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$84+ 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 5/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
KWI — IST
May 4 — May 111
Sun 5/4
Sun 5/11
1 adult, Economy
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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 April 29, 2025.

Most accurate provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Round-trip from

$196
(Jazeera Airways)

One-way from

$84
(Trip.com)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$206

Good round-trip deal

$300 or less

Good one-way deal

$209 or less
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($9 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapest flights from Kuwait City to Istanbul
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 April 29, 2025.

This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Thu 5/89:20 amKWI - IST
Nonstop3h 55mJazeera Airways
Mon 5/122:10 pmIST - KWI
Nonstop3h 30mJazeera Airways
Deal found 4/29$193
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Thu 5/81:45 amKWI - IST
Nonstop3h 50mTurkish Airlines
Wed 5/212:00 amIST - KWI
Nonstop3h 40mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 4/29$201
This Kuwait Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Kuwait Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/37:00 pmKWI - IST
Nonstop3h 45mKuwait Airways
Fri 5/94:25 amIST - KWI
Nonstop3h 30mKuwait Airways
Deal found 4/29$215
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/94:10 pmKWI - IST
1 stop14h 00mEtihad Airways
Thu 5/227:30 amIST - KWI
1 stop7h 15mEtihad Airways
Deal found 4/29$222
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 5/2711:15 amKWI - IST
1 stop10h 35mMultiple Airlines
Tue 6/32:10 pmIST - KWI
Nonstop3h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29$235
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 5/25:00 pmKWI - IST
1 stop17h 55mSAUDIA
Fri 5/2310:25 pmIST - KWI
1 stop12h 45mSAUDIA
Deal found 4/29$289
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/18:40 pmKWI - IST
1 stop21h 05mEgyptair
Sun 5/44:30 amIST - KWI
1 stop22h 45mEgyptair
Deal found 4/29$304
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/302:00 amKWI - IST
1 stop18h 30mRoyal Jordanian
Tue 5/61:45 pmIST - KWI
1 stop5h 30mRoyal Jordanian
Deal found 4/29$311
This Air Arabia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Air Arabia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/284:20 amKWI - IST
1 stop9h 00mAir Arabia
Sat 9/62:10 pmIST - KWI
1 stop18h 40mAir Arabia
Deal found 4/29$331
This Gulf Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Gulf Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/47:10 amKWI - IST
1 stop8h 10mGulf Air
Fri 5/95:45 amIST - KWI
1 stop12h 25mGulf Air
Deal found 4/29$340
This flydubai deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 flydubai is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/62:40 pmKWI - IST
1 stop34h 30mflydubai
Fri 5/92:10 amIST - KWI
1 stop37h 10mflydubai
Deal found 4/29$346
This Oman Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Oman Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 7/134:20 pmKWI - IST
1 stop25h 40mOman Air
Wed 7/237:00 pmIST - KWI
1 stop25h 05mOman Air
Deal found 4/29$356

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 April 29, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Kuwait City to Istanbul Airport that are best for you.

Fly from

Kuwait City

Fly to

Istanbul

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Kuwait CityIstanbul

KWI - IST

KWIIST

Kuwait City

Tue 5/20

9:20 am-1:15 pm

Nonstop3h 55m

Istanbul

Sat 5/24

2:10 pm-5:40 pm

Nonstop3h 30m

$196

Kuwait CityIstanbul

KWI - IST

KWIIST

Kuwait City

Fri 5/9

6:35 am-10:25 am

Nonstop3h 50m

Istanbul

Wed 5/21

2:00 am-5:40 am

Nonstop3h 40m

$201

Kuwait CityIstanbul

KWI - IST

KWIIST

Kuwait City

Fri 5/9

4:10 pm-6:10 am

1 stop14h 00m

Istanbul

Thu 5/22

7:30 am-2:45 pm

1 stop7h 15m

$222

Kuwait CityIstanbul

KWI - IST

KWIIST

Kuwait City

Sat 5/10

7:00 pm-10:45 pm

Nonstop3h 45m

Istanbul

Sun 5/11

1:00 pm-4:30 pm

Nonstop3h 30m

$224

Kuwait CityIstanbul

KWI - IST

KWIIST

Kuwait City

Tue 5/27

11:15 am-9:50 pm

1 stop10h 35m

Istanbul

Tue 6/3

2:10 pm-5:40 pm

Nonstop3h 30m

$235

Kuwait CityIstanbul

KWI - IST

KWIIST

Kuwait City

Fri 6/6

5:00 pm-10:55 am

1 stop17h 55m

Istanbul

Fri 6/20

10:25 pm-11:10 am

1 stop12h 45m

$297

Kuwait CityIstanbul

KWI - IST

KWIIST

Kuwait City

Fri 6/20

6:55 pm-4:55 am

1 stop10h 00m

Istanbul

Wed 9/10

5:45 am-6:10 pm

1 stop12h 25m

$326

Kuwait CityIstanbul

KWI - IST

KWIIST

Kuwait City

Thu 8/28

4:20 am-1:20 pm

1 stop9h 00m

Istanbul

Sat 9/6

2:10 pm-8:50 am

1 stop18h 40m

$331

Kuwait CityIstanbul

KWI - IST

KWIIST

Kuwait City

Sat 5/17

1:05 am-5:25 pm

1 stop40h 20m

Istanbul

Wed 5/21

6:35 pm-7:05 am

1 stop12h 30m

$346

Kuwait CityIstanbul

KWI - IST

KWIIST

Kuwait City

Sun 7/13

4:20 pm-6:00 pm

1 stop25h 40m

Istanbul

Mon 7/21

7:00 pm-3:05 am

1 stop8h 05m

$356

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

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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 April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
GotogatePrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OneTravelPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
SmartFaresPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*1 star
Trip.comPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightnetworkPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars

*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 Mytrip to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Mytrip Users can find the same prices on Kuwait City-Istanbul Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Mytrip >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 Mytrip the most. Mytrip 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 April 25, 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 $923). Flying from Kuwait City to Istanbul Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,423). 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 April 29, 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 72% 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 March 30, 2025.

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

Weekly flight availability from Kuwait City to Istanbul Airport

Explore weekly flight availability from Kuwait City to Istanbul. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated April 29, 2025.

The most flights from KWI to IST are scheduled on a Monday (6 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

Rainfall in Istanbul by month

Plan your trip to Istanbul by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Istanbul Airport ranges from 0.4 - 3.9 inches per month. December is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.9 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Istanbul Airport when rainfall is around 0.4 in.

Temperature in Istanbul by month

Plan your trip to Istanbul by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Istanbul Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 41.0 F).

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 April 29, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Emirates, Air Arabia and SAUDIA from Kuwait City to Istanbul have to say. 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.
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,215 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,215 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,215 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.
Air Arabia
7.7
Good
47 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,215 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.
SAUDIA
7.4
Good
611 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,215 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.
Etihad Airways
7.4
Good
1,203 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,215 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

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 3 daily outbound flights to Istanbul from 6 different airlines.

  • 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 $196. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Turkish Airlines, from $201, and Etihad Airways, from $222.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Kuwait City to Istanbul Airport one-way?

    $84 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Jazeera Airways. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Azerbaijan Airlines and Turkish Airlines, with prices starting from $96 and $109, respectively.

  • 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 Turkish Airlines (87%), Royal Air Maroc (85%) and LOT (84%).

  • 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 $1,112, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $104. The most popular route (Kuwait City - Istanbul), is priced around $171.

  • 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 $923). Flying from Kuwait City to Istanbul Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,423). 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 April 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AjetCheapest$66Average$112FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Pegasus AirlinesCheapest$80Average$141FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
AnadoluJetCheapest$101Average$136FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Jazeera AirwaysCheapest$107Average$233FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time95%
Kuwait AirwaysCheapest$184Average$289FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time64%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$186Average$241FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%

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