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Find cheap flights to Istanbul from RM 1,207

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight to Istanbul departing on 23/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results for flights to Istanbul, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap flight deals to Istanbul

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights to Istanbul 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.
02:15 - 20:55KUL-IST
23h 40m1 stop
22:10 - 00:35IST-KUL
21h 25m1 stop
RM 2,197SAUDIA
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Thu, 16 May - Thu, 23 May
03:15 - 00:20KUL-SAW
26h 05m1 stop
00:20 - 09:05SAW-KUL
27h 45m1 stop
RM 2,201Air Arabia
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Wed, 15 May - Wed, 22 May
17:00 - 23:10KUL-SAW
11h 10mdirect
00:40 - 16:35SAW-KUL
10h 55mdirect
RM 2,230Batik Air
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Wed, 5 Jun - Wed, 17 Jul
17:00 - 23:10KUL-SAW
11h 10mdirect
00:40 - 16:35SAW-KUL
10h 55mdirect
RM 2,239Batik Air
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Mon, 22 Apr - Fri, 26 Apr
21:45 - 07:45KUL-IST
15h 00m1 stop
13:30 - 08:05IST-KUL
13h 35m1 stop
RM 2,395Singapore Airlines
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Tue, 23 Jul - Wed, 21 Aug
00:55 - 08:30KUL-IST
36h 35m2 stops
14:00 - 23:50IST-KUL
28h 50m2 stops
RM 2,404China Eastern
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Wed, 15 May - Thu, 23 May
21:45 - 07:45KUL-IST
15h 00m1 stop
13:30 - 08:05IST-KUL
13h 35m1 stop
RM 2,414Singapore Airlines
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Thu, 25 Jul - Thu, 22 Aug
00:55 - 08:30KUL-IST
36h 35m2 stops
14:00 - 14:50IST-KUL
19h 50m1 stop
RM 2,494China Eastern
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Wed, 29 May - Wed, 12 Jun
02:25 - 14:25KUL-IST
17h 00m1 stop
02:10 - 21:50IST-KUL
14h 40m1 stop
RM 2,512Emirates
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Sun, 31 Mar - Thu, 4 Apr
02:40 - 21:15KUL-SAW
23h 35m1 stop
22:25 - 08:40SAW-KUL
29h 15m1 stop
RM 2,531Emirates
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Thu, 12 Sep - Tue, 17 Sep

Flights to Istanbul - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights to Istanbul to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest day to fly to Istanbul?

The average price of all flights to Istanbul clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Istanbul is Sunday where tickets can be as cheap as RM 2,959. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Saturday, where prices are RM 3,084 on average.

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

The average price for all flights to Istanbul depending on the time of departure, clicked by users on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
The cheapest time of day to fly to Istanbul is generally in the evening, when flights cost RM 2,666 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Istanbul is generally in the morning, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is RM 3,098.

What is a good deal for flights to Istanbul?

If you’re looking for cheap airfare to Istanbul, 25% of our users found tickets to Istanbul for the following prices or less: From Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport RM 1,505 one-way - RM 2,636 return.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Istanbul?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights to Istanbul, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 66 days before departure.

Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in Istanbul?

Prices will differ depending on the departure airport, but generally, the cheapest airport to fly to in Istanbul is Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport, with an average flight price of RM 601.

Which airline offers the most flights to Istanbul?

Of the 2 airlines that fly to Istanbul, Turkish Airlines offers the most flights, with around 1,909 per week, followed by Pegasus Airlines with 826 flights per week.

How many airports are there in Istanbul?

There are 5 airports in Istanbul: Istanbul Airport (IST), Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW), Bursa Yenişehir Airport (YEI), Tekirdag Corlu Airport (TEQ) and İzmit Cengiz Topel Airport (KCO). The busiest airport is Istanbul Airport (IST), with 67% of all flights arriving there.

How long is the flight to Istanbul?

The duration of your flight to Istanbul depends on your departure and arrival airports. Obviously any flights that include a layover will also be longer. The most popular route to Istanbul on KAYAK is from Kuala Lumpur, which takes 10h 45m.

How many direct flights to Istanbul are there each day?

There are around 5 direct flights from within Malaysia to Istanbul every day. Most flights depart at night, with 23:00 the most common departure time and 44% of flights departing at night.

How many direct flights to Istanbul are there each week?

Each week there are around 32 direct flights from within Malaysia to Istanbul. The most common day for departures is Friday, with 16% of flights taking off on this day.

How many long-haul flights are there to Istanbul each week?

Each week there are around 783 long-haul flights (6-12 hour flight duration), 1,452 medium-haul (3-6 hour flight duration) and 6,154 short-haul (up to 3 hour flight duration) flights to Istanbul. The most long-haul flights depart from New York.

How many cities have direct flights to Istanbul?

From Malaysia, there are direct flights to Istanbul from 1 city. This city is Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport and there are 32 direct flights each week.

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Cheapest flight

RM 1,207
Flight from Kuala Lumpur Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport

When to book flights to Istanbul

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel to Istanbul 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. The information is for flights to Istanbul based on your location. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs - booking Istanbul flights

  • Which Istanbul airport is closest to central Istanbul?

    Istanbul is served by 2 major airports. Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport (32 km) is the closest to the centre of Istanbul and Istanbul Airport is 34 km from the centre.

  • How much is a flight to Istanbul?

    On average, a flight to Istanbul costs RM 2,300. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost RM 917 and departed from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights to Istanbul?

    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 to Istanbul.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Istanbul is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights to Istanbul?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Istanbul 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 to Istanbul?

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

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Top tips for finding cheap flights to Istanbul

  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Istanbul flight deals.

Prefer to fly direct to Istanbul?

Find which airlines fly direct to Istanbul, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Malaysia to Istanbul

Monday

ANA, AZIMUTH, Aegean Airlines, +107 more

ANA, AZIMUTH, +108 more

Tuesday

ANA, AZIMUTH, Aegean Airlines, +107 more

ANA, AZIMUTH, +108 more

Wednesday

ANA, AZIMUTH, Aegean Airlines, +107 more

ANA, AZIMUTH, +108 more

Thursday

ANA, AZIMUTH, Aegean Airlines, +108 more

ANA, AZIMUTH, +109 more

Friday

ANA, AZIMUTH, Aegean Airlines, +108 more

ANA, AZIMUTH, +109 more

Saturday

ANA, AZIMUTH, Aegean Airlines, +106 more

ANA, AZIMUTH, +107 more

Sunday

ANA, AZIMUTH, Aegean Airlines, +110 more

ANA, AZIMUTH, +111 more

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Direct returns

Istanbul to Malaysia

Monday

ANA, AZIMUTH, Aegean Airlines, +107 more

ANA, AZIMUTH, +108 more

Tuesday

ANA, AZIMUTH, Aegean Airlines, +107 more

ANA, AZIMUTH, +108 more

Wednesday

ANA, AZIMUTH, Aegean Airlines, +107 more

ANA, AZIMUTH, +108 more

Thursday

ANA, AZIMUTH, Aegean Airlines, +108 more

ANA, AZIMUTH, +109 more

Friday

ANA, AZIMUTH, Aegean Airlines, +108 more

ANA, AZIMUTH, +109 more

Saturday

ANA, AZIMUTH, Aegean Airlines, +106 more

ANA, AZIMUTH, +107 more

Sunday

ANA, AZIMUTH, Aegean Airlines, +110 more

ANA, AZIMUTH, +111 more

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Book Cheap Istanbul Plane Tickets

Recent return flight deals

 
These are the cheapest return flights to Istanbul found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
16/5Thu
1 stopSAUDIA
23h 40mKUL-IST
23/5Thu
1 stopSAUDIA
21h 25mIST-KUL
RM 2,197
15/5Wed
1 stopAir Arabia
26h 05mKUL-SAW
22/5Wed
1 stopAir Arabia
27h 45mSAW-KUL
RM 2,201
5/6Wed
directBatik Air
11h 10mKUL-SAW
17/7Wed
directBatik Air
10h 55mSAW-KUL
RM 2,230
22/4Mon
directBatik Air
11h 10mKUL-SAW
26/4Fri
directBatik Air
10h 55mSAW-KUL
RM 2,239
23/7Tue
1 stopSingapore Airlines
15h 00mKUL-IST
21/8Wed
1 stopSingapore Airlines
13h 35mIST-KUL
RM 2,395
15/5Wed
2 stopsChina Eastern
36h 35mKUL-IST
23/5Thu
2 stopsChina Eastern
28h 50mIST-KUL
RM 2,404
25/7Thu
1 stopSingapore Airlines
15h 00mKUL-IST
22/8Thu
1 stopSingapore Airlines
13h 35mIST-KUL
RM 2,414
29/5Wed
2 stopsChina Eastern
36h 35mKUL-IST
12/6Wed
1 stopChina Eastern
19h 50mIST-KUL
RM 2,494
31/3Sun
1 stopEmirates
17h 00mKUL-IST
4/4Thu
1 stopEmirates
14h 40mIST-KUL
RM 2,512
12/9Thu
1 stopEmirates
23h 35mKUL-SAW
17/9Tue
1 stopEmirates
29h 15mSAW-KUL
RM 2,531

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best deals for one-way flights to Istanbul found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
23/4Tue
3 stops
33h 55mKUL-SAW
RM 1,207
29/4Mon
2 stops
29h 20mKUL-SAW
RM 1,230
3/5Fri
2 stopsChina Eastern
36h 35mKUL-IST
RM 1,287
22/4Mon
directBatik Air
11h 10mKUL-SAW
RM 1,296
29/4Mon
2 stopsChina Eastern
36h 35mKUL-IST
RM 1,301
22/4Mon
directBatik Air
11h 10mKUL-SAW
RM 1,306
22/4Mon
1 stopSichuan Airlines
36h 00mKUL-IST
RM 1,310
27/3Wed
1 stopSAUDIA
19h 25mKUL-IST
RM 1,320
4/5Sat
1 stopSichuan Airlines
36h 00mKUL-IST
RM 1,334
23/3Sat
1 stopSAUDIA
24h 20mKUL-IST
RM 1,358

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Recent domestic flight deals

17/4Wed
directPegasus Airlines
1h 20mKYA-SAW
24/4Wed
directPegasus Airlines
1h 15mSAW-KYA
RM 217
29/3Fri
directPegasus Airlines
1h 15mADB-IST
31/3Sun
directPegasus Airlines
1h 05mIST-ADB
RM 222
28/3Thu
directTurkish Airlines
1h 20mADB-IST
30/3Sat
directTurkish Airlines
1h 15mIST-ADB
RM 226
17/4Wed
directPegasus Airlines
1h 05mESB-SAW
24/4Wed
directPegasus Airlines
1h 00mSAW-ESB
RM 236
29/3Fri
directPegasus Airlines
1h 20mAYT-SAW
31/3Sun
directPegasus Airlines
1h 20mSAW-AYT
RM 240
1/6Sat
directTurkish Airlines
1h 35mKYA-IST
30/6Sun
directTurkish Airlines
1h 20mIST-KYA
RM 349
30/3Sat
multi-stop
3h 50mESB-IST
30/3Sat
direct
1h 10mIST-ESB
RM 519
19/4Fri
multi-stop
9h 40mESB-SAW
21/4Sun
multi-stop
12h 50mSAW-ESB
RM 1,824
14/6Fri
multi-stopAnadoluJet
12h 45mAYT-SAW
23/6Sun
multi-stopAnadoluJet
23h 05mSAW-AYT
RM 1,900
9/8Fri
multi-stopAir Algerie
21h 35mAYT-IST
12/8Mon
multi-stopAir Algerie
20h 55mIST-AYT
RM 5,614

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Last minute flights to Istanbul

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights to Istanbul that are departing in the next 10 days.
24/3Sun
multi-stopEmirates
18h 50mKUL-SAW
1/4Mon
multi-stopEmirates
35h 00mSAW-KUL
RM 2,593
24/3Sun
multi-stopEmirates
17h 40mKUL-IST
1/4Mon
multi-stopEmirates
17h 30mIST-KUL
RM 2,630
24/3Sun
multi-stopAir Arabia
25h 45mKUL-SAW
31/3Sun
multi-stopAir Arabia
19h 50mSAW-KUL
RM 2,786
24/3Sun
multi-stop
16h 30mKUL-IST
1/4Mon
multi-stop
19h 30mIST-KUL
RM 3,144
24/3Sun
multi-stop
16h 35mKUL-SAW
1/4Mon
multi-stop
24h 20mSAW-KUL
RM 3,441
24/3Sun
multi-stop
16h 35mKUL-SAW
31/3Sun
multi-stop
25h 45mSAW-KUL
RM 3,455
24/3Sun
multi-stopChina Eastern
35h 20mKUL-IST
1/4Mon
multi-stopChina Eastern
26h 45mIST-KUL
RM 3,583
24/3Sun
multi-stopMalaysia Airlines
14h 55mKUL-IST
31/3Sun
directMalaysia Airlines
10h 30mIST-KUL
RM 5,053
24/3Sun
multi-stop
16h 30mKUL-IST
1/4Mon
direct
10h 20mIST-KUL
RM 5,082

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