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Flights from Ankara to Kuala Lumpur

There are no direct flights from Ankara to Kuala Lumpur. The easiest way is one stop via Baghdad or Jeddah, about 12h 38m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 12h 38m
ESBKULBGW

Ankara to Kuala Lumpur at a glance

Fastest journey12h 38mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Baghdad or Jeddah

Best ways to fly from Ankara to Kuala Lumpur

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
ANK Baghdad (BGW) KUL
Leg 1: Fly Baghdad, Iraqi Airways, UR Airlines · Leg 2: Iraqi Airways
One airline, one ticket ~12h 38m
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ANK Jeddah (JED) KUL
Leg 1: Pegasus Airlines, Saudia · Leg 2: AirAsia X, Batik Air Malaysia, Malaysia Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~14h 00m
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ANK Tashkent (TAS) KUL
Leg 1: Uzbekistan Airways · Leg 2: AirAsia X, Batik Air Malaysia, Uzbekistan Airways
One airline, one ticket ~13h 01m
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ANK Doha (DOH) KUL
Leg 1: Qatar Airways · Leg 2: Qatar Airways, Malaysia Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~12h 52m
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ANK Dubai (DXB) KUL
Leg 1: flydubai, Pegasus Airlines · Leg 2: Batik Air Malaysia, Emirates
Self-transfer likely ~13h 45m
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ANK Tehran (IKA) KUL
Leg 1: Mahan Air · Leg 2: Iran Airtour
Self-transfer likely ~13h 31m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
7,988 km4,961 miles
Journey time
12h 38mestimate
Time difference
+5hKuala Lumpur vs Ankara
Currency in Kuala Lumpur
MYR
Airports
ESB → KUL, SZB

Flights from Ankara to Kuala Lumpur: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Ankara to Kuala Lumpur?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Baghdad, Jeddah and Tashkent. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Ankara to Kuala Lumpur?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 12h 38m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 7,988 km.
Where do you change planes between Ankara and Kuala Lumpur?
The best connecting points are Baghdad (BGW), Jeddah (JED), Tashkent (TAS) and Doha (DOH). Fly Baghdad flies both legs via Baghdad, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Ankara and Kuala Lumpur?
Ankara: Esenboğa International Airport (ESB). Kuala Lumpur: Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) and Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah International Airport (SZB).
What is the time difference between Ankara and Kuala Lumpur?
Kuala Lumpur is 5 hours ahead of Ankara.

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