Question 1

How long does it take to travel from Istanbul to Kuala Lumpur?

Accepted Answer

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Istanbul and Kuala Lumpur takes around 10 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Istanbul and Kuala Lumpur?

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The flight distance between Istanbul and Kuala Lumpur is 8343 km.

Question 3

What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Istanbul and Kuala Lumpur?

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Several carriers operate flights between Istanbul and Kuala Lumpur. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Royal Brunei Airlines, AirAsia, Turkish Airlines, Malaysia Airlines.

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from Istanbul?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Istanbul and London, Manchester, Birmingham, Edinburgh, Antalya, Kayseri, Newcastle upon Tyne, Nevşehir, Budapest, Dubai, Belfast, Tel Aviv, İzmir, Bristol, Chișinău, Jeddah, Ankara, Tivat, Athens, Tbilisi.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from Kuala Lumpur?

Accepted Answer

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Kuala Lumpur and London, Denpasar, Bali, Bangkok, Singapore, Phuket City, Phuket Province, Krabi, Manila, Langkawi, Penang, Jakarta, Johor Bahru, Manchester, Malé, Melbourne, Perth, Da Nang, Chiang Mai, Phnom Penh.

Question 6

Which airports are there in Istanbul?

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Istanbul is mainly served by Istanbul Airport. But there are other airports nearby, including Sabiha Gökçen International, Istanbul Atatürk.

Question 7

What airports are near Istanbul?

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The main airport in Istanbul is Istanbul Airport. It is also served by Anadolu, Tekirdağ Çorlu, Yenişehir.

Question 8

What airports are near Kuala Lumpur?

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The main airport in Kuala Lumpur is Kuala Lumpur International. It is also served by Sultan Azlan Shah, Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah, Malacca International.

Question 9

Which airlines fly between Istanbul and Kuala Lumpur?

Accepted Answer

Currently, you can fly between Istanbul and Kuala Lumpur with Turkish Airlines, AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines, Batik Air Malaysia, IndiGo Airlines.

Question 10

When’s the best time to travel between Istanbul and Kuala Lumpur?

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Istanbul and Kuala Lumpur, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.

Question 11

What flights operate between Istanbul and Kuala Lumpur?

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Traveling between Istanbul and Kuala Lumpur, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.

Question 12

How many airports are there near Istanbul?

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There are a number of airports in and around Istanbul. The main one is Istanbul Airport and other nearby airports include Anadolu, Tekirdağ Çorlu, Yenişehir

Question 13

How many airports are there near Kuala Lumpur?

Accepted Answer

There are a number of airports in and around Kuala Lumpur. The main one is Kuala Lumpur International and other nearby airports include Sultan Azlan Shah, Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah, Malacca International.

Question 14

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Istanbul and Kuala Lumpur depart?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Istanbul, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 15

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Istanbul and Kuala Lumpur arrive?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Kuala Lumpur, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 16

What time do flights between Istanbul and Kuala Lumpur depart?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Istanbul, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 17

What time do flights between Istanbul and Kuala Lumpur arrive?

Accepted Answer

This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Kuala Lumpur, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	£183
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	£326
Cheapest round-trip	£324
Average round-trip	£493
Nonstop flights in August	£183 – £1,313

Transport Option	Typical time	Typical cost	Frequency	Best for
KLIA Ekspres to KL Sentral	28-33 min	RM 55; one-way adult fare (approx. USD 12)	every 15–20 min	fastest to city center
KLIA Transit to KL Sentral	35-39 min	RM 55; one-way adult fare (approx. USD 12)	every 20–30 min	stops at intermediate stations
Airport Coach to KL Sentral	60-90 min	RM 12 – RM 15; one-way fare (approx. USD 3)	every 30 min (traffic dependent)	budget travelers
Aerobus to KL Sentral	60-90 min	RM 10 – RM 15; one-way fare (approx. USD 2–3)	every 30–60 min (traffic dependent)	lowest cost option
Metered Taxi	45-75 min	RM 75 – RM 120; metered; varies by traffic (approx. USD 16–26)	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	door-to-door convenience
Grab (ride-hailing)	45-75 min	RM 60 – RM 100; varies by demand (approx. USD 13–22)	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	app-based booking
Private Transfer	45-75 min	RM 150 – RM 300; pre-booked; fixed rate (approx. USD 33–66)	pre-booked (traffic dependent)	groups and families

Airline	Mon 10.08	Tue 11.08	Wed 12.08	Thu 13.08	Fri 14.08	Sat 15.08	Sun 16.08
Turkish Airlines	---	---	---	---	---	3	2
Malaysia Airlines	---	---	---	---	---	---	1
AirAsia	---	---	---	---	1	---	1
Royal Brunei Airlines	---	---	---	---	---	---	---
Weekly flights: 8 total	Daily flights: 1.14 average	Most flights: Saturday 3 flights

Airline	Mon 17.08	Tue 18.08	Wed 19.08	Thu 20.08	Fri 21.08	Sat 22.08	Sun 23.08
Turkish Airlines	3	3	3	3	2	3	3
Malaysia Airlines	1	2	2	2	2	2	2
AirAsia	1	---	1	---	1	---	1
Royal Brunei Airlines	---	---	---	---	---	---	---
Weekly flights: 37 total	Daily flights: 5.29 average	Most flights: Monday 3 flights

Airline	Mon 24.08	Tue 25.08	Wed 26.08	Thu 27.08	Fri 28.08	Sat 29.08	Sun 30.08
Turkish Airlines	3	3	3	3	2	3	3
Malaysia Airlines	1	---	---	---	1	---	---
AirAsia	1	---	1	---	1	---	1
Royal Brunei Airlines	---	---	---	---	---	---	---
Weekly flights: 26 total	Daily flights: 3.71 average	Most flights: Monday 3 flights

Month	Average monthly max temperature	Average monthly min temperature
January	30°C	23°C
February	31°C	23°C
March	31°C	23°C
April	31°C	24°C
May	31°C	24°C
June	31°C	23°C
July	31°C	23°C
August	31°C	23°C
September	31°C	23°C
October	31°C	23°C
November	30°C	23°C
December	29°C	23°C

Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking
Turkish Airlines	THY	TK	No
AirAsia	AXM	AK	No
Malaysia Airlines	MAS	MH	No
Batik Air Malaysia	MXD	OD	No
IndiGo Airlines	IGO	6E	No

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