Kuala Lumpur to Istanbul flights
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- Lowest observed
- €181, departing 15 Nov 2026 (Last checked: 8 Oct 2026)One-way fare · Priced departure days checked in the last 14 days: 148Check live prices for this route
- Airlines seen
- Malaysia Airlines, Air Arabia, Air China, AirAsia X, Emirates, Gulf Air +4 more
- Reported fastest flight
- 11h 25m
- Non-stop
- Yes
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- Route distance
- 8,333 km
- Reported fastest flight
- 11h 25m
- Airlines seen
- Malaysia Airlines, Air Arabia, Air China, AirAsia X, Emirates, Gulf Air +4 more
- Alternative airports
- SZB, SAW
Route-level information; individual journeys vary.
Published schedules report non-stop service with Malaysia Airlines. Check current timetables.
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Airport to city: straight-line distance
- Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah International Airport (SZB) → Kuala Lumpur, city gazetteer reference point (3.1390, 101.6869): ≈ 15 km.
- Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) → Kuala Lumpur, city gazetteer reference point (3.1390, 101.6869): ≈ 44 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 fare by departure month
Cheapest month from Kuala Lumpur to Istanbul: November 2026, from €181 (checked 8 Oct 2026).
| Month | Lowest fare | Priced days |
|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | €226 | 20 |
| November 2026 | €181 | 30 |
| December 2026 | €252 | 30 |
| January 2027 | €225 | 26 |
| February 2027 | €220 | 26 |
| March 2027 | €225 | 16 |
Lowest fare by day of the week
Cheapest day of the week from Kuala Lumpur to Istanbul: Sunday, from €181 (checked 8 Oct 2026).
| Day | Lowest fare | Priced days |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | €220 | 23 |
| Tuesday | €221 | 24 |
| Wednesday | €221 | 21 |
| Thursday | €221 | 20 |
| Friday | €220 | 21 |
| Saturday | €240 | 20 |
| Sunday | €181 | 19 |
One-way fares checked in the last 14 days. Each figure is the lowest priced departure day we saw, not a guaranteed fare.
Frequently asked
How much is a flight from Kuala Lumpur to Istanbul?
The lowest fare we have observed is €181, found on 8 Oct 2026. Prices move, so read it as a floor rather than a quote.
When is the cheapest month to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Istanbul?
Cheapest month from Kuala Lumpur to Istanbul: November 2026, from €181 (checked 8 Oct 2026).
Are there direct flights from Kuala Lumpur to Istanbul?
Yes. We have seen non-stop flights on this route, flown by Malaysia Airlines.
Which airlines fly from Kuala Lumpur to Istanbul?
These are the carriers we have seen on the route: Malaysia Airlines, Air Arabia, Air China, AirAsia X, Emirates, Gulf Air +4 more.
How many of the observed Kuala Lumpur to Istanbul fares were non-stop?
95 of the 152 fares we observed were non-stop; the rest included at least one stop. That describes our observations, not every flight that operates.
Which day of the week is cheapest from Kuala Lumpur to Istanbul?
Cheapest day of the week from Kuala Lumpur to Istanbul: Sunday, from €181 (checked 8 Oct 2026).
How observed prices work, what "No data" means and what a fare includes: Read the flight price guide
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Last checked: 8 Oct 2026