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

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

Prices were available within the past 7 days for one-way flights and round trip tickets for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Etihad Airways
Mon, 21 Sept - Fri, 9 Oct
KUL
Kuala Lumpur
IST
Istanbul
AU$681 Return, found 1 day ago
AU$681
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Etihad Airways flight, departing Mon, 21 Sept from Kuala Lumpur to Istanbul, returning Fri, 9 Oct, priced at AU$681 found 1 day ago
Etihad Airways
Wed, 11 Nov - Wed, 18 Nov
KUL
Kuala Lumpur
IST
Istanbul
AU$691 Return, found 6 hours ago
AU$691
Return
found 6 hours ago
Select Etihad Airways flight, departing Wed, 11 Nov from Kuala Lumpur to Istanbul, returning Wed, 18 Nov, priced at AU$691 found 6 hours ago
Etihad Airways
Wed, 23 Sept - Wed, 21 Oct
KUL
Kuala Lumpur
IST
Istanbul
AU$696 Return, found 15 hours ago
AU$696
Return
found 15 hours ago
Select Etihad Airways flight, departing Wed, 23 Sept from Kuala Lumpur to Istanbul, returning Wed, 21 Oct, priced at AU$696 found 15 hours ago
Air Arabia
Fri, 18 Sept - Sun, 4 Oct
KUL
Kuala Lumpur
IST
Istanbul
AU$839 Return, found 4 days ago
AU$839
Return
found 4 days ago
Select Air Arabia flight, departing Fri, 18 Sept from Kuala Lumpur to Istanbul, returning Sun, 4 Oct, priced at AU$839 found 4 days ago
China Southern Airlines
Wed, 2 Sept - Sun, 6 Sept
KUL
Kuala Lumpur
IST
Istanbul
AU$861 Return, found 1 day ago
AU$861
Return
found 1 day ago
Select China Southern Airlines flight, departing Wed, 2 Sept from Kuala Lumpur to Istanbul, returning Sun, 6 Sept, priced at AU$861 found 1 day ago
Sichuan Airlines
Wed, 20 May - Thu, 21 May
KUL
Kuala Lumpur
IST
Istanbul
AU$922 Return, found 3 days ago
AU$922
Return
found 3 days ago
Select Sichuan Airlines flight, departing Wed, 20 May from Kuala Lumpur to Istanbul, returning Thu, 21 May, priced at AU$922 found 3 days ago
Saudia
Mon, 25 May - Mon, 1 June
KUL
Kuala Lumpur
IST
Istanbul
AU$927 Return, found 3 days ago
AU$927
Return
found 3 days ago
Select Saudia flight, departing Mon, 25 May from Kuala Lumpur to Istanbul, returning Mon, 1 June, priced at AU$927 found 3 days ago
Singapore Airlines
Tue, 20 Oct - Sat, 31 Oct
KUL
Kuala Lumpur
IST
Istanbul
AU$1,071 Return, found 4 days ago
AU$1,071
Return
found 4 days ago
Select Singapore Airlines flight, departing Tue, 20 Oct from Kuala Lumpur to Istanbul, returning Sat, 31 Oct, priced at AU$1,071 found 4 days ago
Air China
Thu, 4 June - Sun, 21 June
KUL
Kuala Lumpur
IST
Istanbul
AU$1,102 Return, found 6 hours ago
AU$1,102
Return
found 6 hours ago
Select Air China flight, departing Thu, 4 June from Kuala Lumpur to Istanbul, returning Sun, 21 June, priced at AU$1,102 found 6 hours ago
Oman Air
Wed, 20 May - Thu, 21 May
KUL
Kuala Lumpur
IST
Istanbul
AU$1,223 Return, found 3 days ago
AU$1,223
Return
found 3 days ago
Select Oman Air flight, departing Wed, 20 May from Kuala Lumpur to Istanbul, returning Thu, 21 May, priced at AU$1,223 found 3 days ago

Alternative airports near Istanbul

Prices were available within the past 7 days. Prices and availability are subject to change.

Select flight to Istanbul Airport IST. Cheapest option available. Average driving time to city centre is 35 minutes. Flights from AU$730
IST
Istanbul Airport
Cheapest
Average driving time to city centre35 min
Flights from AU$730

Find the cheapest month to fly from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Istanbul (IST)

February is typically the cheapest month to fly

From AU$570 - AU$2,751 per traveller.

Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from KUL to Istanbul Airport?
Round-trip tickets between Kuala Lumpur Intl. Airport (KUL) and Istanbul Airport start from AU$681. This figure is based on fares listed within the last 7 days on Expedia for flights departing within the next year — book today so you don't miss out. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.
Do I need to pay a cancellation fee if I cancel my flight from KUL to Istanbul Airport?
The majority of flights can be cancelled online, but whether or not you are charged a fee varies between airlines. If you do need to cancel your holiday, follow the instructions in the Customer Service Portal.
Can I fly from Kuala Lumpur Intl. Airport (KUL) to IST right now?
To see what travel restrictions and quarantine requirements are in place for different citizens flying from Kuala Lumpur Airport to Istanbul Airport please visit our COVID 19 travel advisor portal link.
How do I find cheap flights from Kuala Lumpur Airport to IST that have flexible change policies?
Many airlines offer the option to reschedule your flight without a change fee. All you pay is the difference between the original flight and the new flight. When you're searching for KUL to Istanbul Airport flights, you'll see a "no change fees" filter for you to select.
How far is the flight from KUL to Istanbul Airport?
With a flight distance of 8 400 kilometres from Kuala Lumpur Airport to IST, this is a long flight. Make sure you drink lots of water and move your feet and legs every so often.
Which airlines fly direct from KUL to IST?
Unfortunately, there are no airlines that directly fly between Kuala Lumpur Airport and IST. You'll have to book a flight with one or more stops.
Are KUL to Istanbul Airport flight tickets cheaper when they're purchased at the last minute?
Late planners can occasionally score a bargain, with some super cheap airfares from Kuala Lumpur Airport to IST appearing a few weeks before the departure date. If you'd rather book ahead of time, Expedia compares and updates the best flight deals regularly — as early as a year in advance in some cases. It does depend on the carrier though, as not every airline advertises prices that far in advance.

Travel information

Origin airport
Kuala Lumpur Intl.
Destination airport
Istanbul
Airlines serving
Air Arabia, Air China, British Airways, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Emirates, Ethiopian Airlines, Etihad Airways, KLM, Korean Air, Malaysia Airlines, Oman Air, Philippine Airlines, Qatar Airways, Saudia, Sichuan Airlines, Singapore Airlines, Thai Airways International, Turkish Airlines, Uzbekistan Airways
Return price
AU$681
Distance
8337 km
Average flight time
5 hours 50 mins

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