Istanbul (IST) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) flights
An economy award from Istanbul (IST) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) starts at 29,500 miles one way with ANA Mileage Club on Turkish Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $45.60. One airline flies nonstop from Istanbul (IST) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL): Turkish Airlines. The two airports are 5,212 miles (8,388 km) apart. Turkish Airlines is in Star Alliance. There are also 48 ways to fly it with one stop, through Tehran, Phuket and Karachi and more.
How many miles IST to KUL costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| ANA Mileage ClubOn Turkish Airlines | 29,500 | $45.60–435 |
| Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesOn Turkish Airlines | 35,000–55,000 | $75.60–485 |
| Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn Turkish Airlines | 43,000 | $45.60–435 |
| Thai Royal Orchid PlusOn Turkish Airlines | 50,000 | $45.60–435 |
| EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsOn Turkish Airlines | 52,500 | $45.60–435 |
| Avianca LifeMilesOn Turkish Airlines | 55,000 | $50.60–60 |
| United MileagePlusOn Turkish Airlines | 55,000 | $25.60–35 |
| Air Canada AeroplanOn Turkish Airlines | 60,000 | $53.60–63 |
| TAP Miles&GoOn Turkish Airlines | 70,000 | $120.40–479.80 |
Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from IST to KUL
- Turkish AirlinesStar Alliance · bookable with 11 programsWho books it
Book IST to KUL with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks Turkish Airlines
- Air New Zealand AirpointsBooks Turkish Airlines
- ANA Mileage ClubBooks Turkish Airlines
- Avianca LifeMilesBooks Turkish Airlines
- EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsBooks Turkish Airlines
- Lufthansa Miles & MoreBooks Turkish Airlines
- Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerBooks Turkish Airlines
- TAP Miles&GoBooks Turkish Airlines
- Thai Royal Orchid PlusBooks Turkish Airlines
- Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesBooks Turkish Airlines
- United MileagePlusBooks Turkish Airlines
IST to KUL with one stop
48 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Tehran (IKA)Iran Airtour the whole wayIRQB+3B9
- Via Phuket (HKT)Turkish Airlines, then AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines and 1 more
- Via Karachi (KHI)Turkish Airlines, then Batik Air Malaysia
- Via Ashgabat (ASB)Turkmenistan Airlines the whole wayT5T5
- Via Delhi (DEL)Turkish Airlines and IndiGo, then AirAsia X, Malaysia Airlines and 2 more
+1 - Via Mumbai (BOM)Turkish Airlines and IndiGo, then Malaysia Airlines and Batik Air Malaysia
- Via Lahore (LHE)Turkish Airlines, then Batik Air Malaysia
- Via Baghdad (BGW)Iraqi Airways the whole wayIAUDIA
- Via Sharjah (SHJ)Air Arabia the whole way
- Via Dubai (DXB)Emirates the whole way
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- Via Kathmandu (KTM)Turkish Airlines, then Himalaya Airlines, Malaysia Airlines and 2 moreH9+1
- Via Muscat (MCT)Oman Air the whole way
- Via Dhaka (DAC)Turkish Airlines, then AirAsia, Biman Bangladesh Airlines and 3 moreBGBS+2
- Via Abu Dhabi (AUH)Etihad Airways the whole way
- Via Bahrain (BAH)Gulf Air the whole way
IST to KUL: common questions
How many miles does IST to KUL cost?
In economy it starts at 29,500 miles one way with ANA Mileage Club on Turkish Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $45.60. Next cheapest: Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles (35,000–55,000), Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer (43,000) and Thai Royal Orchid Plus (50,000). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from IST to KUL?
Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance) flies nonstop from Istanbul (IST) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL).
How far is Istanbul from Kuala Lumpur by plane?
Istanbul (IST) and Kuala Lumpur (KUL) are 5,212 miles (8,388 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book IST to KUL award flights?
11 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air Canada Aeroplan, Air New Zealand Airpoints, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, EVA Air Infinity MileageLands, Lufthansa Miles & More, Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer, TAP Miles&Go and 3 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Istanbul and Kuala Lumpur?
The most direct connections are through Tehran (IKA), Phuket (HKT), Karachi (KHI), Ashgabat (ASB) and Delhi (DEL). On 24 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Iran Airtour through Tehran.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.