Cheap flights from Kuwait City to Istanbul from $78 KWI → IST, SAW
Kuwait International Airport (KWI) → Istanbul New Airport (IST), Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
The cheapest return found recently is $152 with Pegasus Airlines, 20 Dec – 7 Jan 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way found recently is $78 with Pegasus Airlines, 22 Dec, found 2 days ago.
- Cheapest one-way found recently
- $78, Pegasus Airlines, found 2 days ago
- Cheapest return found recently
- $152, 20 Dec to 7 Jan 2027
- Usual return price
- $185 to $210
- Cheapest month to fly
- December 2026, return fares from $152 found in the last 7 days
- Airlines with nonstop flights
- Kuwait Airways, Pegasus Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Jazeera Airways
- Shortest nonstop flight found
- 3 h 50 min
Return
The cheapest return fare on each of 17 departure dates is usually $185 to $210.
Cheapest return found recently
$152
20 Dec – 7 Jan 2027 · Pegasus Airlines
Kuwait International Airport (KWI) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Leaves 2:15 a.m. · Return leaves 9:50 p.m. · 7 h 10 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found 2 days ago
Cheapest nonstop return
$152
20 Dec – 7 Jan 2027 · Pegasus Airlines
Kuwait International Airport (KWI) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Leaves 2:15 a.m. · Return leaves 9:50 p.m. · 7 h 10 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found 2 days ago
Every nonstop date from Kuwait City to Istanbul
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$152 20 Dec – 7 Jan 2027found 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
It is also the cheapest return we hold, of any age.
What have prices looked like?
Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $138 to $168.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good return price?
Compared with the cheapest return fare on each of 17 departure dates from 13 Nov to 7 Jan 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other 18-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 20 Dec to compare.
Every date we hold
266 fares on 17 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Nov – 21 Nov | $199 | Pegasus Airlines | Kuwait International Airport (KWI) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 15 Nov – 30 Nov | $188 | Royal Jordanian | Kuwait International Airport (KWI) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 16 Nov – 21 Nov | $185 | Royal Jordanian | Kuwait International Airport (KWI) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 7 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 17 Nov – 30 Nov | $195 | Royal Jordanian | Kuwait International Airport (KWI) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 19 Nov – 29 Nov | $215 | Royal Jordanian | Kuwait International Airport (KWI) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 20 Nov – 30 Nov | $210 | Royal Jordanian | Kuwait International Airport (KWI) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 27 Nov – 29 Nov | $307 | Kuwait Airways | Kuwait International Airport (KWI) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 6 Dec – 11 Dec | $194 | Royal Jordanian | Kuwait International Airport (KWI) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 7 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 11 Dec – 11 Dec | $223 | Kuwait Airways | Kuwait International Airport (KWI) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 7 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 12 Dec – 12 Dec | $200 | Pegasus Airlines | Kuwait International Airport (KWI) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 7 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 19 Dec – 24 Dec | $171 | Pegasus Airlines | Kuwait International Airport (KWI) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 7 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 20 Dec – 7 Jan 2027 | $152 | Pegasus Airlines | Kuwait International Airport (KWI) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 21 Dec – 18 Jan 2027 | $168 | Pegasus Airlines | Kuwait International Airport (KWI) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 8 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 24 Dec – 7 Jan 2027 | $155 | Pegasus Airlines | Kuwait International Airport (KWI) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 1 Jan 2027 – 3 Jan 2027 | $264 | Jazeera Airways | Kuwait International Airport (KWI) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 3 Jan 2027 – 7 Jan 2027 | $187 | Jazeera Airways | Kuwait International Airport (KWI) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 7 Jan 2027 – 7 Jan 2027 | $202 | Jazeera Airways | Kuwait International Airport (KWI) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
Which month looks cheapest?
December 2026 is the cheapest month — from $152.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Pegasus Airlines, Royal Jordanian, Jazeera Airways, Kuwait Airways.
One-way
The cheapest one-way fare on each of 7 departure dates is usually $86 to $109.
Cheapest one-way found recently
$78
22 Dec · Pegasus Airlines
Kuwait International Airport (KWI) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Leaves 2:15 a.m. · 3 h 50 min trip
nonstop
found 2 days ago
Cheapest nonstop one-way
$78
22 Dec · Pegasus Airlines
Kuwait International Airport (KWI) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Leaves 2:15 a.m. · 3 h 50 min trip
nonstop
found 2 days ago
Every nonstop date from Kuwait City to Istanbul
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$78 22 Decfound 2 days agoOpen this trip
It is also the cheapest one-way we hold, of any age.
What have prices looked like?
Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $59 to $149.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good one-way price?
Compared with the cheapest one-way fare on each of 7 departure dates from 19 Dec to 30 Dec, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
No. We hold one-way fares on 3 other departure dates within 3 days of 22 Dec, and none is cheaper.
Every date we hold
7 fares on 7 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Dec | $91 | Pegasus Airlines | Kuwait International Airport (KWI) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) | nonstop | found yesterday | Open this trip |
| 22 Dec | $78 | Pegasus Airlines | Kuwait International Airport (KWI) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) | nonstop | found 2 days ago | Open this trip |
| 23 Dec | $80 | Pegasus Airlines | Kuwait International Airport (KWI) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) | nonstop | found yesterday | Open this trip |
| 25 Dec | $97 | Pegasus Airlines | Kuwait International Airport (KWI) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) | nonstop | found 4 days ago | Open this trip |
| 26 Dec | $109 | Pegasus Airlines | Kuwait International Airport (KWI) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) | nonstop | found 2 days ago | Open this trip |
| 28 Dec | $108 | Pegasus Airlines | Kuwait International Airport (KWI) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) | nonstop | found 6 days ago | Open this trip |
| 30 Dec | $111 | Pegasus Airlines | Kuwait International Airport (KWI) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) | nonstop | found 4 days ago | Open this trip |
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Pegasus Airlines.
Premium cabin fares from Kuwait City to Istanbul
We hold no premium economy, business or first-class fares for this route: we collect them for the busiest routes, and this one is not among them yet.
Today's prices for 20 Dec – 7 Jan 2027 in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
Today's prices for 22 Dec in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
How far ahead were prices cheapest for Kuwait City to Istanbul?
Return
The cheapest fares were 0 to 6 days before departure.
From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (49 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–6 days | $156 | $139 | Cheapest seen | 49 |
| 7–13 days | $168 | $146 | +8% | 45 |
| 14–29 days | $177 | $138 | +14% | 49 |
| 30–59 days | $163 | $138 | +5% | 49 |
| 60–89 days | $162 | $151 | +4% | 44 |
| 90–179 days | $165 | $148 | +6% | 26 |
One-way
The cheapest fares were 90 to 179 days before departure.
From the cheapest one-way each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (49 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30–59 days | $82 | $59 | +4% | 43 |
| 60–89 days | $95 | $78 | +20% | 18 |
| 90–179 days | $79 | $74 | Cheapest seen | 38 |
| 180+ days | $100 | $90 | +27% | 11 |
Could a nearby airport be cheaper?
A different airport at either end can change the fare — sometimes a lot.
Return
Basra → Istanbul
129 km from Kuwait City
$670
$518 more than flying from Kuwait City
13 Nov – 24 Nov · BSR → IST · out 1 stop, back 1 stop
found 2 days ago
Cheapest recent price on each route — round trip, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.
One-way
Basra → Istanbul
129 km from Kuwait City
$294
$216 more than flying from Kuwait City
2 Jan 2027 · BSR → SAW · 1 stop
found 3 days ago
Cheapest recent price on each route — one way, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.
Live price for these dates
The cheapest return found recently is for 20 Dec – 7 Jan 2027. A live search on this page shows what those dates cost now, for one adult in economy.
Questions about this trip
How much is a return flight from Kuwait City to Istanbul?
The cheapest return found recently is $152 with Pegasus Airlines, 20 Dec to 7 Jan 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest return fare on each of 17 departure dates is usually $185 to $210.
How much is a one-way flight from Kuwait City to Istanbul?
The cheapest one-way found recently is $78 with Pegasus Airlines, 22 Dec, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way fare on each of 7 departure dates is usually $86 to $109.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Kuwait City to Istanbul?
December 2026 is the cheapest month for a return, from $152, 20 Dec to 7 Jan 2027, found 2 days ago.
How far ahead should I book a flight from Kuwait City to Istanbul?
In 49 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, return fares were cheapest 0 to 6 days before departure. One-way fares were cheapest 90 to 179 days before departure.
Is there a direct flight from Kuwait City to Istanbul?
Yes, the cheapest nonstop return found recently is $152 with Pegasus Airlines, 20 Dec to 7 Jan 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently is $78 with Pegasus Airlines, 22 Dec, found 2 days ago.
How long is the flight from Kuwait City to Istanbul?
The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently, with Pegasus Airlines on 22 Dec, takes 3 h 50 min from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW).
Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Kuwait City to Istanbul?
Between 13 Nov and 7 Jan 2027, Pegasus Airlines has the cheapest return on 6 of the 17 departure dates we hold, Royal Jordanian on 6 and Jazeera Airways on 3. Between 19 Dec and 30 Dec, Pegasus Airlines has the cheapest one-way on all 7 departure dates we hold.
Prices are what travelers' searches on Aviasales found in the last 7 days, in US dollars: the price the seller showed on Aviasales; bags may cost extra. Fares change, so check today's price before you book. How our prices work
