฿9,160 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 and start at ฿9,160 for one-way flights and ฿15,165 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Etihad Airways
Sat, 14 Mar - Mon, 16 Mar
KUL
Kuala Lumpur
IST
Istanbul
฿15,165 Return, found 6 days ago
฿15,165
Return
found 6 days ago
Select Etihad Airways flight, departing Sat, 14 Mar from Kuala Lumpur to Istanbul, returning Mon, 16 Mar, priced at ฿15,165 found 6 days ago
Turkish Airlines
Wed, 3 Jun - Tue, 9 Jun
KUL
Kuala Lumpur
IST
Istanbul
฿16,930 Return, found 6 days ago
฿16,930
Return
found 6 days ago
Select Turkish Airlines flight, departing Wed, 3 Jun from Kuala Lumpur to Istanbul, returning Tue, 9 Jun, priced at ฿16,930 found 6 days ago
China Southern Airlines
Fri, 10 Apr - Fri, 17 Apr
KUL
Kuala Lumpur
IST
Istanbul
฿16,935 Return, found 5 days ago
฿16,935
Return
found 5 days ago
Select China Southern Airlines flight, departing Fri, 10 Apr from Kuala Lumpur to Istanbul, returning Fri, 17 Apr, priced at ฿16,935 found 5 days ago
Sichuan Airlines
Sun, 18 Jan - Sun, 25 Jan
KUL
Kuala Lumpur
IST
Istanbul
฿17,215 Return, found 6 days ago
฿17,215
Return
found 6 days ago
Select Sichuan Airlines flight, departing Sun, 18 Jan from Kuala Lumpur to Istanbul, returning Sun, 25 Jan, priced at ฿17,215 found 6 days ago
China Eastern Airlines
Sat, 28 Feb - Sun, 8 Mar
KUL
Kuala Lumpur
IST
Istanbul
฿20,750 Return, found 3 days ago
฿20,750
Return
found 3 days ago
Select China Eastern Airlines flight, departing Sat, 28 Feb from Kuala Lumpur to Istanbul, returning Sun, 8 Mar, priced at ฿20,750 found 3 days ago
Oman Air
Wed, 20 May - Thu, 28 May
KUL
Kuala Lumpur
IST
Istanbul
฿21,380 Return, found 5 days ago
฿21,380
Return
found 5 days ago
Select Oman Air flight, departing Wed, 20 May from Kuala Lumpur to Istanbul, returning Thu, 28 May, priced at ฿21,380 found 5 days ago
Gulf Air
Wed, 6 May - Wed, 20 May
KUL
Kuala Lumpur
IST
Istanbul
฿26,360 Return, found 1 day ago
฿26,360
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Gulf Air flight, departing Wed, 6 May from Kuala Lumpur to Istanbul, returning Wed, 20 May, priced at ฿26,360 found 1 day ago
Thai Airways International
Wed, 13 May - Wed, 20 May
KUL
Kuala Lumpur
IST
Istanbul
฿28,020 Return, found 4 days ago
฿28,020
Return
found 4 days ago
Select Thai Airways International flight, departing Wed, 13 May from Kuala Lumpur to Istanbul, returning Wed, 20 May, priced at ฿28,020 found 4 days ago
Batik air
Sat, 14 Mar - Mon, 16 Mar
KUL
Kuala Lumpur
IST
Istanbul
฿28,300 Return, found 6 days ago
฿28,300
Return
found 6 days ago
Select Batik air flight, departing Sat, 14 Mar from Kuala Lumpur to Istanbul, returning Mon, 16 Mar, priced at ฿28,300 found 6 days ago
Royal Jordanian
Thu, 19 Feb - Wed, 25 Feb
KUL
Kuala Lumpur
IST
Istanbul
฿29,480 Return, found 4 days ago
฿29,480
Return
found 4 days ago
Select Royal Jordanian flight, departing Thu, 19 Feb from Kuala Lumpur to Istanbul, returning Wed, 25 Feb, priced at ฿29,480 found 4 days ago

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

November is typically the cheapest month to fly

From ฿11,876 - ฿20,358 per traveller.
Flight from Kuala Lumpur to Istanbul route information
Origin airport
Kuala Lumpur Intl.
Destination airport
Istanbul
Airlines serving
Air China, Batik air , British Airways, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Emirates, Ethiopian Airlines, Etihad Airways, Gulf Air, KLM, Korean Air, Kuwait Airways, Malaysia Airlines, Oman Air, Philippine Airlines, Qatar Airways, Sichuan Airlines, Thai Airways International, Turkish Airlines
Return price
฿15,165
Distance
8337 km
Average flight time
6 hours 23 mins

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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 ฿15,165. 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.
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