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Cheap flights from Istanbul Airport to Abu Dhabi from AED 382

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 25/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
IST — AUH
2 May — 9 May1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Istanbul to Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl are usually found in March or April, booked 51 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Monday and return on a Sunday

Cheap flight deals from Istanbul to Abu Dhabi

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Istanbul (IST) to Abu Dhabi (AUH). 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 27 April 2025.

Round-trip from

AED 819

One-way from

AED 382

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

AED 793

Good round-trip deal

AED 442 or less

Good one-way deal

AED 450 or less
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 23/5-29/5
  • Nonstop
  • 9h 30m total
  • Istanbul to Abu Dhabi
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Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 25/5
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 35m total
  • Istanbul to Abu Dhabi
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (AED 337 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (AED 64 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in April 2025
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Istanbul to Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl.
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Cheapest flights from Istanbul to Abu Dhabi
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Istanbul to Abu Dhabi. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 27 April 2025.

Fri 23/507:30IST - AUH
Nonstop4h 35mEtihad Airways
Thu 29/502:15AUH - IST
Nonstop4h 55mEtihad Airways
Deal found 26/4AED 819
Thu 22/507:30IST - AUH
Nonstop4h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sun 25/502:20AUH - IST
1 stop11h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/4AED 907
Thu 19/600:40IST - AUH
Nonstop4h 35mTurkish Airlines
Sun 22/607:15AUH - IST
Nonstop5h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 26/4AED 1,083
Fri 23/519:10IST - AUH
1 stop24h 30mWizz Air
Thu 29/521:15AUH - IST
1 stop12h 15mWizz Air
Deal found 26/4AED 1,216
Fri 20/622:25IST - AUH
1 stop16h 00mSAUDIA
Sun 22/614:30AUH - IST
1 stop14h 00mSAUDIA
Deal found 26/4AED 1,297
Mon 19/505:45IST - AUH
1 stop11h 50mGulf Air
Tue 27/500:05AUH - IST
1 stop16h 15mGulf Air
Deal found 26/4AED 1,333
Tue 15/713:45IST - AUH
1 stop13h 25mRoyal Jordanian
Tue 12/813:00AUH - IST
1 stop24h 45mRoyal Jordanian
Deal found 26/4AED 1,756
Fri 23/504:30IST - AUH
1 stop10h 50mEgyptair
Tue 27/517:20AUH - IST
1 stop10h 30mEgyptair
Deal found 26/4AED 1,961
Thu 5/613:45IST - AUH
1 stop7h 30mQatar Airways
Fri 13/605:45AUH - IST
1 stop7h 10mQatar Airways
Deal found 26/4AED 2,020

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Istanbul to Abu Dhabi 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 220,657 searches. Data last updated 27 April 2025.
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Fly from

Istanbul

Fly to

Abu Dhabi

Route

Departure

Return

Price

IstanbulAbu Dhabi

IST - AUH

ISTAUH

Istanbul

Fri 23/5

07:30-13:05

Nonstop4h 35m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Thu 29/5

02:15-06:10

Nonstop4h 55m

AED 819

IstanbulAbu Dhabi

IST - AUH

ISTAUH

Istanbul

Thu 22/5

07:30-13:05

Nonstop4h 35m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sun 25/5

02:20-13:15

1 stop11h 55m

AED 907

IstanbulAbu Dhabi

IST - AUH

ISTAUH

Istanbul

Thu 19/6

00:40-06:15

Nonstop4h 35m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sun 22/6

07:15-11:15

Nonstop5h 00m

AED 1,083

IstanbulAbu Dhabi

IST - AUH

ISTAUH

Istanbul

Fri 23/5

19:10-20:40

1 stop24h 30m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Thu 29/5

21:15-08:30

1 stop12h 15m

AED 1,216

IstanbulAbu Dhabi

IST - AUH

ISTAUH

Istanbul

Fri 20/6

22:25-15:25

1 stop16h 00m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sun 22/6

14:30-03:30

1 stop14h 00m

AED 1,297

IstanbulAbu Dhabi

IST - AUH

ISTAUH

Istanbul

Mon 19/5

05:45-18:35

1 stop11h 50m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Tue 27/5

00:05-15:20

1 stop16h 15m

AED 1,333

IstanbulAbu Dhabi

IST - AUH

ISTAUH

Istanbul

Tue 15/7

13:45-04:10

1 stop13h 25m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Tue 12/8

13:00-12:45

1 stop24h 45m

AED 1,756

IstanbulAbu Dhabi

IST - AUH

ISTAUH

Istanbul

Fri 23/5

04:30-16:20

1 stop10h 50m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Tue 27/5

17:20-02:50

1 stop10h 30m

AED 1,961

IstanbulAbu Dhabi

IST - AUH

ISTAUH

Istanbul

Thu 5/6

13:45-22:15

1 stop7h 30m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Fri 13/6

05:45-11:55

1 stop7h 10m

AED 2,020

IstanbulAbu Dhabi

IST - AUH

ISTAUH

Istanbul

Sun 25/5

07:30-13:05

Nonstop4h 35m

AED 382

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Best time to book a flight from Istanbul to Abu Dhabi

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Istanbul Airport to Abu Dhabi

How far ahead should I book a flight from Istanbul Airport to Abu Dhabi?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Istanbul to Abu Dhabi. Price data was last updated on 25 April 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Istanbul Airport to Abu Dhabi, you should look to book at least 51 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from IST to AUH?

Find hourly flight availability from Istanbul to Abu Dhabi. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 27 April 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Istanbul Airport to Abu Dhabi is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at midday tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 65% on airfare.

Weekly flight availability from Istanbul Airport to Abu Dhabi

Explore weekly flight availability from Istanbul to Abu Dhabi. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 27 April 2025.

The most flights from IST to AUH are scheduled on a Wednesday (11 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (7 on average).

Rainfall in Abu Dhabi by month

Plan your trip to Abu Dhabi by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Abu Dhabi ranges from 10.0 - 20.0 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 20.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Abu Dhabi when rainfall is around 10.0 mm.

Temperature in Abu Dhabi by month

Plan your trip to Abu Dhabi by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Abu Dhabi, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 35.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 18.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Abu Dhabi

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Abu Dhabi. 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 Abu Dhabi. Reviews last updated 27 April 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Qatar Airways, SAUDIA and Etihad Airways from Istanbul to Abu Dhabi by reading reviews from past customers. 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.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,560 reviews
Check prices

Crew

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.4

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Janak,Nov 2023

DOH - ORD

security procedure is too many times. need review. no bathroom facility once all passanger are in holding area after security and gate checked in. C5
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,560 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,560 reviews
Check prices

Crew

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.4

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Janak,Nov 2023

DOH - ORD

security procedure is too many times. need review. no bathroom facility once all passanger are in holding area after security and gate checked in. C5
SAUDIA
7.4
Good
611 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,560 reviews
Check prices

Crew

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.4

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Janak,Nov 2023

DOH - ORD

security procedure is too many times. need review. no bathroom facility once all passanger are in holding area after security and gate checked in. C5
Etihad Airways
7.4
Good
1,203 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,560 reviews
Check prices

Crew

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.4

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Janak,Nov 2023

DOH - ORD

security procedure is too many times. need review. no bathroom facility once all passanger are in holding area after security and gate checked in. C5
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,780 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,560 reviews
Check prices

Crew

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.4

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Janak,Nov 2023

DOH - ORD

security procedure is too many times. need review. no bathroom facility once all passanger are in holding area after security and gate checked in. C5
Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
769 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,560 reviews
Check prices

Crew

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.4

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Janak,Nov 2023

DOH - ORD

security procedure is too many times. need review. no bathroom facility once all passanger are in holding area after security and gate checked in. C5

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Istanbul to Abu Dhabi. 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 into for flights to Abu Dhabi from Istanbul?

    Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH), located 28.0 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Istanbul to Abu Dhabi. 2 airlines have flights to Zayed Intl from Istanbul on a regular basis. Booking flights from Istanbul to Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 9 inbound flights from Istanbul per day.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Istanbul Airport to Abu Dhabi round-trip?

    Flying on Etihad Airways is currently your cheapest option to Abu Dhabi, with prices starting at AED 819. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Turkish Airlines and Wizz Air, with the lowest prices starting at AED 1,083 and AED 1,216, respectively. Users have found that Etihad Airways is 14% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Istanbul Airport to Abu Dhabi one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Etihad Airways, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at AED 382. Turkish Airlines flights start at AED 422 while deals on Wizz Air start at AED 452 one-way.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Istanbul Airport to Abu Dhabi?

    Before booking your flight to Abu Dhabi from Istanbul Airport, have a look at the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Etihad Airways (78%), Turkish Airlines (78%), ANA( 77%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Istanbul Airport to Abu Dhabi?

    On average you can expect to pay AED 455 for a flight from Istanbul Airport to Abu Dhabi. The cheapest flight overall is AED 388 while the most popular route, (Istanbul - Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl) is currently priced at AED 577.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Istanbul to Abu Dhabi that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Istanbul to Abu Dhabi flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Istanbul to Abu Dhabi?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Istanbul to Abu Dhabi.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Istanbul to Abu Dhabi?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Istanbul to Abu Dhabi by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Istanbul to Abu Dhabi

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Etihad AirwaysCheapestAED 653AverageAED 1,072FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestAED 954AverageAED 1,090FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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