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Typical prices: RM 2,025-RM 2,657
Air Arabia
Thu 15/11Thu 22/11
KUL - IST • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
RM 1,911
Typical prices: RM 1,987-RM 2,893
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KUL - IST • Direct
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Cheap Flights to Istanbul

 
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Recent return flight deals to Istanbul

Sun, 15 Nov - Sun, 22 Nov
Air Arabia Logo
09:50 - 13:20KUL  Kuala Lumpur Intl-IST Istanbul
32h 30m1 stop Sharjah
Air Arabia Logo
14:05 - 02:15IST  Istanbul-KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl
31h 10m1 stop Sharjah
RM 1,895Air Arabia
Thu, 5 Nov - Wed, 11 Nov
Air Arabia Logo
03:05 - 17:50KUL  Kuala Lumpur Intl-IST Istanbul
19h 45m1 stop Sharjah
Air Arabia Logo
14:05 - 02:15IST  Istanbul-KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl
31h 10m1 stop Sharjah
RM 1,895Air Arabia
Fri, 16 Oct - Sun, 1 Nov
Gulf Air Logo
20:00 - 14:45KUL  Kuala Lumpur Intl-IST Istanbul
23h 45m1 stop Manama Bahrain Intl
Gulf Air Logo
06:30 - 15:30IST  Istanbul-KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl
28h 00m2 stops Manama Bahrain Intl Singapore Changi
RM 1,895Gulf Air
Wed, 28 Oct - Thu, 5 Nov
Qatar Airways Logo
02:30 - 18:40KUL  Kuala Lumpur Intl-IST Istanbul
21h 10m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
Qatar Airways Logo
20:10 - 21:20IST  Istanbul-KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl
20h 10m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
RM 1,899Qatar Airways
Fri, 23 Oct - Fri, 6 Nov
Qatar Airways Logo
19:20 - 18:35KUL  Kuala Lumpur Intl-IST Istanbul
28h 15m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
Qatar Airways Logo
20:10 - 14:40IST  Istanbul-KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl
13h 30m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
RM 1,899Qatar Airways
Mon, 19 Oct - Wed, 4 Nov
Gulf Air Logo
20:00 - 14:50KUL  Kuala Lumpur Intl-IST Istanbul
23h 50m1 stop Manama Bahrain Intl
Gulf Air Logo
16:20 - 15:30IST  Istanbul-KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl
18h 10m2 stops Manama Bahrain Intl Singapore Changi
RM 1,899Gulf Air
Sun, 18 Oct - Mon, 2 Nov
Turkish Airlines Logo
09:45 - 15:35KUL  Kuala Lumpur Intl-IST Istanbul
10h 50mdirect
Turkish Airlines Logo
17:15 - 08:30IST  Istanbul-KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl
10h 15mdirect
RM 1,911Turkish Airlines
Sun, 25 Oct - Thu, 29 Oct
Turkish Airlines Logo
10:10 - 16:40KUL  Kuala Lumpur Intl-IST Istanbul
11h 30mdirect
Turkish Airlines Logo
17:15 - 08:30IST  Istanbul-KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl
10h 15mdirect
RM 1,927Turkish Airlines
Sat, 26 Dec - Fri, 8 Jan
Air China Logo
17:25 - 08:20KUL  Kuala Lumpur Intl-IST Istanbul
19h 55m1 stop Beijing Capital
Air China Logo
14:55 - 16:00IST  Istanbul-KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl
20h 05m1 stop Beijing Capital
RM 2,017Air China
Sat, 28 Nov - Wed, 2 Dec
Air China Logo
17:25 - 08:20KUL  Kuala Lumpur Intl-IST Istanbul
19h 55m1 stop Beijing Capital
Air China Logo
14:55 - 16:00IST  Istanbul-KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl
20h 05m1 stop Beijing Capital
RM 2,021Air China
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Price, demand, and travel trends for flights to Istanbul Airport

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines, and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights with more confidence.

What is the cheapest flight to Istanbul Airport?

Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport is the cheapest route at RM 1,895 return, found in the past 5 days on KAYAK. KAYAK data shows this is also the most popular route.

How much is a flight to Istanbul Airport?

On average, a return flight from Malaysia to Istanbul Airport costs RM 2,184, based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months. Return fares from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport average RM 2,164, while Penang runs a bit higher at RM 2,732.

What is the cheapest day to fly to Istanbul Airport?

Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly to Istanbul Airport at RM 2,168 return on average over the past 12 months on KAYAK. Saturday is the most expensive at RM 2,515.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Istanbul Airport?

•November is the cheapest month to fly to Istanbul Airport with an average price of RM 2,082 return.
•August (RM 2,879) and December (RM 2,540) are the most expensive.
•Based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months.

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

Morning flights to Istanbul Airport are the cheapest at RM 2,172 return on average. Afternoon flights are the most expensive at RM 2,711.

What is a good deal for flights to Istanbul Airport?

Flights under RM 2,025 are considered a good deal. 25% of KAYAK users found return flights to Istanbul Airport at or below these prices, with the lowest fares from:
•Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport RM 2,021.

When are flights to Istanbul Airport the cheapest?

Flights to Istanbul Airport are cheapest 23 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 22% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Key details for flights to Istanbul Airport

Low season

July

Cheapest flight

RM 1,033
Beat the crowds with an average 70% drop in traveller numbers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 47% increase in traveller numbers.
One-way flight from Kuala Lumpur Intl 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.
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Your questions about flights to Istanbul Airport, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking questions.

  • How do I know if a flight to Istanbul Airport is a good deal?

    A good deal on a flight to Istanbul Airport is around RM 2,025 return. This fare is in the lowest 25% of return flight prices searched on KAYAK, averaged across the cities most often searched as origins by KAYAK users.

  • How long is a direct flight to Istanbul Airport?

    Direct flights to Istanbul Airport are available from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport, with a flight time of about 10h 50m.

  • Which city has the cheapest flights to Istanbul Airport?

    Based on fares booked in the past 5 days, the cheapest flights to Istanbul Airport are from Kuala Lumpur, starting at RM 1,895 return.

  • How expensive are last-minute flights to Istanbul Airport?

    Last-minute fares to Istanbul Airport (booked within two weeks of departure) are typically 23% higher than the average return fare of RM 2,184.

  • What is the difference between the most popular and the most frequent airline at Istanbul Airport?

    Turkish Airlines operates the most flights from Malaysia to Istanbul Airport at 14 per week, while Emirates is the airline most often selected by KAYAK users searching for flights from Malaysia to Istanbul Airport. The two are often different because flight volume reflects an airline's schedule, while popularity reflects traveller choice.

  • Which airlines should I consider for flights to Istanbul Airport?

  • How many flights serve Istanbul Airport?

    Istanbul Airport receives 2 flights per day and 14 per week from across the world. Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport has the most flights to Istanbul Airport with 14 weekly flights.

  • Which airports serve Istanbul and the surrounding area?

    Flights to Istanbul can arrive at several major airports serving the metro area, including Istanbul (IST) and Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen (SAW).

  • 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.

Your guide to booking Istanbul Airport flights

From booking to airport arrival, find tips to help you plan your flight with more confidence.
  • For the best chance at a low fare to Istanbul Airport, book around 23 weeks before departure. Based on KAYAK data from the last 12 months, fares are historically about 22% lower during this window than last-minute fares.
  • For flights to Istanbul Airport, a good return fare is around RM 2,025. If you find a fare below that, you're getting a strong deal.
  • If your travel dates are flexible, consider flying to Istanbul Airport in November. Return fares historically average RM 2,082, making November the cheapest month to travel based on KAYAK data from the last 12 months.
  • Before you book:

    • Check the route's typical price range so you can spot a deal.
    • Confirm baggage fees and seat selection costs on budget carriers.
    • Verify whether you need any travel documents beyond an ID.
    • Pick a departure airport, since your nearest may not be the cheapest origin.
  • Shift your departure to morning to save up to RM 539 on a return flight. Morning flights to Istanbul Airport average RM 2,172 compared to RM 2,711 for midday flights.
  • Bag allowances vary by airline, fare type, cabin class, and route. On flights to Istanbul Airport, some airlines may include bags at no extra cost. For example, Turkish Airlines includes a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class, while Malaysia Airlines includes a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class. Always check the fare details before booking, since bag policies can change by ticket type.
  • Once you arrive in Istanbul Airport, a few great places to start are Ayasofya, Büyükada İskele Meydani, and Tüpraş Stadyumu. These are popular with first-time visitors and can give you a good feel for the area.
  • 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

 
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 3667 reviews
8.2Boarding
8.0Comfort
8.4Crew
7.9Food
8.2Entertainment
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Business boarding is too messy, if can be systematic will be better

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Aug 2026
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Business boarding is too messy, if can be systematic will be better

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

Wifi was not operational for the whole trip. Other than this, flight was well received .

Overall was a good experience and this particular flight the crew were great too at least in business class. It’s not always the case with flydubai. Few things would make me think twice in the future on this route. 1. The arrival into T3 might sound good but it is a real pain as it takes almost 30 mins to get to terminal on the bus as the aircraft still park at T2. The bag takes even longer . If they just let us off at T2, I’d be home within 30 mins of walking off the plane. Instead it takes 1.5 hours. 2. Due to the timing, the very tiny lounge in Penang is so crowded because half the lounge is closed for Qatar crew. Hardly anywhere to sit. 3. Flydubai app and site has a long way to go and using it is very unpleasant.

On this flight, about the last 2 hours the captain kept the cabin too hot. It appeared like the ac was off.

On the DXB to IAD flight, missed the snack between the meals again...

More than two hours delay I could not do my tax refund because of the delay to check in They lost my luggage

The entertainment selections are amazing. But the live TV is sometimes spotty. If you’re going to have it, then have it. If you can’t make it consistent, then, perhaps it’s better not to have it. The crew are always cordial when approached, but they seem to do the minimum and sit around, talking to each other in the back of the plane during the flight. I realize that delays are not always predictable, but I missed my flight in Dubai because we left 90 minutes late from Washington. I will say that Emirates took very good care of me in Dubai. But I would rather not be delayed.

Overall emirates continues to amaze me with their. Awesome service . I had shifted away from emirates , because I lost luggage and watch in emirates in 2019 that drifted me away from this airline , but I am willing to give it try

I wish any of the US airlines operated like Emirates

When getting to our seats a blanket, headphones and pillow where there already. The food was very good and plentiful. I liked when they came around w/hot towels to freshen up with. Slippers, socks and an eye mask was a nice surprise. My husband and I have mobility issues and the transporters were absolutely wonderful and helpful w/the wheelchairs at each stop. Getting from one gate to the next they were a blessing.

Alright. I don’t like the boarding process. Gate staff shout out in Turkish where to line up etc. no microphone used. You can’t hear it. No English translation. It’s a bit archaic!

Boarding started too early stuck standing in the security corral for 1 hour with no update on when to board

As usual. The perfect flight. Keep it like it is

787-9 TOO OLD AIRCRAFT , MY SEAT BELT INCORRECTLY FIXED, THE TRAY TABLE SLIDING, REPORTED BOTH , NO CURTESY BY CABIN MANAGER TO APOLOGIZE AT LEAST . FOOD WAS OVERCOOKED : THE PRESENCE OF A CHEF IS JUST A PROMOTIONAL PLOY , WINES EXCELLENT . THE FARE COST IS EQUIVALENT TO QUATAR , BUT TK IS FAR FROM MATCHING THEIR LEVEL BOTH BY AIRCRAFT , FOOD AND SERVICE .. I WOULD NOT TRAVEL BUSINESS WITH TK ANY LONGER .

Very good. Boarding was delayed with no explanation. TA needs to use jetways vs bus and climb up stairs.

A great Airline. Qantas could learn a lot from them.

The taxi drivers are very rude. Didn’t wait. They said you come in 5minutes or I leave. Did not leave any messages on front desk and they left. We have to hire new cabs in turkey.

Great except we ended up leaving almost an hour later than we were supposed to( didn’t start boarding till an hour after it was supposed to start. Crew was great, seats could be better.

Everything was good except for the seating arrangements. We could not get seats to be seated together with my wife. We’re unfortunately.

The plane cleanness, punctuality and crew attention was great. The airline is offering free fast wifi on the flight, however apparently without much policy on the use. Quite a few passengers felt the liberty to watch shorts or other content without headphones from their devices as well as talking for long durations over phone calls. This made a 4-hour, fully booked flight somehow difficult to bear.

Flight departed punctually on time. Unfortunately it seems because the destination airport is a secondary airport the airline sees it fit to operate a plane with lower comfort and offerings. There was no inflight entertainment, wifi or let alone a screen to at least track flight status for remaining flight time.

Our experience on the Doha to Hyderabad segment was extremely stressful due to prolonged delays and a lack of clear communication from the airline. We were traveling as a family, including children, and the uncertainty around timing and next steps caused significant distress. There was very little proactive information provided during the delay, and we were not given clear written explanations about what was happening or how long it might take. This made it difficult to manage the situation, especially while caring for children in a transit environment. In addition, one member of our party was ultimately unable to continue travel, which added to the emotional strain and disruption of the trip. Overall, the experience highlighted gaps in communication, customer care, and handling of unexpected situations. We are sharing this feedback so that future passengers, especially families, are supported with clearer communication and better assistance during irregular operations.

All the crew members were too slow and rude. Most of the times the registers were empty, while hundreds of customers were waiting in line, and it was impossible to get a supervisor. Despite being in line on time, I missed my freight, plus a some customers who were ahead and behind me.

The food is not good and also if you ask crew to bring something they say ok I will bring but you will never get it. Please they should listen good to passengers

Overall good. Food choice in business class is a concern as same dishes on every flight for months. Crew is great and seats on this sector were fine . They need to have more variety in dining

The business class experience was awesome - I will be using QATAR airways again and it'll be business class again - appreciate the privileges afforded to the business class clients - thank you.

Very very poor service. Authorities must take action against this airline immediately. Total failure to follow the rules and regulations of an international airline

The qatar airways flights were great, the code share with Indigo could have been a lot better. There is no option for web check in, there is not information on the tickets for the INDIGO PNR this caused a problem with security letting us into the airport. The indigo staff did not even want us to line up before they opened the counters. There is not option on the indigo flgith to request special meals.

Just snacks, could have more options.boarding was good. Everything else was good. We had a very bad experience with Qatar airways. We were deplaned a few minutes after boarding the flight. Had to wait 8 hours at the airport for the next replacement aircraft to take off. Had a harrowing experience. Were offered coupons for a small meal at the airport. Uncertainty caused a lot of stress and I got a cold and flu like symptoms.

Maybe some more information as to why the flight got delayed I understand may be tell your customers that missiles were fired at a specific airport wouldn't be reassuring to the customers and would cause mayhem but something like recent events have cause a delay on your flight or smth

I payed for extra leg room but in last moment my seating place was changed and i got standard one seat. Staff was not able to do anything , so was very disappointed because of this.

No entertainment except on app. No outlets working to charge. Good service

The food could be better. Toilets were smelly all along

Boarding was efficient, had to check in cabin luggage. Seats were narrow, food was more in quantity, received cabin luggage on the luggage belt which was fine.

In never flown this flight, because my flight coning from Barcelona was delayed.

It has been a couple of years since I flew with Etihad last, after having a unpleasant experience with them coming out of the pandemic. I can say that the experience has uplifted, but I can’t really rate the service. At Barcelona airport the service was great, with their dedicated Etihad staff very helpful. The onboard experience wasn’t great, not very personalised and it really makes sense why Etihad doesn’t feature in the top 10 2023 Skytrax awards. The crew just seemed to be inattentive and almost absent from the cabin. I felt that I had to keep getting their attention. Even after I’d finished my meal, an hour went by before I had to call them to clear the tray/plate etc.

Crew member took too long time to take back leftover food plates from passenger seats. Food was nice.Easy excellent checking.Guy at checking counter was really kind and helpful.Made our checking very quickly. Leftover food should be taken back ASAP. Because in economy class passanger have narrow space . In the long journey like this, passanger have difficulties to sit with the plates.overall experience was good.

It feels like the seat did not have any cushion and just ply wood. The seats are so compact that no one would sit comfortably. I am a slim person and it was super hard for me to move in the seat just imagine what someone else would feel. This airline would be my last option. Singapore Air and Emirates are far far far better than this. Do not travel even for free.

The seat was not functional. Very uncomfortable to sit upright for that many hours😢. There was no legroom. Can’t move the legs or the body. We should have the option to pick our seats. There was no need to call customer support team and have them pick and we pay for the premium seats. When I called the CST regarding the seats, their response is gaslighting. Total disappointment. We have paid to be tortured by Etihad Airlines.

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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