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Cheap flights from Kota Kinabalu to Istanbul

BKI — IST
16 Oct — 23 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Cheap flight deals from Kota Kinabalu to Istanbul

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Kota Kinabalu (BKI) to Istanbul (TR5). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 16 September 2025.

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June

Average price

RM 3,138
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (RM 906 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (RM 270 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Best time to book a flight from Kota Kinabalu to Istanbul

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kota Kinabalu to Istanbul (average of RM 511). Flying from Kota Kinabalu to Istanbul in December is currently the most expensive (average of RM 592). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from BKI to IST?

Find hourly flight availability from Kota Kinabalu to Istanbul. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 16 September 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Kota Kinabalu to Istanbul in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 22% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

Reviews of airlines servicing Istanbul

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Istanbul. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Istanbul. Reviews last updated 16 September 2025.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Turkish Airlines from Kota Kinabalu to Istanbul to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,968 reviews
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Crew

7.7

Boarding

7.3

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Brian,Jul 2025

SEA - IST

Horrible check-in experience in Seattle. Was actually yelled at by a customer service rep and then he intentionally would put us in the back row to make sure our seats would not recline. When I complained to customer service they told me they did not find any issues with how we were treated. The sinks did not drain in the bathroom during the flight and my in-flight entertainment never worked during a 12 hour flight. They said they would reset 3 times but never did. Would never fly them again.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,968 reviews
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,968 reviews
Check prices

Crew

7.7

Boarding

7.3

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Brian,Jul 2025

SEA - IST

Horrible check-in experience in Seattle. Was actually yelled at by a customer service rep and then he intentionally would put us in the back row to make sure our seats would not recline. When I complained to customer service they told me they did not find any issues with how we were treated. The sinks did not drain in the bathroom during the flight and my in-flight entertainment never worked during a 12 hour flight. They said they would reset 3 times but never did. Would never fly them again.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Kota Kinabalu to Istanbul?

    Kota Kinabalu (BKI) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Kota Kinabalu to Istanbul. You should not have trouble finding flights to Istanbul from Kota Kinabalu; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Istanbul per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 1 airline has flights from the Kota Kinabalu airport to Istanbul. It is only a 5.8 km journey to Kota Kinabalu (BKI) from Kota Kinabalu’s city centre.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Kota Kinabalu to Istanbul round-trip?

    Flying on Turkish Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Istanbul, with prices starting at RM 2,046. Turkish Airlines is 16% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Kota Kinabalu to Istanbul that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Kota Kinabalu to Istanbul flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Kota Kinabalu to Istanbul?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Kota Kinabalu to Istanbul.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Kota Kinabalu to Istanbul?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Kota Kinabalu to Istanbul by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kota Kinabalu to Istanbul (average of RM 511). Flying from Kota Kinabalu to Istanbul in December is currently the most expensive (average of RM 592). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top airline flying from Kota Kinabalu to Istanbul

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Turkish AirlinesCheapestRM 2,046AverageRM 2,275FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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