Cheap flights from Istanbul Airport to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport from £203

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 25/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
IST — KUL
11 Jan — 18 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Istanbul to Kuala Lumpur Intl are usually found in February or April, booked 90 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Wednesday and return on a Tuesday

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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 12 December 2025.

Tue 16/1214:00IST - KUL
1 stop24h 35mEtihad Airways
Fri 2/109:35KUL - IST
1 stop32h 20mEtihad Airways
Deal found 11/12£442
Tue 16/1213:30IST - KUL
1 stop29h 25mSAUDIA
Thu 1/117:35KUL - IST
1 stop22h 05mSAUDIA
Deal found 11/12£479
Mon 15/1218:25IST - KUL
1 stop25h 10mSAUDIA
Thu 1/117:35KUL - IST
1 stop22h 05mSAUDIA
Deal found 11/12£493
Tue 16/1220:10IST - KUL
2 stops21h 05mQatar Airways
Wed 31/1202:00KUL - IST
1 stop15h 20mQatar Airways
Deal found 11/12£500
Wed 17/1220:10IST - KUL
2 stops38h 55mQatar Airways
Wed 31/1202:40KUL - IST
1 stop21h 00mQatar Airways
Deal found 11/12£502
Mon 22/1213:50IST - KUL
2 stops24h 55mQatar Airways
Wed 31/1202:00KUL - IST
1 stop15h 20mQatar Airways
Deal found 10/12£508
Wed 24/1213:30IST - KUL
1 stop21h 25mSAUDIA
Sat 27/1217:35KUL - IST
1 stop22h 05mSAUDIA
Deal found 10/12£514
Tue 16/1220:10IST - KUL
2 stops21h 05mQatar Airways
Fri 16/102:00KUL - IST
1 stop21h 40mQatar Airways
Deal found 11/12£515
Tue 16/1212:00IST - KUL
2 stops23h 05mQatar Airways
Sun 11/102:00KUL - IST
1 stop21h 40mQatar Airways
Deal found 11/12£530
Mon 15/1218:25IST - KUL
1 stop25h 10mSAUDIA
Sun 4/117:35KUL - IST
1 stop22h 05mSAUDIA
Deal found 11/12£533
Sat 13/1214:00IST - KUL
2 stops17h 40mEtihad Airways
Sat 17/121:40KUL - IST
1 stop20h 15mEtihad Airways
Deal found 11/12£534
Mon 15/1222:25IST - KUL
1 stop21h 10mSAUDIA
Fri 2/102:15KUL - IST
1 stop16h 30mSAUDIA
Deal found 11/12£535

Find 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 12 December 2025.

Round-trip from

£368

One-way from

£203

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£410
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 25/2-6/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 56h 55m total
  • Istanbul to Kuala Lumpur
Air Arabia
  • Air Arabia
  • 25/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 13h 10m total
  • Istanbul to Kuala Lumpur
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (£29 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (£6 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in December 2025

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IstanbulKuala Lumpur

IST - KUL

ISTKUL

Istanbul

Tue 26/5

14:10-19:50

1 stop24h 40m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sun 7/6

09:35-13:05

1 stop32h 30m

£402

IstanbulKuala Lumpur

IST - KUL

ISTKUL

Istanbul

Tue 26/5

14:10-19:50

1 stop24h 40m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Thu 11/6

09:35-13:05

1 stop32h 30m

£402

IstanbulKuala Lumpur

IST - KUL

ISTKUL

Istanbul

Wed 13/5

16:50-08:10

Nonstop10h 20m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue 19/5

09:50-15:40

Nonstop10h 50m

£410

IstanbulKuala Lumpur

IST - KUL

ISTKUL

Istanbul

Wed 14/1

20:10-20:40

1 stop19h 30m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Thu 29/1

02:40-12:20

1 stop14h 40m

£417

IstanbulKuala Lumpur

IST - KUL

ISTKUL

Istanbul

Wed 11/3

13:50-07:55

1 stop13h 05m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue 24/3

10:15-18:40

1 stop13h 25m

£417

IstanbulKuala Lumpur

IST - KUL

ISTKUL

Istanbul

Wed 25/2

13:50-20:40

1 stop25h 50m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Fri 6/3

21:15-12:20

1 stop20h 05m

£420

IstanbulKuala Lumpur

IST - KUL

ISTKUL

Istanbul

Tue 26/5

14:10-19:50

1 stop24h 40m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Fri 5/6

21:40-13:05

1 stop20h 25m

£420

IstanbulKuala Lumpur

IST - KUL

ISTKUL

Istanbul

Fri 13/2

14:00-08:05

1 stop13h 05m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sun 22/2

09:35-12:55

1 stop32h 20m

£433

IstanbulKuala Lumpur

IST - KUL

ISTKUL

Istanbul

Sun 1/3

20:10-20:40

1 stop19h 30m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sun 8/3

19:55-12:20

1 stop21h 25m

£433

IstanbulKuala Lumpur

IST - KUL

ISTKUL

Istanbul

Tue 26/5

16:50-08:10

Nonstop10h 20m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Thu 11/6

09:50-15:40

Nonstop10h 50m

£437

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 12/12

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

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Istanbul Airport to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Istanbul to Kuala Lumpur Intl. Price data was last updated on 5 December 2025.

Booking 80 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Istanbul Airport to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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 £87). Flying from Istanbul Airport to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of £313). 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 12 December 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Istanbul Airport to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 8% 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 Friday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 12 December 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Oman Air, Qatar Airways, andEtihad Airways from Istanbul Airport to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.7

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.7

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.7

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.7

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.7

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.7

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Related info for your journey

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

    A quick flight from Istanbul Airport to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport can take about 10h 20m. Etihad Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £410. The distance from Istanbul Airport to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport is about 5208 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

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

    Currently priced at £157, AirAsia X will fly you from Istanbul Airport to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport and back. In addition to AirAsia X, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Oman Air and Turkish Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from £296 and £333, respectively. AirAsia X is currently priced 58% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Air Arabia, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at £142. AirAsia X flights start at £147 while deals on Oman Air start at £184 one-way.

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

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Istanbul Airport to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport are Batik Air (79%), Turkish Airlines (74%) and Malaysia Airlines (72%).

  • Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Istanbul Airport to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport?

  • Where are the least popular stopover locations for Istanbul Airport to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport flights?

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

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

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

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

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

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

  • 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 £87). Flying from Istanbul Airport to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of £313). 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.

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Top 5 airlines flying from Istanbul to Kuala Lumpur Intl

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Istanbul to Kuala Lumpur Intl. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 12 December 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AirAsia XCheapest£166Average£331FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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Oman AirCheapest£296Average£340FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£333Average£399FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest£364Average£395FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£384Average£487FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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