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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight to Istanbul? Find the biggest savings on one-way and return tickets right here.
Istanbul.RM1,870 per passenger.Departing Tue, 24 Mar, returning Wed, 1 Apr.Return flight with Oman Air.Outbound indirect flight with Oman Air, departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Tue, 24 Mar, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Oman Air, departs from Istanbul on Wed, 1 Apr, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM1,870, select.
Istanbul.RM1,880 per passenger.Departing Thu, 2 Oct, returning Thu, 30 Oct.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Thu, 2 Oct, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Istanbul on Thu, 30 Oct, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM1,880, select.
Istanbul.RM1,900 per passenger.Departing Fri, 26 Dec, returning Fri, 9 Jan.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Fri, 26 Dec, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Istanbul on Fri, 9 Jan, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM1,900, select.
Istanbul.RM1,912 per passenger.Departing Fri, 31 Oct, returning Fri, 7 Nov.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Fri, 31 Oct, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Istanbul on Fri, 7 Nov, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM1,912, select.
Istanbul.RM1,920 per passenger.Departing Mon, 10 Nov, returning Mon, 17 Nov.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Mon, 10 Nov, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Istanbul on Mon, 17 Nov, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM1,920, select.
Istanbul.RM1,922 per passenger.Departing Tue, 30 Sep, returning Tue, 7 Oct.Return flight with Air Arabia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Arabia, departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Tue, 30 Sep, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Air Arabia, departs from Istanbul on Tue, 7 Oct, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM1,922, select.
Istanbul.RM1,929 per passenger.Departing Tue, 3 Jun, returning Tue, 10 Jun.Return flight with Air Arabia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Arabia, departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Tue, 3 Jun, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Air Arabia, departs from Istanbul on Tue, 10 Jun, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM1,929, select.
Istanbul.RM1,933 per passenger.Departing Thu, 25 Sep, returning Tue, 30 Sep.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Thu, 25 Sep, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Istanbul on Tue, 30 Sep, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM1,933, select.

Find the cheapest time to fly to Istanbul

Flexible on travel dates? Find the cheapest month – or even day – to fly to Istanbul.
May
from RM2,097
Jun
from RM1,929
Jul
from RM2,158
Aug
from RM2,187
Sep
from RM1,933
Oct
from RM1,880
Nov
from RM1,920
Dec
from RM1,945
Jan
from RM2,054
Feb
from RM1,945
Mar
from RM1,944
Apr
from RM1,960

Airports in Istanbul

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Direct flights to Istanbul

Frequently asked questions

The average flight time to Istanbul is 10 hours and 54 minutes. We've calculated this based on journeys from Kuala Lumpur.
There are 2 airports in Istanbul: Istanbul Sabiha and Istanbul.
Turkish Airlines, BatikAir Malaysia, Malaysia Airlines and Icelandair all fly direct to Istanbul.
The cheapest month to fly to Istanbul is usually March.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Istanbul but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
Yes – you can fly direct to Istanbul Airport and the average flight time is 10 hours and 54 minutes.
The best price we found for a return flight to Istanbul is RM1,870. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
The cheapest airport near Istanbul is Istanbul – which is 34.4 km away from the centre of Istanbul. We've found flights into this airport from RM1,870.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that the cheapest date to fly to Istanbul is Tuesday, 24 March 2026.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Istanbul is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
The average temperature in Istanbul in May is around 17°C. The warmest month in Istanbul is typically August, which averages 27°C. The coolest month is January, with temperatures averaging 4°C. The rainiest month is December, and it usually rains the least in August.
Currently, Oman Air and Turkish Airlines offer the cheapest flight tickets to Istanbul.

Flying to Istanbul

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundRM1,870
Cheapest month to flyMarch
Average flight time10 hrs, 54 mins
Most popular airlineTurkish Airlines
Average flights per week38

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How to find cheap flights to Istanbul

  • The lowest price we've found for a one-way flight to Istanbul is RM1,038. A return plane ticket right now is RM1,870.

  • You won't have to check back in every day when you create a Price Alert for Istanbul tickets. We'll do the monitoring for you, sending updates when fares drop.

  • To get cheap tickets to Istanbul, book six months ahead. That's the general recommendation for landing the best deals.

  • Widen your search for cheap Istanbul flights by clicking the 'Add nearby airports' filter. You'll see fares for surrounding airports which could offer better deals.

  • If you're not in a rush to get to the city, think about taking a longer or less direct route. You might find cheaper Istanbul plane tickets by booking a flight with a stop.

Best time to go to Istanbul

  • You can typically catch the cheapest flight to Istanbul in May.

  • Take advantage of the 'Whole month' tool if you're flexible with your dates. See fares for the entire month and find an Istanbul flight that suits your plans and budget.

  • Plan your visit for April if you want to be there when it's busy. This is the most popular month for flights to Istanbul, but also when tickets are usually more expensive.

  • February is the quietest time of year to visit if you want a more relaxed pace. You'll typically find cheaper prices on Istanbul plane tickets then.

  • Check the weather before you head off. August brings the warmest days in Istanbul, with averages between 20ºC (68ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).

  • January has the lowest temperatures, ranging from around 2ºC (36ºF) to 11ºC (52ºF).

Travelling to Istanbul: what you need to know

Getting to central Istanbul from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)

  • The distance from IST, the city's main hub, to central Istanbul is about 48 kilometres.

  • If you're taking a cab after your flight to Istanbul, it'll take around 50 minutes to get to the centre.

  • Roughly 1 hour 45 minutes is how long it'll take to get there using public transport.

  • Get some sleep or simply freshen up after your Istanbul flight. These hotels near Istanbul Ataturk Airport offer the ideal place to relax and recharge:

Istanbul highlights

  • Put these leading attractions on your must-visit list after stepping off your flight to Istanbul:

    • Topkapi Palace

    • The Basilica Cistern

    • Galata Tower

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