RM1,185 Cheap Flights from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Istanbul (IST)

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Cheap Flights from Kuala Lumpur to Istanbul (KUL-IST)

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at RM1,185 for one-way flights and RM2,002 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Air Arabia
Thu, 15 May - Thu, 22 May
KUL
Kuala Lumpur
IST
Istanbul
RM2,002 Return, found 1 hour ago
RM2,002
Return
found 1 hour ago
Select Air Arabia flight, departing Thu, 15 May from Kuala Lumpur to Istanbul, returning Thu, 22 May, priced at RM2,002 found 1 hour ago
Etihad Airways
Fri, 23 May - Thu, 29 May
KUL
Kuala Lumpur
IST
Istanbul
RM2,171 Return, just found
RM2,171
Return
just found
Select Etihad Airways flight, departing Fri, 23 May from Kuala Lumpur to Istanbul, returning Thu, 29 May, priced at RM2,171 just found
Qatar Airways
Tue, 20 May - Tue, 3 Jun
KUL
Kuala Lumpur
SAW
Istanbul
RM2,174 Return, found 12 hours ago
RM2,174
Return
found 12 hours ago
Select Qatar Airways flight, departing Tue, 20 May from Kuala Lumpur to Istanbul, returning Tue, 3 Jun, priced at RM2,174 found 12 hours ago
Saudia
Sun, 11 May - Mon, 12 May
KUL
Kuala Lumpur
IST
Istanbul
RM2,209 Return, found 3 days ago
RM2,209
Return
found 3 days ago
Select Saudia flight, departing Sun, 11 May from Kuala Lumpur to Istanbul, returning Mon, 12 May, priced at RM2,209 found 3 days ago
Emirates
Wed, 21 Jan - Sun, 1 Feb
KUL
Kuala Lumpur
IST
Istanbul
RM2,210 Return, found 17 hours ago
RM2,210
Return
found 17 hours ago
Select Emirates flight, departing Wed, 21 Jan from Kuala Lumpur to Istanbul, returning Sun, 1 Feb, priced at RM2,210 found 17 hours ago
Turkish Airlines
Wed, 17 Sep - Fri, 21 Nov
KUL
Kuala Lumpur
IST
Istanbul
RM2,296 Return, found 11 hours ago
RM2,296
Return
found 11 hours ago
Select Turkish Airlines flight, departing Wed, 17 Sep from Kuala Lumpur to Istanbul, returning Fri, 21 Nov, priced at RM2,296 found 11 hours ago
Oman Air
Fri, 23 May - Thu, 29 May
KUL
Kuala Lumpur
IST
Istanbul
RM2,620 Return, just found
RM2,620
Return
just found
Select Oman Air flight, departing Fri, 23 May from Kuala Lumpur to Istanbul, returning Thu, 29 May, priced at RM2,620 just found
China Eastern Airlines
Wed, 3 Sep - Thu, 4 Sep
KUL
Kuala Lumpur
IST
Istanbul
RM2,717 Return, found 8 hours ago
RM2,717
Return
found 8 hours ago
Select China Eastern Airlines flight, departing Wed, 3 Sep from Kuala Lumpur to Istanbul, returning Thu, 4 Sep, priced at RM2,717 found 8 hours ago
KLM
Mon, 22 Sep - Mon, 29 Sep
KUL
Kuala Lumpur
SAW
Istanbul
RM2,737 Return, found 6 hours ago
RM2,737
Return
found 6 hours ago
Select KLM flight, departing Mon, 22 Sep from Kuala Lumpur to Istanbul, returning Mon, 29 Sep, priced at RM2,737 found 6 hours ago
China Southern Airlines
Thu, 21 Aug - Sun, 7 Sep
KUL
Kuala Lumpur
IST
Istanbul
RM2,926 Return, found 5 days ago
RM2,926
Return
found 5 days ago
Select China Southern Airlines flight, departing Thu, 21 Aug from Kuala Lumpur to Istanbul, returning Sun, 7 Sep, priced at RM2,926 found 5 days ago
Kuala Lumpur to Istanbul route information
Origin airport
Kuala Lumpur Intl.
Destination airport
Istanbul
Airlines serving
Air Arabia, British Airways, China Eastern Airlines, Emirates, Ethiopian Airlines, Etihad Airways, Hahn Air Systems, KLM, Korean Air, Malaysia Airlines, Oman Air, Philippine Airlines, Qatar Airways, Royal Jordanian, Saudia, Singapore Airlines, Thai Airways International, Turkish Airlines, Uzbekistan Airways
Return price
RM2,002
Distance
8337 km

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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 RM2,002. 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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