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Find Cheapest Airlines Flying from Kuwait City to Istanbul

Choose from 2 carriers that fly from Kuwait City to Istanbul, including Turkish Airlines, Pegasus Airlines, Enjoy the cheapest tickets on this route with Pegasus Airlines.
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Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Kuwait City to Istanbul according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Explore the cheapest flights from Kuwait City to Istanbul in the next three months. Based on Trip.com's data from the latest 7 days, one-way direct flights start at AU$ 79, and round-trip direct tickets start at AU$ 141.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        KWI 03:05
        3h 40m
        Direct
        SAW 06:45
        Kuwait City - Istanbul | Tue, Apr 28 | Pegasus Airlines
        SAW 22:30
        3h 30m
        Direct
        KWI 02:00
        Istanbul - Kuwait City | Sat, May 2 | Pegasus Airlines
        AU$ 141 AU$ 286
        51% off
        51% off
        AU$ 286 AU$ 141
      • KWI 03:05
        3h 40m
        Direct
        SAW 06:45
        Kuwait City - Istanbul | Mon, May 18 | Pegasus Airlines
        SAW 22:25
        3h 30m
        Direct
        KWI 01:55
        Istanbul - Kuwait City | Fri, May 22 | Pegasus Airlines
        AU$ 146 AU$ 286
        49% off
        49% off
        AU$ 286 AU$ 146
      • KWI 03:05
        3h 40m
        Direct
        SAW 06:45
        Kuwait City - Istanbul | Wed, Apr 29 | Pegasus Airlines
        SAW 22:30
        3h 30m
        Direct
        KWI 02:00
        Istanbul - Kuwait City | Tue, May 5 | Pegasus Airlines
        AU$ 148 AU$ 286
        48% off
        48% off
        AU$ 286 AU$ 148
      • KWI 03:05
        3h 40m
        Direct
        SAW 06:45
        Kuwait City - Istanbul | Thu, Apr 23 | Pegasus Airlines
        SAW 22:30
        3h 30m
        Direct
        KWI 02:00
        Istanbul - Kuwait City | Wed, Apr 29 | Pegasus Airlines
        AU$ 165
        42% off
        AU$ 286 AU$ 165
      • KWI 06:35
        3h 50m
        Direct
        IST 10:25
        Kuwait City - Istanbul | Tue, Apr 28 | Turkish Airlines
        SAW 22:30
        3h 30m
        Direct
        KWI 02:00
        Istanbul - Kuwait City | Sat, May 2 | Pegasus Airlines
        AU$ 190
        34% off
        AU$ 286 AU$ 190
      • KWI 01:40
        3h 50m
        Direct
        IST 05:30
        Kuwait City - Istanbul | Wed, Apr 29 | Turkish Airlines
        SAW 22:30
        3h 30m
        Direct
        KWI 02:00
        Istanbul - Kuwait City | Tue, May 5 | Pegasus Airlines
        AU$ 198
        31% off
        AU$ 286 AU$ 198
      • KWI 07:50
        3h 45m
        Direct
        IST 11:35
        Kuwait City - Istanbul | Tue, Apr 28 | Kuwait Airways
        SAW 22:30
        3h 30m
        Direct
        KWI 02:00
        Istanbul - Kuwait City | Sat, May 2 | Pegasus Airlines
        AU$ 203
        28% off
        AU$ 286 AU$ 203
      • KWI 10:00
        3h 40m
        Direct
        SAW 13:40
        Kuwait City - Istanbul | Wed, Apr 29 | Kuwait Airways
        SAW 22:30
        3h 30m
        Direct
        KWI 02:00
        Istanbul - Kuwait City | Tue, May 5 | Pegasus Airlines
        AU$ 212
        26% off
        AU$ 286 AU$ 212
      • KWI 06:45
        6h
        1 stop
        IST 12:45
        Kuwait City - Istanbul | Tue, Apr 28 | Royal Jordanian
        SAW 22:30
        3h 30m
        Direct
        KWI 02:00
        Istanbul - Kuwait City | Sat, May 2 | Pegasus Airlines
        AU$ 212
        26% off
        AU$ 286 AU$ 212
      • KWI 06:45
        6h
        1 stop
        IST 12:45
        Kuwait City - Istanbul | Mon, May 18 | Royal Jordanian
        SAW 22:25
        3h 30m
        Direct
        KWI 01:55
        Istanbul - Kuwait City | Fri, May 22 | Pegasus Airlines
        AU$ 217
        24% off
        AU$ 286 AU$ 217
      • KWI 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        IST Invalid Date
        Kuwait City - Istanbul | Fri, Apr 17 | Normal Airline
        IST 15:00
        6h
        Direct
        KWI 16:00
        Istanbul - Kuwait City | Sun, Apr 19 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        KWI 03:05
        3h 40m
        Direct
        SAW 06:45
        Kuwait City - Istanbul | Wed, May 6 | Pegasus Airlines
        AU$ 79 AU$ 166
        52% off
        52% off
        AU$ 166 AU$ 79
      • KWI 03:05
        3h 40m
        Direct
        SAW 06:45
        Kuwait City - Istanbul | Tue, May 5 | Pegasus Airlines
        AU$ 79 AU$ 166
        52% off
        52% off
        AU$ 166 AU$ 79
      • KWI 03:05
        3h 40m
        Direct
        SAW 06:45
        Kuwait City - Istanbul | Tue, May 19 | Pegasus Airlines
        AU$ 79 AU$ 166
        52% off
        52% off
        AU$ 166 AU$ 79
      • KWI 03:05
        3h 40m
        Direct
        SAW 06:45
        Kuwait City - Istanbul | Thu, May 14 | Pegasus Airlines
        AU$ 81
        51% off
        AU$ 166 AU$ 81
      • KWI 04:55
        3h 40m
        Direct
        SAW 08:35
        Kuwait City - Istanbul | Thu, May 7 | Pegasus Airlines
        AU$ 92
        45% off
        AU$ 166 AU$ 92
      • KWI 05:05
        3h 40m
        Direct
        SAW 08:45
        Kuwait City - Istanbul | Sat, Apr 25 | Pegasus Airlines
        AU$ 106
        36% off
        AU$ 166 AU$ 106
      • KWI 03:05
        3h 40m
        Direct
        SAW 06:45
        Kuwait City - Istanbul | Fri, May 8 | Pegasus Airlines
        AU$ 110
        34% off
        AU$ 166 AU$ 110
      • KWI 05:05
        3h 40m
        Direct
        SAW 08:45
        Kuwait City - Istanbul | Sat, May 9 | Pegasus Airlines
        AU$ 110
        34% off
        AU$ 166 AU$ 110
      • KWI 05:05
        3h 40m
        Direct
        SAW 08:45
        Kuwait City - Istanbul | Sat, May 16 | Pegasus Airlines
        AU$ 114
        31% off
        AU$ 166 AU$ 114
      • KWI 03:05
        3h 40m
        Direct
        SAW 06:45
        Kuwait City - Istanbul | Sun, May 10 | Pegasus Airlines
        AU$ 126
        24% off
        AU$ 166 AU$ 126
      • KWI 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        IST Invalid Date
        Kuwait City - Istanbul | Fri, Apr 17 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Kuwait City to Istanbul are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Kuwait City to Istanbul Flight Details

The distance between Kuwait City and Istanbul is approximately 2,163.19km. It takes around 7 hours 14 minutes on average to fly from Kuwait City to Istanbul. Based on Trip.com's data travel demand peaks in July. The off-season for travel is October.

Cheapest one-way flight priceAU$ 79
Cheapest return ticket priceAU$ 141
Off-season for travelOctober
Peak season for travelJuly
Flight distance2,163.19km
Average flight time7 hours 14 minutes
Popular airlineTurkish Airlines
Flight statistics for the Kuwait City–Istanbul route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Trip.com Price Insights on Flights from Kuwait City to Istanbul

What is the cheapest month for one-way flights from Kuwait City to Istanbul?

According to Trip.com's data, the cheapest month for flights from Kuwait City to Istanbul is May, with an average price of AU$ 131. Conversely, the most expensive month is typically January, with an average price of up to AU$ 218.

AU$ 218
AU$ 175
AU$ 131
AU$ 88
    Cheapest
  • AU$ 142
    Apr
  • AU$ 131
    May
  • AU$ 164
    Jun
  • AU$ 153
    Jul
  • AU$ 161
    Aug
  • AU$ 132
    Sep
  • AU$ 132
    Oct
  • AU$ 159
    Nov
  • AU$ 186
    Dec
  • AU$ 218
    Jan
  • AU$ 152
    Feb
  • AU$ 149
    Mar

What is the cheapest month for round-trip flights from Kuwait City to Istanbul?

According to historical data from Trip.com, the lowest prices for flights from Kuwait City to Istanbul are found during May, with an average price of AU$ 206. Conversely, the highest prices are found during January, with an average price of up to AU$ 520.

AU$ 520
AU$ 363
AU$ 206
AU$ 49
    Cheapest
  • AU$ 296
    Apr
  • AU$ 206
    May
  • AU$ 284
    Jun
  • AU$ 390
    Jul
  • AU$ 457
    Aug
  • AU$ 339
    Sep
  • AU$ 328
    Oct
  • AU$ 318
    Nov
  • AU$ 452
    Dec
  • AU$ 520
    Jan
  • AU$ 428
    Feb
  • AU$ 305
    Mar

What's the cheapest day to fly from Kuwait City to Istanbul?

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

AU$ 182
AU$ 160
AU$ 137
AU$ 115
  • AU$ 162
    Mon
  • AU$ 137
    Tue
  • AU$ 156
    Wed
  • AU$ 182
    Thu
  • AU$ 154
    Fri
  • AU$ 146
    Sat
  • AU$ 149
    Sun

When is the cheapest day to fly from Kuwait City to Istanbul during ANZAC Day Holiday?

ANZAC Day Holiday runs from Apr 25 to Apr 27. The cheapest flights from Kuwait City to Istanbul are available on Apr 26, with fares starting at AU$ 106.

AU$ 265
AU$ 186
AU$ 106
AU$ 27
    Cheapest
  • AU$ 115
    22
    Apr
  • AU$ 196
    23
  • AU$ 265
    24
  • AU$ 240
    25
  • AU$ 106
    26
  • AU$ 154
    27
  • AU$ 146
    28

Flight FAQs

  • Which airlines offer the cheapest flights from Kuwait City (KWI) to Istanbul (IST)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Pegasus Airlines offers one-way fares as low as AU$ 79 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. KWI to SAW on Wed, May 6), while Pegasus Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from AU$ 141 departing on Tue, Apr 28 and returning on Sat, May 2.
  • At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from Kuwait City to Istanbul with the following airlines, including: Turkish Airlines Pegasus 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 7 hours 14 minutes to fly from Kuwait City (KWI) to Istanbul (IST).
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Kuwait City to Istanbul 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 7 flight per week flying from Kuwait City to Istanbul. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Turkish Airlines: -/-/-/W/T/F/S -- TK8585 (09:01) Turkish Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- TK773 (02:10) Pegasus Airlines: S/-/T/-/T/F/S -- PC859 (02:18)
  • To find best deals on flights from Kuwait City to Istanbul, 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 6, with one-way flights priced at just AU$ 79.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Pegasus Airlines.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
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    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Istanbul travel is around July.
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  • The cheapest months to fly from Kuwait City to Istanbul is October, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our April flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Kuwait City to Istanbul on April 23, 2026 with Pegasus Airlines, with prices starting at AU$ 144.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Istanbul, with Kuwait International Airport to Istanbul Airport (KWI-IST) is by far the most common option on this route: Ataturk Airport (ISL) Istanbul Airport (IST) Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW).
  • The time difference between Istanbul and Kuwait City is 0h.
  • 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 Kuwait City toIstanbul

Which airlines offer the cheapest nonstop flights from Kuwait City to Istanbul?

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, AJet offers the cheapest nonstop flights from Kuwait City to Istanbul, with an average price of AU$ 107.

AU$ 38
AU$ 107
AU$ 177
AU$ 246
AU$ 315
AJet
AU$ 107
AJet
Pegasus Airlines
AU$ 161
Pegasus Airlines
Jazeera Airways
AU$ 165
Jazeera Airways
Turkish Airlines
AU$ 207
Turkish Airlines
Flydubai
AU$ 253
Flydubai
Kuwait Airways
AU$ 315
Kuwait Airways

Which airlines operate the most flights from Kuwait City to Istanbul?

Based on Trip.com data from the past month, Turkish Airlines/Kuwait Airways operates the most flights from Kuwait City to Istanbul, with 2 flight per week.

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Turkish Airlines
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Turkish Airlines
Kuwait Airways
2
Kuwait Airways
Jazeera Airways
1
Jazeera Airways
Pegasus Airlines
1
Pegasus Airlines
LOT Polish Airlines
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LOT Polish Airlines

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