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RM 1,186 Find Cheap Flights from Istanbul Airport to Kuala Lumpur Airport

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

Recommended return deals departing in the coming months from the most popular airlines that fly from Istanbul to Kuala Lumpur Intl.
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07:35 - 19:40IST-KUL
31h 05m1 stop
09:25 - 13:20KUL-IST
32h 55m1 stop
RM 2,112Etihad Airways
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Thu, 6 Mar - Sat, 15 Mar
07:35 - 07:55IST-KUL
19h 20m1 stop
09:25 - 06:30KUL-IST
26h 05m1 stop
RM 2,144Etihad Airways
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Mon, 3 Mar - Thu, 20 Mar
14:35 - 08:40IST-KUL
13h 05m1 stop
00:20 - 06:50KUL-IST
35h 30m1 stop
RM 2,346
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Thu, 6 Mar - Fri, 14 Mar
14:35 - 01:55IST-KUL
30h 20m1 stop
00:20 - 06:50KUL-IST
35h 30m1 stop
RM 2,413
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Tue, 11 Mar - Sat, 15 Mar
13:50 - 08:20IST-KUL
13h 30m1 stop
02:25 - 18:40KUL-IST
21h 15m1 stop
RM 2,535Qatar Airways
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Thu, 6 Mar - Tue, 18 Mar
20:05 - 15:25IST-KUL
14h 20m1 stop
02:55 - 11:45KUL-IST
13h 50m1 stop
RM 2,625Qatar Airways
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Wed, 4 Jun - Sat, 14 Jun
01:55 - 17:05IST-KUL
10h 10mdirect
04:45 - 11:05KUL-IST
11h 20mdirect
RM 2,647Turkish Airlines
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Wed, 5 Mar - Sat, 15 Mar
15:25 - 15:55IST-KUL
19h 30m1 stop
02:15 - 21:10KUL-IST
23h 55m1 stop
RM 2,701SAUDIA
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Thu, 13 Mar - Tue, 25 Mar
01:55 - 17:05IST-KUL
10h 10mdirect
04:45 - 11:05KUL-IST
11h 20mdirect
RM 2,759Turkish Airlines
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Mon, 10 Mar - Sat, 22 Mar
16:25 - 00:35IST-KUL
27h 10m2 stops
17:35 - 14:50KUL-IST
26h 15m2 stops
RM 2,773SAUDIA
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Tue, 15 Apr - Sun, 27 Apr

Flights from Istanbul to Kuala Lumpur Intl - Travel Insights & Trends

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

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

The average price of all round-trip flights from Istanbul Airport to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
When flying from Istanbul Airport to Kuala Lumpur Airport, you should consider leaving on a Friday and avoid Sundays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Istanbul Airport, you’ll find the best rates on Tuesdays and the most expensive ones on Saturdays.

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

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 Intl Airport, 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 Intl Airport is May, where tickets cost RM 2,449 (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 2,971 and RM 2,759 respectively.

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

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 2,415 on average.

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

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 Intl Airport, 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 Intl Airport, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 13 weeks before departure.

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Low season

December

High season

June

Cheapest flight

RM 1,186
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 12% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 0% lower on average.
Flight from Istanbul Airport to Kuala Lumpur Airport

When to book flights from Istanbul to Kuala Lumpur Intl

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

  • What services does Qatar Airways offer Business Class passengers on flights from Istanbul to Kuala Lumpur?

    Qatar Airways offers a range of services to Business Class passengers on flights from Istanbul to Kuala Lumpur. These include fine dining on-demand service where passengers can choose from a menu of high-quality cuisines, complimentary premium beverages including champagne and fine wines, and amenity kits with signature fragrances and personal care items.

  • What is the luggage allowance on Oman Air flights from Istanbul to Kuala Lumpur?

    The standard checked baggage allowance for Economy Class passengers on flights from Istanbul to Kuala Lumpur is 66 lb, while the maximum weight per bag is 70 lb. The dimensions of the checked baggage should not exceed 62 inches (width + height + length).

  • What seat options are available on Royal Jordanian flights from Istanbul to Kuala Lumpur?

    Royal Jordanian offers seat selection options on its flights from Istanbul to Kuala Lumpur. Passengers may be able to select seats during the booking process. The options include preferred seats, which can be selected for a fee to secure a desirable location such as exit rows or seats with extra legroom. Additionally, there are options for aisle or window seats and seating charts that show the most comfortable seats.

  • Can I bring a pet on flights from Istanbul to Kuala Lumpur?

    Turkish Airlines allows dogs, cats, and certain small birds to travel on their flights from Istanbul to Kuala Lumpur. Cats, dogs, and small birds can be transported in the cabin or as checked baggage with approved pet carriers, and fees apply based on the weight of the animal and crate. Turkish Airlines also requires a certificate of good health for pets and has restrictions on certain dog breeds.

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Istanbul Airport to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport was RM 264 for a one-way ticket and RM 470 for a return.

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

    The Airbus A350-900 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Istanbul Airport to Kuala Lumpur Airport flight route.

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

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

  • On which days can I fly direct from Istanbul Airport to Kuala Lumpur Airport?

    There are direct flights from Istanbul Airport to Kuala Lumpur Airport on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Istanbul to Kuala Lumpur, Qatar Airways or SAUDIA?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Istanbul to Kuala Lumpur are Qatar Airways and SAUDIA. With an average price for the route of RM 2,862 and an overall rating of 7.5, Qatar Airways is the most popular choice. SAUDIA is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of RM 2,236 and an overall rating of 7.4.

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

    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 Airport to Kuala Lumpur Airport.

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

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

    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 Airport with an airline and back to Istanbul Airport with another airline.

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

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

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KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Istanbul Airport to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for RM 2,369 or less one-way and RM 2,711 or less round-trip.
  • Kuala Lumpur Airport (KUL) serves as a hub for several airlines, including Malaysia Airlines, Batik Air Malaysia, and AirAsia which all operate flights from Istanbul to Kuala Lumpur. KUL has two main terminals: KLIA Main Terminal (Terminal 1) and KLIA2 Terminal (Terminal 2). Terminal KLIA mainly serves Malaysia Airlines and Batik Air Malaysia, while KLIA2 mainly serves AirAsia and its affiliates.
  • Singapore Airlines operates a young fleet of aircraft, which, compared to older versions, are up to 30% more fuel-efficient and emit less carbon including for flights from Istanbul (IST) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL).
  • Air Arabia provides various services for passengers with reduced mobility on flights from Istanbul (IST) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL), including wheelchairs and personal assistance, which are provided at the airport and on board at no additional cost.
  • Flights from Istanbul to Kuala Lumpur usually have layovers in various cities depending on the airline you choose. Some common layovers for the route include Sharjah (SHJ), Muscat (MCT), Riyadh (RUH), Bangkok (BKK), Amman (AMM), Jeddah (JED), and Abu Dhabi (AUH).
  • Malaysia Airlines offers several services for families traveling with children on flights from Istanbul (IST) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL). Infant and children's meals are available with prior notice and parents can request special meals for their children by contacting the airline at least 24 hours before the flight.
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Prefer to fly direct from Istanbul to Kuala Lumpur Intl?

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

Direct departures

Istanbul to Kuala Lumpur Intl

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

Kuala Lumpur Intl 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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Top 5 airlines serving from Istanbul to Kuala Lumpur Intl

 
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 Intl? 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 3754 reviews
7.5Comfort
8.0Crew
7.6Boarding
7.4Food
7.5Entertainment
Airline reviews

The Qatar Airways staff pre-boarding and also on the flight from Dallas to Doha were incredibly mediocre and arrogant. Consider retraining these individuals Other flights were ok.

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, Dec 2024DFW - DOH
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The Qatar Airways staff pre-boarding and also on the flight from Dallas to Doha were incredibly mediocre and arrogant. Consider retraining these individuals Other flights were ok.

I purchased Qatar airways after seeing ads about its service. To my surprise Qatar is marketing gimmick and horrible airlines which I don’t recommend to anyone Flight was dirty including flight from Miami to Doha And Doha airport restrooms are dirty On top of this they use this pathetic cheap indigo From Doha to Hyderabad which I will never fly Also they lost one of my baggage in Indigo and still waiting to receive it. I will never travel Qatar and will never recommend

The food is not good and also if you ask crew to bring something they say ok I will bring but you will never get it. Please they should listen good to passengers

Boston to Doha was great but Doha to Dhaka was the worst experience.

My carry on bag was taken by Alaska Air as we boarded in LAX! She said there was not room. There was plenty of room. I told her that my meds and personal items were in it. She did not care. She said it would be sent to my final destination, Nairobi. Well it got to Nairobi the day I was to fly home. The handle of my bag was crushed so could not retract. So I had to remove it. I had to buy converters, malaria medication. personal items. I filled out the missing form at the Nairobi airport. I asked that it be shipped to the Kisumu airport. When it was obviously not going to make it for my time in Kenya. I asked that it be sent to John Wayne Airport. NONE of that happened. I only knew it was at Nairobi because my air tag indicated it was finally in Nairobi the day I was leaving Kenya! Now I need to purchase a new carry on bag!!!

Staff was very friendly. There is no on board entertainment, but it’s such a short flight that it doesn’t matter. We also got a meal which was nice and unexpected due to the length of the flight.

Food was good, attendants were friendly. Seats were not comfortable. Did not receive any amenities such as eyemask or earplugs that would have helped sleep. Additionally a large group of passengers boarded very late into boarding and were a disruption for almost the whole flight. Flight attendants did their best but the kids were making so much noise, kicking seats, and half the time no adult was sat with them so they weren’t being managed.

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

Operated by American Airlines. Very chaotic and the crew was bit rough responding any enquiries. Restricted leg space.. Qatar would have been better

For a short flight, Qatar Airways offers very good onboard service.

Apart from chaotic boarding - which I totally understand was outside the control of gate staff. It was comfortable mid haul flight. Well done to cabin crew for their patience and hospitality with largely elderly passengers returning from pilgrimage.

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

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

Used to Etihad employees are very rude and unprofessional but now better than before over all is okay now

The flight take time was changed 23 times. The system kept sending messages it will be earlier at 4am and eventually the flight was at 9am I didn’t sleep all night because of that

This flight was a dreamliner so I think the space was ok for the legs, but the option for food was again limited and the crew was same.

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.

Boarding was efficient, had to check in cabin luggage. Seats were narrow, food was more in quantity, received cabin luggage on the luggage belt which was fine.

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

Good. The food was very bad. Except for the chicken rice, rest of the dish went to trash.

Etihad flight sector is a local . .give the same quality upto destination

Lovely crew - comfortable journey despite it being an older plane.

Service and food were decent, seats are a bit too narrow. Leg room is normal. Bathroom should be cleaned more frequently. WiFi is cumbersome and should be simplified.

they have cancell the flight with no reasons, My parents were in the cold weather in the airport for 24 hours they did not give any hotel and food. I hate Turkish Airline, this is our last time that we ha ve chosen Turkish Airline.

Same as before boarding process and lack of crew experience in the process

Turkish Airlines is amazing. I have a problem with the ticket I purchased through the kayak website. I have filed a complaint related to the fact that I was contacted by phone on the day I purchased the ticket and told that the amount that the ticket had been advertised for was not accurate and that I had to pay more. This is totally fraudulent. I will look into addressing this further tomorrow and will never ever use kayak again.

Bad service and food was not good. Give very less food.

Crew members, pilots and flight attendants are excellent. Beside, that, customer service is very lacking in all aspects of Turkish airlines

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.

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

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