Cheap flights from Kuala Lumpur to Istanbul

One-way fares from US$230 · KUL → IST · prices found by travellers in the last 48 hours

Compare all dates Istanbul → Kuala Lumpur
Cheapest fare
US$230

AirAsia X · Fri, 12 Feb

Cheapest month
February

from US$230

Direct flights
Yes

AirAsia X and Turkish Airlines

Flight time
11h 05m

8,330 km

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Cheapest month to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Istanbul

Lowest one-way fare per person in each month. Choose a month to see every date.

  1. November 2026 US$236
  2. December 2026 US$232
  3. January 2027 US$238
  4. February 2027 Cheapest US$230
  5. March 2027 US$233
  6. April 2027 US$231
  7. May 2027 US$278
  8. July 2027 US$263

Cheapest dates in February 2027

The lowest fares we've seen for each day, cheapest first.

AirAsia X
Depart09:20 Fri, 12 FebKUL → SAW 11h 45m · Direct
US$230one way, per person
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AirAsia X
Depart09:20 Mon, 22 FebKUL → SAW 11h 45m · Direct
US$231one way, per person
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AirAsia X
Depart09:20 Wed, 17 FebKUL → SAW 11h 45m · Direct
US$233one way, per person
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AirAsia X
Depart09:20 Wed, 24 FebKUL → SAW 11h 45m · Direct
US$233one way, per person
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AirAsia X
Depart09:20 Mon, 15 FebKUL → SAW 11h 45m · Direct
US$238one way, per person
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AirAsia X
Depart09:20 Mon, 8 FebKUL → SAW 11h 45m · Direct
US$256one way, per person
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AirAsia X
Depart09:20 Sun, 21 FebKUL → SAW 11h 45m · Direct
US$264one way, per person
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Turkish Airlines
Depart08:15 Tue, 16 FebKUL → IST 11h 25m · Direct
US$267one way, per person
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About flights from Kuala Lumpur to Istanbul

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) and Istanbul (IST) are about 8,330 km apart. Direct flights take around 11h 05m, and recent direct fares were with AirAsia X and Turkish Airlines. Over the next few months, one-way fares start from US$230, and February 2027 is currently the cheapest month to fly.

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Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from Kuala Lumpur to Istanbul?

The cheapest one-way fare we've seen recently is US$230 with AirAsia X, departing Friday, 12 February 2027. Over the coming months, the lowest fare in each month ranges from US$230 to US$278.

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

February 2027 currently has the lowest fares, from US$230 one way.

Are there direct flights from Kuala Lumpur to Istanbul?

Yes. Recent direct fares were with AirAsia X and Turkish Airlines.

How long is the flight from Kuala Lumpur to Istanbul?

A direct flight takes about 11h 05m. Kuala Lumpur and Istanbul are around 8,330 km apart.

Which airlines fly from Kuala Lumpur to Istanbul?

Recent fares on this route were with AirAsia X, Malaysia Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Qatar Airways, Air Arabia, Oman Air and Gulf Air.

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