Question 1

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Malaysia to Istanbul flights?

Accepted Answer

Over the past year, Turkish Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 22% of flights being delayed.

Question 2

How often are flights from Malaysia to Istanbul delayed?

Accepted Answer

About 24% of weekly flights between Malaysia and Istanbul have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 106 minutes.

Question 3

What is the most punctual flight time for Malaysia to Istanbul flights?

Accepted Answer

Historically, flights departing in the evening are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

Question 4

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Accepted Answer

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Question 5

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Malaysia to Istanbul one-way?

Accepted Answer

To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with AirAsia X, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at RM 607. Etihad Airways flights start at RM 916 while deals on Air Arabia start at RM 1,006 one-way.

Question 6

How far ahead should I book a flight from Malaysia to Istanbul?

Accepted Answer

The best time to book flights from Malaysia to Istanbul is 25 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.

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Malaysia to Istanbul (average of RM 2,036). Flying from Malaysia to Istanbul in August is currently the most expensive (average of RM 2,432). 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.

Question 8

Weekly flight availability from Malaysia to Istanbul

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The most flights from MY0 to TR5 are scheduled on a Monday (8 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Istanbul ranges from 10.0 - 100.0 inches per month. December is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 100.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Istanbul when rainfall is around 10.0 mm.

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to Istanbul, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 23.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 5.0 C).

Question 11

What are the most popular routes from Malaysia to Istanbul?

Accepted Answer

The most popular flight routes from Malaysia to Istanbul are Kuala Lumpur Intl - Istanbul, Kuala Lumpur Intl - Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen and Kuala Lumpur Subang - Istanbul.

Question 12

What are the cheapest flights from Malaysia to Istanbul?

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Looking for the cheapest flight from Malaysia to Istanbul? While on average our users pay RM 2,154, our data indicates the cheapest price to be RM 1,093. The most popular route (Kuala Lumpur Intl - Istanbul), is priced around RM 1,714.

Question 13

What are the most reliable airlines from Malaysia to Istanbul?

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The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Malaysia to Istanbul are Turkish Airlines (79%), Malaysia Airlines (72%) and Royal Brunei Airlines (72%).

Question 14

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Malaysia to Istanbul?

Accepted Answer

Emirates, AirAsia X and Qatar Airways are the most popular airlines when flying from Malaysia to Istanbul.

Question 15

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

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Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Malaysia to Istanbul as you normally would.

Question 16

Can I find deals for flights from Malaysia to Istanbul that include hotel bookings?

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

Question 17

How can I find direct flights from Malaysia to Istanbul?

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

Question 18

Can I find deals for business class flights from Malaysia to Istanbul?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Malaysia 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.

Question 19

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Malaysia to Istanbul?

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900+ travel sites are searched through when a user searches for a flight using Cheapflights. From the search interface, users can use filters to choose airlines, airports, flight times, cabin classes and more to their preference. Book your flight to Istanbul from Malaysia today with Cheapflights!

Question 20

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Malaysia to Istanbul?

Accepted Answer

Cheapflights taps into our reliable network of hundreds of airlines and travel agencies to find the best deals for flights from Malaysia to Istanbul for you. Better yet — we are completely free to use.

Question 21

Can Cheapflights find flights from Malaysia to Istanbul with no change fees?

Accepted Answer

Cheapflights does show flights with no change fees to all users. To see these options for flights from Malaysia to Istanbul, users can toggle the no change fees filter when performing a flight search.

Question 22

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Malaysia to Istanbul become cheaper?

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Yes! Start tracking prices for Malaysia to Istanbul flights today and get alerted whenever prices for these flights change. To access this feature, click the bell icon next to the flight deals above, which will prompt you for a valid email address to receive your alerts.

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AirAsia X	CheapestRM 1,003	AverageRM 1,849	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time66%	Search AirAsia X flights
Air Arabia	CheapestRM 1,201	AverageRM 2,097	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time79%	Search Air Arabia flights
Turkmenistan Airlines	CheapestRM 1,225	AverageRM 1,504	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%	Search Turkmenistan Airlines flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestRM 1,538	AverageRM 2,134	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
SAUDIA	CheapestRM 1,588	AverageRM 2,069	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time86%	Search SAUDIA flights
Etihad Airways	CheapestRM 1,649	AverageRM 1,946	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
China Southern	CheapestRM 1,727	AverageRM 2,659	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search China Southern flights
Turkish Airlines	CheapestRM 1,758	AverageRM 2,513	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Emirates	CheapestRM 1,809	AverageRM 2,426	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights
Gulf Air	CheapestRM 1,944	AverageRM 2,276	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Gulf Air flights

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Malaysia to Istanbul?

The best time to book flights from Malaysia to Istanbul is 25 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 Malaysia to Istanbul?

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

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Malaysia to Istanbul as you normally would.

Weekly flight availability from Malaysia to Istanbul

The most flights from MY0 to TR5 are scheduled on a Monday (8 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).

How often are flights from Malaysia to Istanbul delayed?

About 24% of weekly flights between Malaysia and Istanbul have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 106 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Malaysia to Istanbul flights?

Historically, flights departing in the evening are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Malaysia to Istanbul flights?

Over the past year, Turkish Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 22% of flights being delayed.

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