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Low Price Flights from Istanbul to Kuala Lumpur

Find Cheapest Airlines Flying from Istanbul to Kuala Lumpur

Choose from 6 carriers that fly from Istanbul to Kuala Lumpur, including AirAsia X, Batik Air Malaysia, and Thai Airways. Enjoy the cheapest tickets on this route with AirAsia X.
AirAsia X logo AirAsia X
Batik Air Malaysia logo Batik Air Malaysia
Thai Airways logo Thai Airways
Etihad Airways logo Etihad Airways
Turkish Airlines logo Turkish Airlines
Air Arabia logo Air Arabia
Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Istanbul to Kuala Lumpur according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Explore the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Kuala Lumpur in the next three months. Based on Trip.com's data from the latest 7 days, one-way direct flights start at AU$ 337, and round-trip direct tickets start at AU$ 701.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        SAW 17:15
        10h 30m
        Direct
        KUL 08:45
        Istanbul - Kuala Lumpur | Fri, May 29 | AirAsia X
        KUL 10:00
        11h 5m
        Direct
        SAW 16:05
        Kuala Lumpur - Istanbul | Wed, Jun 3 | AirAsia X
        AU$ 701 AU$ 807
        13% off
        13% off
        AU$ 807 AU$ 701
      • IST 00:10
        36h
        1 stop
        KUL 17:10
        Istanbul - Kuala Lumpur | Wed, Jun 3 | Ethiopian Airlines
        KUL 23:15
        34h 30m
        1 stop
        IST 04:45
        Kuala Lumpur - Istanbul | Tue, Jun 9 | Ethiopian Airlines
        AU$ 632 AU$ 807
        22% off
        22% off
        AU$ 807 AU$ 632
      • SAW 17:15
        10h 30m
        Direct
        KUL 08:45
        Istanbul - Kuala Lumpur | Mon, Jun 1 | AirAsia X
        KUL 21:55
        20h 10m
        1 stop
        IST 13:05
        Kuala Lumpur - Istanbul | Wed, Jun 3 | Etihad Airways
        AU$ 693 AU$ 807
        14% off
        14% off
        AU$ 807 AU$ 693
      • SAW 17:15
        10h 30m
        Direct
        KUL 08:45
        Istanbul - Kuala Lumpur | Wed, May 27 | AirAsia X
        KUL 19:40
        16h 40m
        1 stop
        IST 07:20
        Kuala Lumpur - Istanbul | Tue, Jun 2 | Qatar Airways
        AU$ 716
        11% off
        AU$ 807 AU$ 716
      • IST 14:10
        13h 15m
        1 stop
        KUL 08:25
        Istanbul - Kuala Lumpur | Tue, Jun 2 | Etihad Airways
        KUL 09:50
        32h 15m
        1 stop
        IST 13:05
        Kuala Lumpur - Istanbul | Mon, Jun 8 | Etihad Airways
        AU$ 740
        8% off
        AU$ 807 AU$ 740
      • IST 14:10
        13h 15m
        1 stop
        KUL 08:25
        Istanbul - Kuala Lumpur | Mon, Jun 1 | Etihad Airways
        KUL 09:50
        32h 15m
        1 stop
        IST 13:05
        Kuala Lumpur - Istanbul | Sat, Jun 6 | Etihad Airways
        AU$ 740
        8% off
        AU$ 807 AU$ 740
      • IST 14:10
        13h 15m
        1 stop
        KUL 08:25
        Istanbul - Kuala Lumpur | Wed, Jun 3 | Etihad Airways
        KUL 09:50
        32h 15m
        1 stop
        IST 13:05
        Kuala Lumpur - Istanbul | Sun, Jun 7 | Etihad Airways
        AU$ 740
        8% off
        AU$ 807 AU$ 740
      • IST 13:50
        13h 35m
        1 stop
        KUL 08:25
        Istanbul - Kuala Lumpur | Thu, May 28 | Etihad Airways
        KUL 09:50
        32h 15m
        1 stop
        IST 13:05
        Kuala Lumpur - Istanbul | Wed, Jun 3 | Etihad Airways
        AU$ 741
        8% off
        AU$ 807 AU$ 741
      • IST 13:50
        13h 35m
        1 stop
        KUL 08:25
        Istanbul - Kuala Lumpur | Thu, May 7 | Etihad Airways
        KUL 21:55
        19h 40m
        1 stop
        IST 12:35
        Kuala Lumpur - Istanbul | Wed, May 13 | Etihad Airways
        AU$ 741
        8% off
        AU$ 807 AU$ 741
      • IST 13:50
        13h 35m
        1 stop
        KUL 08:25
        Istanbul - Kuala Lumpur | Thu, May 14 | Etihad Airways
        KUL 09:50
        31h 45m
        1 stop
        IST 12:35
        Kuala Lumpur - Istanbul | Wed, May 20 | Etihad Airways
        AU$ 742
        8% off
        AU$ 807 AU$ 742
      • IST 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        KUL Invalid Date
        Istanbul - Kuala Lumpur | Sun, Apr 12 | Normal Airline
        KUL 15:00
        6h
        Direct
        IST 16:00
        Kuala Lumpur - Istanbul | Tue, Apr 14 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        SAW 17:15
        10h 30m
        Direct
        KUL 08:45
        Istanbul - Kuala Lumpur | Wed, May 27 | AirAsia X
        AU$ 337 AU$ 467
        28% off
        28% off
        AU$ 467 AU$ 337
      • SAW 01:25
        26h 45m
        1 stop
        KUL 09:10
        Istanbul - Kuala Lumpur | Fri, Jun 5 | Air Arabia
        AU$ 380 AU$ 467
        19% off
        19% off
        AU$ 467 AU$ 380
      • SAW 01:25
        19h 55m
        1 stop
        KUL 02:20
        Istanbul - Kuala Lumpur | Sun, Jun 7 | Air Arabia
        AU$ 401 AU$ 467
        14% off
        14% off
        AU$ 467 AU$ 401
      • SAW 01:25
        19h 55m
        1 stop
        KUL 02:20
        Istanbul - Kuala Lumpur | Wed, May 13 | Air Arabia
        AU$ 419
        10% off
        AU$ 467 AU$ 419
      • SAW 00:20
        27h 50m
        1 stop
        KUL 09:10
        Istanbul - Kuala Lumpur | Tue, May 19 | Air Arabia
        AU$ 419
        10% off
        AU$ 467 AU$ 419
      • SAW 01:25
        19h 55m
        1 stop
        KUL 02:20
        Istanbul - Kuala Lumpur | Sun, May 31 | Air Arabia
        AU$ 421
        10% off
        AU$ 467 AU$ 421
      • SAW 01:25
        26h 45m
        1 stop
        KUL 09:10
        Istanbul - Kuala Lumpur | Sat, May 16 | Air Arabia
        AU$ 424
        9% off
        AU$ 467 AU$ 424
      • SAW 01:25
        19h 55m
        1 stop
        KUL 02:20
        Istanbul - Kuala Lumpur | Mon, Jun 1 | Air Arabia
        AU$ 428
        8% off
        AU$ 467 AU$ 428
      • SAW 00:20
        27h 50m
        1 stop
        KUL 09:10
        Istanbul - Kuala Lumpur | Tue, Jun 2 | Air Arabia
        AU$ 429
        8% off
        AU$ 467 AU$ 429
      • SAW 00:20
        27h 50m
        1 stop
        KUL 09:10
        Istanbul - Kuala Lumpur | Tue, Jun 9 | Air Arabia
        AU$ 429
        8% off
        AU$ 467 AU$ 429
      • IST 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        KUL Invalid Date
        Istanbul - Kuala Lumpur | Sun, Apr 12 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Istanbul to Kuala Lumpur are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Istanbul to Kuala Lumpur Flight Details

The distance between Istanbul and Kuala Lumpur is approximately 8,336.83km. It takes around 10 hours 25 minutes on average to fly from Istanbul to Kuala Lumpur. Based on Trip.com's data travel demand peaks in July. The off-season for travel is November.

Cheapest one-way flight priceAU$ 337
Cheapest return ticket priceAU$ 632
Off-season for travelNovember
Peak season for travelJuly
Flight distance8,336.83km
Average flight time10 hours 25 minutes
Popular airlineAirAsia X Berhad
Flight statistics for the Istanbul–Kuala Lumpur route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Trip.com Price Insights on Flights from Istanbul to Kuala Lumpur

What is the cheapest month for one-way flights from Istanbul to Kuala Lumpur?

Average price of one-way flights from Istanbul to Kuala Lumpur purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

According to Trip.com's data, the cheapest month for flights from Istanbul to Kuala Lumpur is March, with an average price of AU$ 370. Conversely, the most expensive month is typically April, with an average price of up to AU$ 907.

AU$ 907
AU$ 639
AU$ 370
AU$ 102
    Cheapest
  • AU$ 907
    Apr
  • AU$ 638
    May
  • AU$ 678
    Jun
  • AU$ 881
    Jul
  • AU$ 723
    Aug
  • AU$ 647
    Sep
  • AU$ 610
    Oct
  • AU$ 374
    Nov
  • AU$ 408
    Dec
  • AU$ 387
    Jan
  • AU$ 385
    Feb
  • AU$ 370
    Mar

What is the cheapest month for round-trip flights from Istanbul to Kuala Lumpur?

Average price of round-trip flights from Istanbul to Kuala Lumpur purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

According to historical data from Trip.com, the lowest prices for flights from Istanbul to Kuala Lumpur are found during February, with an average price of AU$ 686. Conversely, the highest prices are found during July, with an average price of up to AU$ 1,264.

AU$ 1,264
AU$ 975
AU$ 686
AU$ 397
    Cheapest
  • AU$ 836
    Apr
  • AU$ 863
    May
  • AU$ 1,036
    Jun
  • AU$ 1,264
    Jul
  • AU$ 1,253
    Aug
  • AU$ 750
    Sep
  • AU$ 935
    Oct
  • AU$ 819
    Nov
  • AU$ 804
    Dec
  • AU$ 748
    Jan
  • AU$ 686
    Feb
  • AU$ 912
    Mar

What's the cheapest day to fly from Istanbul to Kuala Lumpur?

Data is based on the average flight price for each day of the week from Istanbul to Kuala Lumpur on Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the cheapest day to fly from Istanbul to Kuala Lumpur is Wednesday, with average prices lower than on other days. Avoid Thursday, as prices are usually highest then.

AU$ 685
AU$ 623
AU$ 561
AU$ 499
    Cheapest
  • AU$ 588
    Mon
  • AU$ 591
    Tue
  • AU$ 561
    Wed
  • AU$ 685
    Thu
  • AU$ 577
    Fri
  • AU$ 656
    Sat
  • AU$ 583
    Sun

When is the cheapest day to fly from Istanbul to Kuala Lumpur during ANZAC Day Holiday?

Data is based on the lowest one-way fares from Istanbul to Kuala Lumpur during ANZAC Day Holiday, sourced from the Trip.com database over the last 3 days.

ANZAC Day Holiday runs from Apr 25 to Apr 27. The cheapest flights from Istanbul to Kuala Lumpur are available on Apr 28, with fares starting at AU$ 391.

AU$ 428
AU$ 410
AU$ 391
AU$ 373
    Cheapest
  • AU$ 406
    22
    Apr
  • AU$ 403
    23
  • AU$ 411
    24
  • AU$ 399
    25
  • AU$ 428
    26
  • AU$ 410
    27
  • AU$ 391
    28

Flight FAQs

  • Which airlines offer the cheapest flights from Istanbul (IST) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL)?

    Based on Trip.com data, AirAsia X offers one-way fares as low as AU$ 337 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. SAW to KUL on Wed, May 27), while Ethiopian Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from AU$ 632 departing on Wed, Jun 3 and returning on Tue, Jun 9.
  • At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from Istanbul to Kuala Lumpur with the following airlines, including: AirAsia X Berhad Batik Air Malaysia Turkish Airlines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes about 10 hours 25 minutes to fly from Istanbul (IST) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL).
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Istanbul to Kuala Lumpur is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 23 flight per week flying from Istanbul to Kuala Lumpur. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Batik Air Malaysia: -/-/-/-/T/-/- -- OD9212 (17:07) Turkish Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- TK062 (17:07)
  • To find best deals on flights from Istanbul to Kuala Lumpur, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Wed, May 27, with one-way flights priced at just AU$ 337.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is AirAsia X.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Kuala Lumpur travel is around July.
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  • The cheapest months to fly from Istanbul to Kuala Lumpur is November, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our April flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Istanbul to Kuala Lumpur on April 19, 2026 with AirAsia X Berhad, with prices starting at AU$ 301.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Kuala Lumpur, with Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (SAW-KUL) is by far the most common option on this route: Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (SZB).
  • The time difference between Kuala Lumpur and Istanbul is 5h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or cancelled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.

Trip.com Airline Insights on Flights from Istanbul toKuala Lumpur

Which airlines offer the cheapest nonstop flights from Istanbul to Kuala Lumpur?

Data is based on the average price of all nonstop flights from Istanbul to Kuala Lumpur on Trip.com in the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, Oman Air offers the cheapest nonstop flights from Istanbul to Kuala Lumpur, with an average price of AU$ 490.

AU$ 362
AU$ 490
AU$ 619
AU$ 748
AU$ 876
Oman Air
AU$ 490
Oman Air
Air Arabia
AU$ 511
Air Arabia
AirAsia X
AU$ 530
AirAsia X
Qatar Airways
AU$ 803
Qatar Airways
Etihad Airways
AU$ 809
Etihad Airways
Turkish Airlines
AU$ 876
Turkish Airlines

Which airlines operate the most flights from Istanbul to Kuala Lumpur?

Data is based on the number of flights from Istanbul to Kuala Lumpur operated by each airline on Trip.com in the past month.

Based on Trip.com data from the past month, Turkish Airlines operates the most flights from Istanbul to Kuala Lumpur, with 21 flight per week.

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3
12
21
Turkish Airlines
21
Turkish Airlines
Malaysia Airlines
15
Malaysia Airlines
Batik Air Malaysia
15
Batik Air Malaysia
AirAsia X
5
AirAsia X
Icelandair
3
Icelandair

How many flights are there each day from Istanbul to Kuala Lumpur?

The data is based on the flight numbers for each day of the week from Istanbul to Kuala Lumpur within the Trip.com database over the past month.

Based on Trip.com data from the past month, the most flights from Istanbul to Kuala Lumpur depart on Friday, and the fewest flights depart on Monday.

42
36
29
23
Highest
29
Mon
30
Tue
30
Wed
30
Thu
42
Fri
37
Sat
36
Sun

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