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$266+ Cheap flights from Southeast Asia 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 1/29. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BKK — IST
Jan 22 — Jan 291
Wed 1/22
Wed 1/29
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Southeast Asia to Istanbul

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Southeast Asia (zzYJX) 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 January 17, 2025.

Round-trip from

$486
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$266
(Kiwi.com)
From Southeast Asia to Istanbul
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Cheapest flights from Southeast Asia to Istanbul
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Southeast Asia to Istanbul. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 17, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/1010:20 amKUL - IST
1 stop13h 20mQatar Airways
Wed 2/198:10 pmIST - KUL
1 stop19h 30mQatar Airways
Deal found 1/16$486
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 2/91:25 amKUL - IST
1 stop18h 00mEmirates
Wed 2/1911:40 pmIST - KUL
1 stop17h 15mEmirates
Deal found 1/16$487
This SAUDIA deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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.
Thu 4/175:35 pmKUL - IST
1 stop22h 20mSAUDIA
Sun 4/274:25 pmIST - KUL
2 stops27h 10mSAUDIA
Deal found 1/16$496
This China Southern deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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 China Southern is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/242:20 amKUL - IST
1 stop33h 50mChina Southern
Mon 4/74:00 pmIST - KUL
1 stop18h 45mChina Southern
Deal found 1/16$497
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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 Etihad Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/109:25 pmKUL - IST
1 stop14h 05mEtihad Airways
Fri 2/212:25 pmIST - KUL
1 stop24h 15mEtihad Airways
Deal found 1/16$501
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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 11/1910:00 amKUL - IST
Nonstop11h 30mTurkish Airlines
Tue 11/251:55 amIST - KUL
Nonstop10h 10mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 1/16$514
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/1412:00 pmMNL - IST
2 stops23h 40mChina Southern
Fri 2/213:55 pmIST - MNL
1 stop13h 55mChina Southern
Deal found 1/16$548
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/2410:30 pmSIN - IST
2 stops19h 50mMultiple Airlines
Tue 2/258:15 pmIST - SIN
1 stop16h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/16$557
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/137:25 pmSIN - IST
1 stop22h 55mEtihad Airways
Thu 2/207:35 amIST - SIN
1 stop21h 00mEtihad Airways
Deal found 1/15$559
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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 Emirates is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/289:35 amSIN - IST
1 stop13h 55mEmirates
Mon 4/74:25 pmIST - SIN
1 stop16h 40mEmirates
Deal found 1/16$572
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/2312:10 pmBKK - IST
1 stop22h 40mSichuan Airlines
Wed 4/233:35 pmIST - BKK
1 stop21h 05mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 1/16$578
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/53:35 pmBKK - IST
1 stop24h 00mIndiGo
Wed 2/128:15 pmIST - BKK
1 stop14h 15mIndiGo
Deal found 1/16$580

Find flights from Southeast Asia to Istanbul within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Southeast Asia 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 January 17, 2025.

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Kuala LumpurIstanbul

KUL - IST

KULIST

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mon 2/10

10:20 am-6:40 pm

1 stop13h 20m

Istanbul

Wed 2/19

8:10 pm-8:40 pm

1 stop19h 30m

$486

Kuala LumpurIstanbul

KUL - IST

KULIST

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sun 2/9

1:25 am-2:25 pm

1 stop18h 00m

Istanbul

Wed 2/19

11:40 pm-9:55 pm

1 stop17h 15m

$487

Kuala LumpurIstanbul

KUL - IST

KULIST

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Thu 4/17

5:35 pm-10:55 am

1 stop22h 20m

Istanbul

Sun 4/27

4:25 pm-12:35 am

2 stops27h 10m

$496

Kuala LumpurIstanbul

KUL - IST

KULIST

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mon 3/24

2:20 am-7:10 am

1 stop33h 50m

Istanbul

Wed 4/9

4:00 pm-1:10 am

1 stop28h 10m

$497

Kuala LumpurIstanbul

KUL - IST

KULIST

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mon 2/10

9:25 pm-6:30 am

1 stop14h 05m

Istanbul

Fri 2/21

2:25 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop24h 15m

$501

Kuala LumpurIstanbul

KUL - IST

KULIST

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue 3/4

4:45 am-11:05 am

Nonstop11h 20m

Istanbul

Thu 3/20

3:15 pm-6:20 am

Nonstop10h 05m

$523

ManilaIstanbul

MNL - IST

MNLIST

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Fri 2/14

12:00 pm-6:40 am

2 stops23h 40m

Istanbul

Fri 2/21

3:55 pm-10:50 am

1 stop13h 55m

$548

SingaporeIstanbul

SIN - IST

SINIST

Singapore Changi

Mon 2/24

10:30 pm-1:20 pm

2 stops19h 50m

Istanbul

Tue 2/25

8:15 pm-5:20 pm

1 stop16h 05m

$557

SingaporeIstanbul

SIN - IST

SINIST

Singapore Changi

Thu 2/13

7:25 pm-1:20 pm

1 stop22h 55m

Istanbul

Thu 2/20

7:35 am-9:35 am

1 stop21h 00m

$559

SingaporeIstanbul

SIN - IST

SINIST

Singapore Changi

Fri 3/28

9:35 am-6:30 pm

1 stop13h 55m

Istanbul

Mon 4/7

4:25 pm-2:05 pm

1 stop16h 40m

$572

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Best time to book a flight from Southeast Asia to Istanbul

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Travel insights for flights from Southeast Asia to Istanbul

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

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Southeast Asia to Istanbul Airport?

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

Find hourly flight availability from Southeast Asia 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 January 17, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Southeast Asia to Istanbul Airport as you normally would.

Weekly flight availability from Southeast Asia to Istanbul Airport

Explore weekly flight availability from Southeast Asia 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 January 17, 2025.

The most flights from zzYJX to IST are scheduled on a Monday (8 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (8 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 January 17, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Southeast Asia to Istanbul, such as SAUDIA, Etihad Airways and Air Arabia. 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.
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,034 reviews

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

A great airline with very attentive flight crew. Comfortable seats with more legroom than some other carriers. Good was relatively good and is included in many flights! Highly recommend.

Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,034 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,034 reviews

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

A great airline with very attentive flight crew. Comfortable seats with more legroom than some other carriers. Good was relatively good and is included in many flights! Highly recommend.

EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,248 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,034 reviews

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

A great airline with very attentive flight crew. Comfortable seats with more legroom than some other carriers. Good was relatively good and is included in many flights! Highly recommend.

Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,327 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,034 reviews

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

A great airline with very attentive flight crew. Comfortable seats with more legroom than some other carriers. Good was relatively good and is included in many flights! Highly recommend.

Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,350 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,034 reviews

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

A great airline with very attentive flight crew. Comfortable seats with more legroom than some other carriers. Good was relatively good and is included in many flights! Highly recommend.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Southeast Asia 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 to fly from Southeast Asia to Istanbul Airport one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $266 on IndiGo. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Oman Air from $293 and Sichuan Airlines from $295 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Southeast Asia to Istanbul Airport?

    Most travelers choose Bangkok Suvarnabhumi - Istanbul, Kuala Lumpur Intl - Istanbul or Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl - Istanbul when deciding on the best route from Southeast Asia to Istanbul Airport.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Southeast Asia to Istanbul Airport?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $431. While the most popular route (Bangkok Suvarnabhumi - Istanbul) can be booked for $499 on average our data indicates $1,127 when flying from Southeast Asia to Istanbul Airport.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Southeast Asia to Istanbul that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Southeast Asia to Istanbul?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Southeast Asia to Istanbul?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Southeast Asia 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 Southeast Asia to Istanbul Airport?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Southeast Asia to Istanbul Airport (average of $923). Flying from Southeast Asia 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 10 airlines flying from Southeast Asia to Istanbul

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Southeast Asia 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 January 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air ArabiaCheapest$404Average$584FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
China SouthernCheapest$407Average$465FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SAUDIACheapest$431Average$639FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time86%
IndiGoCheapest$451Average$644FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$493Average$525FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
China EasternCheapest$498Average$568FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$563Average$656FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Thai AirwaysCheapest$570Average$835FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Kuwait AirwaysCheapest$575Average$647FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time64%
EmiratesCheapest$604Average$791FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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