Popular in | July |
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Cheapest in | May |
Average price | RM 2,458 |
Return from | RM 2,128 |
One-way from | RM 1,211 |
Fly from
Budget
RM 2,128 - RM 3,109
Route
Depart
Return
Price
Kuala Lumpur IntlIstanbul Sabiha Gokcen
KUL - SAW
KULSAW
Kuala Lumpur Intl
Thu 21/9
1 stop32h 45m
Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen
Wed 27/9
1 stop13h 45m
Kuala Lumpur IntlIstanbul Sabiha Gokcen
KUL - SAW
KULSAW
Kuala Lumpur Intl
Thu 14/9
1 stop32h 45m
Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen
Sun 1/10
2 stops21h 00m
Kuala Lumpur IntlIstanbul Sabiha Gokcen
KUL - SAW
KULSAW
Kuala Lumpur Intl
Thu 7/9
1 stop22h 45m
Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen
Thu 5/10
1 stop29h 15m
Kuala Lumpur IntlIstanbul
KUL - IST
KULIST
Kuala Lumpur Intl
Thu 29/6
1 stop16h 25m
Istanbul
Fri 7/7
1 stop13h 40m
Kuala Lumpur IntlIstanbul Sabiha Gokcen
KUL - SAW
KULSAW
Kuala Lumpur Intl
Mon 11/9
1 stop26h 00m
Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen
Mon 18/9
1 stop21h 00m
Kuala Lumpur IntlIstanbul
KUL - IST
KULIST
Kuala Lumpur Intl
Mon 16/10
1 stop14h 30m
Istanbul
Thu 26/10
1 stop13h 00m
Kuala Lumpur IntlIstanbul
KUL - IST
KULIST
Kuala Lumpur Intl
Mon 13/11
1 stop19h 15m
Istanbul
Mon 20/11
1 stop22h 05m
Kuala Lumpur IntlIstanbul
KUL - IST
KULIST
Kuala Lumpur Intl
Sun 30/7
1 stop14h 30m
Istanbul
Mon 7/8
1 stop15h 50m
Kuala Lumpur IntlIstanbul
KUL - IST
KULIST
Kuala Lumpur Intl
Mon 5/6
1 stop14h 20m
Istanbul
Mon 26/6
1 stop23h 35m
January
RM 3,091
February
RM 3,004
March
RM 2,908
April
RM 2,967
May
RM 2,908
June
RM 2,976
July
RM 3,894
August
RM 3,862
September
RM 3,151
October
RM 3,068
November
RM 3,123
December
RM 3,632
Currently, the cheapest month for flights to Istanbul is March. The most expensive month for flights is July. The cheapest prices are shown above but prices will vary according to departure times, airlines, class and how early you book.
KUL - IST Price | RM 2,906 - RM 4,649 |
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IST Temperature | 5 - 23 °C |
IST Rainfall | 10 - 100 mm |
Cheap flights to Istanbul are a snip since low-cost giant easyJet has injected some competition into the London-Istanbul route. The city’s location is dramatic. Perched on the Bosphorus Strait, half is in Europe, half in Asia. Istanbul’s glorious imperial history includes stints as the capital city of four empires – Roman, Byzantine, Latin and Ottoman.
Istanbul’s rich cultural heritage is apparent in the cobbled stones of the vast Grand Bazaar that hubbubs with the sounds of traders and tourists, in the Aya Sofya (Church of the Holy Wisdom, also known by Haghia Sophia, its Greek name), and in the Topkapi Palace (Topkapi Sarayi), the official residence of the Ottoman Sultans for more than 400 years.
Turkish food is magnificent, faves are testi kebab, mercimek corbasi (red lentil soup), kofte (meatballs), imam bayildi (an eggplant and tomato dish, the name of which translates as “the priest wept” to represent its sheer deliciousness), borek (a pastry of which there are hundreds of varieties) and baklava.
Of course, no trip to Istanbul could be complete without a visit to a traditional hamam (bathhouse) or a ferry trip from Eminönü (Europe) to Anadolu Kavagi (Asia).
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Hot in summer, Istanbul’s daytime temperatures are often in the high-20s (Celsius). July and August are the hottest months with the least amount of humidity and rainfall. December and January temperatures are typically in the very low single digits, but seem colder because this is also the most humid time of year. Heavy snowfalls are not unusual during the winter. Spring and autumn are the nicest times to visit with temperatures in the teens and 20s.The yearly rainfall is about 66cm (26in), and most of it falls between November and February.
There are a lot of ways of getting around Istanbul, but the best way to explore is on foot. If walking isn’t your thing, you can always get a rechargeable Akbil transit pass, which you can buy at special kiosks and offers discounted fares on the local buses, trams, metro lines and ferries.
Ferries and catamarans will provide great views as you float along the Golden Horn or cruise up the Bosphorus.
Buses go all over the city, but are usually slow and crowded. Take note that you need to buy bus tickets from ticket stands before boarding.
The metro is a good way to avoid traffic jams, and trams provide some great views of the city.
Like many cities, public transport is crowded during rush hours. Ride in comfort by hailing a dolmus (shared minibus taxi) along its route, or picking it up at a dolmus stand. These shared minibuses cost less than regular taxis. When you board you should always give the driver your destination and ask what the cost will be.
If you have your hotel call for a private yellow taxi, make sure the meter is running before you leave.