Q: How much does it cost for a return flight from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport flights typically cost between £360 and £409 in October. The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £353 on Air Arabia (29 Oct–8 Nov).

Question 1

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Accepted Answer

Wednesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Question 2

How much does it cost for a return flight from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport?

Accepted Answer

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport flights typically cost between £360 and £409 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £353 on Air Arabia (29 Oct–8 Nov).

Question 3

How often are flights from Kuala Lumpur to Istanbul delayed?

Accepted Answer

About 22% of weekly flights between Kuala Lumpur and Istanbul have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 101 minutes.

Question 4

What’s the fastest stopover option from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport?

Accepted Answer

Flights via Doha (DOH) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 13h 57m.

Question 5

What is the most punctual flight time for Kuala Lumpur to Istanbul flights?

Accepted Answer

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

Question 6

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport?

Accepted Answer

Manama (BAH) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £346.

Question 7

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport?

Accepted Answer

Flights via Doha (DOH) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 08m.

Question 8

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Kuala Lumpur to Istanbul flights?

Accepted Answer

Over the past year, Turkish Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 22% of flights being delayed.

Question 9

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport?

Accepted Answer

Dubai (DXB) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 52% of one-stop itineraries from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport on Cheapflights.

Question 10

How long is the flight from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport?

Accepted Answer

Airlines like Turkish Airlines and Gulf Air fly from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport in about 11h 25m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 5h 30m. There are 5208 mi between Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport and Istanbul Airport. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

Question 11

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport round-trip?

Accepted Answer

Cheapflights users have booked flights from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport round-trip from £187. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Qatar Airways, from £346, and SAUDIA, from £367. AirAsia X is priced at 53% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

Question 12

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport one-way?

Accepted Answer

To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with AirAsia X, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at £93. Qatar Airways flights start at £199 while deals on Turkish Airlines start at £220 one-way.

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport, you should look to book at least 25 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

Question 14

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport?

Accepted Answer

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport (average of £382). Flying from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of £453). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

Question 15

Weekly flight availability from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport

Accepted Answer

The most flights from KUL to IST are scheduled on a Wednesday (7 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Istanbul Airport ranges from 10.0 - 100.0 inches per month. December is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 100.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Istanbul Airport when rainfall is around 10.0 mm.

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to Istanbul Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 23.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 5.0 C).

Question 18

What are the cheapest flights from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport?

Accepted Answer

Looking for the cheapest flight from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport? While on average our users pay £454, our data indicates the cheapest price to be £242. The most popular route (Kuala Lumpur Intl - Istanbul), is priced around £394.

Question 19

What are the most reliable airlines from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport?

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Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport on time: Turkish Airlines (77%), Malaysia Airlines (74%), Royal Brunei Airlines (71%).

Question 20

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport?

Accepted Answer

Before booking your flight from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport check out the most popular airlines for this route: Emirates, AirAsia X or Qatar Airways.

Question 21

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from KUL to IST?

Accepted Answer

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport as you normally would.

Question 22

Can I find deals for flights from Kuala Lumpur Intl to Istanbul that include hotel bookings?

Accepted Answer

Yes. In addition to deals on Kuala Lumpur Intl to Istanbul flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

Question 23

How can I find direct flights from Kuala Lumpur Intl to Istanbul?

Accepted Answer

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Kuala Lumpur Intl to Istanbul.

Question 24

Can I find deals for business class flights from Kuala Lumpur Intl to Istanbul?

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Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Kuala Lumpur Intl to Istanbul by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

Question 25

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Kuala Lumpur Intl to Istanbul?

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Cheapflights makes it easy to find Kuala Lumpur Intl to Istanbul flights by helping our users search from 900+ travel sites for deals. We also provide you with filters for cabin, price, airline, airports, number of stops, and many more to narrow down that perfect flight.

Question 26

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Kuala Lumpur Intl to Istanbul?

Accepted Answer

Cheapflights taps into our reliable network of hundreds of airlines and travel agencies to find the best deals for flights from Kuala Lumpur Intl to Istanbul for you. Better yet — we are completely free to use.

Question 27

Can Cheapflights find flights from Kuala Lumpur Intl to Istanbul with no change fees?

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Question 28

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Kuala Lumpur Intl to Istanbul become cheaper?

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Round-trip from	£353
One-way from	£204
Popular in	August
Cheapest in	June
Average price	£382
Good round-trip deal	£628 or less
Good one-way deal	£242 or less

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
AirAsia X	Cheapest£187	Average£391	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time66%	Search AirAsia X flights
Qatar Airways	Cheapest£346	Average£407	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
SAUDIA	Cheapest£367	Average£438	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time86%	Search SAUDIA flights
Emirates	Cheapest£368	Average£400	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights

Cheap flights from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport from £204

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 10/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport, you should look to book at least 25 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport?

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from KUL to IST?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport as you normally would.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport flights typically cost between £360 and £409 in October.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £353 on Air Arabia (29 Oct–8 Nov).

Weekly flight availability from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport

The most flights from KUL to IST are scheduled on a Wednesday (7 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).

How often are flights from Kuala Lumpur to Istanbul delayed?

About 22% of weekly flights between Kuala Lumpur and Istanbul have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 101 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Kuala Lumpur to Istanbul flights?

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Wednesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Kuala Lumpur to Istanbul flights?

Over the past year, Turkish Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 22% of flights being delayed.

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport?

Dubai (DXB) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 52% of one-stop itineraries from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport?

Manama (BAH) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £346.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport?

Flights via Doha (DOH) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 13h 57m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport?

Flights via Doha (DOH) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 08m.

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Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport flights typically cost between £360 and £409 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £353 on Air Arabia (29 Oct–8 Nov).