RM 1,052 Find Cheap Flights to Istanbul

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Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return 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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Recommended return deals departing in the coming months from the most popular airlines that fly to Istanbul.
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02:20 - 07:10KUL-IST
33h 50m1 stop
16:00 - 13:25IST-KUL
16h 25m1 stop
RM 1,883China Southern
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Mon, 24 Mar - Mon, 31 Mar
02:20 - 07:10KUL-IST
33h 50m1 stop
16:00 - 15:40IST-KUL
18h 40m1 stop
RM 1,892China Southern
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Mon, 24 Mar - Mon, 31 Mar
10:00 - 16:30KUL-IST
11h 30mdirect
01:55 - 17:05IST-KUL
10h 10mdirect
RM 1,901Turkish Airlines
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Wed, 12 Mar - Tue, 18 Mar
10:00 - 13:20KUL-IST
32h 20m1 stop
14:15 - 20:15IST-KUL
25h 00m1 stop
RM 1,945Etihad Airways
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Wed, 23 Apr - Wed, 30 Apr
10:00 - 16:30KUL-IST
11h 30mdirect
15:05 - 06:10IST-KUL
10h 05mdirect
RM 1,949Turkish Airlines
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Wed, 12 Mar - Wed, 19 Mar
10:00 - 06:20KUL-IST
25h 20m1 stop
07:30 - 20:15IST-KUL
31h 45m1 stop
RM 1,985Etihad Airways
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Wed, 23 Apr - Wed, 30 Apr
10:20 - 19:05KUL-SAW
13h 45m1 stop
20:10 - 20:40SAW-KUL
19h 30m1 stop
RM 2,167Qatar Airways
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Thu, 20 Mar - Thu, 27 Mar
01:25 - 14:25KUL-IST
18h 00m1 stop
20:05 - 14:45IST-KUL
13h 40m1 stop
RM 2,194Emirates
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Mon, 10 Mar - Tue, 25 Mar
10:20 - 19:05KUL-SAW
13h 45m1 stop
20:10 - 20:40SAW-KUL
19h 30m1 stop
RM 2,194Qatar Airways
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Thu, 6 Mar - Thu, 13 Mar
01:25 - 14:25KUL-IST
18h 00m1 stop
20:05 - 14:45IST-KUL
13h 40m1 stop
RM 2,260Emirates
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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 round-trip 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 Wednesday where round-trip tickets can be as cheap as RM 2,911. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Friday, where round-trip prices are RM 3,234 on average.

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

The average price for all round-trip 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 afternoon, when round-trip flights cost RM 2,421 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Istanbul is generally at night, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is RM 3,309.

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 2,585 return.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights to Istanbul, 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, you should book around 7 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 14 weeks 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 (SAW), with an average flight price of RM 585.

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RM 1,052
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 2,314. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost RM 1,398 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.

  • How many direct flights to Istanbul are there each week?

    Each week there are around 14 direct flights from within Malaysia to Istanbul. The most common day for departures is Saturday, with 21% of flights taking off on this day.

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Top tips for finding cheap flights to Istanbul

  • Book at least 1 week before departure in order to get a below-average price.
  • High season is considered to be July, August and September. The cheapest month to fly from Malaysia is May.
  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Istanbul flight deals.

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Direct departures

Malaysia to Istanbul

Monday

ANA, AZIMUTH, Aegean Airlines, +118 more

ANA, AZIMUTH, +119 more

Tuesday

ANA, AZIMUTH, Aegean Airlines, +117 more

ANA, AZIMUTH, +118 more

Wednesday

ANA, AZIMUTH, Aegean Airlines, +116 more

ANA, AZIMUTH, +117 more

Thursday

ANA, AZIMUTH, Aegean Airlines, +118 more

ANA, AZIMUTH, +119 more

Friday

ANA, AZIMUTH, Aegean Airlines, +117 more

ANA, AZIMUTH, +118 more

Saturday

ANA, AZIMUTH, Aegean Airlines, +117 more

ANA, AZIMUTH, +118 more

Sunday

ANA, AZIMUTH, Aegean Airlines, +119 more

ANA, AZIMUTH, +120 more

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Direct returns

Istanbul to Malaysia

Monday

ANA, AZIMUTH, Aegean Airlines, +118 more

ANA, AZIMUTH, +119 more

Tuesday

ANA, AZIMUTH, Aegean Airlines, +117 more

ANA, AZIMUTH, +118 more

Wednesday

ANA, AZIMUTH, Aegean Airlines, +116 more

ANA, AZIMUTH, +117 more

Thursday

ANA, AZIMUTH, Aegean Airlines, +118 more

ANA, AZIMUTH, +119 more

Friday

ANA, AZIMUTH, Aegean Airlines, +117 more

ANA, AZIMUTH, +118 more

Saturday

ANA, AZIMUTH, Aegean Airlines, +117 more

ANA, AZIMUTH, +118 more

Sunday

ANA, AZIMUTH, Aegean Airlines, +119 more

ANA, AZIMUTH, +120 more

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Top 5 airlines flying to Istanbul

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying to Istanbul. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline from Malaysia to Istanbul. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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8.1
EmiratesOverall score based on 3279 reviews
8.1Boarding
8.3Crew
7.9Food
8.0Comfort
8.2Entertainment
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Except for the uncleaned tray, and the delay in serving food for our section (which may have been due to the location of our row) everything else was good. The crew were very professional and responded to our requests promptly throughout the flight. We as a family were not disappointed by Emirates.

10.0 ExcellentDaniel, Feb 2025BOS - DXB
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Except for the uncleaned tray, and the delay in serving food for our section (which may have been due to the location of our row) everything else was good. The crew were very professional and responded to our requests promptly throughout the flight. We as a family were not disappointed by Emirates.

Overall was a good experience and this particular flight the crew were great too at least in business class. It’s not always the case with flydubai. Few things would make me think twice in the future on this route. 1. The arrival into T3 might sound good but it is a real pain as it takes almost 30 mins to get to terminal on the bus as the aircraft still park at T2. The bag takes even longer . If they just let us off at T2, I’d be home within 30 mins of walking off the plane. Instead it takes 1.5 hours. 2. Due to the timing, the very tiny lounge in Penang is so crowded because half the lounge is closed for Qatar crew. Hardly anywhere to sit. 3. Flydubai app and site has a long way to go and using it is very unpleasant.

Good flight overall. Good options of food on NY-Dubai-Mumbai leg. Not that good reversing back. The flight crew is courteous and professional as always. The seating was much more comfortable going into Mumbai than coming back. Cheers!

Very uncomfortable aircraft. No free entertainment or drinks. Food okay. Won't fly with them again.

The plane was clean and well maintained the crew members were professionals and friendly and the food was good

Charged for internet that never really worked. The food selection was just ok.

Emeritus is ***** Fly dubai is 0 we need better service for Fly Dubai

On this flight, about the last 2 hours the captain kept the cabin too hot. It appeared like the ac was off.

The entire crew went above and beyond. This was our first flight with our 3 month old, and they were accommodating and friendly. The crew is attentive and marks a HIGE difference to the regular runs with Avianca and LATAM.

The flight was nice and on time. The comfort can be slightly better in business class

I recently travelled in Business Class with Qatar Airways, and overall, it was a pleasant experience. The cabin crew stood out for their kindness and professionalism, making the journey truly comfortable. The food exceeded expectations and was exceptional in both quality and presentation. The boarding staff was courteous, though I would like to mention that the staff member responsible for checking tickets during boarding could benefit from additional training to be more welcoming. A warm and hospitable approach would enhance the passenger experience significantly. However, one aspect of the journey was particularly frustrating. The in-flight entertainment system was disappointing, as the headphones provided did not work at all due to a loose connection. This significantly impacted the experience, especially since the flight also lacked Wi-Fi service. Addressing these issues would greatly enhance the overall travel experience. Lastly, I would suggest implementing a section-wise boarding process to streamline the boarding experience and minimise potential challenges. I appreciate the efforts Qatar Airways puts into delivering high-quality service and hope to see these improvements implemented in the future.

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

Worst air experience in whole life . Boarding and checking was hassle as they did 3 times. Crew team was clueless about passengers need. Despite of passengers raising hand , they were resetting the program

Moved seats, didn't accommodate requests to change seats even though other seats were available.

Being a platinum member, no attention given. No towel or tissue provided.

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.

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

They made us deliberate waste time by holding our passports and boarding passes making us miss the flight

It was a really long flight from Doha to Philadelphia and it was overall a good one. The one area that I would comment on is that there is a lot of single-use plastic and disposables in the meal service for American Airlines. It would be great to see more circular options in the meal service to reduce the amount of waste.

To many ads. 3 or 4 between each movie. All repetitive, all related to Doha which I was just passing thru.

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

Flight was delayed due to slow boarding process by etihad. Update food options and movies as well.

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

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

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.

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.

Bad. Flight was very uncomfortable with narrow and shallow seats, very little food and water. I will not fly etihad again.

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

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

Liked leg room Disliked unable to book to sit with my family on same flight without paying extra

It was my first time flying with Turkish Airlines, but I found the staff—from the airport to the cabin crew—to be somewhat dismissive and overly direct. This experience left me feeling discouraged about even considering a visit to Turkey in the future.

The fully flat bed in business class on the 777 is a little narrow, and the 2-3-2 configuration is now dated, but otherwise a comfortable and pleasant flight. It’s hard to beat the value too.

Boarding was chaotic. Cabin noisy. Temperature a bit cool. Bathrooms not cleaned enough.

The WiFi setup on the plane is needlessly cumbersome. Simplify the interface and login.

they have cancell the flight for no reasons and 24 hours my parents were in the Airport they did not give them any hotel any food, I hate Turkish Airline.

Boarding process is one of the worst i have ever seen. Poor planning and lack of experienced staff is vert apparent. Seat changes till the last minute was an added stress to the process.

I liked the ability to walk and stand in the crew area. I hated the security check experience before boarding. The airport staff were so rude, yelling at us unnecessarily, delaying us on purpose, and even threatening to call the police on us!

Cleanliness of seats, trays, storage pockets need more attention, but everything else was good.

A great airline, no complaints at all. My experience with Cheap Tickets was very disappointing however. Two hours after purchasing the flight they called to tell me that the ticket price had gone up. I’ve never heard of such a thing. That is called false advertising; I will never use this ticketing service again and will warn all friends to never use it.

One of the worst check in process at the DIA as well as the boarding counter Changed seat at the last minute and assigned middle seat while I paid for window seat. Requested many times but to no avail . horrible customer service and very poor process Requesting refund for seat that was changed last minute

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Recent return flight deals

 
These are the cheapest return flights to Istanbul found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
24/3Mon
1 stopChina Southern
33h 50mKUL-IST
31/3Mon
1 stopChina Southern
16h 25mIST-KUL
RM 1,883
24/3Mon
1 stopChina Southern
33h 50mKUL-IST
31/3Mon
1 stopChina Southern
18h 40mIST-KUL
RM 1,892
12/3Wed
directTurkish Airlines
11h 30mKUL-IST
18/3Tue
directTurkish Airlines
10h 10mIST-KUL
RM 1,901
23/4Wed
1 stopEtihad Airways
32h 20mKUL-IST
30/4Wed
1 stopEtihad Airways
25h 00mIST-KUL
RM 1,945
12/3Wed
directTurkish Airlines
11h 30mKUL-IST
19/3Wed
directTurkish Airlines
10h 05mIST-KUL
RM 1,949
23/4Wed
1 stopEtihad Airways
25h 20mKUL-IST
30/4Wed
1 stopEtihad Airways
31h 45mIST-KUL
RM 1,985
20/3Thu
1 stopQatar Airways
13h 45mKUL-SAW
27/3Thu
1 stopQatar Airways
19h 30mSAW-KUL
RM 2,167
10/3Mon
1 stopEmirates
18h 00mKUL-IST
25/3Tue
1 stopEmirates
13h 40mIST-KUL
RM 2,194
6/3Thu
1 stopQatar Airways
13h 45mKUL-SAW
13/3Thu
1 stopQatar Airways
19h 30mSAW-KUL
RM 2,194
23/3Sun
1 stopEmirates
18h 00mKUL-IST
28/3Fri
1 stopEmirates
13h 40mIST-KUL
RM 2,260

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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.
25/2Tue
1 stopOman Air
13h 30mKUL-IST
RM 1,052
28/2Fri
1 stopOman Air
25h 50mKUL-IST
RM 1,057
1/3Sat
1 stopEmirates
22h 05mKUL-IST
RM 1,319
26/2Wed
1 stopEmirates
25h 00mKUL-IST
RM 1,328
20/3Thu
1 stopQatar Airways
13h 45mKUL-SAW
RM 1,381
13/5Tue
directTurkish Airlines
10h 35mKUL-IST
RM 1,408
17/3Mon
directTurkish Airlines
11h 25mKUL-IST
RM 1,421
28/7Mon
1 stopQatar Airways
14h 15mKUL-SAW
RM 1,470
27/2Thu
1 stopEtihad Airways
32h 55mKUL-IST
RM 1,563
27/2Thu
1 stopEtihad Airways
26h 05mKUL-IST
RM 1,572

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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.
25/2Tue
multi-stopOman Air
13h 30mKUL-IST
3/3Mon
multi-stopOman Air
19h 40mIST-KUL
RM 2,189
23/2Sun
multi-stopEtihad Airways
20h 55mKUL-IST
6/3Thu
multi-stopEtihad Airways
12h 30mIST-KUL
RM 2,220
25/2Tue
multi-stopEmirates
23h 55mKUL-SAW
2/3Sun
multi-stopEmirates
26h 35mSAW-KUL
RM 2,287
23/2Sun
multi-stopEmirates
32h 30mKUL-IST
6/3Thu
multi-stopEmirates
31h 25mIST-KUL
RM 2,305
24/2Mon
multi-stopAir Arabia
15h 50mKUL-IST
4/3Tue
multi-stopAir Arabia
30h 20mIST-KUL
RM 2,531
24/2Mon
multi-stopAir Arabia
25h 50mKUL-SAW
3/3Mon
multi-stopAir Arabia
27h 05mSAW-KUL
RM 2,576
24/2Mon
multi-stopQatar Airways
24h 45mKUL-SAW
4/3Tue
multi-stopQatar Airways
26h 00mSAW-KUL
RM 2,687
22/2Sat
multi-stopQatar Airways
24h 20mKUL-IST
28/2Fri
multi-stopQatar Airways
19h 30mIST-KUL
RM 2,935
25/2Tue
directTurkish Airlines
11h 25mKUL-IST
4/3Tue
directTurkish Airlines
10h 00mIST-KUL
RM 4,125
25/2Tue
directTurkish Airlines
11h 25mKUL-IST
4/3Tue
directTurkish Airlines
10h 00mIST-KUL
RM 4,152

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