RM 1,089 Find Cheap Flights from Istanbul to Kuala Lumpur – Compare and Save

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Cheapest return fare
RM 1,089
Typical prices: RM 2,354-RM 1,821
Air Arabia
Sat 5/9Sat 12/9
IST - KUL • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
RM 1,890
Typical prices: RM 2,215-RM 1,748
AirAsia X
Sun 6/9Mon 21/9
SAW - KUL • Direct
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Cheap Flights from Istanbul to Kuala Lumpur Intl

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Istanbul to Kuala Lumpur Intl 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.
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Recent return flight deals from Istanbul to Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sat, 5 Sep - Sat, 12 Sep
Air Arabia Logo
14:10 - 02:20
IST
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KUL
31h 10m
1 stop
Air Arabia Logo
10:00 - 13:20
KUL
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IST
32h 20m
1 stop
RM 1,089Air Arabia
Tue, 28 Jul - Thu, 6 Aug
Turkmenistan Airlines Logo
08:30 - 02:40
IST
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KUL
13h 10m
1 stop
Turkmenistan Airlines Logo
19:15 - 06:55
KUL
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IST
16h 40m
1 stop
RM 1,264Turkmenistan Airlines
Tue, 25 Aug - Fri, 4 Sep
Air Arabia Logo
01:25 - 02:20
SAW
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KUL
19h 55m
1 stop
Air Arabia Logo
10:00 - 00:20
KUL
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SAW
19h 20m
1 stop
RM 1,386Air Arabia
Wed, 14 Oct - Mon, 26 Oct
Air Arabia Logo
18:05 - 09:10
IST
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KUL
34h 05m
1 stop
Air Arabia Logo
09:40 - 13:50
KUL
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IST
33h 10m
1 stop
RM 1,390Air Arabia
Wed, 14 Oct - Mon, 26 Oct
Air Arabia Logo
18:05 - 09:10
IST
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KUL
34h 05m
1 stop
Air Arabia Logo
09:40 - 13:50
KUL
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IST
33h 10m
1 stop
RM 1,394Air Arabia
Wed, 26 Aug - Fri, 4 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 1,439Air Arabia
Sun, 6 Sep - Mon, 21 Sep
AirAsia X Logo
17:20 - 08:50
SAW
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KUL
10h 30mdirect
AirAsia X Logo
10:00 - 16:05
KUL
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SAW
11h 05mdirect
RM 1,890AirAsia X
Sun, 23 Aug - Wed, 2 Sep
AirAsia X Logo
17:20 - 08:50
SAW
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KUL
10h 30mdirect
AirAsia X Logo
10:00 - 16:05
KUL
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SAW
11h 05mdirect
RM 1,915AirAsia X
Sun, 23 Aug - Mon, 14 Sep
AirAsia X Logo
17:20 - 08:50
SAW
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KUL
10h 30mdirect
AirAsia X Logo
10:00 - 16:05
KUL
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SAW
11h 05mdirect
RM 1,984AirAsia X
Sun, 21 Jun - Sun, 28 Jun
AirAsia X Logo
17:20 - 08:50
SAW
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KUL
10h 30mdirect
AirAsia X Logo
10:00 - 16:05
KUL
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SAW
11h 05mdirect
RM 1,988AirAsia X
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Istanbul to Kuala Lumpur Intl flights

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

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

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 to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport departing in September.

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

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

The cheapest return flight from Istanbul to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport costs RM 1,095 on the route between Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW) and Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport (KUL). Over the past month, this route was, on average, 47% cheaper than other Istanbul-Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport routes. 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 to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

For Istanbul to Kuala Lumpur, Thursday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Wednesday is the most expensive. Flying from Kuala Lumpur back to Istanbul, the best deals are generally found on Wednesday, with Saturday being the most expensive.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Istanbul to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport, 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 to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport is October, where tickets cost RM 565 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are November and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is RM 2,809 and RM 2,402 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Istanbul to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport, 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 to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport, you should book around 7 weeks before departure, which saves you about 30% 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 flightRM 1,089
Flight from Istanbul Airport to Kuala Lumpur Airport

When to book flights from Istanbul to Kuala Lumpur Intl

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Istanbul to Kuala Lumpur Intl based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking Istanbul to Kuala Lumpur flights

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Istanbul to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport was RM 1,220 for a one-way ticket and RM 1,089 for a return.

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

    Istanbul has 2 major airports: Istanbul and Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen. Kuala Lumpur Intl is the only airport in Kuala Lumpur. You’ll usually find the cheapest deals if you fly from Istanbul Airport.

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

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Istanbul to Kuala Lumpur?

    oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Istanbul and Kuala Lumpur, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this 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 Intl?

 
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 Intl.
Find which airlines fly direct from Istanbul to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Istanbul to Kuala Lumpur Intl

Monday

AirAsia X,Turkish Airlines

AirAsia X,Turkish Airlines

Tuesday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Wednesday

AirAsia X,Turkish Airlines

AirAsia X,Turkish Airlines

Thursday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Friday

AirAsia X,Turkish Airlines

AirAsia X,Turkish Airlines

Saturday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Sunday

AirAsia X,Turkish Airlines

AirAsia X,Turkish Airlines

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Direct returns

Kuala Lumpur Intl to Istanbul

Monday

AirAsia X,Turkish Airlines

AirAsia X,Turkish Airlines

Tuesday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Wednesday

AirAsia X,Turkish Airlines

AirAsia X,Turkish Airlines

Thursday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Friday

AirAsia X,Turkish Airlines

AirAsia X,Turkish Airlines

Saturday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Sunday

AirAsia X,Turkish Airlines

AirAsia X,Turkish Airlines

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Reviews of the top 4 airlines flying from Istanbul to Kuala Lumpur Intl

 
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 Intl? 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.
7.4
Turkish AirlinesOverall score based on 4409 reviews
7.8Crew
7.5Food
7.3Comfort
7.3Boarding
7.5Entertainment
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Older plane with finicky seats. Crew often seem to focus on "pet" clients and over extend services to some over others. I get less attention since I'm not a regular business class client. Regardless, I've paid the money and would expect equal attention.

8.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Jun 2026
IST - JFK
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Older plane with finicky seats. Crew often seem to focus on "pet" clients and over extend services to some over others. I get less attention since I'm not a regular business class client. Regardless, I've paid the money and would expect equal attention.

Our flight attendant was stellar with great anticipation and attention to details. Food was very good, and overall flight, though very long, was really good.

Flight got cancelled for good (apparently due to jet fuel concerns), and we had to re-book to Hannover, Germany instead.

Great food, and lots of it. They made us come to the gate two hours before the flight and you were stuck in the enclosure until you boarded with no bathroom or food or drink. My seat in business class was very claustrophobic, I could barely get into it and a large board blocked the window and made it even more claustrophobic

Turkish Business Class is a wonderful experience, and the best inflight dining experience I’ve had to date.

Very good. I was happy that business seats were in a 1-2-1 configuration for the long haul flight. The shorter flight was a 2-2-2 configuration which I do not like as much, but it was a 3 hour flight that I slept through.

The crew was amazing and the food was really good too

Some of the best service I’ve ever seen on an international flight! The staff were super friendly and accommodating. The food was excellent with lots of choices and attention to detail. The seats are kind of old and narrow, but I have wide shoulders. The only area for improvement was making the cabin a little cooler.

It was fantastic. I really enjoyed it. It’s comfortable the flight attendant. Respect you anything you ask for they gave you except the water.

We were experiencing delayed for 4 hours and of course they took us to Turkish airlines lounge but we could not rested up since there is no bedroom. It was tiring and long day for us🙏 Especially we didn’t fly until 5:45am morning for Miami🙏😢

Extremely uncomfortable seats with very little cushioning, unable to recline enough to sleep comfortably on this 13 hour overnight flight. My body was in pain by the end.

It was very good. It was a long flight and being a tight with little leg room.

All good. Over four hours flight if provided snacks like Qatar Airways would be better

Crew and food was good, ok leg room if you don’t have a big box under the seat. And the seats are so narrow (I’m only 70kg), will consider an alternate airline next time

Seated in row 6 you are separated from business class close to the toilets. The is a high panel in front that obscures forward viewing, coupled with no window view. Service is limited as the area is not in view of the attendants. It is closer in proximity to economy than business class.

Good. It would be great if comfort seats were available

Economy travel is really hard with no room to move especially when the person sitting beside you is an XL or XXL size person who if moving could hit your face

I was travelling 3.5 years after. Agree Economy is no business class but the food was mediocre. Ordered a Hindu meal, the salads were bitter . The food was really below quality and had no tast from what I had in the past. Indian Railways probably have a better quality food when compared. However the kids meal was really nice and really appreciate how they were taken care of. The restrooms were dirty .

Terrible experience resolving missed connection after flight was delayed. 3 hour queue at transit desk, not enough staff, no organisation, worst ever flying experience.

The seats were uncomfortable. The service was poor. We bought internet for my family and myself and it didn’t work. The charger for our phone didn’t work. The service seemed like they were tired and exhausted and seemed a bit upset. It was not a good flight. Our flight from miami to Qatar was great but from Qatar to Tokyo was simply awful

They lost the baggage and said it was deleted from the system. I had baggage tag so was able to file the complaint but there was no PIR number and update so far

Air hostesses were great. Food was good. Flat bed is not that flat or comfortable.

It was excellent service in the snow storm gives us hotel and transportation. It will be more better if u can add one more meal because it’s a long flight boring journey. If you give extra meal time passes faster and can enjoy the trip better

Dear Team, I purchased a full travel package that included 2 checked bags through you and JustFly. However, when I arrived at the airport, my ticket showed 0 checked bags. Since I was traveling internationally to India with 2 bags, It was a $200 per bag at the counter, which was extremely disappointing. For an international trip, why would I ever choose a no‑bag option for only $20–$30 less? This seems like an error in the booking process, and I am requesting clarification and a resolution. I have called JustFly and on phone for 1 hr :53 min and they couldn't help till I show some kind of proof etc which isn't possible but besides that love your service and using it for years !

Dirty and smelly lavatory and toilets in Wamos Air operated flights

Nice crew , clean cabin , food was delayed due to problem with the quantity .

We have paid premium price for a business class Cabinet and we have received the old 777 with the following apart business class that is not to standard. It was very disappointing and it’s a very bad reputation for a premium airline company. This aeroplane should be the commission from being as a business class. We will pass this knowledge to our colleagues because the quality of business class in Etihad is not consistent and it is a lucky dip that sometimes you’re getting a good aeroplane and sometimes you’re getting their 30 years old aeroplane. The crew of the aeroplane have apologise and said that they hate this aeroplane and they have complained about it multiple times as well. Obviously Etihad is putting the economy in front of the Customer Experience. For the future we will not take this risk anymore and will fly with established company like emirates.

There was not any issues with the Etihad Airways. Staff was excellent and I love the variety of movies and games that they provided.

Etihad Check In counter/Station manager in Heathrow was bothering and not helpful at all. They are rude and not customer oriented

Seat space was tight and uncomfortable. There was hardly any cushioning giving me a terrible tail bone ache. Getting and out was extremely cramped. We paid for seat choices and felt totally ripped off. Food was mediocre. By the time the servers served 2 or 3 rows they ran out of this or that option as we saw on the inbound trip also. This is infuriating. Entertainment choices were extremely limited for such a long haul. The screen froze on occasion and did not switch off when the on off button was pressed. When it did it came back on its own in 5 seconds. The airlines has gone downhill since last year.

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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