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Cheap flights from Istanbul Airport to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport from £245

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 1/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
IST — KUL
15 Jan — 22 Jan1
1 adult

The best prices from Istanbul to Kuala Lumpur Intl are usually found in May or February, booked 64 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Sunday and return on a Sunday

Cheap flight deals from Istanbul to Kuala Lumpur Intl

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Istanbul (IST) to Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 10 January 2025.

Round-trip from

£403

One-way from

£245

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

£504
China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 7/3-23/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 46h 15m total
  • Istanbul to Kuala Lumpur
1/2
  • 1/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 28h 50m total
  • Istanbul to Kuala Lumpur
High demand for flights, 5% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 1% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in January 2025

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Cheapest flights from Istanbul to Kuala Lumpur Intl
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Istanbul to Kuala Lumpur Intl. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 10 January 2025.

Fri 7/315:55IST - KUL
1 stop28h 15mChina Southern
Sun 23/318:10KUL - IST
1 stop18h 00mChina Southern
Deal found 9/1£403
Sat 8/307:35IST - KUL
1 stop19h 20mEtihad Airways
Sat 22/321:25KUL - IST
1 stop14h 05mEtihad Airways
Deal found 9/1£405
Mon 10/320:10IST - KUL
1 stop12h 45mQatar Airways
Wed 19/302:25KUL - IST
1 stop14h 55mQatar Airways
Deal found 9/1£478
Sat 8/315:15IST - KUL
Nonstop10h 05mTurkish Airlines
Mon 24/304:45KUL - IST
Nonstop11h 20mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 9/1£482
Sat 8/320:15IST - KUL
1 stop30h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sat 22/304:45KUL - IST
Nonstop11h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/1£538
Wed 12/213:25IST - KUL
1 stop21h 50mSingapore Airlines
Sun 23/210:25KUL - IST
1 stop27h 00mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 9/1£562
Sat 8/314:35IST - KUL
1 stop13h 05mAir Arabia
Wed 19/302:50KUL - IST
1 stop15h 50mAir Arabia
Deal found 9/1£564
Wed 11/616:25IST - KUL
2 stops27h 10mSAUDIA
Thu 26/602:15KUL - IST
2 stops30h 15mSAUDIA
Deal found 10/1£567
Fri 17/113:50IST - KUL
1 stop13h 30mMalaysia Airlines
Fri 31/102:25KUL - IST
1 stop14h 55mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 9/1£682
Fri 17/115:30IST - KUL
1 stop26h 50mSichuan Airlines
Fri 31/100:20KUL - IST
1 stop35h 30mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 10/1£690
Wed 26/201:50IST - KUL
1 stop15h 05mEmirates
Wed 12/310:15KUL - IST
1 stop16h 40mEmirates
Deal found 9/1£721

Find flights from Istanbul to Kuala Lumpur Intl within your budget

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IstanbulKuala Lumpur

IST - KUL

ISTKUL

Istanbul

Fri 7/3

15:55-17:10

1 stop20h 15m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sat 22/3

02:20-07:10

1 stop33h 50m

£403

IstanbulKuala Lumpur

IST - KUL

ISTKUL

Istanbul

Sat 8/3

07:35-07:55

1 stop19h 20m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sat 22/3

21:25-06:30

1 stop14h 05m

£405

IstanbulKuala Lumpur

IST - KUL

ISTKUL

Istanbul

Mon 10/3

20:10-13:55

1 stop12h 45m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 19/3

02:25-12:20

1 stop14h 55m

£478

IstanbulKuala Lumpur

IST - KUL

ISTKUL

Istanbul

Sat 8/3

15:15-06:20

Nonstop10h 05m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mon 24/3

04:45-11:05

Nonstop11h 20m

£482

IstanbulKuala Lumpur

IST - KUL

ISTKUL

Istanbul

Sat 8/3

20:15-07:35

1 stop30h 20m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sat 22/3

04:45-11:05

Nonstop11h 20m

£538

IstanbulKuala Lumpur

IST - KUL

ISTKUL

Istanbul

Wed 12/2

13:25-16:15

1 stop21h 50m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sun 23/2

10:25-08:25

1 stop27h 00m

£562

IstanbulKuala Lumpur

IST - KUL

ISTKUL

Istanbul

Sat 8/3

14:35-08:40

1 stop13h 05m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 19/3

02:50-13:40

1 stop15h 50m

£564

IstanbulKuala Lumpur

IST - KUL

ISTKUL

Istanbul

Wed 11/6

16:25-00:35

2 stops27h 10m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Thu 26/6

02:15-03:30

2 stops30h 15m

£567

IstanbulKuala Lumpur

IST - KUL

ISTKUL

Istanbul

Sat 8/2

20:10-20:40

1 stop19h 30m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mon 17/2

10:20-18:40

1 stop13h 20m

£708

IstanbulKuala Lumpur

IST - KUL

ISTKUL

Istanbul

Wed 26/2

01:50-21:55

1 stop15h 05m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 12/3

10:15-21:55

1 stop16h 40m

£721

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Best time to book a flight from Istanbul to Kuala Lumpur Intl

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Travel insights for flights from Istanbul to Kuala Lumpur Intl

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Istanbul to Kuala Lumpur Intl including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Istanbul Airport to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport (average of £752). Flying from Istanbul Airport to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,072). 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.

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

Find hourly flight availability from Istanbul to Kuala Lumpur Intl. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 10 January 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Istanbul Airport to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 16% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at midday.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Istanbul Airport to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Istanbul to Kuala Lumpur Intl. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Istanbul Airport to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport flight should consider departing on Sunday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Istanbul Airport to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport

Explore weekly flight availability from Istanbul to Kuala Lumpur Intl. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 10 January 2025.

The most flights from IST to KUL are scheduled on a Tuesday (4 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).

Rainfall in Kuala Lumpur Intl by month

Plan your trip to Kuala Lumpur Intl by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport ranges from 120.0 - 280.0 inches per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 280.0 mm. June is typically the driest time to visit Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport when rainfall is around 120.0 mm.

Temperature in Kuala Lumpur Intl by month

Plan your trip to Kuala Lumpur Intl by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, April is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 28.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 27.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Kuala Lumpur Intl

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Kuala Lumpur Intl. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Kuala Lumpur Intl. Reviews last updated 10 January 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Malaysia Airlines, China Southern and Etihad Airways from Istanbul to Kuala Lumpur. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.1
Very Good
3,339 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

The seats were very uncomfortable. I along with maybe 4 other passengers were never given our breakfast meal. The attendant completely forgot about us. For such a long flight the seats should be made with more comfort in mind. Just because it is economy doesn’t mean we don’t deserve comfort.

8.1
Very Good
3,339 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,339 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

The seats were very uncomfortable. I along with maybe 4 other passengers were never given our breakfast meal. The attendant completely forgot about us. For such a long flight the seats should be made with more comfort in mind. Just because it is economy doesn’t mean we don’t deserve comfort.

8.1
Very Good
78 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,339 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

The seats were very uncomfortable. I along with maybe 4 other passengers were never given our breakfast meal. The attendant completely forgot about us. For such a long flight the seats should be made with more comfort in mind. Just because it is economy doesn’t mean we don’t deserve comfort.

8.1
Very Good
1,325 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,339 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

The seats were very uncomfortable. I along with maybe 4 other passengers were never given our breakfast meal. The attendant completely forgot about us. For such a long flight the seats should be made with more comfort in mind. Just because it is economy doesn’t mean we don’t deserve comfort.

7.8
Good
337 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,339 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10