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$92 Find Cheap Flights from Kuwait City to Istanbul Airport

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Cheapest round-trip
$169
Overall average: $202
Kuwait Airways
Fri 4/24Fri 5/8
KWI - IST • Non-stop
Cheapest one-way
$92
Typical prices: $88-$182
Kuwait Airways
Thu 2/26
KWI - IST • Non-stop
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Cheap Flights from Kuwait City to Istanbul (KWI-IST)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Kuwait City 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 Kuwait City to Istanbul

Fri, Apr 24 - Fri, May 8
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9:35 am - 1:20 pm
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3h 45mnonstop
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2:45 pm - 6:10 pm
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3h 25mnonstop
$169Kuwait Airways
Sun, Apr 26 - Fri, May 8
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9:35 am - 1:20 pm
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$170Kuwait Airways
Sun, Apr 26 - Fri, May 8
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3h 45mnonstop
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2:45 pm - 6:10 pm
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3h 25mnonstop
$177Kuwait Airways
Thu, May 14 - Tue, May 19
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9:35 am - 1:20 pm
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3h 45mnonstop
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2:45 pm - 6:10 pm
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$180Kuwait Airways
Sun, Mar 8 - Thu, Mar 12
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6:25 am - 10:35 am
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4h 10mnonstop
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9:25 pm - 1:05 am
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3h 40mnonstop
$186Turkish Airlines
Fri, Apr 10 - Fri, Apr 24
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9:35 am - 1:20 pm
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2:45 pm - 6:10 pm
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$187Kuwait Airways
Tue, Mar 24 - Tue, Mar 31
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2:00 am - 6:00 am
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4h 00mnonstop
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9:10 pm - 12:45 am
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3h 35mnonstop
$188Turkish Airlines
Tue, Mar 24 - Wed, Apr 8
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2:00 am - 6:00 am
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9:10 pm - 12:45 am
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$189Turkish Airlines
Sun, Mar 8 - Wed, Mar 18
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1:45 am - 5:25 am
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3h 40mnonstop
$190Turkish Airlines
Tue, Feb 24 - Sun, Mar 1
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6:25 am - 10:35 am
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4h 10mnonstop
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9:25 pm - 1:05 am
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$193Turkish Airlines
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Kuwait City to Istanbul flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Kuwait City to Istanbul 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 Kuwait City to Istanbul Airport?

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

When flying from Kuwait City to Istanbul Airport, you should consider leaving on a Wednesday and avoid Tuesdays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Kuwait City, you’ll find the best rates on Fridays and the most expensive ones on Wednesdays.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Kuwait City to Istanbul Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Kuwait City 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 Kuwait City to Istanbul Airport is May, where tickets cost $140 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and January, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $292 and $272 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Kuwait City 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 Kuwait City 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 Kuwait City to Istanbul Airport, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 16% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 14 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Kuwait City to Istanbul

 
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Low seasonSeptember
Cheapest flight$92
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 19% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 31% lower on average.
Flight from Kuwait City to Istanbul Airport

When to book flights from Kuwait City to Istanbul

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Kuwait City 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 Kuwait City to Istanbul Airport flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Kuwait City to Istanbul Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Kuwait City to Istanbul Airport was $92 for a one-way ticket and $169 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Kuwait City and Istanbul Airport?

    Yes, you'll most likely have to show a valid passport before boarding the plane in Kuwait City and on arrival in Istanbul Airport.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Kuwait City to Istanbul Airport?

    When flying out of Kuwait City you will be using Kuwait City. You will be landing at Istanbul Airport, also known as Istanbul.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Kuwait City to Istanbul Airport?

    The Airbus A321neo is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Kuwait City to Istanbul Airport flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Kuwait City to Istanbul Airport?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Kuwait City and Istanbul Airport.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Kuwait City to Istanbul Airport?

    There are nonstop flights from Kuwait City to Istanbul Airport on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Kuwait City to Istanbul, Turkish Airlines or Kuwait Airways?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Kuwait City to Istanbul are Turkish Airlines and Kuwait Airways. With an average price for the route of $226 and an overall rating of 7.3, Turkish Airlines is the most popular choice. Kuwait Airways is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $241 and an overall rating of 7.2.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Kuwait City 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 Kuwait City to Istanbul Airport.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Istanbul Airport from Kuwait City 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 Kuwait City 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 Kuwait City with another airline. Booking your flights between Kuwait City 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 Kuwait City 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 Kuwait City 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 Kuwait City to Istanbul Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $233 or less one-way and $240 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Kuwait City to Istanbul Airport?

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

Direct departures

Kuwait City to Istanbul

Monday

Kuwait Airways, Turkish Airlines

Kuwait Airways, Turkish Airlines

Tuesday

Kuwait Airways, Turkish Airlines

Kuwait Airways, Turkish Airlines

Wednesday

Kuwait Airways, Turkish Airlines

Kuwait Airways, Turkish Airlines

Thursday

Kuwait Airways, Turkish Airlines

Kuwait Airways, Turkish Airlines

Friday

Kuwait Airways, Turkish Airlines

Kuwait Airways, Turkish Airlines

Saturday

Kuwait Airways, Turkish Airlines

Kuwait Airways, Turkish Airlines

Sunday

Kuwait Airways, Turkish Airlines

Kuwait Airways, Turkish Airlines

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Direct returns

Istanbul to Kuwait City

Monday

Kuwait Airways, Turkish Airlines

Kuwait Airways, Turkish Airlines

Tuesday

Kuwait Airways, Turkish Airlines

Kuwait Airways, Turkish Airlines

Wednesday

Kuwait Airways, Turkish Airlines

Kuwait Airways, Turkish Airlines

Thursday

Kuwait Airways, Turkish Airlines

Kuwait Airways, Turkish Airlines

Friday

Kuwait Airways, Turkish Airlines

Kuwait Airways, Turkish Airlines

Saturday

Kuwait Airways, Turkish Airlines

Kuwait Airways, Turkish Airlines

Sunday

Kuwait Airways, Turkish Airlines

Kuwait Airways, Turkish Airlines

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Kuwait City to Istanbul

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Kuwait City 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.
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7.3
Turkish AirlinesOverall score based on 4212 reviews
7.3Boarding
7.4Food
7.3Comfort
7.5Entertainment
7.8Crew
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It was disapointing during the wait in Cancun. It took several hours to clean and they told us during that time we could not stand, use the bathroom, have service etc.

6.0 GoodElizabeth, Feb 2026
CUN - IST
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It was disapointing during the wait in Cancun. It took several hours to clean and they told us during that time we could not stand, use the bathroom, have service etc.

I was asked window seat on check in in Dar-es-Salaam. The person on the deck told me "yes, no problem", but gave me 10e and 25b seats! Better just to say "no"

Turkish Airlines inflight crew was very good, however the ground crew was not very helpful. I had booked a wheelchair for my mother from Islamabad and she received the service there, but then there was no chair on arrival at Istanbul. The wheelchair crew said that they declined to take any person without a reservation and declined to help with the arrangement of a reservation. I had to use the airport buggy system to transport my mother who has limited mobility and needs a wheelchair. It was very disappointing and I hope they can provide manual wheelchair access to the public by a need basis, as sometimes there is a mix up or technical fault in the completion of the process, as it was in our case. Also, there can be an emergent need for passengers if they have illnesses like hypertension or diabetes. My mother has both hypertension and diabetes and has residual weakness after a stroke, therefore, she needs assistance. I hope that this text will be taken seriously and the administration makes the necessary changes. Thanks.

The crew is not focused on the guests but on their task!! No extra service. No business class amenities provided. A crew is not friendly if you ask for something extra, like tea. It takes 30 minutes, and you have to go them 3 reminders. Lack of friendliness, less but more of let me finish and go back to their group and Talk. Like a passenger is in on there way. So get your I gave you food just shut up

After arriving in Istanbul, the transit information on the electronic board showed a tight departure time, and the gate changed in the middle, making it difficult to make it on time.

Typically good service onboard but baggage delay in airport was significant

Turkish Airlines was great. My new layover was over 18 hours due to inclement weather back home in Washington DC and the airlines provided me with a hotel room and dinner voucher during my layover

Bad sitting every flight not good experience with food either

My, Syed Zawar Hussein Shirazi frequently flyer membership number was not included on my boarding pass from O’Hare to Istanbul despite my reminder to the attendant at check in. Further she forgot to give me my boarding pass form Istanbul to Lahore and she needs to improve her customer service, please 🙏

Everything about that day was great I was happy with how things went as a first time traveling with the airline thank you for all that you’ve doing by taking us there to our various destinations thanks.

Food is terrible, service is not good. Staff were not personable and rushed food service.

The onboarding was extremely confusing. Had to climb the stairs to plan from tarmac with carryon bags in hand. No apologies for inconvenience. Overall not quite pleasant experience.

Boarding /lounge :Chaotic boarding , business /first class had a dedicated line but it was upto to the passenger to figure out and use those lines .Oasis lounge is clean but tiny so it felt over crowded . Neither the food nor amenities felt business/first class . Cabin and tech : 2-2-2 configuration needs to go . Leg space is cramped , headsets didn’t work . WIFI does exist or didn’t work on the entire 20 hour journey . Food and crew : Preordered “Hindu Non vegetarian” meal , crew was clueless , they didn’t even bother to ask if they weren’t sure what that meant . Served mediocre vegetarian food though menu had chicken /lamb options . In short , worst business class experience of all the airlines I flew to date . Not sure if there is one area they compete in let alone excel … avoid if you can .

Food was not available in the middle of the trip that is 13 hours

Everything was good and no points to complain. Food is always a tricky concept. Sometimes you like it and sometimes you don’t. Food was redundant from Kuwait City to NY-JFK.

Beautiful Flight took off on time and everything was good

Next time im going to use Kuwait air lines, hopefully

Comfortable seats. Be aware there is no alcohol on this airline.

Seats were comfortable. Be aware there is no alcohol on this airline.

Every thing was very food except the meal. It was a sandwich of something like a beef kebab. It was really bad in terms of hardness as well as taste. We were a family of 7 persons non of us could eat it his sandwich. Cake was good.

Liked the staff attitude. More items in inflight duty free will be better.

Personal touch is always there. I would recommend offering entertainment for free.

There wasn't any announcement for boarding neither on the screen, it was written " Go to gate". I walked out of the lounge by chance then found the employee asked me what is my destination, when I told him he said: you are the last passenger 😳.

There are no seats while waiting for the gate. They sell tea and coffee, all airlines this is free except Jazera airline. Boarding is very bad, we stood outside eating for the main gate to open, children and seniors were setting on the floor ( dirty) for an hour and half

The flight was never confirmed, I was not sent a ticket, and my account was charged for this flight. I’m trying to get my money back for a flight that was not booked or confirmed. Terrible experience

The plane was too hot inside. There was no entertainment and we had to sit on the plane for one hour before takeoff. There was no free wifi.

Online check-in was unavailable for my flight. So I waited 40 min in the queue at the check-in counter. Then, unlike any other airline in the world (and I am a very frequent international flyer) Pegasus was adamant that my CPAP was just another carry on and that I had to pay extra for it. Then, after I had paid in advance for a seat, they insisted I could not sit in an exit row because I was over 60 years old (I'm clearly in good shape and buy exit row seats more or less weekly). We pushed back harder and harder and insisted on talking to the station chief, who spoke with the counter staff by phone (not to me) and eventually relented. Experience on boarf was ok-- for a budget airline.

You adjourned my flight by 1h 30 mns and only updated me 1h30 mns before the new scheduled flight. I submitted an email to Kayak asking for a refund. It was the most stressful experience I've had.

Not because when i try to do check in there is only in turkish language i can not select other language

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Don't fly Pegasus, terrible service at the airport and boarding was really bad. Both flights I took with them were significantly late. This flight had us all changing the gate at the last moment and it was chaos.withour explanation or apology. The planes have seats that don't recline and seats are really hard. The crew on board was good both flights, but that is the only positive thing I can say about this airline. It's not worth it and I won't be flying them again.

The airport staff were some of the worst I've ever flown, and I fly at least 50x every year. From the staff at the gate, to the check in staff, to the ticketing sales staff. My experience in Instanbul was so bad Ill.never fly Pegasus again. They were incredibly rude, dismissive and not helpful whatsoever. This is the worst of the worst if you want to fly a budget airline I'd go elsewhere. The airplane seats are really uncomfortable and don't recline at all, you get charged for every single thing so in the end you will pay more flying with them. The crew on the plane were the only kind people we encountered with Pegasus.

Pegasus Airlines which is the most efficient and cost worth low cost airline all over the Europe

Flight from London was delayed and we had to hurry up to catch the connecting flight to Riyadh

Seats are disaster, not comfortable at all. With my height 183 cm there were no space for my legs... The airplane was Turkish airlines and no entertainment on board.

Bad. Cancelled and delayed flight. Payed 25£ for seat but got just normal one. No one refunded the money.

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