Cheap Flights from Istanbul to Kuala Lumpur Starting at $243

The route Istanbul — Kuala Lumpur is served by many carriers — 12 in total, including AirAsia X, Pegasus Airlines, Flyadeal, Air Arabia, Etihad Airways, Nas Air, Turkish Airlines, Aegean Airlines, Azerbaijan Airlines, Oman Air, Gulf Air, and Valuair. This gives passengers wide opportunities: from finding the lowest fare (from $243) to selecting flights by schedule or service class. Our service aggregates data from multiple booking systems so you can compare offers in one place. This saves time and money: no need to check dozens of sites — just pick the right option and book online.

Istanbul is served by two main airports with distinct roles. Istanbul Airport (IST) is the large international hub on the European side, handling long-haul and full-service carriers and often used for global connections; fares there can be mid-to-high depending on season. It sits about 40–50 km from the historic center, with travel times of roughly 35–60 minutes by taxi depending on traffic or around 40–60 minutes by Havaist shuttle buses and airport metro links; shuttle fares and metro tickets are typically inexpensive to moderate. Pros: modern facilities, extensive connections and lounges; cons: distance from central neighborhoods and intermittent heavy traffic. Sabiha Gökçen (SAW) on the Asian side operates more low-cost and regional carriers and can be a budget-friendly alternative for point-to-point flights. It lies roughly 35–45 km from central Sultanahmet/Taksim areas, reachable in about 45–75 minutes by Havabus shuttles, private transfers or taxi; shuttle and bus fares are usually budget-friendly. Pros: often cheaper fares and shorter lines for low-cost carriers; cons: fewer intercontinental connections and longer travel time from some central spots.

Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) is the main international gateway serving Malaysia and functions as a major regional hub for full-service carriers and Malaysia Airlines, as well as low-cost operators like AirAsia. Located about 45 km south of the city center on Sepang, transfer times to central Kuala Lumpur typically range from 35–60 minutes by the KLIA Ekspres (around 28–55 minutes) or 45–75 minutes by taxi depending on traffic; fares for rail are moderate while taxis can be mid-range to higher during peak times or with highway tolls. Pros: modern facilities, many international connections and clear rail links; cons: distance from downtown can make transfers longer and slightly more expensive than city airports. Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (Subang, SZB) is primarily a domestic and turboprop/corporate aviation airport that can be a convenient option for short-haul or private flights and some scheduled turboprops. Situated about 25 km northwest of central Kuala Lumpur, travel to the city is typically 25–45 minutes by taxi or 40–60 minutes by bus depending on traffic; fares are generally budget-friendly for buses and moderate for taxis. Pros: closer to the city than the main international airport and less crowded for regional services; cons: limited international connections and fewer ground-transport choices compared with the larger KLIA complex.