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Cheap Flights from Kuala Lumpur to Istanbul (KUL-IST)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Kuala Lumpur 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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Recent round-trip flight deals from Kuala Lumpur to Istanbul

Tue, Sep 16 - Mon, Sep 29
Oman Air Logo
9:25 pm - 6:00 pmKUL-IST
25h 35m1 stop
Oman Air Logo
7:00 pm - 8:05 pmIST-KUL
20h 05m1 stop
$408Oman Air
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Sun, Nov 16 - Wed, Nov 26
Turkish Airlines Logo
10:05 am - 4:35 pmKUL-IST
11h 30mnonstop
Turkish Airlines Logo
5:10 pm - 8:25 amIST-KUL
10h 15mnonstop
$432Turkish Airlines
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Wed, Nov 12 - Thu, Nov 20
Turkish Airlines Logo
10:05 am - 4:35 pmKUL-IST
11h 30mnonstop
Turkish Airlines Logo
2:00 am - 5:20 pmIST-KUL
10h 20mnonstop
$452Turkish Airlines
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Sat, Nov 1 - Sat, Nov 8
Oman Air Logo
9:05 pm - 5:55 pmKUL-IST
25h 50m1 stop
Oman Air Logo
7:00 pm - 7:40 pmIST-KUL
19h 40m1 stop
$470Oman Air
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Wed, Nov 12 - Wed, Nov 19
Turkish Airlines Logo
10:05 am - 4:35 pmKUL-IST
11h 30mnonstop
Turkish Airlines Logo
5:10 pm - 8:25 amIST-KUL
10h 15mnonstop
$472Turkish Airlines
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Tue, Sep 23 - Sun, Oct 5
Etihad Airways Logo
9:40 pm - 6:15 amKUL-IST
13h 35m1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
2:10 pm - 8:10 amIST-KUL
13h 00m1 stop
$497Etihad Airways
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Tue, Sep 23 - Sun, Oct 5
Etihad Airways Logo
9:40 pm - 6:15 amKUL-IST
13h 35m1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
2:10 pm - 8:10 amIST-KUL
13h 00m1 stop
$498Etihad Airways
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Tue, Sep 30 - Sat, Oct 11
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10:50 am - 4:35 pmKUL-IST
10h 45mnonstop
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7:00 pm - 7:55 amIST-KUL
31h 55m1 stop
Sun, Nov 9 - Tue, Nov 25
Emirates Logo
1:25 am - 5:40 pmKUL-IST
21h 15m1 stop
Emirates Logo
1:50 am - 9:55 pmIST-KUL
15h 05m1 stop
$534Emirates
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Tue, Nov 11 - Mon, Nov 17
Emirates Logo
10:15 am - 6:30 pmKUL-IST
13h 15m1 stop
Emirates Logo
1:50 am - 9:55 pmIST-KUL
15h 05m1 stop
$535Emirates
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Kuala Lumpur to Istanbul flights

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

How much is a round-trip flight from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport?

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

The average price of all round-trip flights from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

When flying from Kuala Lumpur to Istanbul Airport, you should consider leaving on a Thursday and avoid Fridays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Kuala Lumpur, you’ll find the best rates on Thursdays and the most expensive ones on Fridays.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Istanbul 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 Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport is November, where tickets cost $510 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $602 and $584 respectively.

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

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of $558, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Istanbul 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 Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport, you should book around 7 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 21 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonJuly
High seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$263
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 7% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 5% lower on average.
Flight from Kuala Lumpur to Istanbul Airport

When to book flights from Kuala Lumpur to Istanbul

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Kuala Lumpur to Istanbul based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking Kuala Lumpur to Istanbul Airport flights

  • Can I fly from Kuala Lumpur to Istanbul non-stop?

    Although the vast majority of flights from Kuala Lumpur to Istanbul involve a stopover, there are also direct flights available. Turkish Airlines run a direct overnight route from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport. With a journey time of less than 12 hours, it is the fastest way to get to Istanbul. Malindo Air, which is also operated by Turkish Airlines, also offers convenient direct flights. Cheaper flights with one stop usually have a layover in Saudi Arabia or Qatar.

  • What kind of accommodation is available at Istanbul airports?

    Both of the airports in Istanbul have dozens of hotels close by, including on-site accommodation. In Sabiha Gokcen International Airport, the ISG Airport Hotel is one of the most convenient as it is located close to the passenger terminal. At Ataturk Airport, the 3-star TAV Istanbul International Airport Hotel has both a landside and airside sections.

  • What is the best way to get from Ataturk International Airport to central Istanbul?

    When travelling to central Istanbul from Ataturk International Airport, there are several options to choose from. The simplest is to take a taxi, which costs ₺ 50 (≈ RM 40) with a journey time of around 30 min. If you don’t have much luggage, you may wish to take the metro, which takes around 1 hour to get to central Istanbul and costs ₺ 12 (≈ RM 9).

  • Are there any hotels at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA)?

    There are various transit and airport hotels in and around Kuala Lumpur International Airport. For travellers departing from KLIA2, consider the Tune Hotel klia2, as it is only an 8-minute walk from the terminal. Concorde Inn Klia is located between the two terminals and offers complimentary shuttle buses to the respective terminal.

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport was $263 for a one-way ticket and $408 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Kuala Lumpur and Istanbul Airport?

    Yes

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

    Kuala Lumpur and Istanbul Airport are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave Kuala Lumpur from Kuala Lumpur Intl and will be arriving at Istanbul.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Kuala Lumpur to Istanbul Airport?

    All the following airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Kuala Lumpur to Istanbul Airport flight route: KLM, Malaysia Airlines, SWISS, Scoot, Singapore Airlines, United Airlines, Lufthansa, and Garuda Indonesia.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Kuala Lumpur to Istanbul, Oman Air or Emirates?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Kuala Lumpur to Istanbul are Oman Air and Emirates. With an average price for the route of $506 and an overall rating of 8.3, Oman Air is the most popular choice. Emirates is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $549 and an overall rating of 8.1.

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

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

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

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Kuala Lumpur to Istanbul Airport?

    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 Airport with an airline and back to Kuala Lumpur with another airline. Booking your flights between Kuala Lumpur and IST can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

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

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

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $392 or less one-way and $596 or less round-trip.
  • Istanbul has two international airports, one on the European side and one on the Asian side of the city. Atatürk Airport is located in the European side and much closer to the major tourist and historic attractions, such as the Hagia Sophia or Basilica Cistern. Sabiha Gökcen Airport is on the Asian side and a good choice for those staying in hotel on the eastern side of the city. It is also close to the Formula 1 race circuit (about 10 minutes away).
  • Kuala Lumpur International Airport has various lounges and spa facilities scattered around the airport, including an Emirates Lounge, Dynasty Lounge or Movie Lounge, among many more. For even more relaxation, travellers can also check out the Wellness Spa located in terminal 2 (KLIA 2), where you can enjoy massages and even a hair treatment.
  • You may have some time to kill before boarding your flight and with children, this can be stressful. Thankfully, Kuala Lumpur International Airport has baby changing facilities and a play area located in the Main Terminal Building at the Contact Pier, where children can play until it is time to board.
  • If you need to relax and freshen up before your flight, the Airport Lounge at Sama-Sama Hotel in Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) can be accessed for RM 78, and has showers (including towels) as well as complimentary food and drink.
  • For lower transfer times to central Istanbul, fly to Ataturk International Airport (IST). It is located roughly 20 km from the city centre, compared to 45 km for Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW).
  • To avoid roaming fees in Turkey, you can purchase a pay-as-you-go SIM card at the airport from the Turkcell, Vodafone, or Türk Telekom shops.

Prefer to fly direct from Kuala Lumpur to Istanbul Airport?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Kuala Lumpur Intl to Istanbul.
Find which airlines fly direct from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Kuala Lumpur Intl to Istanbul

Monday

Batik Air, Malaysia Airlines, Turkish Airlines, +1 more

Batik Air, Malaysia Airlines, +2 more

Tuesday

Batik Air, Malaysia Airlines, Turkish Airlines

Batik Air, Malaysia Airlines, +1 more

Wednesday

Batik Air, Malaysia Airlines, Turkish Airlines, +1 more

Batik Air, Malaysia Airlines, +2 more

Thursday

Batik Air, Malaysia Airlines, Turkish Airlines, +1 more

Batik Air, Malaysia Airlines, +2 more

Friday

Batik Air, Malaysia Airlines, Turkish Airlines, +1 more

Batik Air, Malaysia Airlines, +2 more

Saturday

Batik Air, Malaysia Airlines, Turkish Airlines, +1 more

Batik Air, Malaysia Airlines, +2 more

Sunday

Batik Air, Malaysia Airlines, Turkish Airlines, +1 more

Batik Air, Malaysia Airlines, +2 more

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Direct returns

Istanbul to Kuala Lumpur Intl

Monday

Batik Air, Malaysia Airlines, Turkish Airlines, +1 more

Batik Air, Malaysia Airlines, +2 more

Tuesday

Batik Air, Malaysia Airlines, Turkish Airlines, +1 more

Batik Air, Malaysia Airlines, +2 more

Wednesday

Batik Air, Malaysia Airlines, Turkish Airlines, +1 more

Batik Air, Malaysia Airlines, +2 more

Thursday

Batik Air, Malaysia Airlines, Turkish Airlines, +1 more

Batik Air, Malaysia Airlines, +2 more

Friday

Batik Air, Malaysia Airlines, Turkish Airlines

Batik Air, Malaysia Airlines, +1 more

Saturday

Batik Air, Malaysia Airlines, Turkish Airlines, +1 more

Batik Air, Malaysia Airlines, +2 more

Sunday

Batik Air, Malaysia Airlines, Turkish Airlines

Batik Air, Malaysia Airlines, +1 more

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Kuala Lumpur to Istanbul

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Kuala Lumpur to Istanbul. 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 Kuala Lumpur to Istanbul? 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.
8.1
EmiratesOverall score based on 3285 reviews
8.2Entertainment
7.8Food
8.1Boarding
8.3Crew
8.0Comfort
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The queue for checking for economy passengers was enormous! Only one desk open for economy faith s queue a mile long, whilst business and first class desks empty and unemployed. Will seriously consider changing to another next trip. Disappointed customer.

6.0 GoodAnonymous, Jun 2025HND - DXB
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The queue for checking for economy passengers was enormous! Only one desk open for economy faith s queue a mile long, whilst business and first class desks empty and unemployed. Will seriously consider changing to another next trip. Disappointed customer.

Very pleasant.The crews are very helpful.Food are very good.

They should resume the fast track for business / first class passengers

Over - amazing. The aircraft is somewhat old on this route.

Everything was great but the food portions and quality was awful

We arrived in line for check in at 6:15 p.m. but did not check in until 8:00 p.m. The line for economy check in was very long, and all of the desks 03-13 were not open, although most of them opened sporadically. The crew on board were very nice and helpful, friendly and kind. It has been many years since we flew Emirates (at least 17 years), and we notice that foot rests are no longer available in economy, but we were lucky enough to fly in the upper deck and appreciate your opening some of your flights to economy passengers in the upper deck. We will definitely fly on emirates more often! Thank you.

no problem with Emirates it was the underpricer subcontractor Who was ridiculous

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.

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

Comfort good. Service as usual poor. Cabin temperature as usual too cold, about 15 degrees

The flight was slightly delayed because of change of plane but informed beforehand. Flight was very good and comfortable

Superb like always. On time and quite comfortable. Only thing is that the arrival movement was by bus.

We were boarded by bus. That was a bit of pain.

The flight was smooth Thank God but the delays and changing gates for 3-4 times made me so tired of walking back and forth with heavy bags I thought I was going to pass out with heavy headaches but Thank God finally found the final gate and home safe. These delays happen anytime for important reasons so just be patient when you come across these situations.

The staff was the best I have experienced as a frequent traveller in a long time.

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.

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

Was downgraded from business to economy due to a faulty seat in business class. However when I boarded the plane there were no less than 5 free business class seats. Will never fly Qatar Airways again

Delayed my flights and no communication. We end up spending 6 hrs in Doha. No food or any concern from the airline. Terrible

The rows of seats in economy class are seriously close to one another making eating and resting just about impossible - there is hardly any legroom. Anyone larger than average size would have an incredibly uncomfortable flight. I had to basically share my seat with the lady passenger next to me as she was too big to fit into her allotted seat.

As gold member there is no priority checkin. Meaning you either have to board with your zone or last with business class pax. As economy pax all the baggage bays are filled by the time you arrive

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.

Don't be afraid if you board an Oman Air Airbus A330 - it will take you to Colombo and not Muskat. The Aircraft is leased by Qatar Airways ;-)

The food could be better. Toilets were smelly all along

second leg was more comfortable. Customer service in Abu Dhabi is okay.

Horrible. After paying for seats, I was cramped, my daughters legs kept hitting the seat in front, I had no overhead bin space and no help from stewards on board, the food was served cold, when asked for snacks was told to wait and never received any, the flight was cold with no temperature controls. Entertainment was outdated. I booked this through partnership with American Airlines but will avoid in the future.

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

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

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

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

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

The 2 agents on the check in counter were super nice , helpful and very polite. Boarding was like a 1 2 3, I would recommend Turkish airlines for your next trip.

It was an old airline with the old configuration of business class seats. Not really what we signed up for for the longest leg of the trip. Disappointing.

flight with heavy turbulence old boeing 777 rest wasnt clean dashboard doesn’t work

Very bad overall. The comfort level was undeniably uncomfortable. The in-flight entertainment was no good because my screen froze and “wasn’t able to reset”. The staff were rude and non-helpful. Instead of offering me an upgrade for all inconveniences for the ticket, and seat I paid extra for, I was offered a downgraded seat all the way at the back of the aircraft. The flight was delayed for so long, making the experience at the layover airport that much more unpleasant.

Food wasn’t nice and doesn’t have halal option

Light and recline did not work on my seat. Very uncomfortable and could not read in the dark

great. I could have used a bottle of water or two instead of having to ask everytime. great service. very comfortable

Turkish airlines have improved a lot, please keep up the good work.

Bad experience; they are not good anymore. They charge too much for luggage seat are so uncomfortable, Flight delays which may miss your next flight, they don’t care if you miss the flight or not. Zero customer services for front desk representatives Istanbul's airport I’m not using this airline any more.

for the second time disappointed with TK, they like JAT = joke about time

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