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$96+ Cheap flights from Kuwait City (KWI) 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 2/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
KWI — IST
Feb 25 — Mar 41
Tue 2/25
Tue 3/4
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from Kuwait City to Istanbul are usually found in October or November, booked 80 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Sunday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Kuwait City to Istanbul

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Kuwait City (KWI) 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 February 20, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$191
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$96
(Mytrip)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$234

Good round-trip deal

$288 or less

Good one-way deal

$297 or less
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Cheapest flights from Kuwait City to Istanbul
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Kuwait City to Istanbul. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 20, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Sat 3/89:00 amKWI - IST
Nonstop3h 45mKuwait Airways
Sat 3/152:10 pmIST - KWI
Nonstop3h 25mKuwait Airways
Deal found 2/20$191
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
Sat 4/121:45 amKWI - IST
Nonstop3h 50mTurkish Airlines
Thu 7/109:10 pmIST - KWI
Nonstop3h 40mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 2/19$198
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Thu 3/138:10 pmKWI - IST
1 stop23h 35mRoyal Jordanian
Sun 3/238:55 pmIST - KWI
1 stop22h 00mRoyal Jordanian
Deal found 2/20$245
This Jazeera Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 Jazeera Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/59:25 amKWI - IST
Nonstop3h 55mJazeera Airways
Sat 4/122:10 pmIST - KWI
Nonstop3h 30mJazeera Airways
Deal found 2/19$248
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/232:00 amKWI - IST
Nonstop4h 00mMultiple Airlines
Tue 4/12:10 pmIST - KWI
Nonstop3h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$250
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/912:05 pmKWI - IST
1 stop9h 05mSAUDIA
Sat 4/124:25 pmIST - KWI
1 stop17h 30mSAUDIA
Deal found 2/19$283
This Air Arabia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 Air Arabia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/116:30 pmKWI - IST
1 stop22h 40mAir Arabia
Fri 9/196:00 pmIST - KWI
1 stop23h 50mAir Arabia
Deal found 2/20$305
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/2510:50 pmKWI - IST
1 stop16h 40mGulf Air
Sun 3/24:20 pmIST - KWI
1 stop25h 50mGulf Air
Deal found 2/19$308
This Oman Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 Oman Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/49:20 pmKWI - IST
1 stop20h 35mOman Air
Sun 3/97:00 pmIST - KWI
1 stop20h 35mOman Air
Deal found 2/19$333
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/231:15 pmKWI - IST
1 stop13h 35mEgyptair
Wed 3/263:50 amIST - KWI
1 stop14h 40mEgyptair
Deal found 2/19$340
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Tue 2/254:10 amKWI - IST
1 stop9h 10mEtihad Airways
Sun 3/27:35 amIST - KWI
1 stop7h 20mEtihad Airways
Deal found 2/20$353
This flydubai deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 flydubai is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/64:20 pmKWI - IST
1 stop32h 50mflydubai
Mon 4/142:10 amIST - KWI
1 stop40h 00mflydubai
Deal found 2/20$362

Find flights from Kuwait City to Istanbul within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Kuwait City 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 February 20, 2025.

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Kuwait City

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Istanbul

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Depart

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Price

Kuwait CityIstanbul

KWI - IST

KWIIST

Kuwait City

Sat 3/8

9:00 am-12:45 pm

Nonstop3h 45m

Istanbul

Sat 3/15

2:10 pm-5:35 pm

Nonstop3h 25m

$191

Kuwait CityIstanbul

KWI - IST

KWIIST

Kuwait City

Sat 4/12

1:45 am-5:35 am

Nonstop3h 50m

Istanbul

Thu 7/10

9:10 pm-12:50 am

Nonstop3h 40m

$198

Kuwait CityIstanbul

KWI - IST

KWIIST

Kuwait City

Thu 3/13

8:10 pm-7:45 pm

1 stop23h 35m

Istanbul

Sun 3/23

8:55 pm-6:55 pm

1 stop22h 00m

$245

Kuwait CityIstanbul

KWI - IST

KWIIST

Kuwait City

Sat 4/5

9:25 am-1:20 pm

Nonstop3h 55m

Istanbul

Sat 4/12

2:10 pm-5:40 pm

Nonstop3h 30m

$248

Kuwait CityIstanbul

KWI - IST

KWIIST

Kuwait City

Sun 3/23

2:00 am-6:00 am

Nonstop4h 00m

Istanbul

Tue 4/1

2:10 pm-5:40 pm

Nonstop3h 30m

$250

Kuwait CityIstanbul

KWI - IST

KWIIST

Kuwait City

Wed 4/9

12:05 pm-9:10 pm

1 stop9h 05m

Istanbul

Sat 4/12

4:25 pm-9:55 am

1 stop17h 30m

$283

Kuwait CityIstanbul

KWI - IST

KWIIST

Kuwait City

Sun 4/6

11:35 am-4:55 am

1 stop17h 20m

Istanbul

Tue 4/15

5:45 am-10:05 pm

1 stop16h 20m

$317

Kuwait CityIstanbul

KWI - IST

KWIIST

Kuwait City

Wed 5/7

6:30 pm-1:20 pm

1 stop18h 50m

Istanbul

Wed 5/21

6:00 pm-8:50 am

1 stop14h 50m

$328

Kuwait CityIstanbul

KWI - IST

KWIIST

Kuwait City

Tue 3/4

9:20 pm-5:55 pm

1 stop20h 35m

Istanbul

Sat 3/8

7:00 pm-8:20 pm

1 stop25h 20m

$333

Kuwait CityIstanbul

KWI - IST

KWIIST

Kuwait City

Sun 3/23

1:15 pm-2:50 am

1 stop13h 35m

Istanbul

Wed 3/26

3:50 am-6:30 pm

1 stop14h 40m

$340

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Compare providers for flights from Kuwait City to Istanbul

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 Kuwait City to Istanbul in February.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
SmartFaresPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
GotogatePrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OneTravelPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
business-class.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy1 starTrust 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 Kuwait City-Istanbul Airport flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Kuwait City-Istanbul Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Kuwait City-Istanbul Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Kuwait City-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 Kuwait City-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 Kuwait City to Istanbul

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

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Kuwait City to Istanbul Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Kuwait City to Istanbul. Price data was last updated on February 14, 2025.

Booking 80 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Kuwait City to Istanbul Airport. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Kuwait City to Istanbul Airport?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kuwait City to Istanbul Airport (average of $923). Flying from Kuwait City 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 KWI to IST?

Find hourly flight availability from Kuwait City 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 February 20, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Kuwait City to Istanbul Airport is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight at noon could potentially save you up to 47% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Kuwait City to Istanbul Airport?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Kuwait City to Istanbul. Price data was last updated on February 16, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Kuwait City to Istanbul Airport flight should consider departing on Monday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Kuwait City to Istanbul Airport

Explore weekly flight availability from Kuwait City 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 February 20, 2025.

The most flights from KWI to IST are scheduled on a Thursday (10 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 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 February 20, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Emirates, Air Arabia and SAUDIA from Kuwait City to Istanbul have to say. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,288 reviews

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Kunda,Feb 2024

FRA - DXB

All in all I enjoyed my experience and definitely flying with you again

Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,288 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,288 reviews

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Kunda,Feb 2024

FRA - DXB

All in all I enjoyed my experience and definitely flying with you again

Air Arabia
7.7
Good
46 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,288 reviews

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Kunda,Feb 2024

FRA - DXB

All in all I enjoyed my experience and definitely flying with you again

SAUDIA
7.4
Good
645 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,288 reviews

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Kunda,Feb 2024

FRA - DXB

All in all I enjoyed my experience and definitely flying with you again

Etihad Airways
7.4
Good
1,178 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,288 reviews

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Kunda,Feb 2024

FRA - DXB

All in all I enjoyed my experience and definitely flying with you again

Related info for your journey

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

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Kuwait City to Istanbul?

    Located just 9.9 mi from the city center, Kuwait City is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Istanbul from Kuwait City. Booking flights from Kuwait (KWI) to Istanbul should be relatively easy as there are 5 daily outbound flights to Istanbul from 6 different airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Kuwait City to Istanbul Airport round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Kuwait City to Istanbul Airport round-trip from $191. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Turkish Airlines, from $198, and Royal Jordanian, from $245. Kuwait Airways is priced at 3% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Kuwait City to Istanbul Airport one-way?

    $96 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Royal Jordanian. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Turkish Airlines and Jazeera Airways, with prices starting from $109 and $112, respectively.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Kuwait City to Istanbul Airport?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Kuwait City to Istanbul Airport are Jazeera Airways (90%), LOT (79%) and Royal Air Maroc (78%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Kuwait City to Istanbul Airport?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Kuwait City to Istanbul Airport? While on average our users pay $879, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $197. The most popular route (Kuwait City - Istanbul), is priced around $188.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Kuwait City to Istanbul that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Kuwait City to Istanbul flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Kuwait City to Istanbul?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Kuwait City to Istanbul?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Kuwait City 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 Kuwait City to Istanbul Airport?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kuwait City to Istanbul Airport (average of $923). Flying from Kuwait City 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 6 airlines flying from Kuwait City to Istanbul

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Kuwait City 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 February 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AjetCheapest$68Average$117FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Pegasus AirlinesCheapest$83Average$147FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
AnadoluJetCheapest$101Average$144FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Jazeera AirwaysCheapest$103Average$222FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time95%
Kuwait AirwaysCheapest$182Average$287FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time64%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$191Average$249FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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