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Find cheap flights to Istanbul from RM 1,025

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 9/5. 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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02:15 - 13:45KUL-IST
16h 30m1 stop
11:55 - 15:55IST-KUL
23h 00m1 stop
RM 1,535SAUDIA
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Sat, 18 May - Fri, 24 May
02:15 - 13:45KUL-IST
16h 30m1 stop
15:25 - 15:55IST-KUL
19h 30m1 stop
RM 1,554SAUDIA
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Tue, 14 May - Mon, 20 May
21:35 - 18:55KUL-IST
26h 20m1 stop
00:55 - 20:10IST-KUL
14h 15m1 stop
RM 2,106Oman Air
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Thu, 23 May - Wed, 5 Jun
21:35 - 18:55KUL-IST
26h 20m1 stop
00:55 - 07:55IST-KUL
26h 00m1 stop
RM 2,140Oman Air
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Tue, 11 Jun - Tue, 18 Jun
03:15 - 00:20KUL-SAW
26h 05m1 stop
00:20 - 09:05SAW-KUL
27h 45m1 stop
RM 2,288Air Arabia
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Wed, 15 May - Wed, 29 May
02:15 - 13:45KUL-IST
16h 30m1 stop
20:20 - 07:50IST-KUL
30h 30m2 stops
RM 2,297
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Tue, 14 May - Thu, 23 May
10:00 - 23:30KUL-SAW
18h 30m1 stop
00:20 - 09:05SAW-KUL
27h 45m1 stop
RM 2,302Air Arabia
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Wed, 15 May - Wed, 22 May
02:15 - 13:45KUL-IST
16h 30m1 stop
20:00 - 06:50IST-KUL
29h 50m2 stops
RM 2,435
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Tue, 14 May - Mon, 20 May
02:25 - 13:05KUL-SAW
15h 40m1 stop
14:05 - 21:50SAW-KUL
26h 45m1 stop
RM 2,459Emirates
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Mon, 20 May - Mon, 27 May
02:25 - 14:25KUL-IST
17h 00m1 stop
19:25 - 08:40IST-KUL
32h 15m1 stop
RM 2,473Emirates
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Tue, 28 May - Wed, 5 Jun

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 Thursday where tickets can be as cheap as RM 2,908. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Saturday, where prices are RM 3,036 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 2,658 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 3,052.

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 1,489 one-way - RM 2,926 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 928.

Which airline offers the most flights to Istanbul?

Of the 2 airlines that fly to Istanbul, Turkish Airlines offers the most flights, with around 1,224 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 45m.

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 in the morning, with 23:00 the most common departure time and 50% of flights departing in the morning.

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 Sunday, 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 1,025
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 2,618. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost RM 986 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.

Prefer to fly direct to Istanbul?

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, +107 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +108 more

Tuesday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Aeroflot, +109 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +110 more

Wednesday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Aeroflot, +108 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +109 more

Thursday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Aeroflot, +108 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +109 more

Friday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Aeroflot, +109 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +110 more

Saturday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Aeroflot, +107 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +108 more

Sunday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Aeroflot, +112 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +113 more

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Direct returns

Istanbul to Malaysia

Monday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Aeroflot, +107 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +108 more

Tuesday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Aeroflot, +109 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +110 more

Wednesday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Aeroflot, +108 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +109 more

Thursday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Aeroflot, +108 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +109 more

Friday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Aeroflot, +109 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +110 more

Saturday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Aeroflot, +107 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +108 more

Sunday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Aeroflot, +112 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +113 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.
18/5Sat
1 stopSAUDIA
16h 30mKUL-IST
24/5Fri
1 stopSAUDIA
23h 00mIST-KUL
RM 1,535
14/5Tue
1 stopSAUDIA
16h 30mKUL-IST
20/5Mon
1 stopSAUDIA
19h 30mIST-KUL
RM 1,554
23/5Thu
1 stopOman Air
26h 20mKUL-IST
5/6Wed
1 stopOman Air
14h 15mIST-KUL
RM 2,106
11/6Tue
1 stopOman Air
26h 20mKUL-IST
18/6Tue
1 stopOman Air
26h 00mIST-KUL
RM 2,140
15/5Wed
1 stopAir Arabia
26h 05mKUL-SAW
29/5Wed
1 stopAir Arabia
27h 45mSAW-KUL
RM 2,288
14/5Tue
1 stop
16h 30mKUL-IST
23/5Thu
2 stops
30h 30mIST-KUL
RM 2,297
15/5Wed
1 stopAir Arabia
18h 30mKUL-SAW
22/5Wed
1 stopAir Arabia
27h 45mSAW-KUL
RM 2,302
14/5Tue
1 stop
16h 30mKUL-IST
20/5Mon
2 stops
29h 50mIST-KUL
RM 2,435
20/5Mon
1 stopEmirates
15h 40mKUL-SAW
27/5Mon
1 stopEmirates
26h 45mSAW-KUL
RM 2,459
28/5Tue
1 stopEmirates
17h 00mKUL-IST
5/6Wed
1 stopEmirates
32h 15mIST-KUL
RM 2,473

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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.
9/5Thu
1 stopSAUDIA
19h 25mKUL-IST
RM 1,025
15/5Wed
1 stopSAUDIA
19h 55mKUL-IST
RM 1,029
29/5Wed
1 stopAir Arabia
18h 30mKUL-SAW
RM 1,220
15/5Wed
1 stopAir Arabia
18h 30mKUL-SAW
RM 1,239
24/5Fri
1 stopSichuan Airlines
35h 25mKUL-IST
RM 1,344
21/6Fri
1 stopSichuan Airlines
35h 25mKUL-IST
RM 1,387
20/5Mon
1 stopEtihad Airways
13h 45mKUL-IST
RM 1,411
19/9Thu
1 stopQatar Airways
14h 00mKUL-SAW
RM 1,420
15/5Wed
1 stopEtihad Airways
32h 35mKUL-IST
RM 1,444
1/10Tue
1 stopQatar Airways
20h 40mKUL-SAW
RM 1,468

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Recent domestic flight deals

14/5Tue
directPegasus Airlines
1h 10mADB-SAW
20/5Mon
directPegasus Airlines
1h 10mSAW-ADB
RM 257
14/5Tue
directPegasus Airlines
1h 10mADB-SAW
21/5Tue
directPegasus Airlines
1h 10mSAW-ADB
RM 267
13/5Mon
directPegasus Airlines
1h 05mESB-SAW
20/5Mon
directPegasus Airlines
1h 00mSAW-ESB
RM 267
30/5Thu
directPegasus Airlines
1h 05mESB-SAW
6/6Thu
directPegasus Airlines
1h 00mSAW-ESB
RM 272
28/6Fri
directTurkish Airlines
1h 25mADB-IST
29/6Sat
directTurkish Airlines
1h 10mIST-ADB
RM 315
14/5Tue
directTurkish Airlines
1h 20mADB-IST
16/5Thu
directTurkish Airlines
1h 15mIST-ADB
RM 400
13/5Mon
directTurkish Airlines
1h 20mESB-IST
20/5Mon
directTurkish Airlines
1h 15mIST-ESB
RM 400
21/6Fri
multi-stopAir Algerie
21h 35mAYT-IST
29/6Sat
multi-stopAir Algerie
20h 40mIST-AYT
RM 3,989
15/7Mon
multi-stopAir Algerie
21h 25mAYT-IST
21/7Sun
multi-stopAir Algerie
20h 55mIST-AYT
RM 4,751
18/7Thu
multi-stopAir Algerie
21h 25mAYT-IST
24/7Wed
multi-stopAir Algerie
20h 55mIST-AYT
RM 4,847

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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.
6/5Mon
multi-stopEmirates
27h 05mKUL-IST
8/5Wed
multi-stopEmirates
14h 40mIST-KUL
RM 2,516
6/5Mon
multi-stopQatar Airways
14h 00mKUL-IST
9/5Thu
multi-stopQatar Airways
13h 05mIST-KUL
RM 2,597
6/5Mon
multi-stopEmirates
22h 45mKUL-SAW
22/5Wed
multi-stopEmirates
18h 25mSAW-KUL
RM 2,612
5/5Sun
multi-stopEmirates
15h 40mKUL-SAW
9/5Thu
multi-stopEmirates
18h 25mSAW-KUL
RM 2,616
6/5Mon
multi-stop
14h 00mKUL-SAW
19/5Sun
multi-stop
16h 50mSAW-KUL
RM 3,183
6/5Mon
multi-stop
14h 00mKUL-SAW
20/5Mon
multi-stop
37h 50mSAW-KUL
RM 3,193
4/5Sat
multi-stopMalaysia Airlines
14h 15mKUL-SAW
17/5Fri
multi-stopMalaysia Airlines
13h 40mSAW-KUL
RM 4,608
4/5Sat
multi-stopMalaysia Airlines
14h 15mKUL-SAW
21/5Tue
multi-stopMalaysia Airlines
13h 40mSAW-KUL
RM 4,704
5/5Sun
multi-stopFinnair
25h 20mKUL-IST
9/5Thu
multi-stopFinnair
25h 15mIST-KUL
RM 7,129
7/5Tue
multi-stopKLM
27h 00mKUL-SAW
20/5Mon
multi-stopKLM
25h 45mSAW-KUL
RM 8,292

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