{
  "response": {
    "Key": "IST-MY",
    "orig": {
      "code": "IST",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Istanbul",
      "fullCity": "Istanbul, Turkey",
      "airport": "İstanbul Airport"
    },
    "dest": {
      "code": "MY",
      "type": "country",
      "country": "Malaysia"
    },
    "faq": {
      "q0": {
        "question": "Which cities in Malaysia can I fly to from Istanbul?",
        "answer": "From Istanbul you can fly non-stop to Kuala Lumpur with Turkish Airlines, landing at KLIA. One-stop options via Middle Eastern hubs like Doha or Dubai also serve Penang, Langkawi, and Kota Kinabalu. Kuala Lumpur is the main gateway for city trips and connections to the rest of Southeast Asia, while Penang and Langkawi are better for beaches and island getaways."
      },
      "q1": {
        "question": "How long is the flight from Istanbul to Malaysia?",
        "answer": "From Istanbul to Kuala Lumpur, non-stop flights typically take about 9.5 to 10 hours eastbound and are similar westbound. One-stop routes to cities like Penang or Kota Kinabalu usually range from 12 to 16 hours depending on the layover."
      },
      "q2": {
        "question": "Are there direct flights from Istanbul to Malaysia?",
        "answer": "Yes, Turkish Airlines operates daily non-stop flights from Istanbul to Kuala Lumpur, with a flight time of about 10 hours. If you prefer a one-stop option, common routings connect through Middle Eastern hubs like Dubai or Doha, adding roughly 3 to 6 hours to your total travel time."
      },
      "q3": {
        "question": "Which airlines fly from Istanbul to Malaysia?",
        "answer": "Nonstop from Istanbul to Kuala Lumpur with Turkish Airlines. One-stop options via Middle Eastern hubs like Qatar Airways, Emirates, Etihad or via Singapore Airlines."
      },
      "q5": {
        "question": "How far in advance should I book flights from Istanbul to Malaysia?",
        "answer": "For flights from Istanbul to Malaysia, aim to book 8–12 weeks ahead for the best balance of price and availability, though peak summer and holiday travel often reward booking even earlier.",
        "methodology": "Stop counts, connecting hubs, and per-airline prices are drawn from a large sample of the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours. We group those fares by number of stops, by the hub airport a connection routes through, and by operating airline, and report each group's share of the sample alongside its lowest and median price. The typical price, the lowest fare, a 'great deal' threshold, and how fares are spread across price bands are summarized from a large sample of the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours, with a small fraction of extreme outlier fares excluded from the range. The cheapest day of the week and time of day to depart are drawn from the same large sample of real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours, grouped by the day of the week and by the time-of-day window of the outbound departure, with the lowest and average price reported for each."
      },
      "q7": {
        "question": "Do I need a visa to travel from Istanbul to Malaysia?",
        "answer": "U.S. citizens traveling from Istanbul to Malaysia for a short tourist visit do not need a visa for stays up to 90 days, but you must have a passport valid for at least six months beyond your arrival date. Malaysia has introduced a mandatory digital arrival card that must be completed online before travel, so check the latest entry rules before you fly."
      },
      "q8": {
        "question": "Which airports in Malaysia are best to fly into from Istanbul?",
        "answer": "From Istanbul to Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur International Airport is the primary entry point with the most long-haul options and excellent connections for trains and domestic flights. Penang and Kota Kinabalu are better for regional travel if you are focusing on the island or Borneo, though you may need to connect through Kuala Lumpur."
      },
      "q12": {
        "question": "When is the best time of year to visit Malaysia?",
        "answer": "Malaysia has two distinct monsoon seasons, so the best time depends on the coast. For the west coast including Kuala Lumpur and Langkawi, visit December to February. For the east coast including the Perhentian Islands and Tioman, visit April to October. These periods balance good weather with reasonable prices outside of major holidays."
      }
    }
  }
}