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Cheapest return fare
RM 1,929
Typical prices: RM 1,749-RM 2,354
Air Arabia
Tue 8/9Mon 14/9
IST - KUL • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
RM 2,841
Typical prices: RM 1,811-RM 2,354
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Sun 13/9Wed 30/9
IST - KUL • Direct
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Cheap Flights from Istanbul to Kuala Lumpur (IST-KUL)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Istanbul to Kuala Lumpur that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent return flight deals from Istanbul to Kuala Lumpur

Tue, 8 Sep - Mon, 14 Sep
Air Arabia Logo
14:10 - 09:10
IST
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KUL
14h 00m
1 stop
Air Arabia Logo
03:15 - 13:20
KUL
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IST
15h 05m
1 stop
RM 1,929Air Arabia
Tue, 15 Sep - Mon, 15 Mar
Air Arabia Logo
14:10 - 02:20
IST
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KUL
31h 10m
1 stop
Air Arabia Logo
09:40 - 13:50
KUL
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IST
33h 10m
1 stop
RM 1,941Air Arabia
Mon, 9 Nov - Mon, 23 Nov
Air Arabia Logo
14:35 - 08:40
IST
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KUL
13h 05m
1 stop
Air Arabia Logo
09:40 - 13:50
KUL
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IST
33h 10m
1 stop
RM 1,978Air Arabia
Fri, 11 Sep - Fri, 18 Sep
Air Arabia Logo
18:05 - 09:10
IST
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KUL
34h 05m
1 stop
Air Arabia Logo
10:00 - 13:20
KUL
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IST
32h 20m
1 stop
RM 1,982Air Arabia
Sun, 13 Sep - Wed, 30 Sep
Air Arabia Logo
18:05 - 02:20
IST
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KUL
27h 15m
1 stop
Air Arabia Logo
10:00 - 13:20
KUL
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IST
32h 20m
1 stop
RM 1,986Air Arabia
Fri, 9 Oct - Wed, 14 Oct
Air Arabia Logo
18:05 - 09:10
IST
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KUL
34h 05m
1 stop
Air Arabia Logo
10:00 - 13:20
KUL
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IST
32h 20m
1 stop
RM 1,986Air Arabia
Tue, 8 Sep - Mon, 14 Sep
Air Arabia Logo
14:10 - 02:20
IST
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KUL
31h 10m
1 stop
Air Arabia Logo
03:15 - 13:20
KUL
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IST
15h 05m
1 stop
RM 1,990Air Arabia
Sun, 18 Oct - Sun, 1 Nov
Air Arabia Logo
14:10 - 02:20
IST
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KUL
31h 10m
1 stop
Air Arabia Logo
09:40 - 13:50
KUL
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IST
33h 10m
1 stop
RM 1,999Air Arabia
Wed, 30 Sep - Sat, 31 Oct
Etihad Airways Logo
13:45 - 08:25
IST
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KUL
13h 40m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
21:40 - 12:50
KUL
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IST
20h 10m
1 stop
RM 2,522Etihad Airways
Fri, 13 Nov - Wed, 25 Nov
Etihad Airways Logo
13:55 - 08:05
IST
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KUL
13h 10m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
21:40 - 12:50
KUL
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IST
20h 10m
1 stop
RM 2,522Etihad Airways
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Istanbul to Kuala Lumpur flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Istanbul to Kuala Lumpur to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a return flight from Istanbul Airport to Kuala Lumpur?

This analysis is based on the cheapest return trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Istanbul Airport to Kuala Lumpur departing in September.

Flight prices are typical for this route right now.

Flights to Kuala Lumpur from Istanbul Airport usually cost between RM 1,913 and RM 2,550 in September.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was RM 1,929 on Air Arabia (8 Sept–14 Sept).

What is the cheapest Istanbul Airport to Kuala Lumpur flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest return flight from Istanbul Airport to Kuala Lumpur costs RM 3,122 on the route between Istanbul Airport (IST) and Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport (KUL). It is also the most popular route.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Istanbul to Kuala Lumpur?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Istanbul Airport to Kuala Lumpur clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Kuala Lumpur on a Thursday and more expensive on a Monday. On your return trip to Istanbul, you should consider flying back on a Wednesday, and avoid Saturdays for better deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Istanbul Airport to Kuala Lumpur?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Istanbul Airport to Kuala Lumpur, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Istanbul Airport to Kuala Lumpur is June, where tickets cost RM 1,565 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is RM 2,281 and RM 2,211 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Istanbul Airport to Kuala Lumpur?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Istanbul Airport to Kuala Lumpur, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Istanbul Airport to Kuala Lumpur, you should book around 7 weeks before departure, which saves you about 29% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 18 weeks before departure.

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Cheapest flight

RM 1,181
Flight from Istanbul Airport to Kuala Lumpur Airport

When to book flights from Istanbul to Kuala Lumpur

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Istanbul to Kuala Lumpur based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking Istanbul to Kuala Lumpur flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Istanbul Airport to Kuala Lumpur?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Istanbul Airport to Kuala Lumpur was RM 1,181 for a one-way ticket and RM 1,929 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Istanbul to Kuala Lumpur?

    When flying out of Istanbul you will be using Istanbul. You will be landing at one of these airports: Kuala Lumpur Intl or Kuala Lumpur Subang.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Istanbul to Kuala Lumpur?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Istanbul to Kuala Lumpur?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Istanbul to Kuala Lumpur.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Istanbul to Kuala Lumpur?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Kuala Lumpur from Istanbul is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Istanbul to Kuala Lumpur?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Kuala Lumpur with an airline and back to Istanbul with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Istanbul to Kuala Lumpur?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Kuala Lumpur from Istanbul up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Prefer to fly direct from Istanbul to Kuala Lumpur?

 
Nonstop data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying nonstop from Istanbul to Kuala Lumpur.
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Direct departures

Istanbul to Kuala Lumpur

Monday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Tuesday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Wednesday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Thursday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Friday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Saturday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Sunday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

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Direct returns

Kuala Lumpur to Istanbul

Monday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Tuesday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Wednesday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Thursday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Friday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Saturday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Sunday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

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Reviews of the top airlines flying from Istanbul to Kuala Lumpur

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Istanbul to Kuala Lumpur. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Istanbul to Kuala Lumpur? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.3
Etihad AirwaysOverall score based on 1494 reviews
7.5Boarding
7.3Comfort
7.8Crew
7.1Food
7.2Entertainment
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I booked tickets for a family of five and specifically paid extra to select our seats together. We spent nearly $1,000 extra (around $100 per seat) for extra legroom so we could sit near each other. However, despite paying for this, we ended up being separated on the flight. This caused a major issue for our family because my parents do not speak English and rely on me to translate and assist them during the journey. I do not understand why Etihad changed our reserved seats without explanation. I am extremely dissatisfied with this experience. I expect the airline to do better, and I am requesting a full refund for the seat selection fees we paid.

2.0 MediocreRBLX, Apr 2026
LHR - AUH
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I booked tickets for a family of five and specifically paid extra to select our seats together. We spent nearly $1,000 extra (around $100 per seat) for extra legroom so we could sit near each other. However, despite paying for this, we ended up being separated on the flight. This caused a major issue for our family because my parents do not speak English and rely on me to translate and assist them during the journey. I do not understand why Etihad changed our reserved seats without explanation. I am extremely dissatisfied with this experience. I expect the airline to do better, and I am requesting a full refund for the seat selection fees we paid.

Flight got canceled due to Middle East conflict. Just fly hasn’t refunded me the money

Business class ticket should include lounge access and seat selection. The food quality and varieties should be more. It was surpirise that no dessert was offered.

Very disappointing #1 - You have to pay extra to use the business lounge, or else you sit in the cold airport for 7 hours and fall sick #2 - Did an awful job with boarding, they turned on the "last call" notice on the monitor made the passengers come running to the gate, once the passengers came close the crew would tell them - hey we are not boarding yet, this included passengers with children also, this was happening all the time, it was pitiful to see #3 - Did not have the courtesy for the passengers in the business class, there is a reasons why people choose business class, because they need to get to work, that means sleep is very important for them, in the business class, the crew members would themselves cause so much noise by closing the door in a loud way, once the crew member does it then the other passengers are also doing it, #4 - the food did not smell good, #5 - The Abu Dhabi airport is small, so not a whole lot to do, especially when the layover is 7+ hours. #6 - Did not provide the slippers with pajamas, #7 - also the pajamas also I had to ask, only after asking it was provided. #8- Asked for an extra pillow because the pillow they provided was not tall enough, the crew member said there was no additional pillow and gave me something like a blanket, I tried my best to use that as a pillow, but my head kept on sliding and that messed up my sleep and did not get deep thorough sleep Overall the airlines did not have an understanding of how to care for the passengers, especially the business class ones. Overall it was a bad experience, I would much rather spend the money with Qatar airways, the experience with Qatar is so much better.

Boarding was excellent except they did last call 30 minutes earlier .

It has been a couple of years since I flew with Etihad last, after having a unpleasant experience with them coming out of the pandemic. I can say that the experience has uplifted, but I can’t really rate the service. At Barcelona airport the service was great, with their dedicated Etihad staff very helpful. The onboard experience wasn’t great, not very personalised and it really makes sense why Etihad doesn’t feature in the top 10 2023 Skytrax awards. The crew just seemed to be inattentive and almost absent from the cabin. I felt that I had to keep getting their attention. Even after I’d finished my meal, an hour went by before I had to call them to clear the tray/plate etc.

Crew member took too long time to take back leftover food plates from passenger seats. Food was nice.Easy excellent checking.Guy at checking counter was really kind and helpful.Made our checking very quickly. Leftover food should be taken back ASAP. Because in economy class passanger have narrow space . In the long journey like this, passanger have difficulties to sit with the plates.overall experience was good.

Short travel duration. However, I had placed meal preference while booking my air ticket but was given vegetarian meal on board. Food was okay. Not so great. Didn't like Spanish eggplant, cold chickpeas salad. No hot soup was available. Everything cold cold only.

The food is good, but i am nit used to those foods so I can’t really be more detailed.

Dear Etihad Airways Customer Service, I hope this message finds you well. I am writing to express my deep disappointment with my recent flight experience on Etihad Airways, which took me from India to NYC via Abu Dhabi. My flight details are as follows: [Flight Number] on [Date]. My overall experience was marred by a series of significant issues that I believe warrant attention and improvement. These issues include: Bad Conditions of Washroom: The state of the washrooms on the flight was far from satisfactory. They were inadequately maintained and lacked the level of cleanliness one would expect during a long-haul journey. Seating Space and Comfort: The seating arrangement left much to be desired. The seats were cramped, uncomfortable, and the legroom was insufficient for such a long flight. The seats did not recline as expected, making the journey quite uncomfortable. Cabin Cleanliness: The cleanliness of the cabin, including seats and tray tables, was not up to par. The lack of cleanliness impacted the overall comfort and satisfaction of passengers. Excessive Noise: The flight was notably noisy, with disturbances and loud noises making it difficult to rest or concentrate. The noise levels were considerably disruptive. Food and Catering: The quality and variety of meals served on the flight left much to be desired. Furthermore, there were issues with accommodating dietary restrictions, which is crucial for passenger satisfaction. Hygiene and Sanitary Facilities: The condition of the restrooms was subpar, and essential hygiene supplies were not adequately provided. This falls short of expectations for a long-haul journey. Overall Experience: Regrettably, the combination of these issues significantly affected my overall experience during this long flight, making it far from the comfortable and enjoyable journey I had anticipated. I understand that maintaining high standards on long-haul flights can be challenging, but I believe it's vital to bring these concerns to your attention in the hope that they can be addressed and improved upon in the future. As a loyal Etihad Airways customer, I had higher expectations for my journey. I kindly request that you take these issues into consideration and work towards enhancing the overall passenger experience on similar routes. Your attention to these matters is greatly appreciated. Thank you for your time and understanding.

All fine - you get what you pay for ! and it is a bargain

AirAsia kept us waiting for hours due to a technical issue with the plane, then eventually cancelled the flight. Unfortunately there is no-one to call or speak with at AirAsia, no customer service department at all, so I flew with another airline instead. Now I am going through the fun process of trying to get a refund from AirAsia. I strongly recommend that no-one flies with them, it's just not worth it.

The best part was Tony Fernandes actually reinstated the Buttercake menu. It has gone missing after Covid & i made a complaint in one of my Tweets back in October 2022. Both flight D170 & D171 landed very smoothly- kudos to both pilots!

The worst experience in any flight I have ever had, delayed for more than 10 hours, lost my other flight so I lost one day during my trip. Didn’t gave me facilities with my luggage either. Never again

I was next to a quite large person. Soni essentially had 2/3 of my seat for myself and couldn't sit properly. Even though there were some other seat available, the staff refuse that I occupy another seat.

Pros: The staff was very friendly. Cons: Long delay. The food is terrible.

I’m a frequent Traveler on all types of airlines, including budget. This was the worst flight experience I’ve ever had. Something was wrong with AirAsia’s systems and we were the whole flight was rescheduled to the following day, the third flight it happened to. Apart from an email which gave the new date the web and app said the original flight date which meant that there were hundreds of people queueing at the airport to try and find out what was going on. People waited six hours to talk to customer service who gave advice that didn’t match the web or app. Nightmare. just advertising for spending the extra hundred dollars I’ve ever seen.

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