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RM 972 Find Cheap Flights to Istanbul Airport

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Cheapest return fare
RM 1,859
Overall average: RM 2,054
Etihad Airways
목 12/3화 17/3
KUL - IST • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
RM 1,977
Typical prices: RM 1,807-RM 2,155
Turkish Airlines
목 4/6목 11/6
KUL - IST • Direct
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Cheapest • 9% price drop
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Cheap Flights to Istanbul

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return 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.
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Recent return flight deals to Istanbul

목, 12 3월 - 화, 17 3월
Etihad Airways Logo
09:35 - 12:55
KUL
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IST
32h 20m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
14:00 - 19:35
IST
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KUL
24h 35m
1 stop
RM 1,859Etihad Airways
목, 5 3월 - 목, 19 3월
Etihad Airways Logo
09:35 - 12:55
KUL
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IST
32h 20m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
14:00 - 19:35
IST
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KUL
24h 35m
1 stop
RM 1,871Etihad Airways
월, 23 2월 - 금, 27 2월
Etihad Airways Logo
09:35 - 12:55
KUL
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IST
32h 20m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
14:00 - 08:05
IST
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KUL
13h 05m
1 stop
RM 1,875Etihad Airways
월, 11 5월 - 토, 16 5월
Etihad Airways Logo
09:50 - 13:05
KUL
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IST
32h 15m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
14:10 - 19:50
IST
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KUL
24h 40m
1 stop
RM 1,908Etihad Airways
일, 1 3월 - 일, 8 3월
Air Arabia Logo
09:45 - 13:50
KUL
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IST
33h 05m
1 stop
Air Arabia Logo
18:45 - 08:45
IST
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KUL
33h 00m
1 stop
RM 1,969Air Arabia
수, 11 2월 - 월, 16 2월
Air Arabia Logo
09:45 - 13:50
KUL
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33h 05m
1 stop
Air Arabia Logo
14:35 - 08:45
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KUL
13h 10m
1 stop
RM 1,973Air Arabia
화, 27 1월 - 월, 2 2월
Singapore Airlines Logo
14:00 - 08:45
SZB
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IST
23h 45m
1 stop
Singapore Airlines Logo
13:15 - 12:35
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SZB
18h 20m
1 stop
RM 3,399Singapore Airlines
일, 29 3월 - 수, 1 4월
Qatar Airways Logo
20:55 - 18:35
AOR
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26h 40m
2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
20:05 - 20:15
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AOR
19h 10m
2 stops
RM 3,427Qatar Airways
일, 29 3월 - 수, 1 4월
Turkish Airlines Logo
20:55 - 15:40
AOR
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23h 45m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
16:50 - 14:05
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AOR
16h 15m
1 stop
RM 4,278Turkish Airlines
일, 29 3월 - 화, 31 3월
Turkish Airlines Logo
14:40 - 05:15
AOR
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IST
19h 35m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
01:40 - 14:05
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31h 25m
1 stop
RM 4,282Turkish Airlines
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to Istanbul

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 month to fly to Istanbul Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights to Istanbul Airport, 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 to Istanbul Airport is May, where tickets cost RM 2,374 on average for one-way flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are September and July, where the average cost of tickets from Malaysia is RM 2,835 and RM 2,831 respectively. For return trips, the best month to travel is November with an average price of RM 2,001.

What is a good deal for flights to Istanbul Airport?

If you’re looking for cheap airfare to Istanbul Airport, 25% of our users found tickets to Istanbul Airport for the following prices or less: From Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport RM 1,857 one-way - RM 2,349 return.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights to Istanbul Airport, 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, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 82 days before departure.

Good to know – Book Cheap Istanbul Airport Plane Tickets

Low seasonJuly
Cheapest flightRM 972
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 7% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (2% more expensive on average)
Flight from Kuala Lumpur Airport to Istanbul 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 Airport flights

  • How do I travel from Istanbul Atatürk Airport to the city centre?

    Travelling by taxi from the airport is the most convenient way to get to the centre. A 30 min ride costing ₺ 34 (≈ RM 26) will take you to Sultanahmet while travel to the nearby areas Taksim, Cihangir or Galata will cost about ₺ 67 (≈ RM 50). The Havabus Airport Shuttle is another reliable and convenient service if your destination is in Taksim. The 40 min ride costs ₺ 15 (≈ RM 12) per person with shuttles departing from the arrivals terminal every half hour. The cheapest transportation option is the metro. The underground metro M1a departs directly from the airport and travels towards Yenikapı. You will need to either transfer to the T1 tram or the M2 metro line depending on where your accommodation is located. Note that the metro starts service at 6:00 and finishes at 24:00.

  • Are there smoking areas located in Istanbul airports?

    As smoking indoors is legally prohibited in Turkey, there are no smoking areas located inside of either airport. You will need to wait until you leave the building in order to smoke.

  • Do Istanbul airports have any on-site hotels?

    Both Istanbul airports have on-site hotels. At ISL, the TAV Istanbul International Airport Hotel is conveniently located just after the passport control point inside the international terminal. At SAW, the onsite hotel, ISG Airport Hotel, is located within the airport grounds and is accessed by a quick 3 min shuttle ride from the hotel shuttle meeting point just outside the arrivals terminal exit.

  • How far is Istanbul Airport from central Istanbul?

    You’ll need to travel 34 km to reach the Istanbul city centre from Istanbul Airport.

  • How much is a flight to Istanbul?

    On average, a flight to Istanbul costs RM 2,437. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost RM 1,179 and departed from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport.

  • What is the cheapest day to fly to Istanbul?

    Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Istanbul is Wednesday where tickets can be as cheap as RM 2,517. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Saturday, where prices are RM 2,732 on average.

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

    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 Airport.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Istanbul Airport 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 Airport?

    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 with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight to Istanbul Airport?

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

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

    The cheapest time of day to fly to Istanbul Airport is generally in the evening, when flights cost RM 2,068 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Istanbul Airport is generally at night, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is RM 2,929.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Istanbul Airport

  • Looking for cheap airfare to Istanbul Airport? 25% of our users found return tickets to Istanbul Airport for the following prices or less: From Kuala Lumpur Intl RM 4,932
  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Istanbul Airport flight deals.
  • If you’re travelling to Istanbul as a tourist, Istanbul Atatürk Airport (ISL) is much closer to historical attractions and the city centre compared to Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW). By car, you can expect to reach the city centre from ISL in roughly 30 minutes.
  • For travellers on a budget, flying into SAW is usually a cheaper choice as it sees more traffic from cheaper airlines and flights.
  • If you have a stopover of more than six hours once arrived at Istanbul Atatürk Airport, take advantage of the free transit tour offered by Turkish Airlines. Reserve your free sightseeing tour ahead of time and start at the Hotel Desk in the International Arrivals terminal.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying to Istanbul

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying to Istanbul. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline from Malaysia to Istanbul. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with to Istanbul? 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.
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EmiratesOverall score based on 3467 reviews
8.3Crew
8.0Comfort
8.1Boarding
8.2Entertainment
7.9Food
Airline reviews

Child’s meal was great along with other nice touches for kids.

10.0 ExcellentJessica, Dec 2025
KUL - DXB
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Child’s meal was great along with other nice touches for kids.

There is an issue with A380 when it arrives in Munich, because a business class passengers like me have to wait for the first class passengers to disembark, which takes some time while you are also offloading economy passengers this causes an issue at customs where your business class passengers end up behind a large bulk of economy passengers This is a frustration and the early dislocation should be and is supposed to be a benefit of business class

Premium economy was worth it-comfort was definitely better than economy class. The seats were more comfortable, blankets and pillows thicker

We boarded but due to a technical issue we spent 4.5hrs on the ground waiting for the issue to be resolved

The 2 sockets near me didjt work i had my phone by end of the flight on low bat and had issues to book uber thereafter Electrical sockets should work if emirates does not allow batteries Baggage claim in zurich took very long

Hospitality is good. Should improve on buggage handling because l lost a suitcase. Layover in Dubai was too long , 6 hours

Can’t complain Only downside was the Kiosk passport check and customs clearance at Melbourne. When will they improve that service🤔

Fantastic service the managed to locate my checked bag on the plans as re-tagged it for my final destination.

Delayed and missed connecting flight. But Emirates took care until next day flight. Thank you

They cancelled our flight, rebooked, cancelled that one. We are now flying New Zealand Air and need a refund please. How do we get it?

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.

All great, because I was given a seat with extra legroom on this part of my trip.

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

Crew and food was good, ok leg room if you don’t have a big box under the seat. And the seats are so narrow (I’m only 70kg), will consider an alternate airline next time

Food was absolutely pathetic. I wasted so much food which I thought was inedible. I also loathe the inflight entertainment system which has very little content

The check-in and crew staff were wonderful. The food was reasonable. The online side Qatar was very poor. Seats were very tight and not very comfortable for a 14 hour flight!

Overall the experience was neat with crew being nice and caring especially to parent with kids. The free snacks option was okay. The kiosk at Philly airport didn’t work.

First keep the airline as you promise. Reason for travelling from Orlando to Tampa is to go with Qatar Airline. We end up with American Airline. As expected the service was horrible.

The seats were uncomfortable. The service was poor. We bought internet for my family and myself and it didn’t work. The charger for our phone didn’t work. The service seemed like they were tired and exhausted and seemed a bit upset. It was not a good flight. Our flight from miami to Qatar was great but from Qatar to Tokyo was simply awful

Awful plane to Tashkent. Not even possible to sleep. In business class does not even recline fully

The crew could have been more friendly and could have offered to make the beds. Also, Ethiad should have more vegetarian food options.

There was not any issues with the Etihad Airways. Staff was excellent and I love the variety of movies and games that they provided.

Was so disappointing. Business class with no TV, uncomfortable seats. Had much higher expectations.

It was an old plane with seats not comfortable and with little space for the legs. I must say that the previous flight I had was amazing on a very comfortable new plane

Very disappointing #1 - You have to pay extra to use the business lounge, or else you sit in the cold airport for 7 hours and fall sick #2 - Did an awful job with boarding, they turned on the "last call" notice on the monitor made the passengers come running to the gate, once the passengers came close the crew would tell them - hey we are not boarding yet, this included passengers with children also, this was happening all the time, it was pitiful to see #3 - Did not have the courtesy for the passengers in the business class, there is a reasons why people choose business class, because they need to get to work, that means sleep is very important for them, in the business class, the crew members would themselves cause so much noise by closing the door in a loud way, once the crew member does it then the other passengers are also doing it, #4 - the food did not smell good, #5 - The Abu Dhabi airport is small, so not a whole lot to do, especially when the layover is 7+ hours. #6 - Did not provide the slippers with pajamas, #7 - also the pajamas also I had to ask, only after asking it was provided. #8- Asked for an extra pillow because the pillow they provided was not tall enough, the crew member said there was no additional pillow and gave me something like a blanket, I tried my best to use that as a pillow, but my head kept on sliding and that messed up my sleep and did not get deep thorough sleep Overall the airlines did not have an understanding of how to care for the passengers, especially the business class ones. Overall it was a bad experience, I would much rather spend the money with Qatar airways, the experience with Qatar is so much better.

I didn’t have a flight because it was a fraud and you allow it. Illl never use Kayak again!!!

I missed my flight ,staff unhelpful, they sat and watched me wait ,gangway door closed, English was a problem no announcement I was on time now I missed my month vacation ,lost 1400 bucks no refund I'm sick to my stomach

Seat space was tight and uncomfortable. There was hardly any cushioning giving me a terrible tail bone ache. Getting and out was extremely cramped. We paid for seat choices and felt totally ripped off. Food was mediocre. By the time the servers served 2 or 3 rows they ran out of this or that option as we saw on the inbound trip also. This is infuriating. Entertainment choices were extremely limited for such a long haul. The screen froze on occasion and did not switch off when the on off button was pressed. When it did it came back on its own in 5 seconds. The airlines has gone downhill since last year.

1 hour flight. No complaints. Some drinks would have been nice.

excellent, the staff was kind and the boarding process was with no issues or hassle

I am always amazed with the great service they offer on their regional and international flights

Nothing luxury about Turkish airline compared to many other airlines

Entertainment was good. Flight was delayed, nearly missed my connecting flight. The gate was changed on several occasions. My luggage did not arrive on time and had to leave without it.

Service was slow and checked bag was off last evening when flying business

Everything was good except that they didn’t give us seat for our connecting flight in Istanbul from Cairo. This created a panic situation. Hopefully they give all customers connecting flights seats right from the start.

Requested food items were always finished but the available food was warm and tasted good Good entertainment options.

Bad chairs in business class like economy ( not turning into bed )

The entertainment selection itself was ok but the screen couldn't be turned off which was annoying because I wanted to read and not be distubed by flashing lights in front of me. I could see other people having the same problem with their screens. The crew seemed to be too busy to be bothered by our questions/requests. I found the seat quite uncomfortable, especially for a long flight. As a short person, I've accepted the inconvenience of always having seats higher than comfortable, but my neck hurt after a while because the headrest was too high and couldn't be adjusted further. The seat pockets in this plane seemed to be faulty. I could see people near me having the same problem of everything falling on the floor because it kept detaching from the back of the seat. It was pretty useless to keep anything in it, even the menu and sick bag wouldn't stay in. The food was meh. The omellete was just a hunk of egg - my next flight leg also offered omellete but was so much better than this one.

Space between seats is challenging but otherwise excellent service in every way.

Customer service was poor everywhere. In particular in business class lounge. Stewardess were however excellent. No ability to order more than one dietary restriction in food that created awkward situations when I was offered bulgur due to being diabetic as I was also gluten free

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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