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Although the vast majority of flights from Kuala Lumpur to Istanbul involve a stopover, there are also direct flights available. Turkish Airlines run a direct overnight route from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport. With a journey time of less than 12 hours, it is the fastest way to get to Istanbul. Malindo Air, which is also operated by Turkish Airlines, also offers convenient direct flights. Cheaper flights with one stop usually have a layover in Saudi Arabia or Qatar.
Both of the airports in Istanbul have dozens of hotels close by, including on-site accommodation. In Sabiha Gokcen International Airport, the ISG Airport Hotel is one of the most convenient as it is located close to the passenger terminal. At Ataturk Airport, the 3-star TAV Istanbul International Airport Hotel has both a landside and airside sections.
When travelling to central Istanbul from Ataturk International Airport, there are several options to choose from. The simplest is to take a taxi, which costs ₺ 50 (≈ RM 40) with a journey time of around 30 min. If you don’t have much luggage, you may wish to take the metro, which takes around 1 hour to get to central Istanbul and costs ₺ 12 (≈ RM 9).
There are various transit and airport hotels in and around Kuala Lumpur International Airport. For travellers departing from KLIA2, consider the Tune Hotel klia2, as it is only an 8-minute walk from the terminal. Concorde Inn Klia is located between the two terminals and offers complimentary shuttle buses to the respective terminal.
KLM, and Malaysia Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Kuala Lumpur Airport to Istanbul Airport flight route.
The Boeing 777-300ER is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Kuala Lumpur Airport to Istanbul Airport flight route.
oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Kuala Lumpur Airport and Istanbul Airport, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.
There are direct flights from Kuala Lumpur Airport to Istanbul Airport on a daily basis.
The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Kuala Lumpur to Istanbul are Singapore Airlines and Emirates. With an average price for the route of RM 2,656 and an overall rating of 8.6, Singapore Airlines is the most popular choice. Emirates is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of RM 3,204 and an overall rating of 8.3.
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 Kuala Lumpur Airport to Istanbul Airport.
KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Istanbul Airport from Kuala Lumpur Airport is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.
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 Istanbul Airport with an airline and back to Kuala Lumpur Airport with another airline.
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 Istanbul Airport from Kuala Lumpur Airport up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.
Find which airlines fly direct from Kuala Lumpur Intl to Istanbul, which days they fly and book direct flights.
Direct departures
Monday
Malaysia Airlines, Turkish Airlines
Malaysia Airlines, Turkish Airlines
Tuesday
Malaysia Airlines, Turkish Airlines
Malaysia Airlines, Turkish Airlines
Wednesday
Malaysia Airlines, Turkish Airlines
Malaysia Airlines, Turkish Airlines
Thursday
Malaysia Airlines, Turkish Airlines
Malaysia Airlines, Turkish Airlines
Friday
Malaysia Airlines, Turkish Airlines
Malaysia Airlines, Turkish Airlines
Saturday
Malaysia Airlines, Turkish Airlines
Malaysia Airlines, Turkish Airlines
Sunday
Malaysia Airlines, Turkish Airlines
Malaysia Airlines, Turkish Airlines
Direct returns
Monday
Malaysia Airlines, Turkish Airlines
Malaysia Airlines, Turkish Airlines
Tuesday
Malaysia Airlines, Turkish Airlines
Malaysia Airlines, Turkish Airlines
Wednesday
Malaysia Airlines, Turkish Airlines
Malaysia Airlines, Turkish Airlines
Thursday
Malaysia Airlines, Turkish Airlines
Malaysia Airlines, Turkish Airlines
Friday
Malaysia Airlines, Turkish Airlines
Malaysia Airlines, Turkish Airlines
Saturday
Malaysia Airlines, Turkish Airlines
Malaysia Airlines, Turkish Airlines
Sunday
Malaysia Airlines, Turkish Airlines
Malaysia Airlines, Turkish Airlines
I was very impressed with this airline. The flight was comfortable the plane was clean and the attendants were very nice. The zipper on my suitcase broke after I checked it. The airline wrapped it in plastic wrap, so it wouldn’t continue to fall apart. Every item I had in the suitcase was there when I got to Los Angeles. That is above and beyond!
I was very impressed with this airline. The flight was comfortable the plane was clean and the attendants were very nice. The zipper on my suitcase broke after I checked it. The airline wrapped it in plastic wrap, so it wouldn’t continue to fall apart. Every item I had in the suitcase was there when I got to Los Angeles. That is above and beyond!
The flight itself it was great nice food the crew were very nice and helpful, Checking in from Birmingham wasn't great long queues for bag dropped, And I had my hand luggage case taken away from me even though I requested to have it with me as I had breakables items. I was told I can not because of the length of the flight with no explanation at all no options was given for me to take my fragile items out of my case it was taken away with hold buggage I find the staff member who was checking me in very unpleasant !! Can we please be advise if the rules have changed about the the carry on hand luggage it will be easier to be advise on booking your tickect if we not allowed to take the hand luggage with me. Overall I had a good flight .
Everything in general was great, but we left 30 minutes late
Kuala Lumpur Airport (KUL)Malaysia
Istanbul Airport (IST)Turkey
Istanbul Airport - Kuala Lumpur Airport