How to get fromMalaysia to Istanbulby plane, bus, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Malaysia to Istanbul by plane, bus, or train

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Fly Sultan Ismail Petra to Istanbul
best
1. Fly from Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR) to Istanbul (IST)plane KBR - IST
14h 35m
₺18,313–55,355
Train to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from KL Sentral to Klia T2train
2. Fly from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane KUL - SAW
16h 11m
₺10,167–31,032
Bus to Singapore Changi Airport, fly to Istanbul
1. Take the bus from Johor Bahru CIQ to Expo Stnbus
2. Fly from Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) to Istanbul (IST)plane SIN - IST
15h 31m
₺14,323–32,953
Fly Penang International Airport to Istanbul
1. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Istanbul (IST)plane PEN - IST
16h 23m
₺17,121–55,128
Fly Senai International Airport to Istanbul
1. Fly from Senai International Airport (JHB) to Istanbul (IST)plane JHB - IST
17h 11m
₺16,194–48,235
Train to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, fly to Istanbul
1. Take the train from KL Sentral to Klia T2train
2. Fly from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Istanbul (IST)plane KUL - IST
15h 38m
₺13,164–34,009

Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR) to Istanbul (IST) flights

18Weekly Planes

18h 9mAverage Duration

₺17,901Cheapest Price

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Distance: 8,235 km
Duration: 14h 35m

What companies run services between Malaysia and Istanbul, Turkey?

Malindo Airways, Turkish Airlines, and six other airlines fly from Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR) to Istanbul (IST) 3 times a day.

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