Flights from Kuala Lumpur Airport (KUL) to Istanbul Airport Airport (IST)
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Airliners including Malaysia Airlines, Batik Air Malaysia and Turkish Airlines all offer direct flights between Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Istanbul Airport. When travelling from Kuala Lumpur International Airport you will cover about 5,211 miles before you reach Istanbul Airport. This journey will take 10 Hours 40 Minutes.
The exact cost of the flight we vary quite significantly base on the dates you travel, the time of day you will depart and how long in advance you pre book the flights. If you are on a tight budget then you should avoid flying at peak hours as the prices are more expensive. The cheapest flights are in the evenings and in mid week. If it is possible, you should book your flights 2 or more months in advance as ticket prices will be substantially lower.
On arriving at Istanbul Airport please note the time difference, the time zone at Istanbul Airport is 2.0 GMT compared to 8.0 GMT at Kuala Lumpur International Airport.
Travellers planning to fly from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Istanbul Airport can pre-book short or long term car parking at Kuala Lumpur International Airport.
If you had a rental car at Istanbul Airport and need to return it, find the nearest fuel station on your route to Istanbul Airport and avoid excess fees.
Below are some options if you require transport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport:
- Private Transfers to Kuala Lumpur International Airport
- Buses to Kuala Lumpur International Airport
- Taxis to Kuala Lumpur International Airport
- Train Services to/near Kuala Lumpur International Airport
Organise and book your choice of transport at Istanbul Airport:
- Car rental at Istanbul Airport
- Istanbul Airport Private Transfers
- Istanbul Airport Buses
- Istanbul Airport Taxis
- Istanbul Airport Train Services to/near
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Below you will see all the airlines that fly from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Istanbul Airport (IST) and the number of flights they operate each day.
Airliner | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa | Su | First Flight | Last Flight | Flights |
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Turkish Airlines | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 03:55 | 23:45 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
Malaysia Airlines | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 06:05 | 23:45 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
Batik Air Malaysia | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 06:05 | 23:45 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
Turkish Airlines is the most popular airliners who operate this route. They have around 14 a week with times that vary between 03:55 and 23:45.
To book your flight you can visit Turkish Airlines on their website thy.com. You will find up to date information on availability and the latest discounts.
Flight times for the route are summarised in the table below. These time were correct at the time of writing, but please be aware that times may vary from time to time so please check their website for exact times and the dates you wish to fly.
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Monday | 03:55
10:00
23:45
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Tuesday | 23:45
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Wednesday | 03:55
10:00
23:45
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Thursday | 23:45
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Friday | 03:55
23:45
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Saturday | 03:55
10:00
23:45
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Sunday | 06:05
23:45
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Other routes are also possible. Flying from a different airport may offer more convenient flight times, so below we have we have put a list of other routes that may well be suitable.
Route | Stops | Distance | Flying Time |
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Singapore Changi to Istanbul | 0 | 11 Hours 1 Minute |
Please remember to leave plenty of time to get though customers when you are departing form the airports. Flights regulations are getting very strict these days so getting through customs can take in excess of 1 hour in some cases.
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