Cheap flights from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul Airport from AED 397
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 19/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AUH — IST
16 Dec — 23 Dec1
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl to Istanbul are usually found in September or August, booked 57 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Thursday and return on a Friday
Cheap flight deals from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Istanbul (IST). 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 16 November 2025.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 16 November 2025.
Sun 23/1106:35AUH - IST
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Sun 30/1107:30IST - AUH
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Deal found 16/11AED 826
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Thu 27/1107:30IST - AUH
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Deal found 15/11AED 841
Mon 17/1106:35AUH - IST
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Deal found 14/11AED 848
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Deal found 14/11AED 859
Fri 21/1106:35AUH - IST
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Deal found 15/11AED 918
Tue 25/1114:35AUH - IST
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Sun 30/1107:30IST - AUH
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Deal found 16/11AED 977
Mon 15/1206:35AUH - IST
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Fri 19/1214:05IST - AUH
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Deal found 16/11AED 1,003
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Tue 16/1219:00IST - AUH
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Deal found 16/11AED 1,014
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Tue 9/1219:00IST - AUH
1 stop7h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/11AED 1,021
Best flights from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 16 November 2025.
Wed 3/1208:45AUH - IST
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Sun 7/1206:05IST - AUH
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Deal found 14/11AED 1,348
Wed 3/1208:45AUH - IST
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Sun 7/1219:50IST - AUH
Nonstop4h 25mEtihad Airways
Deal found 14/11AED 1,407
Mon 12/107:55AUH - IST
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Sun 18/119:45IST - AUH
Nonstop4h 35mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 15/11AED 1,561
Tue 2/1207:40AUH - IST
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Wed 3/1206:05IST - AUH
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Deal found 14/11AED 1,748
Mon 29/1208:45AUH - IST
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Mon 5/117:40IST - AUH
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Deal found 14/11AED 1,528
Tue 13/107:55AUH - IST
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Sun 18/119:45IST - AUH
Nonstop4h 35mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 15/11AED 1,561
Tue 2/1207:40AUH - IST
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Sat 6/1206:05IST - AUH
1 stop11h 30mGulf Air
Deal found 14/11AED 1,752
Tue 17/307:55AUH - IST
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Fri 20/301:30IST - AUH
Nonstop4h 30mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 16/11AED 1,631
Thu 27/1112:00AUH - IST
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Fri 5/1216:20IST - AUH
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Deal found 16/11AED 1,752
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Mon 16/319:45IST - AUH
Nonstop4h 35mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 14/11AED 1,660
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Fri 5/1219:45IST - AUH
Nonstop4h 35mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 14/11AED 1,682
Direct flights from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul
Explore direct flight options from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 16 November 2025.
Thu 29/108:45AUH - IST
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Deal found 16/11AED 970
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Deal found 15/11AED 1,021
Tue 27/108:45AUH - IST
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Fri 30/114:00IST - AUH
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Deal found 14/11AED 1,072
Thu 29/108:45AUH - IST
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Sat 31/114:00IST - AUH
Nonstop4h 25mEtihad Airways
Deal found 16/11AED 1,098
Wed 3/1208:45AUH - IST
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Tue 9/1219:50IST - AUH
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Deal found 15/11AED 1,113
Thu 29/108:45AUH - IST
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Mon 2/214:00IST - AUH
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Deal found 16/11AED 1,120
Tue 2/1214:35AUH - IST
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Tue 9/1219:50IST - AUH
Nonstop4h 25mEtihad Airways
Deal found 15/11AED 1,131
Wed 3/1208:45AUH - IST
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Wed 10/1214:00IST - AUH
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Deal found 15/11AED 1,135
Mon 26/108:45AUH - IST
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Fri 30/114:00IST - AUH
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Deal found 14/11AED 1,142
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Deal found 15/11AED 1,150
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Deal found 16/11AED 1,153
Last-minute flights from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul
Discover last-minute flight deals from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul. Data last updated 16 November 2025 and is based on user searches.
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Deal found 15/11AED 918
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Deal found 15/11AED 1,120
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Deal found 16/11AED 826
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Deal found 16/11AED 852
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Sun 30/1119:50IST - AUH
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Deal found 15/11AED 1,087
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Deal found 16/11AED 1,091
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Deal found 14/11AED 1,095
One-way flights from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul
Search for one-way flight options from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 16 November 2025.
Mon 19/108:45AUH - IST
Nonstop5h 10mEtihad Airways
Deal found 15/11AED 397
Mon 15/1217:25AUH - IST
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Deal found 16/11AED 485
Fri 19/1208:25AUH - IST
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Deal found 14/11AED 496
Fri 30/102:05AUH - IST
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Deal found 15/11AED 507
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Deal found 15/11AED 514
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Deal found 15/11AED 518
Mon 24/1106:35AUH - IST
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Deal found 16/11AED 525
Fri 21/1118:00AUH - IST
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Deal found 14/11AED 529
Cheapflights Fare Finder
Customise your flight search to find flights from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul 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 16 November 2025.
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AUH - IST
AUHIST
Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Wed 3/12
08:45-12:55
Nonstop5h 10m
Istanbul
Sun 7/12
06:05-03:55
1 stop20h 50m
AED 1,348
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AUH - IST
AUHIST
Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Wed 3/12
08:45-12:55
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Istanbul
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19:50-01:15
Nonstop4h 25m
AED 1,407
Abu DhabiIstanbul
AUH - IST
AUHIST
Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Mon 29/12
08:45-20:00
2 stops12h 15m
Istanbul
Mon 5/1
17:40-03:05
1 stop8h 25m
AED 1,528
Abu DhabiIstanbul
AUH - IST
AUHIST
Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Mon 12/1
07:55-12:10
Nonstop5h 15m
Istanbul
Sun 18/1
19:45-01:20
Nonstop4h 35m
AED 1,561
Abu DhabiIstanbul
AUH - IST
AUHIST
Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Tue 13/1
07:55-12:10
Nonstop5h 15m
Istanbul
Sun 18/1
19:45-01:20
Nonstop4h 35m
AED 1,561
Abu DhabiIstanbul
AUH - IST
AUHIST
Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Tue 17/3
07:55-12:10
Nonstop5h 15m
Istanbul
Fri 20/3
01:30-07:00
Nonstop4h 30m
AED 1,631
Abu DhabiIstanbul
AUH - IST
AUHIST
Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Thu 12/3
02:20-06:35
Nonstop5h 15m
Istanbul
Mon 16/3
19:45-01:20
Nonstop4h 35m
AED 1,660
Abu DhabiIstanbul
AUH - IST
AUHIST
Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Wed 3/12
07:55-12:10
Nonstop5h 15m
Istanbul
Fri 5/12
19:45-01:20
Nonstop4h 35m
AED 1,682
Abu DhabiIstanbul
AUH - IST
AUHIST
Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Tue 2/12
07:40-15:30
1 stop8h 50m
Istanbul
Wed 3/12
06:05-18:35
1 stop11h 30m
AED 1,748
Abu DhabiIstanbul
AUH - IST
AUHIST
Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Tue 2/12
07:40-15:30
1 stop8h 50m
Istanbul
Sat 6/12
06:05-18:35
1 stop11h 30m
AED 1,752
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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul Airport?
Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul Airport (average of AED 382). Flying from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul Airport in April is currently the most expensive (average of AED 709). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.
What is the cheapest time of day to fly from AUH to IST?
Find hourly flight availability from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 16 November 2025.
It’s optimal to fly from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul Airport at midday. By choosing this option you can save up to 55% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the evening.
Weekly flight availability from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul Airport
Explore weekly flight availability from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul. 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 16 November 2025.
The most flights from AUH to IST are scheduled on a Saturday (12 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).
How often are flights from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul delayed?
About 15% of weekly flights between Abu Dhabi and Istanbul have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 102 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for Abu Dhabi to Istanbul flights?
Historically, flights departing in the evening are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.
What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?
Friday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Monday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.
Which airline has the best punctuality record on Abu Dhabi to Istanbul flights?
Over the past year, Etihad Airways have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 8% of flights being delayed.
Reviews of airlines servicing Istanbul
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Istanbul. 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 Istanbul. Reviews last updated 16 November 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Qatar Airways, Etihad Airways, andTurkish Airlines from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul Airport have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Boarding was very bad. No communication about the delay. No information at all! The flight itself was excellent!
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What airport do you fly from for flights from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul?
Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul. You should not have trouble finding flights to Istanbul from Zayed Intl; the airport handles an average of 8 outbound flights to Istanbul per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 6 airlines have flights from the Abu Dhabi airport to Istanbul. It is only a 28.0 km journey to Zayed Intl (AUH) from Abu Dhabi’s city centre.
How long is the flight from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul Airport?
Etihad Airways and Turkish Airlines can get you from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul Airport in just under 5h 10m. Your travel time will be generally consistent. The distance from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul Airport is about 3037 km. All flights are typically direct.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul Airport round-trip?
Cheapflights users have booked flights from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul Airport return from AED 488. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Pegasus Airlines, from AED 632, and Turkish Airlines, from AED 763. These flights start at 63% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.
What are the most reliable airlines from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul Airport?
Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul Airport on time: Air Serbia (100%), Garuda Indonesia (91%), Etihad Airways (90%).
What are the cheapest flights from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul Airport?
Looking for the cheapest flight from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul Airport? While on average our users pay AED 1,105, our data indicates the cheapest price to be AED 390. The most popular route (Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl - Istanbul), is priced around AED 602.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul Airport?
Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul Airport (average of AED 382). Flying from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul Airport in April is currently the most expensive (average of AED 709). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.
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