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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Istanbul? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from 445 €. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Istanbul.374 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 15 Sep, returning Tue, 22 Sep.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Tue, 15 Sep, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Istanbul on Tue, 22 Sep, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 374 €, select.
Istanbul.421 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 9 Oct, returning Wed, 21 Oct.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Fri, 9 Oct, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Istanbul on Wed, 21 Oct, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 421 €, select.
Istanbul.423 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 19 Oct, returning Wed, 11 Nov.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Mon, 19 Oct, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Istanbul on Wed, 11 Nov, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 423 €, select.
Istanbul.432 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 4 Nov, returning Tue, 10 Nov.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Wed, 4 Nov, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Tue, 10 Nov, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 432 €, select.
Istanbul.437 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 30 Oct, returning Fri, 4 Dec.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Fri, 30 Oct, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Fri, 4 Dec, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 437 €, select.
Istanbul.437 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 12 Nov, returning Fri, 12 Feb.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Thu, 12 Nov, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Fri, 12 Feb, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 437 €, select.
Istanbul.437 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 12 Nov, returning Wed, 9 Dec.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Thu, 12 Nov, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Wed, 9 Dec, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 437 €, select.
Istanbul.437 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 22 Sep, returning Wed, 28 Oct.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Tue, 22 Sep, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Wed, 28 Oct, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 437 €, select.
Istanbul.441 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 29 Dec, returning Thu, 7 Jan.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Tue, 29 Dec, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Thu, 7 Jan, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 441 €, select.
Istanbul.441 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 2 Dec, returning Tue, 8 Dec.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Wed, 2 Dec, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Tue, 8 Dec, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 441 €, select.
Istanbul.441 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Dec, returning Tue, 2 Feb.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Tue, 1 Dec, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Tue, 2 Feb, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 441 €, select.
Istanbul.442 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 11 Jun, returning Wed, 17 Jun.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Thu, 11 Jun, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Istanbul on Wed, 17 Jun, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 442 €, select.
Istanbul.444 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 12 Jun, returning Thu, 10 Sep.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Fri, 12 Jun, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Istanbul on Thu, 10 Sep, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 444 €, select.
Istanbul.445 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 16 Jul, returning Wed, 22 Jul.Return flight with Emirates.Outbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Thu, 16 Jul, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Wed, 22 Jul, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 445 €, select.
Istanbul.447 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 2 Mar, returning Thu, 1 Apr.Return flight with Emirates.Outbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Tue, 2 Mar, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Thu, 1 Apr, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 447 €, select.
Istanbul.447 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 9 Mar, returning Tue, 16 Mar.Return flight with Emirates.Outbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Tue, 9 Mar, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Tue, 16 Mar, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 447 €, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Kuala Lumpur International to Istanbul

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Kuala Lumpur International to Istanbul flights are currently cheapest in September.
Jun
from 442 €
Jul
from 445 €
Aug
from 452 €
Sep
from 374 €
Oct
from 421 €
Nov
from 432 €
Dec
from 441 €
Jan
from 447 €
Feb
from 447 €
Mar
from 447 €
Apr
from 447 €
May
from 447 €

Direct flights from Kuala Lumpur International to Istanbul

Alternative Kuala Lumpur International to Istanbul routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from Kuala Lumpur International to Istanbul? You could fly into the following airports instead.

Istanbul Sabiha

30km from central Istanbul
Closest
from 434 €
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Istanbul

34km from central Istanbul
Cheapest
from 374 €
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Kuala Lumpur to Istanbul: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found374 €
Cheapest month to flySeptember
Average flight time11 hrs, 13 mins
Most popular airlineTurkish Airlines
Average flights per week49

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

There are 2 airports in Istanbul: Istanbul Sabiha and Istanbul.
The best price we found for a return flight from Kuala Lumpur International to Istanbul is 374 €. 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 12 minutes is the average flight time from Kuala Lumpur International to Istanbul.
Turkish Airlines, BatikAir Malaysia and Malaysia Airlines fly direct from Kuala Lumpur International to Istanbul.
As of June 2026, there are 49 flights per week flying from Kuala Lumpur International to Istanbul.
The cheapest month to fly from Kuala Lumpur International to Istanbul is usually September.
If you're flying from Kuala Lumpur International Airport, the cheapest airport near Istanbul is Istanbul – which is 34.4 km away from the centre of Istanbul. We've found flights into this airport from 374 €.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Istanbul on Tuesday, 15 September 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 11 hours and 12 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.
In June, the average temperature is usually around 21°C. August is typically the warmest month in Istanbul, when it usually averages around 27°C. You can expect the least rain in August. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging 4°C. The rainiest month is December.
Currently, Etihad Airways and AirAsia X offer the cheapest flight tickets to Istanbul.

Travelling from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Istanbul: what you need to know

  • The average length of a direct flight from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Istanbul is 10 hours 25 minutes.

  • Istanbul is five hours behind Kuala Lumpur, where Kuala Lumpur International Airport is located. Istanbul follows the UTC+3 timezone.

  • Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Istanbul Airport (IST) is the most popular route, with 19 weekly departures to pick from. If you have things to do before heading off, the last flight from KUL to IST is with Turkish Airlines at 23:45. Go for the first departure with Turkish Airlines at 04:35 if you want to fly out earlier.

  • For stress-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your KUL to Istanbul flight.

  • You can expect longer queues in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.

  • You can book a direct Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Istanbul ticket. Start your journey at KUL and land at Istanbul Airport (IST).

  • Book your seat with Turkish Airlines. This well-known airline operates direct flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Istanbul.

  • Think about adding a stopover to potentially save on your plane ticket from KUL to Istanbul. All you need to do is deselect 'Direct flights only' during your search. Give yourself a breather (and maybe even a better deal) by stopping at one of these connecting airports:

    • Dubai International Airport (DXB)

    • Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK)

    • Singapore Changi Airport (SIN)

  • Located around 48 kilometres from central Kuala Lumpur, KUL can be reached in about 55 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport will take roughly 40 minutes.

  • Planning to catch an early flight from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Istanbul? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels near KUL:

  • Of all flights departing from Kuala Lumpur International Airport, 59% arrive as scheduled at their destination.

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

  • 226 € is currently the best price for a one-way Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Istanbul flight. A return plane ticket starts at 374 €. These fares may change depending on availability.

  • Book one month before your departure date. Pricing trends suggest that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from KUL to Istanbul.

  • The best month for scoring cheap Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Istanbul tickets is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare all available prices, then select the dates with the lowest fares.

  • You don't need to check back constantly to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you when there's an even bigger deal on cheap flights from KUL to Istanbul.

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

Airports in Istanbul

Istanbul Airport (IST)

  • Istanbul Airport (IST) to central Istanbul takes about 45 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 40 kilometres away.

  • It typically takes 1 hour 10 minutes if you're using public transport.

  • If you're coming in on a late flight from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Istanbul, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these hotels near IST:

  • Secure the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Istanbul Airport about two weeks in advance of your flight from KUL to Istanbul.

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)

  • The centre of Istanbul is about 48 kilometres from Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW). After your flight from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Istanbul has touched down and you've made your way out of the airport, the drive should take about 1 hour 5 minutes.

  • If you choose to travel on public transport, the ride to the centre will take you 1 hour 40 minutes or so.

  • Following your KUL to Istanbul flight, rest your head at a hotel near SAW. These are some great options that'll help you slip into relaxation mode:

  • Get what you want, not just what's left over. Securing your ride from SAW four weeks ahead of time often means better deals and a greater selection of vehicles.

Best time to go to Istanbul

  • It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Istanbul. August is the busiest month to travel to Istanbul. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in February.

  • Book a Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Istanbul plane ticket with a departure in July if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 21ºC (70ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).

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

More about Istanbul

  • Once you've booked your flight from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Istanbul, choose a hotel that puts you right where the action is. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Istanbul:

  • All great holidays should include a little sightseeing. Historic Areas of Istanbul, Hagia Sophia Museum and Hagia Sophia History Museum are must-visits when exploring Istanbul.

Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)

  • You've visited Istanbul, now it's time to discover more of Türkiye (Turkey). Travel around 354 kilometres east to Ankara to tick off its popular sights. From The Roman Theatre to Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Museum of Anatolian Civilizations, there's plenty to keep you on the go.

  • Izmir is another sought-after destination in Türkiye (Turkey) and is around 322 kilometres southwest of Istanbul. No trip is complete without experiencing Aegean Coast, Smyrna Basilika and Ataturk Konak Square.

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