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Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Istanbul Airport flight

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Istanbul Airport over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from TRY 12,372 and round-trip from TRY 22,383. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        KUL 09:45
        10h 50m
        Nonstop
        IST 15:35
        Kuala Lumpur - Istanbul | Mon, Oct 19 | Turkish Airlines
        IST 17:15
        10h 15m
        Nonstop
        KUL 08:30
        Istanbul - Kuala Lumpur | Mon, Oct 26 | Turkish Airlines
        TRY 29,014 TRY 36,782
        21% off
        21% off
        TRY 36,782 TRY 29,014
      • KUL 09:45
        10h 50m
        Nonstop
        IST 15:35
        Kuala Lumpur - Istanbul | Sat, Oct 24 | Turkish Airlines
        IST 17:15
        10h 15m
        Nonstop
        KUL 08:30
        Istanbul - Kuala Lumpur | Tue, Oct 27 | Turkish Airlines
        TRY 29,057 TRY 36,782
        21% off
        21% off
        TRY 36,782 TRY 29,057
      • KUL 19:20
        16h
        1 stop
        IST 06:20
        Kuala Lumpur - Istanbul | Tue, Oct 20 | Qatar Airways
        IST 13:45
        20h 25m
        1 stop
        KUL 15:10
        Istanbul - Kuala Lumpur | Sat, Oct 24 | Qatar Airways
        TRY 22,383 TRY 36,782
        39% off
        39% off
        TRY 36,782 TRY 22,383
      • KUL 09:30
        14h 5m
        1 stop
        IST 18:35
        Kuala Lumpur - Istanbul | Thu, Oct 22 | Qatar Airways
        IST 13:50
        13h 25m
        1 stop
        KUL 08:15
        Istanbul - Kuala Lumpur | Tue, Oct 27 | Qatar Airways
        TRY 22,627
        38% off
        TRY 36,782 TRY 22,627
      • KUL 19:20
        21h 40m
        1 stop
        IST 12:00
        Kuala Lumpur - Istanbul | Tue, Sep 22 | Qatar Airways
        IST 20:05
        14h 5m
        1 stop
        KUL 15:10
        Istanbul - Kuala Lumpur | Tue, Sep 29 | Qatar Airways
        TRY 22,720
        38% off
        TRY 36,782 TRY 22,720
      • KUL 19:20
        21h 35m
        1 stop
        IST 11:55
        Kuala Lumpur - Istanbul | Sat, Oct 10 | Qatar Airways
        IST 13:45
        19h 30m
        1 stop
        KUL 14:15
        Istanbul - Kuala Lumpur | Sat, Oct 17 | Qatar Airways
        TRY 22,720
        38% off
        TRY 36,782 TRY 22,720
      • KUL 10:15
        13h 25m
        1 stop
        IST 18:40
        Kuala Lumpur - Istanbul | Wed, Oct 28 | Qatar Airways
        IST 12:00
        15h 15m
        1 stop
        KUL 08:15
        Istanbul - Kuala Lumpur | Wed, Nov 4 | Qatar Airways
        TRY 22,720
        38% off
        TRY 36,782 TRY 22,720
      • KUL 19:20
        21h 35m
        1 stop
        IST 11:55
        Kuala Lumpur - Istanbul | Wed, Sep 23 | Qatar Airways
        IST 13:45
        20h 25m
        1 stop
        KUL 15:10
        Istanbul - Kuala Lumpur | Wed, Sep 30 | Qatar Airways
        TRY 22,742
        38% off
        TRY 36,782 TRY 22,742
      • KUL 19:20
        21h 35m
        1 stop
        IST 11:55
        Kuala Lumpur - Istanbul | Wed, Oct 7 | Qatar Airways
        IST 13:45
        13h 10m
        1 stop
        KUL 07:55
        Istanbul - Kuala Lumpur | Tue, Oct 13 | Qatar Airways
        TRY 22,785
        38% off
        TRY 36,782 TRY 22,785
      • KUL 19:20
        21h 35m
        1 stop
        IST 11:55
        Kuala Lumpur - Istanbul | Sat, Oct 17 | Qatar Airways
        IST 20:05
        14h 5m
        1 stop
        KUL 15:10
        Istanbul - Kuala Lumpur | Wed, Oct 21 | Qatar Airways
        TRY 22,821
        38% off
        TRY 36,782 TRY 22,821
      • KUL 03:10
        20h 25m
        1 stop
        IST 18:35
        Kuala Lumpur - Istanbul | Fri, Oct 16 | Qatar Airways
        IST 13:45
        20h 25m
        1 stop
        KUL 15:10
        Istanbul - Kuala Lumpur | Fri, Oct 23 | Qatar Airways
        TRY 22,842
        38% off
        TRY 36,782 TRY 22,842
      • KUL 19:20
        16h
        1 stop
        IST 06:20
        Kuala Lumpur - Istanbul | Tue, Oct 6 | Qatar Airways
        IST 13:45
        20h 25m
        1 stop
        KUL 15:10
        Istanbul - Kuala Lumpur | Sat, Oct 10 | Qatar Airways
        TRY 22,849
        38% off
        TRY 36,782 TRY 22,849
      • KUL 19:20
        21h 35m
        1 stop
        IST 11:55
        Kuala Lumpur - Istanbul | Thu, Oct 15 | Qatar Airways
        IST 20:05
        14h 5m
        1 stop
        KUL 15:10
        Istanbul - Kuala Lumpur | Wed, Oct 21 | Qatar Airways
        TRY 22,849
        38% off
        TRY 36,782 TRY 22,849
      • KUL 19:20
        16h
        1 stop
        IST 06:20
        Kuala Lumpur - Istanbul | Fri, Oct 2 | Qatar Airways
        IST 13:45
        19h 30m
        1 stop
        KUL 14:15
        Istanbul - Kuala Lumpur | Wed, Oct 7 | Qatar Airways
        TRY 22,857
        38% off
        TRY 36,782 TRY 22,857
      • KUL 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        IST 14:00
        Kuala Lumpur - Istanbul | Mon, Aug 31 | Normal Airline
        IST 15:00
        6h
        Nonstop
        KUL 16:00
        Istanbul - Kuala Lumpur | Wed, Sep 2 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        KUL 09:50
        10h 50m
        Nonstop
        IST 15:40
        Kuala Lumpur - Istanbul | Mon, Oct 5 | Turkish Airlines
        TRY 14,970 TRY 19,313
        22% off
        22% off
        TRY 19,313 TRY 14,970
      • KUL 10:10
        11h 30m
        Nonstop
        IST 16:40
        Kuala Lumpur - Istanbul | Wed, Oct 28 | Turkish Airlines
        TRY 15,257 TRY 19,313
        21% off
        21% off
        TRY 19,313 TRY 15,257
      • KUL 09:50
        32h 15m
        1 stop
        IST 13:05
        Kuala Lumpur - Istanbul | Sun, Oct 4 | Etihad Airways
        TRY 12,372 TRY 19,313
        36% off
        36% off
        TRY 19,313 TRY 12,372
      • KUL 10:00
        32h 20m
        1 stop
        IST 13:20
        Kuala Lumpur - Istanbul | Sat, Sep 26 | Air Arabia
        TRY 12,796
        34% off
        TRY 19,313 TRY 12,796
      • KUL 10:00
        32h 20m
        1 stop
        IST 13:20
        Kuala Lumpur - Istanbul | Tue, Oct 27 | Air Arabia
        TRY 13,061
        32% off
        TRY 19,313 TRY 13,061
      • KUL 03:15
        15h 5m
        1 stop
        IST 13:20
        Kuala Lumpur - Istanbul | Fri, Oct 2 | Air Arabia
        TRY 13,119
        32% off
        TRY 19,313 TRY 13,119
      • KUL 10:00
        32h 20m
        1 stop
        IST 13:20
        Kuala Lumpur - Istanbul | Sat, Oct 24 | Air Arabia
        TRY 13,154
        32% off
        TRY 19,313 TRY 13,154
      • KUL 03:15
        15h 5m
        1 stop
        IST 13:20
        Kuala Lumpur - Istanbul | Fri, Oct 16 | Air Arabia
        TRY 13,154
        32% off
        TRY 19,313 TRY 13,154
      • KUL 10:00
        32h 20m
        1 stop
        IST 13:20
        Kuala Lumpur - Istanbul | Wed, Sep 23 | Air Arabia
        TRY 13,205
        32% off
        TRY 19,313 TRY 13,205
      • KUL 03:15
        15h 5m
        1 stop
        IST 13:20
        Kuala Lumpur - Istanbul | Thu, Sep 24 | Air Arabia
        TRY 13,212
        32% off
        TRY 19,313 TRY 13,212
      • KUL 03:15
        15h 5m
        1 stop
        IST 13:20
        Kuala Lumpur - Istanbul | Fri, Sep 25 | Air Arabia
        TRY 13,212
        32% off
        TRY 19,313 TRY 13,212
      • KUL 10:00
        32h 20m
        1 stop
        IST 13:20
        Kuala Lumpur - Istanbul | Sat, Oct 10 | Air Arabia
        TRY 13,219
        32% off
        TRY 19,313 TRY 13,219
      • KUL 03:15
        15h 5m
        1 stop
        IST 13:20
        Kuala Lumpur - Istanbul | Fri, Oct 9 | Air Arabia
        TRY 13,219
        32% off
        TRY 19,313 TRY 13,219
      • KUL 10:00
        32h 20m
        1 stop
        IST 13:20
        Kuala Lumpur - Istanbul | Mon, Oct 12 | Air Arabia
        TRY 13,219
        32% off
        TRY 19,313 TRY 13,219
      • KUL 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        IST 14:00
        Kuala Lumpur - Istanbul | Mon, Aug 31 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Istanbul Airport are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Trip.com Price Insights: Flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Istanbul Airport

What is the cheapest month for one-way flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Istanbul Airport?

Data is based on average one-way flight prices from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Istanbul Airport in Trip.com's database over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, if you’re looking for a low-cost one-way ticket from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Istanbul Airport, the best time to buy is in April, with an average price of TRY 15,280. You’ll want to avoid August, when the average price can reach as high as TRY 33,524.

TRY 33,524
TRY 24,402
TRY 15,280
TRY 6,158
    Cheapest
  • TRY 33,524
    Aug
  • TRY 22,916
    Sep
  • TRY 17,752
    Oct
  • TRY 18,416
    Nov
  • TRY 26,239
    Dec
  • TRY 17,544
    Jan
  • TRY 17,983
    Feb
  • TRY 16,519
    Mar
  • TRY 15,280
    Apr
  • TRY 23,191
    May
  • TRY 21,092
    Jun
  • TRY 21,651
    Jul

What’s the cheapest month to fly round-trip from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Istanbul Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average monthly round-trip fares from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Istanbul Airport in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, November is typically the cheapest month to find flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Istanbul Airport, with an average price of TRY 25,445. In contrast, August is usually the most expensive month, with average fares reaching TRY 45,441.

TRY 45,441
TRY 35,443
TRY 25,445
TRY 15,447
    Cheapest
  • TRY 45,441
    Aug
  • TRY 34,147
    Sep
  • TRY 29,209
    Oct
  • TRY 25,445
    Nov
  • TRY 31,653
    Dec
  • TRY 29,370
    Jan
  • TRY 26,351
    Feb
  • TRY 29,266
    Mar
  • TRY 38,709
    Apr
  • TRY 31,488
    May
  • TRY 29,727
    Jun
  • TRY 33,965
    Jul

What is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Istanbul Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average ticket prices from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Istanbul Airport for each day of the week in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, the cheapest day to depart from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Istanbul Airport is Tuesday, with average fares typically lower than other days. You’ll want to avoid flying on Sunday, as ticket prices are usually the highest that day.

TRY 24,758
TRY 22,149
TRY 19,539
TRY 16,930
  • TRY 20,449
    Mon
  • TRY 19,539
    Tue
  • TRY 20,941
    Wed
  • TRY 19,938
    Thu
  • TRY 23,923
    Fri
  • TRY 23,505
    Sat
  • TRY 24,758
    Sun

Which airline offers the cheapest flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Istanbul Airport?

The cheapest airline flying from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Istanbul Airport is Etihad Airways (from TRY 12,372) among 10 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Etihad Airways
From TRY 12,372
Air Arabia
From TRY 12,796
Gulf Air
From TRY 13,714
Qatar Airways
From TRY 14,044
Turkish Airlines
From TRY 14,130
AirAsia
From TRY 14,216
Emirates
From TRY 14,504
Air China
From TRY 14,511
Saudia
From TRY 16,312
Batik Air Malaysia
From TRY 17,223

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What is the flight schedule from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Istanbul Airport?

Check the schedule for flights from Kuala Lumpur to Istanbul and find the flight that best matches your travel plans.

Flight info.
Departure
Arrival
Weekly Schedule

  1. QR845

    Kuala Lumpur International Airport

    09:30

    KUL

    7h 5m

    Nonstop

    11:35

    DOH

    S M T W T F S
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  2. QR245

    Hamad International Airport

    14:15

    DOH

    4h 20m

    Nonstop

    18:35

    IST

    S M T W T F S

  3. G9803

    Kuala Lumpur International Airport

    03:15

    KUL

    7h 5m

    Nonstop

    06:20

    SHJ

    S M - W - - -
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  4. G9321

    Sharjah International Airport

    09:10

    SHJ

    5h 10m

    Nonstop

    13:20

    IST

    S M T W T F S

  5. SV841

    Kuala Lumpur International Airport

    02:15

    KUL

    8h 35m

    Nonstop

    05:50

    JED

    S M T W T F S
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  6. SV275

    King Abdulaziz International Airport

    13:20

    JED

    3h 50m

    Nonstop

    17:10

    IST

    S M T W T F S

  7. EY489

    Kuala Lumpur International Airport

    09:50

    KUL

    7h

    Nonstop

    12:50

    AUH

    S M T W T F S
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  8. EY541

    Zayed International Airport

    08:40

    AUH

    4h 55m

    Nonstop

    12:35

    IST

    S M T W T F S

  9. G9801

    Kuala Lumpur International Airport

    10:00

    KUL

    7h 5m

    Nonstop

    13:05

    SHJ

    - - T - T F S
    Search

  10. G9321

    Sharjah International Airport

    09:10

    SHJ

    5h 10m

    Nonstop

    13:20

    IST

    S M T W T F S
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About Kuala Lumpur International Airport and Istanbul Airport

Learn about Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) and Istanbul Airport (IST) — including location, terminals, transportation, and travel tips.

Flight distance 8,394.92 km
Cheapest one-way ticket price TRY 12,372
Cheapest return ticket price TRY 22,383

FAQs for Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Istanbul Airport Flights

  • How long does it take to fly from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Istanbul Airport (IST)?

    It takes around 10 hours 59 minutes to fly from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (kul) to Istanbul Airport (ist).
  • There are around 4 daily flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Istanbul Airport (IST).
  • Tickets cost around TRY 21,529 in November, making it the cheapest month to book. Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Istanbul Airport (IST) is a popular route, so don't forget to book your tickets in advance.
  • The route from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Istanbul Airport (IST) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around TRY 84,844 in August, the most expensive month to book this route.
  • The earliest flight departs from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) at 05:20 and arrives in Istanbul Airport (IST) at 11:00.
    • The distance from Istanbul Airport to downtown is about 34 km, by taxi about 50 minutes.
    • The distance from Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to downtown is about 30 km, by taxi about 50 minutes.
  • The closest airport to Istanbul Airport (IST) is Ataturk Airport. The distance is around 31 km.
  • Turkish Airlines is a very popular airline operating an average of 10072 flights per month.
  • The earliest flight from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Istanbul Airport departs at 05:30, and the last departs at 23:25, with about 11 flights per day. Flight times may change, so please check the latest departure and arrival times before you travel.
  • Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Istanbul Airport takes about 5 hours 9 minutes on average. Actual flight time may vary depending on route, weather and air traffic.
  • Yes. Turkish Airlines, Royal Brunei Airlines, Malaysia Airlines and Batik Air Malaysia operate direct flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Istanbul Airport, with an average flight time of 5 hours 7 minutes, and around 14 weekly flights. Actual flight frequency may vary by season.

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