Cheap flights from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul Airport from AED 599

AUH — IST
10 Dec — 17 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl to Istanbul are usually found in January or February, booked 46 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Thursday and return on a Saturday

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Cheapest flights from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul

Sun 15/1106:35 -
1 stop7h 30m
Sat 21/1114:05 -
1 stop13h 10m
Deal found 6/11AED 1,083
Thu 12/1106:35 -
1 stop15h 30m
Thu 19/1122:10 -
1 stop29h 05m
Deal found 9/11AED 1,094
Mon 9/1106:35 -
1 stop7h 30m
Wed 18/1114:05 -
1 stop13h 10m
Deal found 6/11AED 1,109
Sun 8/1122:25 -
1 stop23h 40m
Sun 15/1114:05 -
1 stop13h 10m
Deal found 5/11AED 1,113
Sat 7/1106:35 -
1 stop7h 30m
Fri 13/1122:10 -
1 stop29h 05m
Deal found 5/11AED 1,124
Sat 14/1106:35 -
1 stop15h 30m
Fri 20/1114:05 -
1 stop13h 10m
Deal found 6/11AED 1,127
Wed 9/1206:35 -
1 stop7h 30m
Sun 13/1214:05 -
1 stop13h 30m
Deal found 9/11AED 1,149
Mon 7/1206:35 -
1 stop7h 30m
Mon 14/1222:10 -
1 stop29h 25m
Deal found 6/11AED 1,157
Sat 14/1106:35 -
1 stop15h 30m
Thu 19/1122:10 -
1 stop29h 05m
Deal found 8/11AED 1,160
Thu 12/1106:35 -
1 stop7h 30m
Sun 15/1114:05 -
1 stop13h 10m
Deal found 7/11AED 1,164
Sun 15/1106:35 -
1 stop7h 30m
Fri 20/1114:05 -
1 stop13h 10m
Deal found 9/11AED 1,179
Sun 8/1122:25 -
1 stop15h 40m
Thu 12/1122:10 -
1 stop29h 05m
Deal found 7/11AED 1,190

Find flight deals from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul

Round-trip from

AED 1,094

One-way from

AED 599

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

January

Average price

AED 1,539

Good round-trip deal

AED 1,919 or less

Good one-way deal

AED 1,169 or less
Royal Jordanian
  • Royal Jordanian
  • 4/12-8/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 29h 00m total
  • Abu Dhabi to Istanbul
SAUDIA
  • SAUDIA
  • 23/12-31/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 20h 55m total
  • Abu Dhabi to Istanbul
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (AED 458 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (AED 181 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl to Istanbul.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl to Istanbul.

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Abu DhabiIstanbul

AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl - IST Istanbul

AUHIST

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Mon 16/11

08:45-12:50

Nonstop5h 05m

Istanbul

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

AED 621

Abu DhabiIstanbul

AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl - IST Istanbul

AUHIST

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Tue 1/12

15:00-10:55

2 stops20h 55m

Istanbul

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

AED 782

Abu DhabiIstanbul

AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl - IST Istanbul

AUHIST

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sun 15/11

06:35-13:05

1 stop7h 30m

Istanbul

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

AED 969

Abu DhabiIstanbul

AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl - IST Istanbul

AUHIST

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Mon 23/11

06:35-21:05

1 stop15h 30m

Istanbul

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

AED 988

Abu DhabiIstanbul

AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl - IST Istanbul

AUHIST

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Wed 16/12

06:35-13:05

1 stop7h 30m

Istanbul

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

AED 995

Abu DhabiIstanbul

AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl - IST Istanbul

AUHIST

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Wed 14/4

07:35-14:45

1 stop8h 10m

Istanbul

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

AED 1,002

Abu DhabiIstanbul

AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl - IST Istanbul

AUHIST

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sun 15/11

08:45-12:50

Nonstop5h 05m

Istanbul

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

AED 1,002

Abu DhabiIstanbul

AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl - IST Istanbul

AUHIST

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Thu 14/1

08:45-12:50

Nonstop5h 05m

Istanbul

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

AED 1,014

Abu DhabiIstanbul

AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl - IST Istanbul

AUHIST

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Wed 2/12

07:40-11:50

Nonstop5h 10m

Istanbul

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

AED 1,025

Abu DhabiIstanbul

AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl - IST Istanbul

AUHIST

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Tue 24/11

23:55-05:30

1 stop6h 35m

Istanbul

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

AED 1,028

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Best time to book a flight from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul

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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

The best time to book flights from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul Airport is 45 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul Airport?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul Airport (average of AED 1,230). Flying from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul Airport in May is currently the most expensive (average of AED 1,979). 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?

When flying from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul Airport, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul Airport?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

Abu Dhabi to Istanbul Airport flights typically cost between AED 936 and AED 1,950 in December.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was AED 1,094 on Royal Jordanian (4 Dec–8 Dec).

Reviews of airlines servicing Istanbul

See what other customers who have flown with Qatar Airways,Turkish Airlines, andEtihad Airways 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.

Comfort

7.3

Food

7.3

Crew

7.9

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

wizard,Jun 2026

DOH - BKK

It was a terrible experience, when I purchased the Qatar Airways ticket, it stated that I could have one carry on bag and one checked baggage, when I got to the airport they demanded a fee for the checked luggage of $328.00 or 1,705.00 bra real, of which I did not have and had to have a family member deposit it to me in order to pay this fee that was meant to be included, it caused a lot of stress for me and my family and I am very unhappy with this out right trickery. I feel something should be done to prevent other travelers from experiencing what I did, it is not fair.

Comfort

7.3

Food

7.3

Crew

7.9

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

wizard,Jun 2026

DOH - BKK

It was a terrible experience, when I purchased the Qatar Airways ticket, it stated that I could have one carry on bag and one checked baggage, when I got to the airport they demanded a fee for the checked luggage of $328.00 or 1,705.00 bra real, of which I did not have and had to have a family member deposit it to me in order to pay this fee that was meant to be included, it caused a lot of stress for me and my family and I am very unhappy with this out right trickery. I feel something should be done to prevent other travelers from experiencing what I did, it is not fair.

Comfort

7.3

Food

7.3

Crew

7.9

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

wizard,Jun 2026

DOH - BKK

It was a terrible experience, when I purchased the Qatar Airways ticket, it stated that I could have one carry on bag and one checked baggage, when I got to the airport they demanded a fee for the checked luggage of $328.00 or 1,705.00 bra real, of which I did not have and had to have a family member deposit it to me in order to pay this fee that was meant to be included, it caused a lot of stress for me and my family and I am very unhappy with this out right trickery. I feel something should be done to prevent other travelers from experiencing what I did, it is not fair.

Comfort

7.3

Food

7.3

Crew

7.9

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

wizard,Jun 2026

DOH - BKK

It was a terrible experience, when I purchased the Qatar Airways ticket, it stated that I could have one carry on bag and one checked baggage, when I got to the airport they demanded a fee for the checked luggage of $328.00 or 1,705.00 bra real, of which I did not have and had to have a family member deposit it to me in order to pay this fee that was meant to be included, it caused a lot of stress for me and my family and I am very unhappy with this out right trickery. I feel something should be done to prevent other travelers from experiencing what I did, it is not fair.

Comfort

7.3

Food

7.3

Crew

7.9

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

wizard,Jun 2026

DOH - BKK

It was a terrible experience, when I purchased the Qatar Airways ticket, it stated that I could have one carry on bag and one checked baggage, when I got to the airport they demanded a fee for the checked luggage of $328.00 or 1,705.00 bra real, of which I did not have and had to have a family member deposit it to me in order to pay this fee that was meant to be included, it caused a lot of stress for me and my family and I am very unhappy with this out right trickery. I feel something should be done to prevent other travelers from experiencing what I did, it is not fair.

Comfort

7.3

Food

7.3

Crew

7.9

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

wizard,Jun 2026

DOH - BKK

It was a terrible experience, when I purchased the Qatar Airways ticket, it stated that I could have one carry on bag and one checked baggage, when I got to the airport they demanded a fee for the checked luggage of $328.00 or 1,705.00 bra real, of which I did not have and had to have a family member deposit it to me in order to pay this fee that was meant to be included, it caused a lot of stress for me and my family and I am very unhappy with this out right trickery. I feel something should be done to prevent other travelers from experiencing what I did, it is not fair.

Related info for your journey

  • 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 2 outbound flights to Istanbul per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 7 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?

    Qatar Airways and Gulf Air can get you from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul Airport in just under 10h 35m. Your travel time can differ by up to 4h 15m. The distance from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul Airport is about 3037 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • 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 343. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Pegasus Airlines, from AED 660, and Royal Jordanian, from AED 814. These flights start at 76% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Pegasus Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at AED 338. Air Arabia Abu Dhabi flights start at AED 400 while deals on Etihad Airways start at AED 503 one-way.

  • 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 (94%), Garuda Indonesia (89%), Etihad Airways (79%).

  • 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 2,058, our data indicates the cheapest price to be AED 931. The most popular route (Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl - Istanbul), is priced around AED 874.

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

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

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

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

  • 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul Airport (average of AED 1,230). Flying from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul Airport in May is currently the most expensive (average of AED 1,979). 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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Top 7 airlines flying from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air Arabia Abu DhabiCheapestAED 343AverageAED 930FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Pegasus AirlinesCheapestAED 660AverageAED 1,196FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Royal JordanianCheapestAED 814AverageAED 884FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestAED 893AverageAED 1,973FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestAED 1,101AverageAED 1,398FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestAED 1,106AverageAED 1,546FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Gulf AirCheapestAED 1,478AverageAED 1,757FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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