S$345 Cheap Flights from Kuala Lumpur to Istanbul

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

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at S$345 for one-way flights and S$585 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

China Southern Airlines
Sun, 2 Nov - Mon, 10 Nov
KUL
Kuala Lumpur
IST
Istanbul
S$585 Return, found 1 day ago
S$585
Return
found 1 day ago
Select China Southern Airlines flight, departing Sun, 2 Nov from Kuala Lumpur to Istanbul, returning Mon, 10 Nov, priced at S$585 found 1 day ago
Etihad Airways
Wed, 22 Oct - Wed, 29 Oct
KUL
Kuala Lumpur
IST
Istanbul
S$640 Return, found 4 days ago
S$640
Return
found 4 days ago
Select Etihad Airways flight, departing Wed, 22 Oct from Kuala Lumpur to Istanbul, returning Wed, 29 Oct, priced at S$640 found 4 days ago
Turkish Airlines
Thu, 26 Feb - Mon, 2 Mar
KUL
Kuala Lumpur
IST
Istanbul
S$653 Return, found 3 days ago
S$653
Return
found 3 days ago
Select Turkish Airlines flight, departing Thu, 26 Feb from Kuala Lumpur to Istanbul, returning Mon, 2 Mar, priced at S$653 found 3 days ago
Air Arabia
Mon, 20 Oct - Tue, 28 Oct
KUL
Kuala Lumpur
IST
Istanbul
S$667 Return, found 3 days ago
S$667
Return
found 3 days ago
Select Air Arabia flight, departing Mon, 20 Oct from Kuala Lumpur to Istanbul, returning Tue, 28 Oct, priced at S$667 found 3 days ago
Qatar Airways
Mon, 1 Dec - Thu, 4 Dec
KUL
Kuala Lumpur
SAW
Istanbul
S$721 Return, found 1 day ago
S$721
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Qatar Airways flight, departing Mon, 1 Dec from Kuala Lumpur to Istanbul, returning Thu, 4 Dec, priced at S$721 found 1 day ago
Emirates
Sun, 11 Jan - Mon, 19 Jan
KUL
Kuala Lumpur
SAW
Istanbul
S$726 Return, found 2 days ago
S$726
Return
found 2 days ago
Select Emirates flight, departing Sun, 11 Jan from Kuala Lumpur to Istanbul, returning Mon, 19 Jan, priced at S$726 found 2 days ago
Oman Air
Mon, 17 Nov - Fri, 21 Nov
KUL
Kuala Lumpur
IST
Istanbul
S$737 Return, found 6 days ago
S$737
Return
found 6 days ago
Select Oman Air flight, departing Mon, 17 Nov from Kuala Lumpur to Istanbul, returning Fri, 21 Nov, priced at S$737 found 6 days ago
Sichuan Airlines
Thu, 27 Nov - Wed, 3 Dec
KUL
Kuala Lumpur
IST
Istanbul
S$742 Return, found 5 hours ago
S$742
Return
found 5 hours ago
Select Sichuan Airlines flight, departing Thu, 27 Nov from Kuala Lumpur to Istanbul, returning Wed, 3 Dec, priced at S$742 found 5 hours ago
Singapore Airlines
Sun, 11 Jan - Mon, 19 Jan
KUL
Kuala Lumpur
IST
Istanbul
S$743 Return, found 2 days ago
S$743
Return
found 2 days ago
Select Singapore Airlines flight, departing Sun, 11 Jan from Kuala Lumpur to Istanbul, returning Mon, 19 Jan, priced at S$743 found 2 days ago
China Eastern Airlines
Sat, 6 Sep - Fri, 12 Sep
KUL
Kuala Lumpur
IST
Istanbul
S$813 Return, found 2 days ago
S$813
Return
found 2 days ago
Select China Eastern Airlines flight, departing Sat, 6 Sep from Kuala Lumpur to Istanbul, returning Fri, 12 Sep, priced at S$813 found 2 days ago

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

September is typically the cheapest month to fly

From S$504 - S$806 per traveller.

Graph displaying average flight prices per month

Kuala Lumpur to Istanbul route information
Origin airport
Kuala Lumpur Intl.
Destination airport
Istanbul
Airlines serving
Air Arabia, British Airways, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Emirates, Ethiopian Airlines, Etihad Airways, KLM, Korean Air, Malaysia Airlines, Oman Air, Philippine Airlines, Qatar Airways, Saudia, Sichuan Airlines, Singapore Airlines, Thai Airways International, Turkish Airlines, Uzbekistan Airways
Return price
S$584
Distance
8337 km
Average flight time
5 hours 40 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 S$585. 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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