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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight to Istanbul? If you want to travel to Istanbul next month, return fares start from RM1,811. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Istanbul.RM1,795 per passenger.Departing Mon, 9 Nov, returning Mon, 16 Nov.Return flight with AirAsia X.Outbound direct flight with AirAsia X departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Mon, 9 Nov, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Inbound direct flight with AirAsia X departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Mon, 16 Nov, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM1,795, select.

Istanbul.RM1,811 per passenger.Departing Mon, 5 Oct, returning Mon, 19 Oct.Return flight with Gulf Air.Outbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Mon, 5 Oct, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departs from Istanbul on Mon, 19 Oct, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM1,811, select.

Istanbul.RM1,813 per passenger.Departing Wed, 23 Sep, returning Thu, 22 Oct.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Wed, 23 Sep, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Istanbul on Thu, 22 Oct, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM1,813, select.

Istanbul.RM1,817 per passenger.Departing Mon, 24 May, returning Wed, 2 Jun.Return flight with AirAsia X.Outbound direct flight with AirAsia X departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Mon, 24 May, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Inbound direct flight with AirAsia X departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Wed, 2 Jun, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM1,817, select.

Istanbul.RM1,818 per passenger.Departing Wed, 14 Oct, returning Fri, 23 Oct.Return flight with AirAsia X.Outbound direct flight with AirAsia X departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Wed, 14 Oct, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Inbound direct flight with AirAsia X departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Fri, 23 Oct, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM1,818, select.

Istanbul.RM1,819 per passenger.Departing Wed, 21 Oct, returning Sun, 1 Nov.Return flight with AirAsia X.Outbound direct flight with AirAsia X departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Wed, 21 Oct, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Inbound direct flight with AirAsia X departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Sun, 1 Nov, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM1,819, select.

Istanbul.RM1,826 per passenger.Departing Mon, 21 Sep, returning Sun, 27 Sep.Return flight with AirAsia X.Outbound direct flight with AirAsia X departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Mon, 21 Sep, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Inbound direct flight with AirAsia X departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Sun, 27 Sep, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM1,826, select.

Istanbul.RM1,839 per passenger.Departing Sun, 13 Jun, returning Wed, 16 Jun.Return flight with AirAsia X.Outbound direct flight with AirAsia X departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Sun, 13 Jun, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Inbound direct flight with AirAsia X departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Wed, 16 Jun, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM1,839, select.

Istanbul.RM1,848 per passenger.Departing Mon, 12 Apr, returning Wed, 21 Apr.Return flight with AirAsia X.Outbound direct flight with AirAsia X departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Mon, 12 Apr, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Inbound direct flight with AirAsia X departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Wed, 21 Apr, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM1,848, select.

Istanbul.RM1,864 per passenger.Departing Wed, 30 Sep, returning Wed, 28 Oct.Return flight with AirAsia X.Outbound direct flight with AirAsia X departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Wed, 30 Sep, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Inbound direct flight with AirAsia X departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Wed, 28 Oct, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM1,864, select.

Istanbul.RM1,871 per passenger.Departing Wed, 11 Nov, returning Wed, 21 Apr.Return flight with AirAsia X.Outbound direct flight with AirAsia X departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Wed, 11 Nov, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Inbound direct flight with AirAsia X departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Wed, 21 Apr, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM1,871, select.

Istanbul.RM1,884 per passenger.Departing Mon, 30 Nov, returning Tue, 1 Dec.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Mon, 30 Nov, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Istanbul on Tue, 1 Dec, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM1,884, select.

Istanbul.RM1,896 per passenger.Departing Thu, 25 Feb, returning Sun, 28 Feb.Return flight with Gulf Air.Outbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Thu, 25 Feb, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departs from Istanbul on Sun, 28 Feb, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM1,896, select.

Istanbul.RM1,897 per passenger.Departing Thu, 19 Nov, returning Tue, 2 Feb.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Thu, 19 Nov, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Istanbul on Tue, 2 Feb, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM1,897, select.

Istanbul.RM1,899 per passenger.Departing Mon, 15 Mar, returning Sun, 21 Mar.Return flight with Gulf Air.Outbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Mon, 15 Mar, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departs from Istanbul on Sun, 21 Mar, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM1,899, select.

Istanbul.RM1,900 per passenger.Departing Thu, 28 Jan, returning Sun, 7 Feb.Return flight with Gulf Air.Outbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Thu, 28 Jan, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departs from Istanbul on Sun, 7 Feb, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM1,900, select.

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Airports in Istanbul

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30km from central Istanbul

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Frequently asked questions

How long is the flight to Istanbul?

The average flight time to Istanbul is 11 hours and 12 minutes. We've calculated this based on journeys from Kuala Lumpur.

How many airports are there in Istanbul?

There are 2 airports in Istanbul: Istanbul Sabiha and Istanbul.

Which airlines offer direct flights to Istanbul?

Turkish Airlines, Royal Brunei , BatikAir Malaysia, Malaysia Airlines, Pegasus Airlines, and AirAsia X all fly direct to Istanbul.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Istanbul?

The cheapest month to fly to Istanbul is usually November.

How can I find the best flight deal to Istanbul?

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.

Can I get a direct flight to Istanbul?

Yes – you can fly direct to Istanbul Sabiha Airport or Istanbul Airport, and the average flight time is 11 hours and 12 minutes.

How much are return flights to Istanbul?

The best price we found for a return flight to Istanbul is RM1,795. 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.

Which is the cheapest airport in Istanbul?

The cheapest airport near Istanbul is Istanbul Sabiha – which is 30.3 km away from the centre of Istanbul. We've found flights into this airport from RM1,795.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly to Istanbul on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that the cheapest date to fly to Istanbul is Monday, 9 November 2026.

When is the best time to book flights to Istanbul?

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.

What’s the weather like in Istanbul?

The average temperature in Istanbul in September is around 22°C. The warmest month in Istanbul is typically August, which averages 28°C. The coolest month is February, with temperatures averaging 6°C. The rainiest month is November, and it usually rains the least in August.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly to Istanbul with?

Currently, AirAsia X offers the cheapest flight tickets to Istanbul.

Flying to Istanbul

The things to know before you go.

Cheapest flight found	RM1,795
Cheapest month to fly	November
Average flight time	11 hrs, 12 mins
Most popular airline	Turkish Airlines
Average flights per week	54

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How to find cheap flights to Istanbul

RM968 is the lowest price for a one-way flight to Istanbul. Or you can book a return plane ticket for RM1,795.
Let the best deals come to you by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or a push notification on the app when ticket prices go down.
Book sooner rather than later. You might even be able to land some amazing early bird deals for your flight.
Click on the 'Add nearby airports' option and expand your search for cheap flights to Istanbul. This will display every airport around your departure and arrival destinations.
If you aren't in a rush to get to the city, think about taking a little detour. You might find cheaper plane tickets by booking a flight with a stop.

Best time to go to Istanbul

Use the 'Whole month' tool if you have flexible travel dates. Browse fares for an entire month and find a flight that fits your budget and schedule.
August is the most popular month to fly. The city is usually at its busiest, making it the perfect time to explore.
Travel in March if you want a more laid-back vibe. This is the least busy time of year and also when plane tickets to Istanbul are generally more affordable.
Check the weather before travelling. July is the warmest time of year in Istanbul, averaging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
Temperatures are lowest in January, when they range from 2ºC (36ºF) to 11ºC (52ºF).
With two days of average rainfall, July is the driest month in Istanbul.
January has the wettest weather. You can expect around eight days of rainfall.

Flying to Istanbul: what you need to know

Most flights arriving in the city land at Istanbul Airport (IST).
Offering direct flights to Istanbul, these top airlines make reaching your destination a breeze:
When you touch down in Istanbul, you'll be in the UTC+3 timezone.
Once you've booked your tickets, choose a stay that fits seamlessly into your travel plans. Here's a lineup of comfortable hotels to keep in mind for your visit:

Getting to central Istanbul from Istanbul Airport (IST)

Central Istanbul is about 40 kilometres from IST, the city's main airport.
Once you've touched down from your flight to Istanbul, reaching the centre by car will take around 45 minutes.
The trip when using public transport takes roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
Rest or simply freshen up after your flight to Istanbul. These hotels near Istanbul Airport offer the ideal place to kick back and relax:
Can't wait to kick off your adventure? You can book a car rental at IST with top suppliers such as Hit, Avec car rentals and Eren Rent a Car. Grab the keys and get ready to explore Istanbul and beyond.
Istanbul Airport serves Istanbul and nearby areas in Istanbul Province, Türkiye (Turkey).

Istanbul highlights

Step off your flight to Istanbul and make your way to these major attractions:
- Hagia Sophia: Around 0.48 kilometres northeast of the centre in Fatih, this landmark is the perfect opening act for your trip.
- Hagia Sophia History and Experience Museum: This will be another highlight of your trip. A top landmark, it's around 0.16 kilometres northwest of the centre of Istanbul in Fatih.

Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)

There are plenty more places to explore in Türkiye (Turkey), starting with Bursa. Old Bursa Historic Houses, Bursa Archaeological Museum and Bursa Grand Bazaar are must-sees in this city, which is about 88 kilometres south of Istanbul. Yenisehir Airport (YEI) is the major airport in Bursa.
Eskisehir is another top destination in Türkiye (Turkey) and is roughly 193 kilometres southeast of Istanbul. Make it a trip to remember with stops at Eskişehir Odunpazarı Evleri, Eskişehir ETİ Archaeological Museum and TÜRASAŞ Revolution Cars Museum. Eskisehir Airport (AOE) takes care of most arrivals into this city.

Complete your trip with a Istanbul car rental

Want to rent a car in the city? Browse the car rentals in Istanbul and explore at your own pace. Compare rates in one place to find the ideal match after you've booked your hotel and cheap flight to Istanbul.