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Flights to Istanbul in 2023

Flight route prices based on searches on Cheapflights within the last 3 days, monthly prices based on aggregated historical data.

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

May

Average price

RM 2,458

Return from

RM 2,128

One-way from

RM 1,211
High demand for flights, 12% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 2% potential price drop
Average for return flights in May 2023
From Kuala Lumpur to Istanbul
One-way flight from Kuala Lumpur to Istanbul

Cheap flights to Istanbul in May, June 2023

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RM 2,128 - RM 3,109

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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

RM 2,128

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

RM 2,481

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

RM 2,743

Kuala Lumpur IntlIstanbul

KUL - IST

KULIST

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Thu 29/6

1 stop16h 25m

Istanbul

Fri 7/7

1 stop13h 40m

RM 2,756

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

RM 2,912

Kuala Lumpur IntlIstanbul

KUL - IST

KULIST

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mon 16/10

1 stop14h 30m

Istanbul

Thu 26/10

1 stop13h 00m

RM 2,926

Kuala Lumpur IntlIstanbul

KUL - IST

KULIST

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mon 13/11

1 stop19h 15m

Istanbul

Mon 20/11

1 stop22h 05m

RM 2,958

Kuala Lumpur IntlIstanbul

KUL - IST

KULIST

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sun 30/7

1 stop14h 30m

Istanbul

Mon 7/8

1 stop15h 50m

RM 3,105

Kuala Lumpur IntlIstanbul

KUL - IST

KULIST

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mon 5/6

1 stop14h 20m

Istanbul

Mon 26/6

1 stop23h 35m

RM 3,109

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Istanbul?

The cheapest ticket to Istanbul found for each month in 2023 based on historical flight searches by Cheapflights users.

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.

When is the best time to fly to Istanbul?

Average Istanbul flight ticket prices and weather conditions for 2023 and 2024 by month

KUL - IST

Price

RM 2,906 - RM 4,649

IST

Temperature

5 - 23 °C

IST

Rainfall

10 - 100 mm

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

The price you pay for your flight to Istanbul may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 60 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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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Istanbul climate

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.

Getting around Istanbul

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.

What is good to know if travelling to Istanbul?

  • Istanbul is a bustling, busy city. If you feel like a break – and want to experience the “two continents” aspect of the city – take a ferry ride along the Bosphorus River. The boat stops at points on both the European and Asian side as it makes its way to the Black Sea. It is a relaxing way of seeing many of the best architectural sites in the city.
  • Despite most tourist’s beliefs, shopping doesn’t begin and end with the Grand Bazaar. Head for Bagdat Caddesi, one of the most upmarket streets in the city, for some expensive (window) shopping. The street is on the Asian side of the city. To get there from the European side, take a ferry to Kadikoy and continue on a dolmus.
  • If you want a view of the city from on high, head to the Galata Tower. A huge stone circular landmark, it was the lookout in the city walls of the Genoese town of Galata. The panorama lookout at the top is open from 9am to 5pm daily, or to 7pm during the summer. It costs a few dollars. There is also a restaurant and nightclub at the top of the tower.
  • Arrive thirsty – everywhere you go you will be offered tea or coffee. Though Turkish coffee, the distinctive, slightly bitter, dark blend, is better known throughout the world, in fact tea is the drink that prevails through most of the day. If you’re shopping in a bazaar or just looking, you’ll almost certainly be offered a cup of tea. Though not rude to refuse the offer, accepting (with a caveat of “I’m not going to buy anything” if necessary) is much more friendly. All tea is served in a glass cup. Especially popular with tourists is apple tea, called elma cai.
  • Even if you didn’t plan to buy one, you may well leave Istanbul with a carpet packed into your suitcase. If you want to buy the traditional kilim, however, it is better to leave the city – especially the Grand Bazaar – to the rest of the tourists and head for the small nearby towns in the countryside where the carpets are made.

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