Question 1

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

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A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Kuala Lumpur and Istanbul takes around 11 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Kuala Lumpur and Istanbul?

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The flight distance between Kuala Lumpur and Istanbul is 8396 km.

Question 3

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

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

Question 4

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

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Kuala Lumpur and Singapore, Bangkok, Denpasar, Penang, Langkawi, Jakarta, Manila, Phuket City, Ho Chi Minh City, Tokyo, Chiang Mai, Cairo, Siem Reap, Doha, Taipei, Hong Kong, Seoul, Phnom Penh, Dubai, Hanoi.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from Istanbul?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Istanbul and New York, Los Angeles, Antalya, İzmir, Boston, Chicago, Kayseri, Tel Aviv, San Francisco, Bodrum, Ankara, Amman, Northern Cyprus, Washington, D.C., Dubai, Orlando, Miami, Beirut, Nevşehir, London.

Question 6

Which airports are there in Kuala Lumpur?

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Kuala Lumpur is mainly served by Kuala Lumpur International. But there are other airports nearby, including Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah.

Question 7

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 Haji Ahmad Shah, Sultan Azlan Shah.

Question 8

What airports are near Istanbul?

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

Question 9

Is it possible to combine flights, buses, and trains in one itinerary when traveling between Kuala Lumpur and Istanbul?

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Yes, it's possible to combine different modes of transport between Kuala Lumpur and Istanbul thanks to our Virtual Interlining technology. Making use of not only flights but also trains and buses between Kuala Lumpur and Istanbul can give rise to new adventures. Read more about how Virtual Interlining works on Kiwi.com Stories.

Question 10

What is Virtual Interlining and how do I use it?

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Virtual Interlining provides a revolutionary way of traveling. You can combine different modes of transport like flights, trains, and buses into one itinerary. And this often saves money. Thanks to the world's largest carrier database, the Kiwi.com search function enables anyone to mix and match different modes of transport easily.

Question 11

Which airlines fly between Kuala Lumpur and Istanbul?

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

Question 12

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

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Kuala Lumpur and Istanbul, 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 13

What flights operate between Kuala Lumpur and Istanbul?

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Traveling between Kuala Lumpur and Istanbul, 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 14

How many airports are there near Kuala Lumpur?

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

Question 15

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 Tekirdağ Çorlu, Yenişehir, Anadolu.

Question 16

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Kuala Lumpur and Istanbul 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 Kuala Lumpur, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 17

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Kuala Lumpur and Istanbul 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 Istanbul, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 18

What time do flights between Kuala Lumpur and Istanbul 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 Kuala Lumpur, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 19

What time do flights between Kuala Lumpur and Istanbul 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 Istanbul, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	$302
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	$400
Cheapest round-trip	$645
Average round-trip	$810
Nonstop flights in June	$400 – $878

Airline	Sun 02.06	Mon 03.06	Tue 04.06	Wed 05.06	Thu 06.06	Fri 07.06	Sat 08.06
Turkish Airlines	4	4	4	4	3	4	2
Malaysia Airlines	2	2	2	2	2	2	---

Airline	Sun 09.06	Mon 10.06	Tue 11.06	Wed 12.06	Thu 13.06	Fri 14.06	Sat 15.06
Turkish Airlines	4	4	4	4	4	4	3
Malaysia Airlines	2	2	2	2	2	2	2

Airline	Sun 16.06	Mon 17.06	Tue 18.06	Wed 19.06	Thu 20.06	Fri 21.06	Sat 22.06
Turkish Airlines	4	4	4	4	4	3	4
Malaysia Airlines	2	2	---	---	---	1	---

Airline	Sun 23.06	Mon 24.06	Tue 25.06	Wed 26.06	Thu 27.06	Fri 28.06	Sat 29.06
Turkish Airlines	3	4	4	4	4	3	3
Malaysia Airlines	2	1	---	---	---	1	1

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Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking	Online check-in available
AirAsia	AXM	AK	No	0 0
IndiGo Airlines	IGO	6E	Yes	0 0
Turkish Airlines	THY	TK	No	Opens 24 days before flight Closes 2 hours before flight
Pegasus	PGT	PC	Yes	Opens 48 days before flight Closes 2 hours before flight
Air Arabia	ABY	G9	No	Opens 23 days before flight Closes 4 hours before flight

Month	Average monthly max temperature	Average monthly min temperature
January	9°C	5°C
February	9°C	5°C
March	11°C	7°C
April	15°C	9°C
May	20°C	14°C
June	25°C	19°C
July	28°C	22°C
August	28°C	23°C
September	24°C	20°C
October	19°C	15°C
November	15°C	12°C
December	11°C	8°C