RM 1,088 Find Cheap Flights from Istanbul Airport to Malaysia

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Cheapest return prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur1 stopRM 1,088
Penang
Penang2 stopsRM 3,593
Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur1 stopRM 1,088
Penang
Penang2 stopsRM 3,593

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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent return flight deals from Istanbul to Malaysia

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 1,088Air 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 1,388Air 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 1,392Air Arabia
Mon, 14 Sep - Fri, 18 Sep
Etihad Airways Logo
13:45 - 17:20
IST
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PEN
46h 35m
2 stops
Etihad Airways Logo
14:20 - 12:35
PEN
-
IST
51h 15m
2 stops
RM 3,593Etihad Airways
Mon, 14 Sep - Fri, 18 Sep
Etihad Airways Logo
13:45 - 09:00
IST
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PEN
38h 15m
2 stops
Etihad Airways Logo
07:00 - 12:35
PEN
-
IST
34h 35m
2 stops
RM 4,092Etihad Airways
Sun, 13 Sep - Fri, 18 Sep
Turkish Airlines Logo
01:40 - 22:05
IST
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PEN
15h 25m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
05:50 - 15:40
PEN
-
IST
14h 50m
1 stop
RM 4,120Turkish Airlines
Wed, 8 Jul - Wed, 15 Jul
Multiple Airlines Logo
15:40 - 12:00
IST
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SZB
39h 20m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:40 - 04:50
SZB
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IST
23h 10m
1 stop
RM 4,449Multiple Airlines
Tue, 30 Jun - Wed, 8 Jul
Multiple Airlines Logo
17:45 - 13:10
IST
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SZB
14h 25m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
07:40 - 17:25
SZB
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IST
14h 45m
1 stop
RM 4,567Multiple Airlines
Mon, 14 Sep - Fri, 18 Sep
China Eastern Logo
14:00 - 07:30
IST
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PEN
36h 30m
1 stop
China Eastern Logo
08:30 - 07:00
PEN
-
IST
27h 30m
2 stops
RM 4,571China Eastern
Sun, 13 Sep - Fri, 18 Sep
Turkish Airlines Logo
01:40 - 00:35
IST
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PEN
17h 55m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
05:50 - 15:40
PEN
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IST
14h 50m
1 stop
RM 4,888Turkish Airlines
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 Airport 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 Airport found in the last 72 hours was to Kuala Lumpur, at RM 3,101 return. The most popular route is from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport (KUL), and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 5 days was RM 3,101.

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

The average price for all round-trip flights from Istanbul Airport to Malaysia depending on the time of departure, clicked by users on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

The cheapest time of day to fly to Malaysia is generally in the evening, when retur flights cost RM 1,580 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 in the evening, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is RM 1,580.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Istanbul Airport to Malaysia?

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.

No, with an average price for the route of RM 2,156, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Istanbul Airport 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 Airport to Malaysia is November, when tickets cost RM 694 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and April, when the average cost of return tickets is RM 2,488 and RM 2,383 respectively.

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

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

If you are looking for a flight deal from Istanbul Airport to Malaysia, look for departures on Thursdays and avoid leaving on a Monday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Malaysia, Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly and Saturday is the most expensive.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Istanbul Airport 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 Airport 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 Airport to Malaysia, 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.

Good to know

Low seasonOctober
Cheapest flightRM 1,088
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 5% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 19% lower on average.
Flight from Istanbul Airport to Kuala Lumpur Airport

FAQs - booking Malaysia flights

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

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from Istanbul Airport 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 Airport 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 Airport 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 Airport 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 Airport to Malaysia up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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 56 reviews
8.1Crew
6.9Food
7.8Boarding
7.5Comfort
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.

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🙏😢

Flight canceled twice. Second cancellation with no notice. Qatar only got me to Copenhagen even thou flight from Copenhagen to Helsinki was code shared with QR they made me purchase a separate ticket for over 200€. At check in only 1 check in was allowed. I had to argue with staff to allow the second, carry-on sized, bag to be checked in for free. My original tix allowed 2 full size luggage as checked luggage. My 14+hr flight turned into a 60+ hr journey. 😢

Flight canceled by JetBlue for no reason. No good alternatives provided.

Same as already mentioned. This was more comforting as I got my aisle seat for my knee.

The seat cushions are absolutely lacking, not sure if they know the passengers are traveling for 14 hours straight, but the padding made our back and butt ache like crazy. The entertainment console had its own problems, either the headphone jack wasn't working or the power outlet via usb or ac outlet was not working. Not to mention the seat handles were not adjustable in some planes in the middle or on the aisle. Qatar may be operating a very old fleet of planes to make as much profit as possible, but passengers may not be following them for long, should this treatment of its customers continue. Qatar, wake up and do it right by your customers, or they may not be your customers anymore.

I am a big person and have back pain and swelling in my legs, so this was a challenging flight due to confined space. I didn't find the crew very friendly either. I will think twice before flying long distances with Qatar again, due to the lack of legroom.

Qatar maybe considered one of the best ailines in the world but nowadays it is much of a muchness with the rest

Plane was good Crew was good Food was just ok Could have had more entertainment options But overall good

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

I payed for extra leg room but in last moment my seating place was changed and i got standard one seat. Staff was not able to do anything , so was very disappointed because of this.

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

I booked tickets for a family of five and specifically paid extra to select our seats together. We spent nearly $1,000 extra (around $100 per seat) for extra legroom so we could sit near each other. However, despite paying for this, we ended up being separated on the flight. This caused a major issue for our family because my parents do not speak English and rely on me to translate and assist them during the journey. I do not understand why Etihad changed our reserved seats without explanation. I am extremely dissatisfied with this experience. I expect the airline to do better, and I am requesting a full refund for the seat selection fees we paid.

1 hour delay meant missed my connecting flight and 1st day of holiday

Good one but just notice that you have to ask several time to get water or coffee .

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

It was great! Kept the time. Provided what was promised

It was mediocre. Honestly, the flight was late but that didn’t bother me as I had plenty of time. The only thing that bothered me is that the crew never asked to make the beds for us in business class. Maybe the crew was exhausted and that just didn’t occur to them.

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.

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.

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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