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Flight deals from Kuala Lumpur to Istanbul

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best round-trip flight from Kuala Lumpur to Istanbul Airport? If you want to travel next month, round-trip fares start from $503. Find the lowest prices on one-way and round-trip tickets right here.
Istanbul.$496 per passenger.Departing Tue, Oct 13, returning Mon, Oct 26.Round-trip flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departing from Kuala Lumpur International on Tue, Oct 13, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departing from Istanbul on Mon, Oct 26, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $496, select.
Istanbul.$499 per passenger.Departing Tue, Oct 20, returning Mon, Nov 16.Round-trip flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departing from Kuala Lumpur International on Tue, Oct 20, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departing from Istanbul on Mon, Nov 16, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $499, select.
Istanbul.$502 per passenger.Departing Mon, May 25, returning Tue, Jun 2.Round-trip flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departing from Kuala Lumpur International on Mon, May 25, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departing from Istanbul on Tue, Jun 2, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $502, select.
Istanbul.$503 per passenger.Departing Fri, Jun 5, returning Wed, Jun 10.Round-trip flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departing from Kuala Lumpur International on Fri, Jun 5, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departing from Istanbul on Wed, Jun 10, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $503, select.
Istanbul.$505 per passenger.Departing Mon, May 11, returning Wed, May 20.Round-trip flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departing from Kuala Lumpur International on Mon, May 11, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departing from Istanbul on Wed, May 20, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $505, select.
Istanbul.$507 per passenger.Departing Wed, Jul 1, returning Mon, Aug 31.Round-trip flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departing from Kuala Lumpur International on Wed, Jul 1, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departing from Istanbul on Mon, Aug 31, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $507, select.
Istanbul.$507 per passenger.Departing Tue, Jun 30, returning Mon, Aug 31.Round-trip flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departing from Kuala Lumpur International on Tue, Jun 30, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departing from Istanbul on Mon, Aug 31, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $507, select.
Istanbul.$508 per passenger.Departing Wed, Jun 17, returning Wed, Jul 1.Round-trip flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departing from Kuala Lumpur International on Wed, Jun 17, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departing from Istanbul on Wed, Jul 1, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $508, select.
Istanbul.$508 per passenger.Departing Fri, Feb 19, returning Wed, Mar 3.Round-trip flight with Emirates.Outbound indirect flight with Emirates, departing from Kuala Lumpur International on Fri, Feb 19, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Emirates, departing from Istanbul on Wed, Mar 3, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $508, select.
Istanbul.$509 per passenger.Departing Mon, Jan 18, returning Sun, Jan 31.Round-trip flight with Emirates.Outbound indirect flight with Emirates, departing from Kuala Lumpur International on Mon, Jan 18, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Emirates, departing from Istanbul on Sun, Jan 31, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $509, select.
Istanbul.$509 per passenger.Departing Wed, Jan 20, returning Wed, Feb 3.Round-trip flight with Emirates.Outbound indirect flight with Emirates, departing from Kuala Lumpur International on Wed, Jan 20, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Emirates, departing from Istanbul on Wed, Feb 3, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $509, select.
Istanbul.$509 per passenger.Departing Sun, Nov 8, returning Tue, Nov 17.Round-trip flight with Emirates.Outbound indirect flight with Emirates, departing from Kuala Lumpur International on Sun, Nov 8, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Emirates, departing from Istanbul on Tue, Nov 17, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $509, select.
Istanbul.$510 per passenger.Departing Wed, Feb 10, returning Mon, Feb 22.Round-trip flight with Emirates.Outbound indirect flight with Emirates, departing from Kuala Lumpur International on Wed, Feb 10, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Emirates, departing from Istanbul on Mon, Feb 22, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $510, select.
Istanbul.$510 per passenger.Departing Sun, Mar 7, returning Sun, Mar 21.Round-trip flight with Emirates.Outbound indirect flight with Emirates, departing from Kuala Lumpur International on Sun, Mar 7, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Emirates, departing from Istanbul on Sun, Mar 21, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $510, select.
Istanbul.$510 per passenger.Departing Fri, Nov 20, returning Thu, Dec 3.Round-trip flight with Emirates.Outbound indirect flight with Emirates, departing from Kuala Lumpur International on Fri, Nov 20, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Emirates, departing from Istanbul on Thu, Dec 3, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $510, select.
Istanbul.$510 per passenger.Departing Wed, Mar 31, returning Tue, Apr 6.Round-trip flight with Emirates.Outbound indirect flight with Emirates, departing from Kuala Lumpur International on Wed, Mar 31, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Emirates, departing from Istanbul on Tue, Apr 6, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $510, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Istanbul

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Kuala Lumpur to Istanbul flights are currently cheapest in October.
May
from $505
Jun
from $503
Jul
from $513
Aug
from $594
Sep
from $511
Oct
from $496
Nov
from $509
Dec
from $519
Jan
from $509
Feb
from $510
Mar
from $510
Apr
from $517

Direct flights from Kuala Lumpur to Istanbul

Kuala Lumpur to Istanbul: Alternative routes

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Istanbul Sabiha

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34km from central Istanbul
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Kuala Lumpur to Istanbul: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$496
Cheapest month to flyOctober
Average flight time11 hrs, 6 mins
Most popular airlineTurkish Airlines
Average flights per week52

Finding cheap flights from Kuala Lumpur to Istanbul: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a round-trip flight from Kuala Lumpur to Istanbul is $496. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
11 hours and 6 minutes is the average flight time from Kuala Lumpur to Istanbul.
Turkish Airlines, BatikAir Malaysia and Malaysia Airlines fly direct from Kuala Lumpur to Istanbul.
There are 52 flights per week flying from Kuala Lumpur to Istanbul, as of May 2026.
The cheapest month to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Istanbul is usually October.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Istanbul Airport on Tuesday, October 13, 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 11 hours and 6 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Istanbul but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar, and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Istanbul is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Flying from Kuala Lumpur to Istanbul Airport (IST): What you need to know

  • Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) is Kuala Lumpur's main airport. Check out your options for booking a flight from Kuala Lumpur to Istanbul Airport (IST) departing from here.

  • 11 hours 5 minutes is the average travel time for a direct Kuala Lumpur to Istanbul Airport flight.

  • Istanbul Airport is located in Istanbul. The city follows the UTC+3 timezone and is five hours behind Kuala Lumpur.

  • With 19 direct weekly flights between the two airports, Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Istanbul Airport (IST) is the busiest route. Turkish Airlines operates the earliest flight at 4:35am. If you're eager to get more out of your day before you fly, the last departure from KUL to IST is with Turkish Airlines at 11:45pm.

  • Your flight from Kuala Lumpur to IST won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.

  • Be prepared for longer queues in popular months like August and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.

Airports in Kuala Lumpur

Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)

  • Go straight to your destination from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL). Direct flights from Kuala Lumpur to Istanbul Airport (IST) operate from here.

  • You'll find a direct flight from Kuala Lumpur to Istanbul Airport with Turkish Airlines. This top carrier operates services from KUL.

  • Turkish Airlines sees the most traveler bookings for flights from KUL to IST.

  • Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Kuala Lumpur to IST. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL). Break up the journey at one of these airports:

    • Dubai International Airport (DXB)

    • Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK)

    • Singapore Changi Airport (SIN)

  • The journey from central Kuala Lumpur to KUL takes about 40 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 56 kilometers in 55 minutes or so, depending on traffic.

  • Looking for a convenient hotel near Kuala Lumpur International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Kuala Lumpur to Istanbul Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping a quick hop from check-in:

  • Of the departures from Kuala Lumpur International Airport, 59% land on time at their destination.

Subang Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (SZB)

  • Using public transport, you can travel from central Kuala Lumpur to SZB in around 45 minutes. The terminal is roughly 19 kilometers away, and making the trip by car takes approximately 30 minutes.

  • Want to enjoy an extra night away before catching your Kuala Lumpur to IST flight? Kick back in a hotel near Subang Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport before your vacation officially starts. Here's where you can stay:

  • Subang Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport has an on-time performance rate of 72%. This figure sheds light on how frequently flights that depart from this airport arrive at their destination on time.

About Istanbul Airport (IST)

Getting from Istanbul Airport (IST) to central Istanbul

  • Istanbul Airport is around 40 kilometers from central Istanbul. It takes around 45 minutes or so to drive to the city.

  • It takes around 1 hour 10 minutes to get there using public transport.

How to find the cheapest flights from Kuala Lumpur to Istanbul Airport (IST)

  • $244 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Kuala Lumpur to Istanbul Airport. Return flights start from $496. These prices can change depending on demand.

  • Get cheap flights from Kuala Lumpur to IST by booking one month ahead. According to our research, that's the ideal time frame for picking up a bargain.

  • Schedule your trip for June. That's the best month for landing cheap Kuala Lumpur to Istanbul Airport tickets. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.

  • There's no need to search every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as a better deal is available on plane tickets from Kuala Lumpur to IST.

  • Tailor your travel plans using filters. Select your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Kuala Lumpur to Istanbul Airport.

The best time to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Istanbul Airport (IST)

  • August is the most popular month for flights from Kuala Lumpur to Istanbul Airport (IST). Visit Istanbul in February if you'd rather be there when it's quieter.

  • When booking your Kuala Lumpur to IST plane ticket, consider the kind of weather you prefer. July is the warmest month in Istanbul, with temperatures ranging from 21ºC (70ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).

  • For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Kuala Lumpur to Istanbul Airport in January when temperatures are between 2ºC (36ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF).

More about Istanbul

  • When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best stays in Istanbul right here. Check out these options once you've booked your flight from Kuala Lumpur to Istanbul Airport:

  • Every great vacation has to include some sightseeing. Hagia Sophia Museum, Historic Areas of Istanbul and Hagia Sophia History Museum are must-do's during your Istanbul adventure.

Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)

  • Eskisehir is just one of the many cities in Türkiye (Turkey) waiting to be explored after you've experienced Istanbul. Around 225 kilometers away to the southeast, well-known attractions include Eskişehir Odunpazarı Evleri, Archeological Museum and TÜRASAŞ Revolution Cars Museum.

  • Where to next? Find your way to Adapazarı. It's roughly 153 kilometers east of Istanbul and is home to highlights including Ağa Cami and Earthquake & Cultural Museum.

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