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

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Istanbul:

• Earliest: departs at 05:05 and lands at 16:36
• Latest: departs at 23:45 and lands at 11:16.

The flight takes about 11h 31m.

Four cabin classes are available on flights from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Istanbul:

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

Prices vary by airline.

A direct flight from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Istanbul takes 11h 31m, covering 13,451 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Return flights from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Istanbul range from RM 1,855 to RM 2,435, with an average of RM 2,122 over the past 12 months. Anything below RM 1,855 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 18% above the RM 2,122 route average. Book 19 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, direct and stopover fares are close on average, with direct at RM 2,005 return and stopover options via Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) at RM 2,055.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge RM 61–RM 408 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Istanbul flights, with 67% leaving in that window. Night departures account for 33%, Afternoon flights for 0%, and Evening flights for 0%.

Since Istanbul is served by multiple airports, car rental options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near Istanbul Airport (IST) – daily rates from around RM 43:

• CIRCULAR
• Avec Car Rental
• Ok Mobility
• Alamo
• Autounion Car Rental

Near Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW) – daily rates from around RM 50:

• Avec Car Rental
• CIRCULAR
• Final Rentals
• ESSENCE CAR RENTAL
• 724Rent

Flights from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Istanbul usually depart from Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL) and may arrive at several airports in Istanbul area, including Istanbul (IST) and Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen (SAW).

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route, while morning departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Istanbul route, 24% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 2h 10m.

One-stop flights from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Istanbul most commonly connect through:

• Dubai Intl (DXB) – 59% of one-stop connections
• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 25% of one-stop connections
• Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) – 8% of one-stop connections
• Sharjah (SHJ) – 4% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 14% on flights from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Istanbul. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at RM 2,054 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at RM 2,368, a difference of RM 314.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

2 airlines operate flights between Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport and Istanbul. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Turkish Airlines
• AirAsia X

Flying via Bangkok Suvarnabhumi (BKK) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 14h 13m, compared to 15h 41m via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) and 16h 12m via Dubai Intl (DXB).

Istanbul is 5 hours behind Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport (Turkey Time vs Malaysia Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Istanbul are Taksim Square, Büyükada İskele Meydani, and Galata Kulesi. These are among the most viewed places in Istanbul on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Istanbul flights:

• Malaysia Airlines: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• AirAsia X: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Turkish Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Pegasus Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.