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Flights from Istanbul to Kuala Lumpur - Travel Insights & Trends

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

What is the cheapest month to fly from Istanbul Airport to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Istanbul Airport to Kuala Lumpur Intl 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 from Istanbul Airport to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport is March, where tickets cost C$ 850 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of tickets is C$ 1,164 and C$ 1,157 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Istanbul Airport to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Istanbul Airport to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport, 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 on the flight from Istanbul Airport to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 78 days before departure.

How many flights are there between Istanbul Airport and Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport per day?

Each day, there are 4 nonstop flights that take off from Istanbul Airport and land in Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport, with an average flight time of 10h 25m. The most common departure time is 1:00 a.m. and most flights take off in the afternoon. Each week, there are 28 flights and there are the same amount of flights each day 4.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Istanbul Airport and Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There is only one cabin class option available for the route, which is Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

What’s the earliest departure time from Istanbul to Kuala Lumpur?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Istanbul Airport at 1:35 am and will be landing in Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport at 5:05 pm.

What’s the latest departure time from Istanbul to Kuala Lumpur?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Istanbul Airport to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport jets off at 3:50 pm and lands at 7:10 am.

Good to know

Low season

February

High season

August
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 4% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (9% more expensive on average)

When to book flights from Istanbul to Kuala Lumpur

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Istanbul to Kuala Lumpur based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking Istanbul to Kuala Lumpur flights

  • What services does Qatar Airways offer Business Class passengers on flights from Istanbul to Kuala Lumpur?

    Qatar Airways offers a range of services to Business Class passengers on flights from Istanbul to Kuala Lumpur. These include fine dining on-demand service where passengers can choose from a menu of high-quality cuisines, complimentary premium beverages including champagne and fine wines, and amenity kits with signature fragrances and personal care items.

  • What is the luggage allowance on Oman Air flights from Istanbul to Kuala Lumpur?

    The standard checked baggage allowance for Economy Class passengers on flights from Istanbul to Kuala Lumpur is 66 lb, while the maximum weight per bag is 70 lb. The dimensions of the checked baggage should not exceed 62 inches (width + height + length).

  • What seat options are available on Royal Jordanian flights from Istanbul to Kuala Lumpur?

    Royal Jordanian offers seat selection options on its flights from Istanbul to Kuala Lumpur. Passengers may be able to select seats during the booking process. The options include preferred seats, which can be selected for a fee to secure a desirable location such as exit rows or seats with extra legroom. Additionally, there are options for aisle or window seats and seating charts that show the most comfortable seats.

  • Can I bring a pet on flights from Istanbul to Kuala Lumpur?

    Turkish Airlines allows dogs, cats, and certain small birds to travel on their flights from Istanbul to Kuala Lumpur. Cats, dogs, and small birds can be transported in the cabin or as checked baggage with approved pet carriers, and fees apply based on the weight of the animal and crate. Turkish Airlines also requires a certificate of good health for pets and has restrictions on certain dog breeds.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Istanbul to Kuala Lumpur?

    The Boeing 777-300ER is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Istanbul to Kuala Lumpur flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Istanbul to Kuala Lumpur?

    oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Istanbul and Kuala Lumpur, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Istanbul to Kuala Lumpur?

    There are direct flights from Istanbul to Kuala Lumpur on a daily basis.

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

    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 Istanbul to Kuala Lumpur.

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

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

    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 Kuala Lumpur with an airline and back to Istanbul with another airline.

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

    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 Kuala Lumpur from 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 a cheap flight from Istanbul to Kuala Lumpur

  • Kuala Lumpur Airport (KUL) serves as a hub for several airlines, including Malaysia Airlines, Batik Air Malaysia, and AirAsia which all operate flights from Istanbul to Kuala Lumpur. KUL has two main terminals: KLIA Main Terminal (Terminal 1) and KLIA2 Terminal (Terminal 2). Terminal KLIA mainly serves Malaysia Airlines and Batik Air Malaysia, while KLIA2 mainly serves AirAsia and its affiliates.
  • Singapore Airlines operates a young fleet of aircraft, which, compared to older versions, are up to 30% more fuel-efficient and emit less carbon including for flights from Istanbul (IST) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL).
  • Air Arabia provides various services for passengers with reduced mobility on flights from Istanbul (IST) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL), including wheelchairs and personal assistance, which are provided at the airport and on board at no additional cost.
  • Flights from Istanbul to Kuala Lumpur usually have layovers in various cities depending on the airline you choose. Some common layovers for the route include Sharjah (SHJ), Muscat (MCT), Riyadh (RUH), Bangkok (BKK), Amman (AMM), Jeddah (JED), and Abu Dhabi (AUH).
  • Malaysia Airlines offers several services for families traveling with children on flights from Istanbul (IST) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL). Infant and children's meals are available with prior notice and parents can request special meals for their children by contacting the airline at least 24 hours before the flight.
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Prefer to fly non-stop from Istanbul to Kuala Lumpur?

Find which airlines fly direct from Istanbul to Kuala Lumpur Intl, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Nonstop departures

Istanbul to Kuala Lumpur Intl

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

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Nonstop returns

Kuala Lumpur Intl to Istanbul

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

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Istanbul - Kuala Lumpur Flights

Departure:

Istanbul (IST)Türkiye

Destination:

Kuala Lumpur (KUL)Malaysia

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Kuala Lumpur - Istanbul

Cabin classes:

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