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Kuala Lumpur Intl. Airport to Istanbul Airport flight

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Kuala Lumpur Intl. Airport to Istanbul Airport over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from $255 and round-trip from $427. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        KUL 10:10 AM
        11h 30m
        Nonstop
        IST 4:40 PM
        Kuala Lumpur - Istanbul | Sun, Oct 25 | Turkish Airlines
        IST 5:15 PM
        10h 15m
        Nonstop
        KUL 8:30 AM
        Istanbul - Kuala Lumpur | Fri, Oct 30 | Turkish Airlines
        $505 $632
        20% off
        20% off
        $632 $505
      • KUL 9:45 AM
        10h 50m
        Nonstop
        IST 3:35 PM
        Kuala Lumpur - Istanbul | Sun, Oct 18 | Turkish Airlines
        IST 4:50 PM
        10h 15m
        Nonstop
        KUL 8:05 AM
        Istanbul - Kuala Lumpur | Thu, Oct 22 | Turkish Airlines
        $505 $632
        20% off
        20% off
        $632 $505
      • KUL 9:40 PM
        20h 10m
        1 stop
        IST 12:50 PM
        Kuala Lumpur - Istanbul | Wed, Oct 28 | Etihad Airways
        SAW 5:20 PM
        10h 25m
        Nonstop
        KUL 8:45 AM
        Istanbul - Kuala Lumpur | Sun, Nov 1 | AirAsia X
        $427 $632
        32% off
        32% off
        $632 $427
      • KUL 9:50 AM
        31h 45m
        1 stop
        IST 12:35 PM
        Kuala Lumpur - Istanbul | Sat, Oct 17 | Etihad Airways
        IST 2:10 PM
        14h
        1 stop
        KUL 9:10 AM
        Istanbul - Kuala Lumpur | Thu, Oct 22 | Air Arabia
        $440
        30% off
        $632 $440
      • KUL 9:30 AM
        32h 20m
        1 stop
        IST 12:50 PM
        Kuala Lumpur - Istanbul | Fri, Oct 30 | Etihad Airways
        IST 2:05 PM
        13h 55m
        1 stop
        KUL 9:00 AM
        Istanbul - Kuala Lumpur | Tue, Nov 3 | Air Arabia
        $443
        30% off
        $632 $443
      • KUL 2:00 AM
        21h 40m
        1 stop
        IST 6:40 PM
        Kuala Lumpur - Istanbul | Thu, Oct 29 | Qatar Airways
        IST 1:50 PM
        13h 25m
        1 stop
        KUL 8:15 AM
        Istanbul - Kuala Lumpur | Thu, Nov 5 | Qatar Airways
        $445
        30% off
        $632 $445
      • KUL 9:30 AM
        14h 5m
        1 stop
        IST 6:35 PM
        Kuala Lumpur - Istanbul | Wed, Oct 21 | Qatar Airways
        IST 1:50 PM
        13h 25m
        1 stop
        KUL 8:15 AM
        Istanbul - Kuala Lumpur | Mon, Oct 26 | Qatar Airways
        $446
        28% off
        $632 $446
      • KUL 7:20 PM
        16h
        1 stop
        IST 6:20 AM
        Kuala Lumpur - Istanbul | Mon, Oct 19 | Qatar Airways
        IST 11:40 AM
        15h 15m
        1 stop
        KUL 7:55 AM
        Istanbul - Kuala Lumpur | Fri, Oct 23 | Qatar Airways
        $446
        28% off
        $632 $446
      • KUL 8:00 PM
        14h 25m
        1 stop
        IST 5:25 AM
        Kuala Lumpur - Istanbul | Tue, Oct 6 | Gulf Air
        IST 3:35 PM
        15h 15m
        1 stop
        KUL 11:50 AM
        Istanbul - Kuala Lumpur | Mon, Oct 12 | Gulf Air
        $447
        28% off
        $632 $447
      • KUL 2:00 AM
        21h 40m
        1 stop
        IST 6:40 PM
        Kuala Lumpur - Istanbul | Wed, Oct 28 | Qatar Airways
        IST 8:10 PM
        20h 10m
        1 stop
        KUL 9:20 PM
        Istanbul - Kuala Lumpur | Tue, Nov 3 | Qatar Airways
        $448
        28% off
        $632 $448
      • KUL 7:20 PM
        21h 35m
        1 stop
        IST 11:55 AM
        Kuala Lumpur - Istanbul | Tue, Oct 20 | Qatar Airways
        IST 12:00 PM
        21h 40m
        1 stop
        KUL 2:40 PM
        Istanbul - Kuala Lumpur | Tue, Oct 27 | Qatar Airways
        $448
        28% off
        $632 $448
      • KUL 7:20 PM
        21h 35m
        1 stop
        IST 11:55 AM
        Kuala Lumpur - Istanbul | Wed, Oct 14 | Qatar Airways
        IST 1:30 PM
        20h 40m
        1 stop
        KUL 3:10 PM
        Istanbul - Kuala Lumpur | Tue, Oct 20 | Qatar Airways
        $448
        28% off
        $632 $448
      • KUL 8:00 PM
        23h 50m
        1 stop
        IST 2:50 PM
        Kuala Lumpur - Istanbul | Mon, Oct 12 | Gulf Air
        IST 6:15 AM
        24h 35m
        1 stop
        KUL 11:50 AM
        Istanbul - Kuala Lumpur | Sun, Oct 18 | Gulf Air
        $448
        28% off
        $632 $448
      • KUL 8:00 PM
        14h 25m
        1 stop
        IST 5:25 AM
        Kuala Lumpur - Istanbul | Fri, Oct 9 | Gulf Air
        IST 6:25 AM
        24h 25m
        1 stop
        KUL 11:50 AM
        Istanbul - Kuala Lumpur | Mon, Oct 12 | Gulf Air
        $448
        28% off
        $632 $448
      • KUL 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        IST 2:00 PM
        Kuala Lumpur - Istanbul | Thu, Sep 24 | Normal Airline
        IST 3:00 PM
        6h
        Nonstop
        KUL 4:00 PM
        Istanbul - Kuala Lumpur | Sat, Sep 26 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        KUL 9:45 AM
        10h 50m
        Nonstop
        IST 3:35 PM
        Kuala Lumpur - Istanbul | Wed, Oct 14 | Turkish Airlines
        $302 $378
        20% off
        20% off
        $378 $302
      • KUL 10:10 AM
        11h 30m
        Nonstop
        IST 4:40 PM
        Kuala Lumpur - Istanbul | Tue, Nov 3 | Turkish Airlines
        $302 $378
        20% off
        20% off
        $378 $302
      • KUL 9:25 PM
        25h 15m
        1 stop
        IST 5:40 PM
        Kuala Lumpur - Istanbul | Fri, Nov 6 | Oman Air
        $255 $378
        33% off
        33% off
        $378 $255
      • KUL 9:25 PM
        25h
        1 stop
        IST 5:25 PM
        Kuala Lumpur - Istanbul | Wed, Oct 7 | Oman Air
        $255
        33% off
        $378 $255
      • KUL 9:30 AM
        12h 55m
        1 stop
        IST 5:25 PM
        Kuala Lumpur - Istanbul | Sun, Oct 11 | Oman Air
        $255
        33% off
        $378 $255
      • KUL 9:25 PM
        25h
        1 stop
        IST 5:25 PM
        Kuala Lumpur - Istanbul | Mon, Oct 19 | Oman Air
        $255
        33% off
        $378 $255
      • KUL 9:25 PM
        25h
        1 stop
        IST 5:25 PM
        Kuala Lumpur - Istanbul | Fri, Oct 16 | Oman Air
        $255
        33% off
        $378 $255
      • KUL 9:50 AM
        32h 30m
        1 stop
        IST 1:20 PM
        Kuala Lumpur - Istanbul | Tue, Nov 3 | Air Arabia
        $260
        31% off
        $378 $260
      • KUL 9:50 AM
        32h 30m
        1 stop
        IST 1:20 PM
        Kuala Lumpur - Istanbul | Mon, Oct 26 | Air Arabia
        $260
        31% off
        $378 $260
      • KUL 9:50 AM
        32h 30m
        1 stop
        IST 1:20 PM
        Kuala Lumpur - Istanbul | Fri, Nov 6 | Air Arabia
        $263
        30% off
        $378 $263
      • KUL 9:25 PM
        25h
        1 stop
        IST 5:25 PM
        Kuala Lumpur - Istanbul | Wed, Oct 14 | Oman Air
        $264
        30% off
        $378 $264
      • KUL 8:00 PM
        23h 50m
        1 stop
        IST 2:50 PM
        Kuala Lumpur - Istanbul | Mon, Oct 19 | Gulf Air
        $266
        30% off
        $378 $266
      • KUL 9:25 PM
        25h
        1 stop
        IST 5:25 PM
        Kuala Lumpur - Istanbul | Mon, Oct 12 | Oman Air
        $266
        30% off
        $378 $266
      • KUL 9:25 PM
        25h
        1 stop
        IST 5:25 PM
        Kuala Lumpur - Istanbul | Sat, Oct 10 | Oman Air
        $267
        28% off
        $378 $267
      • KUL 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        IST 2:00 PM
        Kuala Lumpur - Istanbul | Thu, Sep 24 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Kuala Lumpur Intl. 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 Intl. Airport to Istanbul Airport

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

Data is based on average one-way flight prices from Kuala Lumpur Intl. 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 Intl. Airport to Istanbul Airport, the best time to buy is in April, with an average price of $318. You’ll want to avoid August, when the average price can reach as high as $565.

$565
$442
$318
$195
    Cheapest
  • $418
    Sep
  • $370
    Oct
  • $384
    Nov
  • $546
    Dec
  • $365
    Jan
  • $375
    Feb
  • $344
    Mar
  • $318
    Apr
  • $483
    May
  • $439
    Jun
  • $451
    Jul
  • $565
    Aug

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

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average monthly round-trip fares from Kuala Lumpur Intl. 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 Intl. Airport to Istanbul Airport, with an average price of $530. In contrast, April is usually the most expensive month, with average fares reaching $806.

$806
$668
$530
$392
    Cheapest
  • $635
    Sep
  • $608
    Oct
  • $530
    Nov
  • $659
    Dec
  • $611
    Jan
  • $549
    Feb
  • $609
    Mar
  • $806
    Apr
  • $655
    May
  • $619
    Jun
  • $707
    Jul
  • $743
    Aug

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

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average ticket prices from Kuala Lumpur Intl. 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 Intl. Airport to Istanbul Airport is Thursday, with average fares typically lower than other days. You’ll want to avoid flying on Friday, as ticket prices are usually the highest that day.

$517
$465
$413
$361
    Cheapest
  • $437
    Mon
  • $415
    Tue
  • $436
    Wed
  • $413
    Thu
  • $517
    Fri
  • $501
    Sat
  • $513
    Sun

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

The cheapest airline flying from Kuala Lumpur Intl. Airport to Istanbul Airport is Air Arabia (from $261) among 10 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Air Arabia
From $261
Gulf Air
From $266
Oman Air
From $270
Qatar Airways
From $278
Etihad Airways
From $295
Air China
From $296
Emirates
From $308
Turkish Airlines
From $309
China Southern Airlines
From $329
Turkmenistan
From $343

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What is the flight schedule from Kuala Lumpur Intl. 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. WY822

    Kuala Lumpur Intl. Airport

    9:30 AM

    KUL

    6h 30m

    Nonstop

    12:00 PM

    MCT

    S M T W T F S
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  2. WY165

    Muscat Airport

    1:00 PM

    MCT

    5h 25m

    Nonstop

    5:25 PM

    IST

    - - T W T F S

  3. G9803

    Kuala Lumpur Intl. Airport

    3:15 AM

    KUL

    7h 5m

    Nonstop

    6:20 AM

    SHJ

    S M - W - - -
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  4. G9321

    Sharjah International Airport

    9:25 AM

    SHJ

    4h 55m

    Nonstop

    1:20 PM

    IST

    S M T W T F S

  5. G9803

    Kuala Lumpur Intl. Airport

    3:15 AM

    KUL

    7h 5m

    Nonstop

    6:20 AM

    SHJ

    S M - W - - -
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  6. G9287

    Sharjah International Airport

    1:20 PM

    SHJ

    4h 55m

    Nonstop

    5:15 PM

    IST

    - - - - - - S

  7. QR853

    Kuala Lumpur Intl. Airport

    8:20 PM

    KUL

    7h 20m

    Nonstop

    10:40 PM

    DOH

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  8. QR239

    Hamad Intl. Airport

    7:40 AM

    DOH

    4h 20m

    Nonstop

    12:00 PM

    IST

    S M T W T F S

  9. WY824

    Kuala Lumpur Intl. Airport

    9:25 PM

    KUL

    6h 45m

    Nonstop

    12:10 AM

    MCT

    S M T W - - S
    Search

  10. WY165

    Muscat Airport

    1:00 PM

    MCT

    5h 25m

    Nonstop

    5:25 PM

    IST

    - - T W T F S

  11. G9801

    Kuala Lumpur Intl. Airport

    10:00 AM

    KUL

    7h 5m

    Nonstop

    1:05 PM

    SHJ

    - - T - T F S
    Search

  12. G9321

    Sharjah International Airport

    9:25 AM

    SHJ

    4h 55m

    Nonstop

    1:20 PM

    IST

    S M T W T F S
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About Kuala Lumpur Intl. Airport and Istanbul Airport

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

Flight distance8,394.92 km
Cheapest one-way ticket price$255
Cheapest return ticket price$427

FAQs for Kuala Lumpur Intl. Airport to Istanbul Airport Flights

  • How long is the flight from Kuala Lumpur Intl. Airport to Istanbul Airport?

    Kuala Lumpur Intl. Airport to Istanbul Airport takes about 10 hours 26 minutes on average. Actual flight time may vary depending on route, weather and air traffic.
  • There are around 4 daily flights from Kuala Lumpur Intl. Airport (KUL) to Istanbul Airport (IST).
  • The earliest flight from Kuala Lumpur Intl. Airport to Istanbul Airport departs at 05:30, and the last departs at 23:25, with about 4 flights per day. Flight times may change, so please check the latest departure and arrival times before you travel.
  • The route from Kuala Lumpur Intl. Airport (KUL) to Istanbul Airport (IST) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around $1,291 in September, the most expensive month to book this route.
  • The earliest flight departs from Kuala Lumpur Intl. Airport (KUL) at 05:30 and arrives in Istanbul Airport (IST) at 11:10.
    • The distance from Istanbul Airport to downtown is about 34 km. It takes about 50 minutes by taxi.
    • The distance from Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to downtown is about 30 km. It takes about 50 minutes by taxi.
  • 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.
  • One-way flights from Kuala Lumpur Intl. Airport to Istanbul Airport currently start from $255, and round-trip fares start from $427. The current lowest fare is a Oman Air flight departing on Fri, Nov 6; prices may vary depending on availability.
  • Yes. Turkish Airlines operate direct flights from Kuala Lumpur Intl. Airport to Istanbul Airport, with an average flight time of 10 hours 18 minutes, and around 19 weekly flights. Actual flight frequency may vary by season.
  • Based on Trip.com flight data for departures within the next 30 days with at most one stop, the average one-way price from Kuala Lumpur Intl. Airport to Istanbul Airport is $685. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • Kuala Lumpur Intl. Airport to Istanbul Airport operates around 13 weekly flights, mainly by Turkish Airlines. Actual frequency may vary during holidays and seasonal schedule adjustments.
  • Enter Kuala Lumpur Intl. Airport and Istanbul Airport, select your departure date and number of passengers, then compare flights by price, flight duration, and baggage allowance. Once you've chosen a fare, review the change and refund rules, fill in passenger details, and pay to receive your booking confirmation.

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