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Flights between Istanbul (IST) and Kuala Lumpur (KUL)

Istanbul Airport, Turkey ↔ Kuala Lumpur International Airport, Malaysia

A direct route between Istanbul and Kuala Lumpur appears in the OpenFlights route network.

This reflects historical scheduled service and may be out of date — it is not a live timetable.

Airlines that have operated this route include:

Malaysia Airlines (MH)Turkish Airlines (TK)
Distance
8,387 km
5,211 miles
Est. flight time
10h 59m
great-circle estimate
Time difference
~5h
varies with DST
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Climate

Typical monthly temperatures in Turkey

Jan
9°
14/4
55mm
Feb
10°
15/5
50mm
Mar
14°
19/9
50mm
Apr
19°
24/14
45mm
May
24°
29/19
35mm
Jun
28°
33/23
20mm
Jul
31°
36/26
15mm
Aug
31°
36/26
15mm
Sep
27°
32/22
25mm
Oct
21°
26/16
50mm
Nov
15°
20/10
60mm
Dec
10°
15/5
65mm

Mean °C (high/low below), avg. rainfall mm · country-level monthly normals, not airport-specific.

Typical monthly temperatures in Malaysia

Jan
32°
37/27
180mm
Feb
33°
38/28
130mm
Mar
33°
38/28
150mm
Apr
33°
38/28
200mm
May
33°
38/28
200mm
Jun
32°
37/27
150mm
Jul
32°
37/27
150mm
Aug
32°
37/27
170mm
Sep
32°
37/27
200mm
Oct
32°
37/27
250mm
Nov
32°
37/27
280mm
Dec
32°
37/27
260mm

Mean °C (high/low below), avg. rainfall mm · country-level monthly normals, not airport-specific.

Travel advisories

Turkey: Caution — some areas (UK FCDO) ↗

Common questions

How far is Istanbul from Kuala Lumpur?

Istanbul (IST) and Kuala Lumpur (KUL) are around 8,387 km (5,211 miles) apart — an estimated 10h 59m by air. Distances and flight times are great-circle estimates.

Which airlines have operated the IST–KUL route?

Airlines recorded operating this route in the OpenFlights network include Malaysia Airlines, Turkish Airlines. This reflects historical scheduled service and may be out of date.

What is the time difference between Istanbul and Kuala Lumpur?

Time difference ~ 5 hours (varies with daylight-saving).

When is it warmest in Malaysia?

Across Malaysia, the warmest month on average is February, with mean temperatures around 33°C. These are country-level monthly climate normals, not airport-specific.

Is there a travel advisory for Turkey?

The UK FCDO currently rates Turkey as Caution — some areas. Check the official source before you travel.

Distances and flight times are great-circle estimates, not booked block times.