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Cheap Flight Deals from Kuala Lumpur to Istanbul (KUL-IST)

 
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Recent return flight deals from Kuala Lumpur to Istanbul

KAYAK's recommended return flight deals from the most popular airlines that fly from Kuala Lumpur to Istanbul.
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Air Arabia Logo
03:15 - 13:20KUL-IST
15h 05m1 stop
Air Arabia Logo
14:10 - 09:10IST-KUL
14h 00m1 stop
£341Air Arabia
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Sun, 11 May - Thu, 22 May
Etihad Airways Logo
09:35 - 13:05KUL-IST
32h 30m1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
07:30 - 08:10IST-KUL
19h 40m1 stop
£342Etihad Airways
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Fri, 6 Jun - Fri, 13 Jun
Turkish Airlines Logo
10:50 - 16:35KUL-IST
10h 45mdirect
Turkish Airlines Logo
01:40 - 17:05IST-KUL
10h 25mdirect
£373Turkish Airlines
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Wed, 1 Oct - Sun, 12 Oct
Turkish Airlines Logo
10:50 - 16:35KUL-IST
10h 45mdirect
Turkish Airlines Logo
01:40 - 17:05IST-KUL
10h 25mdirect
£373Turkish Airlines
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Wed, 1 Oct - Sun, 12 Oct
Emirates Logo
10:15 - 17:55KUL-IST
12h 40m1 stop
Emirates Logo
02:10 - 08:40IST-KUL
25h 30m1 stop
£376Emirates
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Wed, 7 May - Sun, 11 May
Emirates Logo
02:00 - 01:10KUL-IST
28h 10m1 stop
Emirates Logo
02:10 - 08:40IST-KUL
25h 30m1 stop
£376Emirates
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Mon, 5 May - Tue, 13 May
Qatar Airways Logo
09:30 - 18:35KUL-IST
14h 05m1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
20:05 - 15:10IST-KUL
14h 05m1 stop
£378Qatar Airways
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Mon, 12 May - Mon, 19 May
SAUDIA Logo
17:35 - 12:15KUL-IST
23h 40m2 stops
SAUDIA Logo
22:25 - 00:35IST-KUL
21h 10m1 stop
£390SAUDIA
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Wed, 7 May - Mon, 12 May
SAUDIA Logo
17:35 - 12:15KUL-IST
23h 40m2 stops
SAUDIA Logo
18:25 - 15:55IST-KUL
16h 30m1 stop
£391SAUDIA
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Wed, 14 May - Sun, 25 May
Qatar Airways Logo
02:55 - 18:35KUL-IST
20h 40m1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
20:05 - 20:55IST-KUL
19h 50m1 stop
£391Qatar Airways
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Sat, 31 May - Mon, 30 Jun

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.

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.
If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Istanbul Airport on a Thursday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Friday is the most expensive day to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Istanbul Airport. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Saturday and avoiding Sundays for the best deals.

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 May, where tickets cost £384 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £438 and £435 respectively.

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 14 weeks before departure.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from Kuala Lumpur to Istanbul Airport

Low season

July

High season

January

Cheapest flight

£202
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 7% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (2% more expensive on average)
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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 £270 for a one-way ticket and £456 for a return.

  • 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, Singapore Airlines, United Airlines, SWISS, 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 direct 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 £368 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 £402 and an overall rating of 8.0.

  • 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 travellers 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 return ticket. You could then fly to Istanbul Airport with an airline and back to Kuala Lumpur with another airline.

  • 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.

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

  • Looking for a cheap flight from Istanbul Airport to Kuala Lumpur? 25% of our users found flights on this route for £230 or less one-way and £415 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.
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Prefer to fly direct from Kuala Lumpur to Istanbul Airport?

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

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

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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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.
8.0
EmiratesOverall score based on 3205 reviews
8.3Crew
7.8Food
8.1Boarding
8.0Comfort
8.2Entertainment
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Over - amazing. The aircraft is somewhat old on this route.

10.0 ExcellentAvidan, Mar 2025DXB - NBO
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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.

Excellent comfort and entertainment. Service poor..Food average with little choice.

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

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

Flight was delayed by and hour but were informed beforehand

Good food, real silverware, polite staff, smooth landing, charging plugs, good entertainment options.

The only thing that could have been better, is that the food trays get left way to long after a meal. We had a snack 8 hrs into the trip, and they left us with the boxes and cups for way too long. It is not fun being trapped in your seat unnecessarily

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

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 ;-)

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

Just happy I flew Qatar Airways awesome no wonder they are #1 in the world right now! The food was just delicious, very courteous, professional crew.

Suddenly Flight has been change by Qatar and there’s no information is there of us from Bom to Doha and counter person is behaving like Qatar owner next I will not buy Qatar and I will not suggest anyone to fly in Qatar

I staff or crew they were very friendly and humbly, they done theirs service very well, I appreciate them and thank you to the company or Qatar 🇶🇦 Government for providing as good service in their flight ,once again, thank you 😊 🙏 😀 😉 👍

They lost the stroller and car seat which they found after 4 days, and on the way back they damaged the stroller.

Damage lagguage, They lost the stroller and car seat which they found after 4 days, and on the way back they damaged the stroller.

Same situation saudi lost my pram and car seat and damaged lagguage

My gag was left at liayad airport when I landed at jeddah airport 9 am I waited for my bags at jeddah airport till 2.45 pm almost 6 hrs bad very bad

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.

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

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

Boarding catastrophic let alone have to claimb the plain rather than using jetway. 5.5 hr delay leaving had to do stop in Lgw for a new crew which further compounded the delay. Connecting flight would not wait and had to pend a night in a hotel. Curiously my seat would not go full flat.

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

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

The flight was delayed which cause me to miss my connecting flight in AbuDhsbi airport.

Great food, great entertainment and very helpful, caring & attentive staff.

Flight Singapore - Istanbul was perfect. Flight Istanbul - Sao Paolo - Buenos Aires was really good but there was a big delay in Sao Paolo (Brazil) due to a problem with the ground staff and not related to Turkish Airline. Overall a very good and solid experience

The segment bkk ist was ok. The segment ist to yul the boarding was chaotic with 5 control before get in the plain, in addition to normal control by scanner and metal detector during transfert

The in flight entertainment was very good but unfortunately I feel they could have been more attentive to the customer. This is saw on all my Turkish airlines flights , besides dinner service you never really saw the attendants.

The flight was great. From the first to the last step, the staff was very helpful and understanding. I also always enjoy Turkish Airlines food because it’s flavorful, fresh (like salads and very delicious bread ) and has special things like olives, dates… I loved that bean salad and apricot pie. I also enjoyed the movies. Thank you!

Ordered Vegan meal - it was ok, but not exceptional. Seat ok row 39 middle section aisle. Nearly full flight - crew was busy but they did the best they could. There was a USB A port at the seat. I listened to my own music and only looked at flight information. One nice thing was the connection information was made available in the screen.

I recently flew with Turkish Airlines, and I can confidently say it was one of the best travel experiences I’ve ever had. From the moment I boarded, the crew was incredibly attentive, warm, and professional. They went above and beyond to ensure everyone was comfortable and well taken care of throughout the flight. The highlight, however, was the food! I’ve flown with many airlines, but Turkish Airlines sets the bar incredibly high when it comes to in-flight dining. Every meal was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. The variety of dishes, even on a long-haul flight, was impressive. It felt like dining at a high-end restaurant at 35,000 feet! The seats were comfortable, the entertainment options were great, and the overall atmosphere made the journey enjoyable. Turkish Airlines truly excels in combining luxury and hospitality. I wouldn’t hesitate to fly with them again—highly recommend!

Very nice and friendly crew. Boarding system can be improved.

The Etickets had been changed (Why?) without notice ; Hence, that caused troubles when checking in. Not until I contacted my ticket agent and was given correct Etickets could I then check in.

The seat 7A had no padding. I needed to sit on the provided pillow.

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