Cheapest airlines flights from Kuwait to Istanbul

You can choose from 6 airlines that fly from Kuwait to Istanbul, including Pegasus Airlines, Kuwait Airways, and Turkish Airlines. Pegasus Airlines has lowest fares on this route.
Pegasus Airlines logo Pegasus Airlines
Kuwait Airways logo Kuwait Airways
Turkish Airlines logo Turkish Airlines
Gulf Air logo Gulf Air
Etihad Airways logo Etihad Airways
Jazeera Airways logo Jazeera Airways
Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Kuwait to Istanbul according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Search for direct flights from Kuwait to Istanbul in the next 3 months. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data, one-way direct flights start at US$44, and round-trip direct flights start at US$84.

Displayed flight fares from Kuwait to Istanbul are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Kuwait to Istanbul Flight Details

The distance between Kuwait and Istanbul is about 2,163.19 km. The average flying time from Kuwait to Istanbul is around 3 hours 56 minutes. Based on Trip.com's latest data, travel demand is highest in July. The off-season for travel is October.

Cheapest one-way flight priceUS$44
Cheapest return ticket priceUS$84
Cheapest monthOctober
Peak season for travelJuly
Flight distance2,163.19 km
Average flight time3 hours 56 minutes
Popular airlinePegasus Airlines
Flight statistics for the Kuwait–Istanbul route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Trip.com Price Insights on Flights from Kuwait to Istanbul

Which month has the cheapest one-way flights from Kuwait to Istanbul?

The average price of one-way flights from Kuwait to Istanbul purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for flights from Kuwait to Istanbul is May, with an average price of US$92; while the month with the highest flight price is usually Jan, with an average price of up to US$148.

US$148
US$120
US$92
US$64
    Cheapest
  • US$148
    Jan
  • US$134
    Feb
  • US$102
    Mar
  • US$95
    Apr
  • US$92
    May
  • US$115
    Jun
  • US$107
    Jul
  • US$113
    Aug
  • US$92
    Sep
  • US$92
    Oct
  • US$111
    Nov
  • US$130
    Dec

Which month has the cheapest round-trip flights from Kuwait to Istanbul?

The average price of round-trip flights from Kuwait to Istanbul purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

Based on data from Trip.com, the lowest prices for round-trip flights from Kuwait to Istanbul are found during May, with an average price of US$144. Conversely, the highest prices are found during Jan, with an average price of up to US$358.

US$358
US$251
US$144
US$37
    Cheapest
  • US$358
    Jan
  • US$279
    Feb
  • US$210
    Mar
  • US$192
    Apr
  • US$144
    May
  • US$198
    Jun
  • US$272
    Jul
  • US$319
    Aug
  • US$237
    Sep
  • US$229
    Oct
  • US$222
    Nov
  • US$316
    Dec

What is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Kuwait to Istanbul?

Average weekly flight prices from Kuwait to Istanbul by travel date (Based on Trip.com’s past 12 months of data)

Based on Trip.com’s past 12 months of flight data, the cheapest day to fly from Kuwait to Istanbul is Sun, with average prices lower than on other days. Avoid Thu, as prices are usually highest then.

US$170
US$145
US$119
US$93
    Cheapest
  • US$131
    Mon
  • US$128
    Tue
  • US$156
    Wed
  • US$170
    Thu
  • US$142
    Fri
  • US$124
    Sat
  • US$118
    Sun

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Kuwait to Istanbul (KWI-IST)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Pegasus Airlines offers one-way fares as low as US$44 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. KWI to SAW on Wed, Mar 4), while Pegasus Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from US$84 departing on Wed, Mar 11 and returning on Mon, Mar 16.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Kuwait to Istanbul with the following airlines, including: Pegasus Airlines Kuwait Airways Turkish Airlines Jazeera Airways Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes about 3 hours 56 minutes to fly from Kuwait to Istanbul.
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Kuwait to Istanbul is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 51 flight per week flying from Kuwait to Istanbul. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Kuwait Airways: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- KU155 (14:49) Turkish Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- TK773 (02:44) Jazeera Airways: S/-/T/-/T/F/S -- J9305 (10:20)
  • To find best deals on flights from Kuwait to Istanbul, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Wed, Mar 4, with one-way flights priced at just US$44.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Pegasus Airlines.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Istanbul travel is around July.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Kuwait to Istanbul is October, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our January flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Kuwait to Istanbul on January 29, 2026 with Pegasus Airlines, with prices starting at US$41.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Istanbul, with Kuwait International Airport to Istanbul Airport (KWI-IST) is by far the most common option on this route: Ataturk Airport (ISL) Istanbul Airport (IST) Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW).
  • The time difference between Istanbul and Kuwait is 0h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.

Trip.com Airline Insights on Flights from Kuwait to Istanbul

Which airline offers the cheapest direct flights from Kuwait to Istanbul?

Data is based on the average price of all nonstop flights from Kuwait to Istanbul on Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, AJet provides the lowest-priced direct flights from Kuwait to Istanbul, with fares starting at US$83.

US$38
US$83
US$129
US$175
US$220
AJet
US$83
AJet
Pegasus Airlines
US$101
Pegasus Airlines
Jazeera Airways
US$127
Jazeera Airways
Turkish Airlines
US$163
Turkish Airlines
Flydubai
US$177
Flydubai
Kuwait Airways
US$220
Kuwait Airways

Which airline operates the most flights from Kuwait to Istanbul?

Total flights from Kuwait to Istanbul across all airlines. (Based on Trip.com data from the past month)

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past month, Turkish Airlines operates the most frequent flights from Kuwait to Istanbul, with 29 flights per week.

0
8
19
29
Turkish Airlines
29
Turkish Airlines
Kuwait Airways
24
Kuwait Airways
Jazeera Airways
10
Jazeera Airways
Pegasus Airlines
8
Pegasus Airlines
LOT Polish Airlines
8
LOT Polish Airlines

How many flights fly from Kuwait to Istanbul daily?

The data is based on the flight numbers for each day of the week from Kuwait to Istanbul within the Trip.com database over the past month.

Based on the past month's historical data from Trip.com, the number of flights from Kuwait to Istanbul is the highest on Saturday and the lowest on Wednesday.

61
46
30
15
Highest
41
Mon
36
Tue
30
Wed
45
Thu
51
Fri
61
Sat
47
Sun