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RM 724+ Cheap flights from Istanbul

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IST — KUL
25 Jan — 1 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

What to know about flights from Istanbul

Discover essential information about flights departing from Istanbul, including flight schedules, destinations, airlines operating at the Istanbul airport, and any specific guidelines or requirements for travellers. Please note that the information is based on the most recent updates available. Data last updated 26 December 2025.

Cheapest one-way flight

RM 511

Cheapest airline

Pegasus Airlines

Most popular destination

Beirut (BEY)
The cheapest one-way flight from Istanbul is currently to Beirut.
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On average, Pegasus Airlines currently has the cheapest one-way flight from Istanbul (avg. price of RM 465).
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Beirut (BEY) is currently the most popular flight destination from Istanbul (average return price of RM 512).
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Cheapest flights from Istanbul
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Istanbul. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 26 December 2025.

Fri 24/417:20SAW - KUL
Nonstop10h 20mAirAsia X
Sun 10/509:35KUL - SAW
Nonstop11h 30mAirAsia X
Deal found 24/12RM 1,459
Sun 12/417:20SAW - KUL
Nonstop10h 20mAirAsia X
Fri 24/409:35KUL - SAW
Nonstop11h 30mAirAsia X
Deal found 25/12RM 1,463
Wed 18/217:20SAW - KUL
Nonstop10h 20mAirAsia X
Wed 25/209:35KUL - SAW
Nonstop11h 30mAirAsia X
Deal found 25/12RM 1,577
Fri 10/417:20SAW - KUL
Nonstop10h 20mAirAsia X
Fri 17/409:35KUL - SAW
Nonstop11h 30mAirAsia X
Deal found 25/12RM 1,581
Mon 26/117:20SAW - KUL
Nonstop10h 20mAirAsia X
Wed 11/209:35KUL - SAW
Nonstop11h 30mAirAsia X
Deal found 26/12RM 1,617
Wed 10/617:20SAW - KUL
Nonstop10h 20mAirAsia X
Wed 17/609:35KUL - SAW
Nonstop11h 30mAirAsia X
Deal found 24/12RM 1,621
Fri 6/317:20SAW - KUL
Nonstop10h 20mAirAsia X
Sun 15/309:35KUL - SAW
Nonstop11h 30mAirAsia X
Deal found 24/12RM 1,674
Sun 26/417:20SAW - KUL
Nonstop10h 20mAirAsia X
Wed 13/509:35KUL - SAW
Nonstop11h 30mAirAsia X
Deal found 24/12RM 1,678
Tue 9/601:25SAW - KUL
1 stop19h 55mMultiple Airlines
Mon 15/609:35KUL - SAW
Nonstop11h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/12RM 1,702
Thu 19/214:00IST - KUL
1 stop13h 05mEtihad Airways
Wed 4/309:35KUL - IST
1 stop32h 20mEtihad Airways
Deal found 26/12RM 1,957
Mon 23/214:00IST - KUL
1 stop13h 05mEtihad Airways
Mon 9/309:35KUL - IST
1 stop32h 20mEtihad Airways
Deal found 26/12RM 1,961
Fri 20/214:00IST - KUL
1 stop13h 05mEtihad Airways
Fri 6/309:35KUL - IST
1 stop32h 20mEtihad Airways
Deal found 25/12RM 1,969

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Find flights departing from Istanbul that match your specified budget. Filter results by price range, allowing you to narrow down options and find flights that fit within your financial constraints. Please note that the search results are based on data from user searches, with fares last updated on 26 December 2025. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 407,431 searches

Fly to

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Route

Departure

Return

Price

IstanbulKuala Lumpur

SAW - KUL

SAWKUL

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Sun 5/4

17:20-08:40

Nonstop10h 20m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sun 12/4

09:35-16:05

Nonstop11h 30m

RM 1,577

IstanbulKuala Lumpur

SAW - KUL

SAWKUL

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Fri 10/4

17:20-08:40

Nonstop10h 20m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Fri 17/4

09:35-16:05

Nonstop11h 30m

RM 1,577

IstanbulKuala Lumpur

SAW - KUL

SAWKUL

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Mon 9/3

17:20-08:40

Nonstop10h 20m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 25/3

09:35-16:05

Nonstop11h 30m

RM 1,581

IstanbulKuala Lumpur

SAW - KUL

SAWKUL

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Sun 1/3

17:20-08:40

Nonstop10h 20m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 11/3

09:35-16:05

Nonstop11h 30m

RM 1,585

IstanbulKuala Lumpur

SAW - KUL

SAWKUL

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Wed 18/2

17:20-08:40

Nonstop10h 20m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 4/3

09:35-16:05

Nonstop11h 30m

RM 1,585

IstanbulKuala Lumpur

SAW - KUL

SAWKUL

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Sun 1/3

17:20-08:40

Nonstop10h 20m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sun 8/3

09:35-16:05

Nonstop11h 30m

RM 1,726

IstanbulKuala Lumpur

SAW - KUL

SAWKUL

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Sun 22/2

17:20-08:40

Nonstop10h 20m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sun 8/3

09:35-16:05

Nonstop11h 30m

RM 1,734

IstanbulKuala Lumpur

SAW - KUL

SAWKUL

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Mon 23/2

17:20-08:40

Nonstop10h 20m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mon 9/3

09:35-16:05

Nonstop11h 30m

RM 1,734

IstanbulKuala Lumpur

SAW - KUL

SAWKUL

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Fri 3/4

17:20-08:40

Nonstop10h 20m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sun 12/4

09:35-16:05

Nonstop11h 30m

RM 1,738

IstanbulKuala Lumpur

IST - KUL

ISTKUL

Istanbul

Sat 7/2

14:00-19:35

1 stop24h 35m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sat 14/2

09:35-12:55

1 stop32h 20m

RM 2,236

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Best time to book a flight from Istanbul

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly from Istanbul with our price prediction graph.
Estimated return price
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Travel insights for flights from Istanbul

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

When is the best time to book a flight from Istanbul?

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 19 December 2025.

The best time to book flights from Istanbul is 80 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Istanbul?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Istanbul (average of RM 489). Flying from Istanbul in August will prove the most costly (average of RM 1,601). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

Which airlines fly from Istanbul?

When flying from Istanbul check dates and pricing for the following: Etihad Airways, Turkish Airlines, AirAsia X, Qatar Airways, Air Arabia. As they depart for the following popular destinations: Kuala Lumpur.

Turkish Airlines
Turkish Airlines
From RM 317
Pegasus Airlines
Pegasus Airlines
From RM 218
Etihad Airways
Etihad Airways
From RM 1,979
Ajet
Ajet
From RM 111

Airline reviews for flights from Istanbul

Get insights into the airlines that provide service from Istanbul. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing airline for your flight from Istanbul. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 407,431 searches.
Read through reviews of airlines serving Istanbul, such as Air Arabia, Qatar Airways, andEtihad Airways. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air Arabia
7.6
Good
55 reviews
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Crew

8.0

Entertainment

5.7

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.6

Food

6.8

Reviews

1 / 1
2.0
Mediocre

معلومة نص,Mar 2023

SHJ - HBE

There was a delay about 30 minutes The WiFi movies were not working There is no Free Food
Air Arabia
7.6
Good
55 reviews
Air Arabia
7.6
Good
55 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.0

Entertainment

5.7

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.6

Food

6.8

Reviews

1 / 1
2.0
Mediocre

معلومة نص,Mar 2023

SHJ - HBE

There was a delay about 30 minutes The WiFi movies were not working There is no Free Food
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,692 reviews
Air Arabia
7.6
Good
55 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.0

Entertainment

5.7

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.6

Food

6.8

Reviews

1 / 1
2.0
Mediocre

معلومة نص,Mar 2023

SHJ - HBE

There was a delay about 30 minutes The WiFi movies were not working There is no Free Food
Etihad Airways
7.4
Good
1,337 reviews
Air Arabia
7.6
Good
55 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.0

Entertainment

5.7

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.6

Food

6.8

Reviews

1 / 1
2.0
Mediocre

معلومة نص,Mar 2023

SHJ - HBE

There was a delay about 30 minutes The WiFi movies were not working There is no Free Food
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
4,113 reviews
Air Arabia
7.6
Good
55 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.0

Entertainment

5.7

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.6

Food

6.8

Reviews

1 / 1
2.0
Mediocre

معلومة نص,Mar 2023

SHJ - HBE

There was a delay about 30 minutes The WiFi movies were not working There is no Free Food
AirAsia X
6.4
Okay
43 reviews
Air Arabia
7.6
Good
55 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.0

Entertainment

5.7

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.6

Food

6.8

Reviews

1 / 1
2.0
Mediocre

معلومة نص,Mar 2023

SHJ - HBE

There was a delay about 30 minutes The WiFi movies were not working There is no Free Food

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Related info for your journey

Access useful and relevant information related to your journey from Istanbul. This can include details such as airport transportation, visa requirements, travel insurance, luggage regulations, and any other information that can ensure a smooth and hassle-free travel experience. Please note that the information is based on general guidance and may need to be verified with official sources. Data last updated 26 December 2025.

  • Which is the cheapest airport to catch a flight from Istanbul?

    To find the cheapest price to Kuala Lumpur consider leaving from Istanbul airport as flights departing from there start at RM 1,459. Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen airport can be a cheaper option if you are traveling to Kuala Lumpur from RM 1,459. Naturally, the price you'll pay will be partially determined by your flexibility.

  • What is the cheapest month to fly from Istanbul?

    Currently, the cheapest month for flights from Istanbul is February. The most expensive month for flights is August. The cheapest prices are shown above but prices will vary according to departure times, airlines, class and how early you book.

  • Where are the cheapest places to fly to from Istanbul?

    Here are some of the cheapest flight destinations from Istanbul:
    Travel from Istanbul to Kuala Lumpur from RM 1,459 round trip

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