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Cheap flights from Istanbul Airport to Kota Kinabalu from £741
This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 27/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
IST — BKI
11 Nov — 18 Nov1
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Best flights from Istanbul to Kota KinabaluDiscover carefully curated flight deals from Istanbul to Kota Kinabalu that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 12 October 2026.
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Istanbul to Kota Kinabalu that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 12 October 2026.
Wed 27/113:55 -
2 stops39h 05m
Thu 4/211:00 -
2 stops30h 50m
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Wed 27/1
13:55-10:00
2 stops39h 05m
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11:00-12:50
2 stops30h 50m
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