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$298+ Cheap flights from Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL) to Istanbul (IST)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 12/27. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
KUL — IST
Dec 23 — Dec 301
Mon 12/23
Mon 12/30
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from Kuala Lumpur Intl to Istanbul are usually found in October or November, booked 87 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Thursday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Kuala Lumpur Intl to Istanbul

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL) to Istanbul (IST). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated December 18, 2024.

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FlightHub
3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$492
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One-way from

$298
(Mytrip)

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Average price

$596
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Kuala Lumpur Intl to Istanbul. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 18, 2024.

This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Emirates is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/281:25 amKUL - IST
1 stop21h 10mEmirates
Wed 1/151:50 amIST - KUL
1 stop15h 05mEmirates
Deal found 12/18$523
This Singapore Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Singapore Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/246:40 pmKUL - IST
1 stop18h 45mSingapore Airlines
Thu 1/91:25 pmIST - KUL
1 stop23h 25mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 12/16$564
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/239:25 amKUL - IST
1 stop26h 05mEtihad Airways
Mon 1/137:35 amIST - KUL
1 stop31h 05mEtihad Airways
Deal found 12/17$712
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/237:25 pmKUL - IST
2 stops21h 55mQatar Airways
Mon 1/138:10 pmIST - KUL
1 stop19h 30mQatar Airways
Deal found 12/18$724
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/239:05 pmKUL - IST
1 stop25h 50mOman Air
Mon 1/137:00 pmIST - KUL
1 stop32h 10mOman Air
Deal found 12/18$800
This China Southern deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure China Southern is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/223:10 amKUL - IST
2 stops32h 30mChina Southern
Mon 1/133:55 pmIST - KUL
1 stop24h 55mChina Southern
Deal found 12/18$825
This SAUDIA deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure SAUDIA is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/232:15 amKUL - IST
1 stop16h 30mSAUDIA
Mon 1/610:25 pmIST - KUL
1 stop21h 10mSAUDIA
Deal found 12/16$832
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Ethiopian Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/2411:05 pmKUL - IST
2 stops34h 55mEthiopian Air
Tue 12/3112:05 amIST - KUL
2 stops36h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 12/16$1,040
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/235:20 pmKUL - IST
2 stops17h 00mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/134:20 pmIST - KUL
2 stops17h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/17$1,109
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Turkish Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/2510:00 amKUL - IST
Nonstop11h 30mTurkish Airlines
Wed 1/81:55 amIST - KUL
Nonstop10h 10mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 12/16$1,171
This Malaysia Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Malaysia Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/2711:45 pmKUL - IST
Nonstop11h 20mMalaysia Airlines
Thu 1/98:10 pmIST - KUL
1 stop12h 45mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 12/16$1,233
This Vietnam Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Vietnam Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/257:50 pmKUL - IST
2 stops38h 50mVietnam Airlines
Wed 1/82:35 amIST - KUL
2 stops35h 15mVietnam Airlines
Deal found 12/17$1,569

Find flights from Kuala Lumpur Intl to Istanbul within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Kuala Lumpur Intl to Istanbul that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 18, 2024.

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Kuala Lumpur Intl

Thu 2/6

9:25 am-6:30 am

1 stop26h 05m

Istanbul

Thu 2/20

7:35 am-7:55 am

1 stop19h 20m

$492

Kuala LumpurIstanbul

KUL - IST

KULIST

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Fri 3/14

9:25 am-5:55 pm

1 stop13h 30m

Istanbul

Fri 3/28

7:00 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop19h 40m

$505

Kuala LumpurIstanbul

KUL - IST

KULIST

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sat 1/11

12:20 am-6:50 am

1 stop35h 30m

Istanbul

Wed 2/12

3:30 pm-11:20 pm

1 stop26h 50m

$511

Kuala LumpurIstanbul

KUL - IST

KULIST

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Thu 3/13

1:25 am-9:55 pm

1 stop25h 30m

Istanbul

Thu 3/27

1:50 am-9:55 pm

1 stop15h 05m

$519

Kuala LumpurIstanbul

KUL - IST

KULIST

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mon 4/14

3:15 am-1:20 pm

1 stop15h 05m

Istanbul

Sat 4/19

2:10 pm-2:20 am

1 stop31h 10m

$526

Kuala LumpurIstanbul

KUL - IST

KULIST

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 1/8

11:05 am-8:25 am

1 stop26h 20m

Istanbul

Mon 1/13

1:25 pm-1:45 pm

1 stop19h 20m

$531

Kuala LumpurIstanbul

KUL - IST

KULIST

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sun 1/12

1:45 pm-7:10 am

1 stop22h 25m

Istanbul

Wed 2/12

3:55 pm-12:35 pm

1 stop15h 40m

$566

Kuala LumpurIstanbul

KUL - IST

KULIST

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 1/8

11:20 pm-6:40 pm

2 stops24h 20m

Istanbul

Mon 1/13

8:10 pm-8:40 pm

1 stop19h 30m

$592

Kuala LumpurIstanbul

KUL - IST

KULIST

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sun 1/12

7:00 am-7:10 am

2 stops29h 10m

Istanbul

Wed 2/12

3:55 pm-12:15 am

2 stops27h 20m

$647

Kuala LumpurIstanbul

KUL - IST

KULIST

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mon 4/21

8:45 am-2:30 pm

Nonstop10h 45m

Istanbul

Tue 6/3

1:25 am-4:50 pm

Nonstop10h 25m

$651

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Kuala Lumpur Intl to Istanbul in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
SmartFaresPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightnetworkPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
GotogatePrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
KAYAKPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport-Istanbul Airport flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport-Istanbul Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport-Istanbul Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport-Istanbul Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport-Istanbul Airport flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Kuala Lumpur Intl to Istanbul

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Istanbul from Kuala Lumpur Intl with our price prediction graph.
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Travel insights for flights from Kuala Lumpur Intl to Istanbul

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Kuala Lumpur Intl to Istanbul including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Kuala Lumpur Intl to Istanbul. Price data was last updated on December 13, 2024.

The price you pay for your flight from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 87 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport (average of $923). Flying from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,423). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from KUL to IST?

Find hourly flight availability from Kuala Lumpur Intl to Istanbul. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 18, 2024.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight at noon could potentially save you up to 18% on airfare.

Weekly flight availability from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport

Explore weekly flight availability from Kuala Lumpur Intl to Istanbul. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated December 18, 2024.

The most flights from KUL to IST are scheduled on a Monday (4 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

Rainfall in Istanbul by month

Plan your trip to Istanbul by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Istanbul Airport ranges from 0.4 - 3.9 inches per month. December is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.9 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Istanbul Airport when rainfall is around 0.4 in.

Temperature in Istanbul by month

Plan your trip to Istanbul by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Istanbul Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 41.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Istanbul

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Istanbul. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Istanbul. Reviews last updated December 18, 2024.
To help decide which airline to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Istanbul, see what other customers have to say about Etihad Airways, Ethiopian Air and Singapore Airlines. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,412 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Worst experience. The staff at the airport were unprofessional, uncourtious, disrespectful and straight up discriminating. I will never travel via emirates again. And the flight was delayed too.

Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,412 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,412 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Worst experience. The staff at the airport were unprofessional, uncourtious, disrespectful and straight up discriminating. I will never travel via emirates again. And the flight was delayed too.

Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,329 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,412 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Worst experience. The staff at the airport were unprofessional, uncourtious, disrespectful and straight up discriminating. I will never travel via emirates again. And the flight was delayed too.

Air Arabia
7.8
Good
48 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,412 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Worst experience. The staff at the airport were unprofessional, uncourtious, disrespectful and straight up discriminating. I will never travel via emirates again. And the flight was delayed too.

Thai Airways
7.8
Good
356 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,412 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Worst experience. The staff at the airport were unprofessional, uncourtious, disrespectful and straight up discriminating. I will never travel via emirates again. And the flight was delayed too.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Kuala Lumpur Intl to Istanbul. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport is Etihad Airways. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $492 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Oman Air and Sichuan Airlines, starting at $505 and $511 round-trip. Etihad Airways is currently priced 11% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Sichuan Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $298. However, be on the lookout for offers from Emirates and Thai Airways, as they are both options that can get you from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport for a low price.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport?

    On average you can expect to pay $1,670 for a flight from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport. The cheapest flight overall is $301 while the most popular route, (Kuala Lumpur Intl - Istanbul) is currently priced at $520.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Kuala Lumpur Intl to Istanbul that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Kuala Lumpur Intl to Istanbul flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Kuala Lumpur Intl to Istanbul?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Kuala Lumpur Intl to Istanbul.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Kuala Lumpur Intl to Istanbul?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Kuala Lumpur Intl to Istanbul by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport (average of $923). Flying from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,423). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 8 airlines flying from Kuala Lumpur Intl to Istanbul

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from Kuala Lumpur Intl to Istanbul. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 18, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Batik AirCheapest$276Average$338FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Air ArabiaCheapest$356Average$491FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
SAUDIACheapest$359Average$537FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time86%
Oman AirCheapest$419Average$515FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
EmiratesCheapest$441Average$573FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$479Average$535FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$500Average$657FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$528Average$585FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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