RM 739 Find Cheap Flights from Istanbul to Kuala Lumpur

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Cheapest return fare
RM 1,363
Overall average: RM 957
AirAsia X
Mon 8/6Mon 15/6
SAW - KUL • Direct
Cheapest one-way flight
RM 739
Typical prices: RM 411-RM 497
AirAsia X
Fri 6/3
SAW - KUL • Direct
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AirAsia X
Cheapest • from RM 1,487 (return)
Air Arabia
Best reviews • 7.6 score
Airline reviews
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+1
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+1
Top routes
SAW-KUL
Cheapest • 52% average savings
SAW-KUL
Most popular
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When to book
7 weeks
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Our data shows that travellers who book at least 7 weeks in advance save around 27% compared to booking last minute.
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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

Mon, 8 Jun - Mon, 15 Jun
AirAsia X Logo
17:20 - 08:40
SAW
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KUL
10h 20mdirect
AirAsia X Logo
09:35 - 16:05
KUL
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SAW
11h 30mdirect
RM 1,363AirAsia X
Mon, 19 Jan - Mon, 26 Jan
AirAsia X Logo
17:20 - 08:40
SAW
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KUL
10h 20mdirect
AirAsia X Logo
09:35 - 16:05
KUL
-
SAW
11h 30mdirect
RM 1,450AirAsia X
Fri, 6 Mar - Wed, 11 Mar
AirAsia X Logo
17:20 - 08:40
SAW
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KUL
10h 20mdirect
AirAsia X Logo
09:35 - 16:05
KUL
-
SAW
11h 30mdirect
RM 1,483AirAsia X
Wed, 25 Feb - Fri, 6 Mar
AirAsia X Logo
17:20 - 08:40
SAW
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KUL
10h 20mdirect
AirAsia X Logo
09:35 - 16:05
KUL
-
SAW
11h 30mdirect
RM 1,487AirAsia X
Fri, 10 Apr - Mon, 27 Apr
AirAsia X Logo
17:20 - 08:40
SAW
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KUL
10h 20mdirect
AirAsia X Logo
09:35 - 16:05
KUL
-
SAW
11h 30mdirect
RM 1,544AirAsia X
Wed, 25 Feb - Fri, 6 Mar
Etihad Airways Logo
14:00 - 19:35
IST
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KUL
24h 35m1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
09:35 - 12:55
KUL
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IST
32h 20m1 stop
RM 2,025Etihad Airways
Wed, 4 Mar - Wed, 11 Mar
Etihad Airways Logo
14:00 - 19:35
IST
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KUL
24h 35m1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
09:35 - 12:55
KUL
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IST
32h 20m1 stop
RM 2,049Etihad Airways
Wed, 18 Feb - Wed, 25 Feb
Etihad Airways Logo
14:00 - 08:05
IST
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KUL
13h 05m1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
09:35 - 12:55
KUL
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IST
32h 20m1 stop
RM 2,053Etihad Airways
Mon, 25 May - Mon, 8 Jun
Etihad Airways Logo
14:10 - 08:10
IST
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KUL
13h 00m1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
09:35 - 13:05
KUL
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IST
32h 30m1 stop
RM 2,062Etihad Airways
Tue, 9 Jun - Mon, 15 Jun
Air Arabia Logo
14:10 - 02:20
IST
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KUL
31h 10m1 stop
Air Arabia Logo
03:15 - 13:20
KUL
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IST
15h 05m1 stop
RM 2,103Air Arabia
Booking Insights

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.

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 463 on the route between Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW) and Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport (KUL). Over the past month, this route was, on average, 52% 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, Friday 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 February, where tickets cost RM 1,277 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and August, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is RM 2,435 and RM 2,370 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 27% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 13 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Cheapest flightRM 739
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.
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 554 for a one-way ticket and RM 957 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.

  • 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 5 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.
7.6
Air ArabiaOverall score based on 54 reviews
8.0Crew
6.8Food
7.5Comfort
5.8Entertainment
7.7Boarding
Airline reviews

My flight BKK–SHJ–TBS was changed, and I was notified only by an email that went into my spam folder. I found out only 1 day before the flight when I checked in online. The new flight had a 15-hour layover in SHJ and arrived in TBS 1 day later than my original plan. I needed to adjust my plan urgently and lost the cost of one hotel night because the free cancellation period was over.

8.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Oct 2025
SHJ - BKK
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My flight BKK–SHJ–TBS was changed, and I was notified only by an email that went into my spam folder. I found out only 1 day before the flight when I checked in online. The new flight had a 15-hour layover in SHJ and arrived in TBS 1 day later than my original plan. I needed to adjust my plan urgently and lost the cost of one hotel night because the free cancellation period was over.

My flight BKK-SHJ-TBS was changed and I was notified only by email which went into spam folder. I found out only 1 day before the flight when I checked in online. The new flight had a 15-hour layover in SHJ and arrived in TBS 1 day later than my original plan! I needed to adjust the plan urgently and lost the cost of one hotel night because the free cancellation period was over.

The flight was slightly delayed because of change of plane but informed beforehand. Flight was very good and comfortable

Superb like always. On time and quite comfortable. Only thing is that the arrival movement was by bus.

We were boarded by bus. That was a bit of pain.

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

Nothing to complain. The staff and flight was good especially the seats which was better compared than the cloth ones on Qatar airways

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

Worse fight I ever take since I start flying , still have even made home , and crew abandon us half way home . No water no food and no even anyone to answer our questions

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.

excellent, staff and boarding were all seamless and no issues, thank you!

Wish the flight attendants were more attentive in serving food

More leg space than other flights, but felt like *maybe* narrower seats?

Very delayed and uncomfortable seats. Nothing written in Urdu for Pakistanis. Tons of Pakistanis use the airline they should ensure the airline is accommodating them properly.

I was charged $604 for a bag that weighed 17 kg. I was given three different prices until they landed on the most expensive one and didn't budge a penny. It's ironic and a bit enraging because the total cost of my ticket was $468. I've traveled the world and never experienced these kind of prices for only one piece of checked luggage.

In Colombo when I-drop my baggage Sri Lanka air line crew not polite way talk very rude

Did not provided with option for class upgrade. Staff at gate was not able and willing to accommodate with class upgrade, eather with plenty empty spots in business and first class.

I am a larger than average person and in my opinion i don't think it's fair to allocate a window seat to anyone who is my size or larger, i was seated between 2 large passengers on a full aircraft. The guy in the window seat also occupied a portion of the middle seat (my seat) which made my experience of flying with etihad very cramped and uncomfortable, i was flying from Abu Dhabi to Bangkok. Had this been a airbus 380 it would have been better as the seats are larger but unfortunately it wasn't so i had to endure the 6+hrs unable to get any rest

Old plane, old entertainment system. It wasn't working throughout the entire flight. I was offered to connect to their system via Wifi to watch on my phone. Crew wasn't very helpful except one lady who turned the experience around.

This is not business class. This is premium economy. Total scam to sell this as business class

Seats too much and for the price we paid eve thought economy we still had to pay $169 to check a ba that’s ridiculous and also my daughter needed water so she can take her medicine we push the boton for the attendant to get us water they never came we push it 3 times no one came and ask what we needed . Am not happy with the service at all I will not fly with TK anymore

Boarding experience was a mess- both to and from Istanbul airport. No one knew anything. They asked everyone to line up according to their sit numbers- it was unbelievable. Business class had a separate line, but it was hard to find- I had to go through all that mess before finding it. Would not recommend

My experience with Turkish Airlines was good. I didn’t get the meal I ordered. So I didn’t have anything to eat which was disappointing.

They can my date of travel and let me standard in Istanbul for three days stop over and only pay for one day in a hotel with only one breakfast for three days.

the flight was cancelled and I was rebooked twice, once 26 hours later, then another 24 hours later. In total the flight was delayed for 40 hours. Never again will I use kayak or Turkish Airlines for my travel.

Worst experience with boarding once we left the wheel chair even traveling business we had to wait with all the crowd for the bus to take us to the plane then climb the stairs with our bags When you pay extra for comfort and convenience and you don’t get any is disappointing

Food is very turkish. No regard for other natinalities taste and preference. The entertainment can be improved- it was the same menu on 10/8/25 and 10/25/25. The boarding is the worst in the airline industry- I suggest you ask your staff to and watch how other airlines do it.

The best airline for international travel in terms of value you get in business class (service/cost)

I liked the overall flight experience. However, Turkish officials could do a better job at guiding non-Turkish speakers to their connecting flight gates in such a huge & vast airport.

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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