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RM 1,071 Find Cheap Flights from Istanbul Airport to Kuala Lumpur Airport

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Cheap Flights from Istanbul to Kuala Lumpur Intl (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 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

Sun, 16 Nov - Mon, 1 Dec
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07:30 - 14:25IST-KUL
25h 55m2 stops
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11:00 - 11:20KUL-IST
29h 20m2 stops
RM 1,934Multiple Airlines
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Thu, 27 Nov - Thu, 4 Dec
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14:35 - 08:45IST-KUL
13h 10m1 stop
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18:05 - 11:20KUL-IST
22h 15m2 stops
RM 1,988Multiple Airlines
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Sun, 23 Nov - Mon, 8 Dec
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07:30 - 19:30IST-KUL
31h 00m2 stops
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11:00 - 11:20KUL-IST
29h 20m2 stops
RM 2,009Multiple Airlines
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Mon, 17 Nov - Mon, 1 Dec
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14:35 - 08:45IST-KUL
13h 10m1 stop
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17:55 - 11:20KUL-IST
22h 25m2 stops
RM 2,017Multiple Airlines
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Thu, 13 Nov - Wed, 19 Nov
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14:35 - 08:45IST-KUL
13h 10m1 stop
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16:05 - 11:20KUL-IST
24h 15m2 stops
RM 2,021Multiple Airlines
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Thu, 12 Feb - Sun, 22 Feb
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14:00 - 19:35IST-KUL
24h 35m1 stop
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09:35 - 12:55KUL-IST
32h 20m1 stop
RM 2,109Etihad Airways
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Tue, 2 Dec - Tue, 9 Dec
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17:10 - 08:25IST-KUL
10h 15mdirect
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10:05 - 16:35KUL-IST
11h 30mdirect
RM 2,164Turkish Airlines
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Tue, 13 Jan - Thu, 29 Jan
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17:10 - 08:25IST-KUL
10h 15mdirect
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10:05 - 16:35KUL-IST
11h 30mdirect
RM 2,189Turkish Airlines
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Tue, 13 Jan - Wed, 28 Jan
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12:00 - 07:55IST-KUL
14h 55m1 stop
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02:40 - 18:40KUL-IST
21h 00m1 stop
RM 2,206Qatar Airways
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Tue, 18 Nov - Tue, 2 Dec
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19:50 - 19:35IST-KUL
18h 45m1 stop
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09:35 - 12:55KUL-IST
32h 20m1 stop
RM 2,231Etihad Airways
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Etihad Airways
Cheapest • from RM 2,109 (return)
Oman Air
Best reviews • 8.2 score
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When to book
2 weeks
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April
Cheapest • 6% price drop
December
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Cheapest return fare
RM 1,934
Typical prices: RM 2,086-RM 2,695
Multiple Airlines
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IST - KUL • 2 stops
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RM 2,160
Typical prices: RM 1,936-RM 2,478
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Tue 13/1Tue 10/3
IST - KUL • Direct
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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 Airport 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 Airport to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport departing in November.

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

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

When flying from Istanbul Airport to Kuala Lumpur Airport, you should consider leaving on a Friday and avoid Mondays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Istanbul Airport, you’ll find the best rates on Wednesdays and the most expensive ones on Saturdays.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Istanbul Airport 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 Airport 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 Airport to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport is April, where tickets cost RM 2,172 (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 2,520 and RM 2,448 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Istanbul Airport to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport?

The average return price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a stopover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop stopover the cheapest option at RM 1,758 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Istanbul Airport 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 Airport 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 Airport to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 22% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 14 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flightRM 1,071
Best time to beat the crowds (6% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (1% more expensive on average)
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 Airport to Kuala Lumpur Airport flights

  • What services does Qatar Airways offer Business Class passengers on flights from Istanbul to Kuala Lumpur?

    Qatar Airways offers a range of services to Business Class passengers on flights from Istanbul to Kuala Lumpur. These include fine dining on-demand service where passengers can choose from a menu of high-quality cuisines, complimentary premium beverages including champagne and fine wines, and amenity kits with signature fragrances and personal care items.

  • What is the luggage allowance on Oman Air flights from Istanbul to Kuala Lumpur?

    The standard checked baggage allowance for Economy Class passengers on flights from Istanbul to Kuala Lumpur is 66 lb, while the maximum weight per bag is 70 lb. The dimensions of the checked baggage should not exceed 62 inches (width + height + length).

  • What seat options are available on Royal Jordanian flights from Istanbul to Kuala Lumpur?

    Royal Jordanian offers seat selection options on its flights from Istanbul to Kuala Lumpur. Passengers may be able to select seats during the booking process. The options include preferred seats, which can be selected for a fee to secure a desirable location such as exit rows or seats with extra legroom. Additionally, there are options for aisle or window seats and seating charts that show the most comfortable seats.

  • Can I bring a pet on flights from Istanbul to Kuala Lumpur?

    Turkish Airlines allows dogs, cats, and certain small birds to travel on their flights from Istanbul to Kuala Lumpur. Cats, dogs, and small birds can be transported in the cabin or as checked baggage with approved pet carriers, and fees apply based on the weight of the animal and crate. Turkish Airlines also requires a certificate of good health for pets and has restrictions on certain dog breeds.

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Istanbul Airport to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport was RM 1,071 for a one-way ticket and RM 1,934 for a return.

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

    The Airbus A350-900 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Istanbul Airport to Kuala Lumpur Airport flight route.

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

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

  • On which days can I fly direct from Istanbul Airport to Kuala Lumpur Airport?

    There are direct flights from Istanbul Airport to Kuala Lumpur Airport on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Istanbul to Kuala Lumpur, Oman Air or Air Arabia?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Istanbul to Kuala Lumpur are Oman Air and Air Arabia. With an average price for the route of RM 2,057 and an overall rating of 8.2, Oman Air is the most popular choice. Air Arabia is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of RM 2,145 and an overall rating of 7.5.

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

    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 Airport to Kuala Lumpur Airport.

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

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

    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 Airport with an airline and back to Istanbul Airport with another airline.

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

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

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Istanbul Airport to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for RM 2,177 or less one-way.
  • Kuala Lumpur Airport (KUL) serves as a hub for several airlines, including Malaysia Airlines, Batik Air Malaysia, and AirAsia which all operate flights from Istanbul to Kuala Lumpur. KUL has two main terminals: KLIA Main Terminal (Terminal 1) and KLIA2 Terminal (Terminal 2). Terminal KLIA mainly serves Malaysia Airlines and Batik Air Malaysia, while KLIA2 mainly serves AirAsia and its affiliates.
  • Singapore Airlines operates a young fleet of aircraft, which, compared to older versions, are up to 30% more fuel-efficient and emit less carbon including for flights from Istanbul (IST) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL).
  • Air Arabia provides various services for passengers with reduced mobility on flights from Istanbul (IST) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL), including wheelchairs and personal assistance, which are provided at the airport and on board at no additional cost.
  • Flights from Istanbul to Kuala Lumpur usually have layovers in various cities depending on the airline you choose. Some common layovers for the route include Sharjah (SHJ), Muscat (MCT), Riyadh (RUH), Bangkok (BKK), Amman (AMM), Jeddah (JED), and Abu Dhabi (AUH).
  • Malaysia Airlines offers several services for families traveling with children on flights from Istanbul (IST) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL). Infant and children's meals are available with prior notice and parents can request special meals for their children by contacting the airline at least 24 hours before the flight.

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.
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Monday

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

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Thursday

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Friday

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Saturday

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Sunday

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Kuala Lumpur Intl to Istanbul

Monday

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

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Thursday

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Friday

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Sunday

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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.
8.2
Oman AirOverall score based on 99 reviews
8.4Crew
8.2Boarding
8.1Comfort
8.0Food
7.9Entertainment
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You guys need to check with your sub contractors. I had a confirmation email from airfare I don’t know then when I reach at the airport the check in offer did not see the ticket in the system. I had to issue another ticket at double the normal rate because I had to travel on the same day.

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, Sept 2025DXB - MCT
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You guys need to check with your sub contractors. I had a confirmation email from airfare I don’t know then when I reach at the airport the check in offer did not see the ticket in the system. I had to issue another ticket at double the normal rate because I had to travel on the same day.

Joyful and pleasant. Food is amazing staff are so welcoming seats are comfortable. I would like to thank Shahrazad for her amazing service,

The seat was uncomfortable for me, less leg space and a tight space.

Very good - could have been more proactive asking for drinks as only got one all flight offered.

If you fly more often with Oman on the same route, you will realize the offered food is always the same. Quality of food is good, however, it is getting boring to know there is a soup or salad with goat cheese as starten and maincourse there is lamb, fish or vegetarian pasta. Pasta is always nice.

Man to Muscat the staff were poor. Missed bringing drinks to me & ran out of Beer. I didn't get a drink. Muscat to BKK staff excellent, food ok, and I was offered a drink.

Really a nice flight. , very comfortable seats and leg space.

Oman Air is on the relation Muscat-Salalah without any serious competition and that's to feel same as the metall bars of your seat in your backside after this flight. Don't expect anything other than being brought from A to B and you won't be disappointed

Everything was great in the business class. Seats 1A and 1C wouldn't recline properly. If i stood up then it did recline, even when the crew checked it he made me stand up recline it all the way and then he said "ok now you can sit" i just laughed it off.

We missed our connection due to technical issues with the plane. We were stuck in Oman Airport for 5 hours, had to overnight there, got rerouted to London, were denied boarding on the plane, were then seated separately (as a family of 5), did not receive any notification of our luggage being in London, were denied boarding for the AA flight to Chicago, and then all seated separately again. Finally our luggage was lost. Worst experience ever. Will never fly on this airline again

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.

As good as you can expect an economy flight from Europe to Australia to be. Nothing agains Qatar, just feels like every new generation of plane gets tighter.

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.

Food was absolutely pathetic. I wasted so much food which I thought was inedible. I also loathe the inflight entertainment system which has very little content

Boarding from DOH to SYD the Business Class were pointed in a separate gate but no one there to receive us. Otherwise it was ok.

Good. It would be great if comfort seats were available

My baggage is lost. Flight cancelled, Rebooked ticket through long routes. Mental stress, emotional hurt

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 .

My flight was with American Airlines 120. The flight was delayed 3 hours and I missed my connection. When I arrived in Doha, the AA staff told me to call an 800 number to rebook a different flight, which was unacceptable. Eventually a Qatar Air staff member helped rebook me on a flight to Manila, that was 12 hours later. They offered me a hotel and meal voucher which I declined, because I didn’t want to leave the airport. Long story short, I spent 12 hours in the Doha airport waiting for my next flight.

First keep the airline as you promise. Reason for travelling from Orlando to Tampa is to go with Qatar Airline. We end up with American Airline. As expected the service was horrible.

It was excellent in all respects. I don’t think it needs any improvement

Will never book any flight from Kayak and will never travel ithad airline

Same problem place in the middle so small Im 1,85 m so not good 👍

The WiFi was not compatible on both my phones (Vivo Y30 5g and Samsung Galaxy A32) with up-to-date android software.

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.

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.

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

i was not allowed to use lounge, although i had business class ticket, and nobody told me my ticket was not eligible to use lounge

A380 First Class Apartments were phenomenal. Comfortable bed and matress cover, superior vegetarian five course meal, shower, small business lounge and plenty of exercise walking around the aircraft.

second leg was more comfortable. Customer service in Abu Dhabi is okay.

Horrible. After paying for seats, I was cramped, my daughters legs kept hitting the seat in front, I had no overhead bin space and no help from stewards on board, the food was served cold, when asked for snacks was told to wait and never received any, the flight was cold with no temperature controls. Entertainment was outdated. I booked this through partnership with American Airlines but will avoid in the future.

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.

The food and drinks were below the normal standard we expect from Turkish Airlines. On a 4 hour flight we received 1 drinks service and 1 food service, the latter was a cheese omlete, which is well below what we have received in the past, such a shame we always recommend this airline..

Very small and cramped aisles and seats. Food was poor but the fresh hot roll and hummus was good. No cans of soda given but they had small bottles of water. Crew was nice and pleasant and kept bathroom clean.

The only hiccup was a change of plane and the resulting delayed departure, otherwise everything was more than OK.

I had a bad experience with the Airline company. I still did not get one of my baggages. I went several times at the Airport looking for the missing luggage.

It was pleasant except for the boarding at Istanbul and long wait for the wheel chair almost missed the flight Itambul to Dubai

The prices and many to choose from: Very unfriendly unprofessional and difficult staff and lacked English skills. Had the pleasure to go to Istanbul in 2022 but went on Jordan Airlines and found Turkey a wonderful place with kind people. The experience as a first time flyer on Turkish Airlines was so disappointing that received not to go into Turkey was so upset about this cruel treatment

We couldn’t fly to Chicago on our booked flight. The flight was overbooked.

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