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$57+ 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 3/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
KWI — IST
Jan 30 — Feb 61
Fri 1/30
Fri 2/6
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Kuwait City to Istanbul are usually found in May or October, booked 84 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Tuesday and return on a Saturday

Cheap flight deals from Kuwait City to Istanbul

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 December 31, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/30. 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.
Wed 12/3110:50 pmKWI - IST
1 stop16h 40mGulf Air
Mon 1/56:05 amIST - KWI
1 stop28h 40mGulf Air
Deal found 12/30$288
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/29. 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 Emirates is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/3011:00 pmKWI - IST
1 stop22h 55mEmirates
Mon 1/54:25 pmIST - KWI
1 stop9h 50mEmirates
Deal found 12/29$369
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/29. 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.
Tue 12/304:20 pmKWI - IST
1 stop8h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sun 1/49:20 pmIST - KWI
1 stop12h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/29$461
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/30. 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 Emirates is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/3111:00 pmKWI - IST
1 stop19h 30mEmirates
Sun 1/411:40 pmIST - KWI
1 stop8h 55mEmirates
Deal found 12/30$477
This flydubai deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/30. 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.
Wed 12/318:55 pmKWI - IST
1 stop20h 45mflydubai
Thu 1/11:55 amIST - KWI
1 stop42h 00mflydubai
Deal found 12/30$478
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/29. 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 12/306:50 pmKWI - IST
1 stop22h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sun 1/41:45 amIST - KWI
Nonstop3h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/29$507
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/30. 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 12/3110:50 pmKWI - IST
1 stop16h 40mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/59:25 pmIST - KWI
Nonstop3h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/30$509
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/30. 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.
Tue 12/304:20 amKWI - IST
2 stops15h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sat 1/311:55 pmIST - KWI
Nonstop3h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/30$516
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/29. 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.
Tue 12/304:20 amKWI - IST
2 stops16h 05mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/12:00 amIST - KWI
Nonstop3h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/29$538
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/30. 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.
Wed 12/3111:35 amKWI - IST
1 stop17h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sun 1/49:25 pmIST - KWI
Nonstop3h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/30$559

Find 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 December 31, 2025.

Most accurate provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Round-trip from

$160
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$57

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$225

Good round-trip deal

$252 or less

Good one-way deal

$226 or less
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One-way flight from Kuwait City to Istanbul
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($18 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 December 2025
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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 December 31, 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

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Istanbul

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Kuwait CityIstanbul

KWI - IST

KWIIST

Kuwait City

Sat 1/24

2:00 am-6:00 am

Nonstop4h 00m

Istanbul

Thu 2/5

9:25 pm-1:05 am

Nonstop3h 40m

$215

Kuwait CityIstanbul

KWI - IST

KWIIST

Kuwait City

Fri 1/30

6:25 am-10:35 am

Nonstop4h 10m

Istanbul

Wed 2/4

9:25 pm-1:05 am

Nonstop3h 40m

$215

Kuwait CityIstanbul

KWI - IST

KWIIST

Kuwait City

Wed 1/28

6:35 am-10:35 am

Nonstop4h 00m

Istanbul

Wed 2/11

9:25 pm-1:05 am

Nonstop3h 40m

$215

Kuwait CityIstanbul

KWI - IST

KWIIST

Kuwait City

Wed 1/28

6:35 am-10:35 am

Nonstop4h 00m

Istanbul

Wed 2/4

9:25 pm-1:05 am

Nonstop3h 40m

$215

Kuwait CityIstanbul

KWI - IST

KWIIST

Kuwait City

Sun 3/22

2:00 am-6:00 am

Nonstop4h 00m

Istanbul

Wed 3/25

9:25 pm-1:05 am

Nonstop3h 40m

$231

Kuwait CityIstanbul

KWI - IST

KWIIST

Kuwait City

Thu 1/22

9:20 am-1:20 pm

Nonstop4h 00m

Istanbul

Sat 1/31

2:15 pm-5:50 pm

Nonstop3h 35m

$263

Kuwait CityIstanbul

KWI - IST

KWIIST

Kuwait City

Thu 1/29

6:35 am-10:35 am

Nonstop4h 00m

Istanbul

Thu 1/29

1:45 am-5:25 am

Nonstop3h 40m

$266

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

$267

Kuwait CityIstanbul

KWI - IST

KWIIST

Kuwait City

Mon 1/19

10:50 pm-5:20 am

1 stop6h 30m

Istanbul

Mon 1/26

6:05 am-10:05 pm

1 stop16h 00m

$302

Kuwait CityIstanbul

KWI - IST

KWIIST

Kuwait City

Fri 1/23

9:20 am-1:20 pm

Nonstop4h 00m

$114

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Deals found on 12/31

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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 December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
GotogatePrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OneTravelPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
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 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 December 26, 2025.

Booking 84 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kuwait City to Istanbul Airport (average of $64). 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 December 31, 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.

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 December 31, 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
4,138 reviews

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Crew

7.8

Food

7.4

Boarding

7.3

Overall

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Chandra,Nov 2025

ATL - IST

TV was not available in Indigo from Istanbul to Delhi. Seat was not moving back. It was jammed.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
4,138 reviews
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
4,138 reviews

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Crew

7.8

Food

7.4

Boarding

7.3

Overall

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Chandra,Nov 2025

ATL - IST

TV was not available in Indigo from Istanbul to Delhi. Seat was not moving back. It was jammed.
Kuwait Airways
7.2
Good
324 reviews
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
4,138 reviews

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Crew

7.8

Food

7.4

Boarding

7.3

Overall

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Chandra,Nov 2025

ATL - IST

TV was not available in Indigo from Istanbul to Delhi. Seat was not moving back. It was jammed.
Pegasus Airlines
6.7
Okay
636 reviews
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
4,138 reviews

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Crew

7.8

Food

7.4

Boarding

7.3

Overall

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Chandra,Nov 2025

ATL - IST

TV was not available in Indigo from Istanbul to Delhi. Seat was not moving back. It was jammed.

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 5 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 $63. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Pegasus Airlines, from $79, and Jazeera Airways, from $83. Ajet is priced at 68% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    $39 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Ajet. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Pegasus Airlines and Jazeera Airways, with prices starting from $40 and $67, 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 Royal Air Maroc (80%), ANA (78%) and Turkish Airlines (73%).

  • 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 $871, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $120. The most popular route (Kuwait City - Istanbul), is priced around $205.

  • 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kuwait City to Istanbul Airport (average of $64). 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 December 31, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AjetCheapest$66Average$103FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Pegasus AirlinesCheapest$80Average$134FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
Jazeera AirwaysCheapest$134Average$214FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time95%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$143Average$220FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Kuwait AirwaysCheapest$160Average$254FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time64%
Gulf AirCheapest$264Average$337FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%

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