Kota-Kinabalu to Istanbul flights
Routavio compares airline fares from several flight booking sites. The lowest one-way fare it found for Kota-Kinabalu to Istanbul is €280 with AirAsia (checked on 24 Oct 2026).
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One-way fare
- Lowest observed
- €280, departing 17 Jan 2027 (Last checked: 24 Oct 2026)One-way fare · Priced departure days checked in the last 14 days: 4Check live prices for this route
- Airlines seen
- AirAsia, AirAsia X, Batik Air Malaysia, China Southern, Etihad Airways, Indonesia AirAsia, Scoot, Turkish Airlines (8)
- Typical journey time
- 25h 20m
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- Route distance
- 9,328 km
- Typical journey time
- 25h 20m
- Seen on fares with a connection
- AirAsia, Turkish Airlines, Scoot, Batik Air Malaysia, China Southern, AirAsia X, Etihad Airways (7)
- Alternative airports
- SAW
Route-level information; individual journeys vary.
We have not observed non-stop service on this route; the fares shown include at least one stop.
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Airport to city: straight-line distance
- Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) → Kota-Kinabalu, city gazetteer reference point (5.9804, 116.0735): ≈ 6 km.
- Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW) → Istanbul, city gazetteer reference point (41.0082, 28.9784): ≈ 30 km.
- Istanbul Airport (IST) → Istanbul, city gazetteer reference point (41.0082, 28.9784): ≈ 35 km.
Approximate distances calculated from coordinates, not road distances or travel times. These airports serve the city; they are not confirmed endpoints of an offer.
Lowest one-way fare we saw per airline
Cheapest airline from Kota-Kinabalu to Istanbul: AirAsia, from €280 (checked 24 Oct 2026).
| Airline | Lowest fare | Priced days |
|---|---|---|
| AirAsia | €280Jan 17, 2027 | 61 |
| Scoot | €327Nov 13, 2026 | 6 |
| Turkish Airlines | €378Dec 7, 2026 | 5 |
| China Southern | €399Nov 9, 2026 | 4 |
One-way fares checked in the last 14 days. An airline listed here had a fare on at least 3 departure days. Each figure is the lowest we saw, not a guaranteed fare. Connecting itineraries are included; the date is the departure day of that fare.
Frequently asked
How much is a flight from Kota-Kinabalu to Istanbul?
The lowest fare Routavio has observed is €280, found on 24 Oct 2026. Prices move, so read it as a floor rather than a quote.
When is the cheapest month to fly from Kota-Kinabalu to Istanbul?
In our observations January 2027 is the cheapest month so far, at €280.
Are there direct flights from Kota-Kinabalu to Istanbul?
Our data holds no non-stop flight from Kota-Kinabalu to Istanbul. The fares on this page include at least one stop.
Which airlines fly from Kota-Kinabalu to Istanbul?
Routavio has seen these carriers on the route: AirAsia, AirAsia X, Batik Air Malaysia, China Southern, Etihad Airways, Indonesia AirAsia, Scoot, Turkish Airlines (8).
How long does the flight from Kota-Kinabalu to Istanbul take?
Across the 70 fares Routavio observed, the average journey time is 25h 59m, including any stops. Individual departures vary; the fastest observed flight is listed in the route facts above.
How many of the observed Kota-Kinabalu to Istanbul fares were non-stop?
None of the 74 fares we observed was non-stop; every one included at least one stop. That describes our observations, not every flight that operates.
Which airline has the lowest fare from Kota-Kinabalu to Istanbul?
Cheapest airline from Kota-Kinabalu to Istanbul: AirAsia, from €280 (checked 24 Oct 2026).
How observed prices work, what "No data" means and what a fare includes: Read the flight price guide · Price and schedule freshness on Routavio
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