RM 965 Find Cheap Flights from Istanbul to Kuala Lumpur – Compare and Save

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Cheapest return fare
RM 1,569
Typical prices: RM 1,465-RM 1,831
AirAsia X
Wed 21/10Mon 16/11
SAW - KUL • Direct
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Typical prices: RM 1,112-RM 1,353
AirAsia X
Wed 9/9
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

Wed, 21 Oct - Mon, 16 Nov
AirAsia X Logo
17:15 - 08:45
SAW
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KUL
10h 30mdirect
AirAsia X Logo
09:35 - 16:05
KUL
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SAW
11h 30mdirect
RM 1,569AirAsia X
Mon, 31 Aug - Wed, 16 Sep
AirAsia X Logo
17:15 - 08:45
SAW
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KUL
10h 30mdirect
AirAsia X Logo
10:00 - 16:05
KUL
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SAW
11h 05mdirect
RM 1,574AirAsia X
Fri, 11 Sep - Sun, 20 Sep
AirAsia X Logo
17:15 - 08:45
SAW
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KUL
10h 30mdirect
AirAsia X Logo
10:00 - 16:05
KUL
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SAW
11h 05mdirect
RM 1,582AirAsia X
Mon, 31 Aug - Wed, 16 Sep
AirAsia X Logo
17:15 - 08:45
SAW
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KUL
10h 30mdirect
AirAsia X Logo
10:00 - 16:05
KUL
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SAW
11h 05mdirect
RM 1,582AirAsia X
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
Sun, 27 Sep - Wed, 7 Oct
Air Arabia Logo
01:25 - 02:20
SAW
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KUL
19h 55m
1 stop
Air Arabia Logo
10:00 - 23:30
KUL
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SAW
18h 30m
1 stop
RM 1,962Air Arabia
Mon, 14 Sep - Mon, 15 Mar
Air Arabia Logo
00:20 - 09:10
SAW
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KUL
27h 50m
1 stop
Air Arabia Logo
09:40 - 23:40
KUL
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SAW
19h 00m
1 stop
RM 1,962Air 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
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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 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 October.

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport from Istanbul usually cost between RM 1,913 and RM 2,550 in October.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was RM 1,569 on AirAsia X (21 Oct–16 Nov).

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 1,628 on the route between Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW) and Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport (KUL). Over the past month, this route was, on average, 31% 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 Monday 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 April, where tickets cost RM 952 (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 2,264 and RM 2,207 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 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 965
Flight from Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport to Kuala Lumpur

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.
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FAQs for booking Istanbul to Kuala Lumpur flights

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

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Istanbul to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport was RM 965 for a one-way ticket and RM 1,569 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 Sabiha Gokcen Airport.

  • 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 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 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.
7.3
Etihad AirwaysOverall score based on 1494 reviews
7.1Food
7.5Boarding
7.8Crew
7.3Comfort
7.2Entertainment
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The cabin crew were kind, helpful, and polite. However, my flight from Abu Dhabi to Frankfurt was delayed, causing me to miss my connecting flight. As a result, my journey was significantly extended, leading to a much longer travel time than originally scheduled.

2.0 MediocreAngelie, Jul 2026
AUH - FRA
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The cabin crew were kind, helpful, and polite. However, my flight from Abu Dhabi to Frankfurt was delayed, causing me to miss my connecting flight. As a result, my journey was significantly extended, leading to a much longer travel time than originally scheduled.

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

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.

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

It was worst flight ever of 26h. Poor service and seating. Flight from Abu Dhabi to Islamabad service and seating was worst ever. No tv extra.

Etihad flight sector is a local . .give the same quality upto destination

The business class experience is fantastic. The crew were polite but often unavailable even when I tried to call them! I even found myself bringing my used dishes and cutlery up to the crew because no one had come to collect it after over an hour.

1.Aircraft Comfort: The aircraft type was quite small with non-reclining, cramped seats that significantly lacked comfort. 2.In-flight Entertainment: There was no provision of in-flight entertainment screens or Wi-Fi for the majority of the flight. 3.Boarding Process at New Abu Dhabi Airport: Despite the move to a new airport, which promised enhanced experiences, the use of buses instead of jet bridges did not meet expectations, causing inconvenience. 4.Gate Change Communication: A last-minute gate change was poorly communicated, resulting in a long and difficult walk.

Ripped off and broken seats in Business class. Seats stink and need to request the staff for additional bedsheets. Crew if very friendly though

Very very bad service very tight seats never ever flying with Etihad again

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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