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$82+ Cheap flights from Kuwait City (KWI) to Istanbul (IST)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 11/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
KWI — IST
Nov 13 — Nov 201
Thu 11/13
Thu 11/20
1 adult, Economy
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Kuwait City to Istanbul. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on October 14, 2025.

This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/169:20 amKWI - IST
Nonstop4h 00mJazeera Airways
Thu 1/82:15 pmIST - KWI
Nonstop3h 35mJazeera Airways
Deal found 10/13$134
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/42:00 amKWI - IST
Nonstop4h 00mTurkish Airlines
Sun 11/169:25 pmIST - KWI
Nonstop3h 40mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 10/13$147
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/186:35 amKWI - IST
Nonstop3h 50mTurkish Airlines
Thu 10/239:10 pmIST - KWI
Nonstop3h 40mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 10/14$148
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Turkish Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/132:00 amKWI - IST
Nonstop4h 00mTurkish Airlines
Sat 12/201:45 amIST - KWI
Nonstop3h 40mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 10/13$149
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/79:30 amKWI - IST
Nonstop3h 45mKuwait Airways
Tue 11/181:10 pmIST - KWI
Nonstop3h 25mKuwait Airways
Deal found 10/13$151
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/39:00 amKWI - IST
Nonstop3h 45mKuwait Airways
Wed 11/122:10 pmIST - KWI
Nonstop3h 25mKuwait Airways
Deal found 10/13$152
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/62:00 amKWI - IST
Nonstop4h 00mTurkish Airlines
Tue 11/189:25 pmIST - KWI
Nonstop3h 40mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 10/14$153
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/79:00 amKWI - IST
Nonstop3h 45mKuwait Airways
Fri 12/122:10 pmIST - KWI
Nonstop3h 25mKuwait Airways
Deal found 10/14$155
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/211:45 amKWI - IST
Nonstop3h 50mTurkish Airlines
Thu 10/232:00 amIST - KWI
Nonstop3h 40mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 10/13$157
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/236:35 amKWI - IST
Nonstop3h 50mTurkish Airlines
Sun 10/269:25 pmIST - KWI
Nonstop3h 40mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 10/14$160
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/42:00 amKWI - IST
Nonstop4h 00mTurkish Airlines
Thu 11/61:45 amIST - KWI
Nonstop3h 40mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 10/13$166
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/149:00 amKWI - IST
Nonstop3h 45mKuwait Airways
Fri 11/212:10 pmIST - KWI
Nonstop3h 25mKuwait Airways
Deal found 10/13$167

Cheap flight deals from Kuwait City to Istanbul

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Kuwait City (KWI) to Istanbul (IST). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated October 14, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$134
(Expedia)

One-way from

$82
(Mytrip)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$151

Good round-trip deal

$162 or less

Good one-way deal

$108 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Kuwait City-Istanbul flight deals.
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One-way flight from Kuwait City to Istanbul
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($25 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($10 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in October 2025
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Kuwait City to Istanbul.
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Price to beat on a one-way flight from Kuwait City to Istanbul.
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Kuwait City to Istanbul that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated October 14, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Kuwait City to Istanbul Airport that are best for you.

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Kuwait City

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Istanbul

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Kuwait CityIstanbul

KWI - IST

KWIIST

Kuwait City

Sun 3/22

9:00 am-12:45 pm

Nonstop3h 45m

Istanbul

Mon 3/23

2:10 pm-5:35 pm

Nonstop3h 25m

$167

Kuwait CityIstanbul

KWI - IST

KWIIST

Kuwait City

Sun 10/26

2:00 am-6:00 am

Nonstop4h 00m

Istanbul

Wed 10/29

9:25 pm-1:05 am

Nonstop3h 40m

$172

Kuwait CityIstanbul

KWI - IST

KWIIST

Kuwait City

Fri 10/24

4:10 pm-1:05 pm

1 stop20h 55m

Istanbul

Fri 10/31

7:30 am-2:55 am

1 stop19h 25m

$199

Kuwait CityIstanbul

KWI - IST

KWIIST

Kuwait City

Tue 11/4

10:25 am-6:20 pm

1 stop7h 55m

Istanbul

Wed 11/12

2:00 pm-9:30 pm

1 stop7h 30m

$199

Kuwait CityIstanbul

KWI - IST

KWIIST

Kuwait City

Wed 1/21

4:20 am-12:55 pm

1 stop8h 35m

Istanbul

Sat 1/31

7:30 am-3:10 pm

1 stop7h 40m

$202

Kuwait CityIstanbul

KWI - IST

KWIIST

Kuwait City

Tue 3/10

6:25 am-10:35 am

Nonstop4h 10m

Istanbul

Thu 3/19

1:45 am-5:25 am

Nonstop3h 40m

$310

Kuwait CityIstanbul

KWI - IST

KWIIST

Kuwait City

Tue 3/31

8:05 am-5:25 pm

1 stop33h 20m

Istanbul

Mon 4/6

2:10 am-3:20 pm

1 stop37h 10m

$329

Kuwait CityIstanbul

KWI - IST

KWIIST

Kuwait City

Fri 1/9

4:20 am-12:55 pm

1 stop8h 35m

Istanbul

Sat 1/17

2:00 pm-2:55 am

1 stop12h 55m

$354

Kuwait CityIstanbul

KWI - IST

KWIIST

Kuwait City

Tue 1/13

8:15 am-12:55 am

1 stop40h 40m

Istanbul

Tue 1/27

1:55 am-3:15 pm

1 stop37h 20m

$364

Kuwait CityIstanbul

KWI - IST

KWIIST

Kuwait City

Sun 2/8

8:15 am-5:40 pm

1 stop33h 25m

Istanbul

Wed 2/11

1:55 am-5:55 pm

1 stop40h 00m

$367

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Deals found on 10/14

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Compare providers for flights from Kuwait City to Istanbul

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Kuwait City to Istanbul in October.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
GotogatePrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OneTravelPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightnetworkPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
SmartFaresPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*1 star

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Kuwait City-Istanbul Airport flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Kuwait City-Istanbul Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Kuwait City-Istanbul Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Kuwait City-Istanbul Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Kuwait City-Istanbul Airport flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Kuwait City to Istanbul

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Istanbul from Kuwait City with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Kuwait City to Istanbul Airport

How far ahead should I book a flight from Kuwait City to Istanbul Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Kuwait City to Istanbul. Price data was last updated on October 10, 2025.

Booking 80 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Kuwait City to Istanbul Airport. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Kuwait City to Istanbul Airport?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kuwait City to Istanbul Airport (average of $60). Flying from Kuwait City to Istanbul Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of $128). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from KWI to IST?

Find hourly flight availability from Kuwait City to Istanbul. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated October 14, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Kuwait City to Istanbul Airport is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the evening tend to be the most expensive. A flight at noon could potentially save you up to 69% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Kuwait City to Istanbul Airport?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Kuwait City to Istanbul. Price data was last updated on October 12, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Kuwait City to Istanbul Airport flight should consider departing on Thursday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Kuwait City to Istanbul Airport?

Reviews of airlines servicing Istanbul

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Istanbul. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Istanbul. Reviews last updated October 14, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Turkish Airlines, Kuwait Airways, and Pegasus Airlines from Kuwait City to Istanbul Airport. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
4,010 reviews

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

7.3

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Crew

7.7

Boarding

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Christina,Sep 2025

DTW - IST

Crew was fine but the plane seemed smaller like the seats were very crammed in for an international flight. I’m a small person and it felt suffocating to me.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
4,010 reviews
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
4,010 reviews

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

7.3

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Crew

7.7

Boarding

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Christina,Sep 2025

DTW - IST

Crew was fine but the plane seemed smaller like the seats were very crammed in for an international flight. I’m a small person and it felt suffocating to me.
Kuwait Airways
7.2
Good
310 reviews
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
4,010 reviews

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

7.3

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Crew

7.7

Boarding

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Christina,Sep 2025

DTW - IST

Crew was fine but the plane seemed smaller like the seats were very crammed in for an international flight. I’m a small person and it felt suffocating to me.
Pegasus Airlines
6.7
Okay
635 reviews
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
4,010 reviews

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

7.3

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Crew

7.7

Boarding

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Christina,Sep 2025

DTW - IST

Crew was fine but the plane seemed smaller like the seats were very crammed in for an international flight. I’m a small person and it felt suffocating to me.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Kuwait City to Istanbul. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Kuwait City to Istanbul?

    Located just 9.9 mi from the city center, Kuwait City is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Istanbul from Kuwait City. Booking flights from Kuwait (KWI) to Istanbul should be relatively easy as there are 6 daily outbound flights to Istanbul from 6 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Kuwait City to Istanbul Airport?

    Departing from Kuwait City to Istanbul Airport will take you 3h 45m. The distance between Kuwait City and Istanbul Airport is about 1361 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Kuwait City to Istanbul Airport round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Kuwait City to Istanbul Airport round-trip from $65. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Pegasus Airlines, from $80, and Jazeera Airways, from $101. Ajet is priced at 66% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Kuwait City to Istanbul Airport?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Kuwait City to Istanbul Airport are Jazeera Airways (96%), ANA (95%) and Kuwait Airways (91%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Kuwait City to Istanbul Airport?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Kuwait City to Istanbul Airport? While on average our users pay $236, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $74. The most popular route (Kuwait City - Istanbul), is priced around $157.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Kuwait City to Istanbul that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Kuwait City to Istanbul flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Kuwait City to Istanbul?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Kuwait City to Istanbul.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Kuwait City to Istanbul?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Kuwait City to Istanbul by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Kuwait City to Istanbul Airport?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kuwait City to Istanbul Airport (average of $60). Flying from Kuwait City to Istanbul Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of $128). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 6 airlines flying from Kuwait City to Istanbul

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Kuwait City to Istanbul. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated October 14, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AjetCheapest$65Average$110FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Pegasus AirlinesCheapest$80Average$122FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
Jazeera AirwaysCheapest$101Average$194FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time95%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$147Average$216FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Kuwait AirwaysCheapest$162Average$250FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time64%
Gulf AirCheapest$264Average$337FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%

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