silver Lounge in Doha contributed positively to the experience. The lounge offered a comfortable and relaxing environment, with adequate amenities and attentive staff. Overall, both the flight and the lounge experience in Doha met expectations, making for a smooth and satisfactory travel experience.

There was frequent beverage ,meal and snack service. The crew was very hospitable and professional.

Doha airport is huge , takes long time to reach gate .

Do not overbook flights and kick out confirmed ticketed passengers :-(

Flight was fine overall. What you would expect from economy seats. I did appreciate the amenities (eyemask, earplugs, small toothbrush and toothpaste, thin socks).

Besides the flight cancellation, everything else was prefect. Kudos to Malaysian Airlines.

Good staff, good intent, decent entertainment. More seat space would always be of benefit

The intettainme is old stuff and difficult to get by WiFi and the chair is not comfortable at all although the staff were excellent but beyond their limited

Overall a great experience, no movies were available. Bags were delivered a bit late. Seat controls were not working well. I couldn't make my bed fully flat.

It is almost 7 hours journey ,you should have provided with TV entertainment and mobile charging

I think the staff was short. Being Vegan, I ordered a custom meal. The meal was not provided both two ways. I assume they forgot. They were short on staff. It was taking for ever to provide service. people were getting restless.

Very poor show. Flight got delayed due to fog in Lahore. This is understandable. However, no arrangements were made for nany hours, once some things was organised, there was no leadership, no support to families with children's, disabled passengers. Took to hotel where it took 3 hours to sort out room allocation, that after finding partner to a minimum of 4 people. Couples were asked to find another couple before room is allocated. After 2 5 Hours of reaching room,return journey started with total chaos, no leadership at airport. Several derours to finally get new boarding passes. Asking the reason why flight was cancelled, the Saudi airline staff recommended using other Airlines in future.Finally boarding nobody inside the aeroplane helping old, illiterate to find their allocated sears. Sort out luggage storage. All the staff stayed in their kitchen areas to let passengers sort out. In-flight service wad good. Overall very poor experience.

It’s very tiring journey with only 3 seats in a row and not good for family of four. Online checkin don’t work and unable to select the seats while going.

Ok, the flight was not full yet I had people on both sided and the chairs were tight. Only 2 kinds of snacks didn’t even have milk for the coffee.

Economy seats are better than most other international airlines. Crew is nice, food is halal and pretty good. Seatback tv selection is ok, not great. Wifi is poor and crazy expensive, "free" messaging lasts 15 minutes and capped at 3mb, full flight plans are $50 USD and still very tightly data capped.

Food was bad, boarding experience especially at Jeddah was extremely chaotic. Flights were very uncomfortable with Meals at odd times

Make all food options available, than running out even before mid way through the service

Extremely bad food, they never gave our bags in time, the online check-in did not let us check in because we had Indian OCI not sure why we were given the option to check in then, because we couldn’t check in online we had to go in person and we were not able to change our seats and sit with our family

Should have had business class line in immigration. Food quality suboptimal

The staff were wonderful but the seats weren't very comfortable for a bigger guy like me.

we were delayed from Athens to Abu Dhabi by an hour and a half, so I had trouble connecting the flight from there to Bali. It could have been done had they waited even 15 mins. There was another lady who was in the same boat. By the time we were half way across the terminal, they have actually already issued different flights for us to go Jakarta then to Bali. Not to mention the inconvenience of waiting over 4 hrs at the airport and the subsequent inconvenience, we did not arrive to Bali till after 800pm the next day, which means I paid for the hotel for nothing when I could have been there before noon the next day! There was little explanation. It was just as well I needed some assistance getting around, otherwise the 2 of us would have been completely lost! Not going to fly with them again!

The seat was like there is no leg space....there were no proper option for food in the airline. It seemed like the airline was at brink of bankruptcy. The crew was helpful except for a few.

Needs better seat for business class. My seat was falling apart. Also no WiFi on that flight

In never flown this flight, because my flight coning from Barcelona was delayed.

Only 1 time food and drinks together was offered, for total 5 hours duration drinks and snacks was never offered. For some people food choice was not available, only veg was available. No entertainment option was there. Crew members were mostly back of the flight asking each other for KitKat and chips to share between them.

The business class experience is fantastic. The crew were polite but often unavailable even when I tried to call them! I even found myself bringing my used dishes and cutlery up to the crew because no one had come to collect it after over an hour.

Good range of movies but lacking decent tv shows. Wifi was really expensive on this flight, considering flights under 7 hours have a $9.99 USD charge for streaming, to jump up to $24.99 for a 7 hour 40 flight seemed a little bit of a rip off. Staff are inattentive, and really need to improve on the customer experience.

Everything was great except that everyone were putting backpacks and small bags in the overhead compartment instead under the seat so there was no room for carry on-s

Seat changes at the last minute Horrible checkin process Sad to see excellent airport with very poor service

3 hours delay to start with and then food was terrible.

The ac did not work and the plane was deployed for the AC BUT IT NEVER WORKED. I have high blood pressure and I was SWEATING AND NEARLY PASSED OUT. Do better.

For me it was a good experience… thank you Turkish Airlines

Old aircraft, very very low business class standards, no privacy between the seats, horrible old TVs, tiny bathrooms.

Seats are not clean inside the very dirty and need to improve

Very good except the boarding process too forever and wasn’t organized by group. I had a heavy pack or I wouldn’t have minded. I was in business. There were no audible announcements in the waiting area about boarding and everyone packed into the boarding area. Then boarding stopped for a long time but the staff made no announcements to update waiting passengers about the holdup. The flight was good after we got on.

Good service, the airline also provided a traveling kit bag (tooth brush, socks, slippers, visor for sleeping).

The seats have to be one of the worst when it comes to comfort and you have to scramble around to out your handbag in the overhead. The food is still awful. Definitely will not travel on Turkish again and wouldn’t recommend it to anyone for sure.

Need to improve the availability of the food. Seems like everything sold out

Did not like that we were not informed about the 4 hour delay, crew not friendly, noone at terminals to consult with...all employees for Batrik were behind glass aftervgoing through security at the gate again. Why no agent at Gate H 10 to answer questions? And no apology. Updates would have eased anxiety. Boarding is disorderly also.

During this flight all the crew just focused on making money by selling food and drinks. There was only one washroom open. And it really smelled bad and wasn’t usable. Even to watch something onboard entertainment u have to rent headphones pathetic airline but only one with direct flight so pretty much the only option from Karachi to KL

Delayed for 3 hours, need to pay extra for drinking water.

The OD2204 KUL-LGK was delayed 40 minutes due to air-condition malfuntion, after inspection the technician give green light for the flight to go as usual but the air-condition is still not working properly, passengers complaining to the stewardess but they cannot do anything, I did tweet to @malindoair to complaint but no reply from them … hope this Batik Air is not having problem like Rayani Air and I do hope the management do respond to my complaint as well

Nasi lemak was horrible. Plain white rice, tasteless sambal, no cucumber, no kacang, no ikan bilis. And the chicken was colourless and tasteless, tasted like boiled chicken. Entertainment system didn't work at all.

2 delayed flights - hotel layover in a different country- lost baggage.

Silly to not even offer people water for free when they are paying so much for tickets.

You get what you pay for. It’s functional and gets you from point A to B in good comfort. However, food options are limited and cash only, Crew is a hit and miss .. they get your attention if you reach out.

Good leg room ... air conditioning was a bit warm don't Book row 8 ... no windows

Book cheap flights from Istanbul to Kuala Lumpur

Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Istanbul to Kuala Lumpur found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
4/2Tue
2 stops
28h 55mIST-KUL
RM 1,294
5/2Wed
3 stops
27h 30mIST-KUL
RM 1,303
17/2Mon
2 stopsIndiGo
24h 45mIST-KUL
RM 1,343
27/1Mon
3 stopsIndiGo
27h 30mIST-KUL
RM 1,500
16/5Fri
1 stopThai Airways
14h 45mIST-KUL
RM 1,514
16/5Fri
1 stopThai Airways
14h 45mIST-KUL
RM 1,595
30/5Fri
1 stopEtihad Airways
24h 30mIST-KUL
RM 2,098
12/2Wed
1 stopEtihad Airways
12h 30mIST-KUL
RM 2,143
30/5Fri
directTurkish Airlines
10h 15mIST-KUL
RM 2,210
31/3Mon
directTurkish Airlines
10h 15mIST-KUL
RM 2,259

Search by stops

Search by airline

Search by price

Last minute flights from Istanbul to Kuala Lumpur

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 Istanbul to Kuala Lumpur that are departing in the next 10 days.
9/1Thu
multi-stopAir Arabia
13h 05mIST-KUL
15/1Wed
multi-stopAir Arabia
15h 50mKUL-IST
RM 3,230
9/1Thu
multi-stop
19h 40mIST-KUL
15/1Wed
multi-stop
15h 50mKUL-IST
RM 3,338
10/1Fri
multi-stop
54h 20mIST-KUL
17/1Fri
multi-stop
16h 20mKUL-IST
RM 3,364
10/1Fri
multi-stop
24h 45mIST-KUL
17/1Fri
multi-stop
23h 55mKUL-IST
RM 3,382
10/1Fri
multi-stopChina Southern
20h 15mIST-KUL
19/1Sun
multi-stopChina Southern
19h 15mKUL-IST
RM 3,423
9/1Thu
multi-stopUzbekistan Airways
30h 55mIST-KUL
30/1Thu
multi-stopUzbekistan Airways
22h 30mKUL-IST
RM 3,652
10/1Fri
multi-stopSichuan Airlines
26h 50mIST-KUL
18/1Sat
multi-stopSichuan Airlines
35h 30mKUL-IST
RM 3,935
11/1Sat
multi-stopUzbekistan Airways
30h 55mIST-KUL
20/1Mon
multi-stopUzbekistan Airways
22h 30mKUL-IST
RM 4,119
10/1Fri
directTurkish Airlines
10h 00mIST-KUL
19/1Sun
directTurkish Airlines
11h 20mKUL-IST
RM 6,873
9/1Thu
directTurkish Airlines
10h 10mIST-KUL
19/1Sun
directTurkish Airlines
11h 20mKUL-IST
RM 6,877

Search by stops

Search by airline

Search by price

Everything you need to know for your flight from Istanbul to Kuala Lumpur

Information on your arrival and departure airports

Not what you’re looking for? Find thousands of other hotels, flights, car hires and package deals with KAYAK.