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

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

• Earliest: departs at 05:05 and lands at 16:32
• Latest: departs at 23:45 and lands at 11:12.

The flight takes about 11h 27m.

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

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

Prices vary by airline.

A direct flight from Kuala Lumpur to Istanbul Airport takes 11h 27m, covering 13,439 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 to Istanbul Airport range from RM 2,037 to RM 2,459, with an average of RM 2,162 over the past 12 months. Anything below RM 2,037 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 21% above the RM 2,162 route average. Book 12 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average RM 2,055 return via Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH), compared with RM 2,309 for direct.

Turkish Airlines is the only airline operating Kuala Lumpur to Istanbul Airport flights. 78% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge RM 150–RM 342 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 to Istanbul Airport flights, with 50% leaving in that window. Night departures account for 50%, Afternoon flights for 0%, and Evening flights for 0%.

Istanbul Airport (IST) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around RM 43 for economy cars. Top options include:

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

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

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 to Istanbul Airport route, 22% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 41m.

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

• Dubai Intl (DXB) – 59% of one-stop connections
• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 23% of one-stop connections
• Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) – 10% of one-stop connections
• Sharjah (SHJ) – 2% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 11% on flights from Kuala Lumpur to Istanbul Airport. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at RM 2,115 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at RM 2,372, a difference of RM 257.

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

Only Turkish Airlines operates flights between Kuala Lumpur and Istanbul Airport.

Flying via Bangkok Suvarnabhumi (BKK) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 14h 13m, compared to 15h 20m via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) and 15h 47m via Dubai Intl (DXB).

Istanbul Airport is 5 hours behind Kuala Lumpur (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 Airport are Taksim Square, Büyükada İskele Meydani, and Galata Kulesi. These are among the most viewed places in Istanbul Airport on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Kuala Lumpur to Istanbul Airport 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:

• Turkish Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Malaysia 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.