RM 818 Find Cheap Flights from Istanbul to Malaysia

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Cheap Flights from Istanbul to Malaysia

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Istanbul to Malaysia 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 Malaysia

Sun, 1 Mar - Mon, 9 Mar
Air Arabia Logo
00:35 - 08:45
SAW
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KUL
27h 10m
1 stop
Air Arabia Logo
09:45 - 23:40
KUL
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SAW
18h 55m
1 stop
RM 1,036Air Arabia
Tue, 24 Feb - Wed, 4 Mar
Air Arabia Logo
00:35 - 08:45
SAW
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KUL
27h 10m
1 stop
Air Arabia Logo
09:45 - 23:40
KUL
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SAW
18h 55m
1 stop
RM 1,044Air Arabia
Tue, 24 Feb - Mon, 9 Mar
Air Arabia Logo
00:35 - 08:45
SAW
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KUL
27h 10m
1 stop
Air Arabia Logo
09:45 - 23:40
KUL
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SAW
18h 55m
1 stop
RM 1,051Air Arabia
Wed, 25 Feb - Sun, 8 Mar
Air Arabia Logo
00:35 - 08:45
SAW
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KUL
27h 10m
1 stop
Air Arabia Logo
09:45 - 23:40
KUL
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SAW
18h 55m
1 stop
RM 1,055Air Arabia
Thu, 26 Feb - Tue, 10 Mar
Multiple Airlines Logo
00:35 - 11:35
SAW
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PEN
30h 00m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
21:35 - 16:05
PEN
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SAW
23h 30m
1 stop
RM 2,107Multiple Airlines
Fri, 27 Feb - Tue, 10 Mar
Multiple Airlines Logo
17:20 - 17:10
SAW
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PEN
18h 50m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
17:25 - 16:05
PEN
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SAW
27h 40m
1 stop
RM 2,142Multiple Airlines
Fri, 27 Feb - Tue, 10 Mar
Etihad Airways Logo
14:00 - 13:15
IST
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PEN
18h 15m
2 stops
Etihad Airways Logo
14:30 - 12:55
PEN
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IST
51h 25m
2 stops
RM 2,613Etihad Airways
Fri, 27 Feb - Tue, 10 Mar
Qatar Airways Logo
13:40 - 00:20
SAW
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PEN
29h 40m
2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
20:35 - 12:10
PEN
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SAW
20h 35m
2 stops
RM 3,131Qatar Airways
Sat, 11 Apr - Thu, 16 Apr
Turkish Airlines Logo
01:40 - 09:05
IST
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PEN
26h 25m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
05:50 - 15:40
PEN
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IST
14h 50m
1 stop
RM 3,269Turkish Airlines
Sun, 12 Apr - Thu, 16 Apr
Qatar Airways Logo
13:35 - 00:35
SAW
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PEN
30h 00m
2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
21:20 - 12:10
PEN
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SAW
19h 50m
2 stops
RM 3,360Qatar Airways
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Istanbul to Malaysia flights

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

What is the cheapest Istanbul to Malaysia flight route?

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

The cheapest ticket to Malaysia from Istanbul found in the last 72 hours was to Kuala Lumpur, at RM 812 return. The most popular route is from Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW) to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport (KUL), and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was RM 812.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Istanbul to Malaysia?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Istanbul to Malaysia, 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 Malaysia is February, when tickets cost RM 1,542 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and August, when the average cost of return tickets is RM 2,261 and RM 2,225 respectively.

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

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

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Malaysia on a Tuesday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Wednesday is the most expensive day to fly from Istanbul to Malaysia. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Wednesday and avoiding Saturdays for the best deals.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Istanbul to Malaysia?

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 Malaysia, 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 a flight from Istanbul to Malaysia, you should book around 7 weeks before departure, which saves you about 33% compared to booking last-minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 13 weeks before departure.

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Cheapest flightRM 818
Flight from Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport to Kuala Lumpur

FAQs - booking Malaysia flights

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

    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 Malaysia.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from Istanbul to Malaysia 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 Malaysia?

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

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

    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 from Istanbul to Malaysia up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Malaysia?

    The cheapest time of day to fly to Malaysia is generally in the evening, when retur flights cost RM 1,729 on average. Morning departures are around 100% cheaper than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Malaysia is generally at night, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is RM 2,227.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying from Istanbul to Malaysia

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Istanbul to Malaysia? 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.
7.7
Air ArabiaOverall score based on 55 reviews
8.1Crew
6.9Food
7.5Comfort
7.8Boarding
5.7Entertainment
Airline reviews

Much better seats on Airbus 321. Food prices are very reasonable.

8.0 ExcellentKrzysztof, Jan 2026
SHJ - BKK
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Much better seats on Airbus 321. Food prices are very reasonable.

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.

Charged extra amount for the baggage wait. Even it’s less than 23kgs. Those machines are showing wrong weight and they were charging money wantedly from everyone.

Very efficient and professional staff. Food was good and so was entertainment selection.

Excellent service. The personal adaptation of menus and the individual timing of service of them is fantastic.

Lobster starter in business class was not good, tough, served cold, and without butter. Movie selection was missing latest releases, did not offer older classic, high quality movies

Paid $10 for wifi for full flight duration and the wifi wasn’t available after initial 2 hours

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

My entire row did not have power for the full duration of a 14.5 hour flight. Could not charge any devices such as laptop or phones for the entirety of the long flight. The flight attendants tried to remedy the issue by resetting the power, but were not successful. The only other solution provided was to move me to another seat on the plane which was in the middle row. I had paid for a “preferred” seat that was a window seat. This was a downgrade being offered due to the power issue.

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

I wish the leg room was better for Economy especially for the outbound flights to India . The outbound flight to US and Qatar was good

Dirty and smelly lavatory and toilets in Wamos Air operated flights

Good flight. There were a few issues with the flat bed. It was some technical issues. Otherwise everything was good

The flight was over 1 hour late taking off ,when I arrived in Abu Dhabi ,I missed my connecting flight to Bangkok so I had to wait almost 6 hours for my flight arriving in Bangkok at 6:30 am ,So I missed a whole day of my vacation and my hotel room sat empty so I paid for hotel days that I was not there. In Abu Dhabi there was a woman that worked the desk at transfers that was so professional, courteous , helpful,and may I say absolutely beautiful .she got me food vouchers for my layover and was a very calming presence. Besides that I will never use Etihad again I will pay the Xtra money . I'm sure they won't read or see this but it's my "2 cents" I'll use an airline that respects me and my hard earned dollars

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

I booked and paid for a Business Class seat for myself and my wife. 4 hours before the flight i get a call saying the plane they sent doesn't have the correct layout to accommodate all the business class seats they sold me 3 months earlier at a premium of $1500 a ticket. So they have to bump me from Business to Economy and will give me a $400 credit (total of $800 for both seats) that I could turn in at Abu Dahbi for $400 in US cash. They then promised a row that we could have to ourselves and the arm rests would go up so we could spread out for each of us. My wife was taken care of but I was put in the exit row with the flight attendents set as part of the three...and the arm rest did not go up. When we got to Abu Dahbi, they would not exchange our credit for cash as promised. Very disappointed they took my money 3 months ago and refused to reimburse for the change in seats or follow the promises made.

Kayak and Aran grant issuing business class tickets without lounge access and sometimes 1 or 2 connections in economy class. It’s very disappointing to find out that after buying the ticket. Never buy tickets on kayak and Aran grant again

It was an old plane with seats not comfortable and with little space for the legs. I must say that the previous flight I had was amazing on a very comfortable new plane

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.

I paid 44 $ for seat upgrade (22D) and my seat was stack in high position for all the 6 hours of flight. I don't recommend the upgrade. I am looking to get my upgrade payment back

1 hour flight. No complaints. Some drinks would have been nice.

The crew on this flight provided exceptional business class service to me.

The staff at the boarding or the rudest uninformative and no English whatsoever they’re very rude as if they are envious of you travelling I don’t understand how could someone would be this rude and this out of touch and cold

You charged me for luggage although the airline does not- you charged me for seat when customers can pick their own seat at checkout in I travel to Europe slot and I will not use kayak again

It would be great if the flight attendants could inform people travelling with small children that at take off and landing the children should drink liquid or chew/swallow something so their ears don’t hurt. Also, Emirates serves the food to the children first. Really good idea. Best of all would be to put all children in the same area.

I had issue with my boarding pass. When I arrived in London Gatwick Airport. My e-ticket wasn't scanning and had to do a lot of back and forth with Air Transit I order to board my flight, which I almost missed as a result of this.

Requested food options were always finished. Supplied food items were good but of course not the desired choices.

The airport staff never announced that boarding has started. Both at iad or Islamabad or Istanbul.

Very bad experience with turkish airline tk 0001. Very uncomfortable seats and food ran out and crew was not helpful

The airline could improve its business class seats and privacy in line with its competitors.

The fact that my flight was cancelled and made wait for 14 Fing hours to booka flightto a neighboring country.... never 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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