Cheap flights from Dubai, United Arab Emirates to Istanbul Airport from AED 540
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 18/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DXB — IST
9 Sep — 16 Sep1
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Dubai Intl to Istanbul are usually found in September or February, booked 60 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Sunday and return on a Tuesday
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Cheapest flights from Dubai to Istanbul
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Dubai to Istanbul. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 10 August 2026.
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Deal found 6/8AED 1,087
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Deal found 6/8AED 1,139
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Deal found 9/8AED 1,194
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Deal found 6/8AED 1,205
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Deal found 6/8AED 1,208
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Best flights from Dubai to Istanbul
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Dubai to Istanbul that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 10 August 2026.
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Deal found 7/8AED 1,880
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Deal found 6/8AED 1,902
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Deal found 6/8AED 1,880
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Deal found 8/8AED 1,936
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Direct flights from Dubai to Istanbul
Explore direct flight options from Dubai to Istanbul based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 10 August 2026.
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Deal found 5/8AED 1,711
Last-minute flights from Dubai to Istanbul
Discover last-minute flight deals from Dubai to Istanbul. Data last updated 10 August 2026 and is based on user searches.
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One-way flights from Dubai to Istanbul
Search for one-way flight options from Dubai to Istanbul. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 10 August 2026.
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Find flight deals from Dubai to Istanbul
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Dubai (DXB) 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 10 August 2026.
Customise your flight search to find flights from Dubai 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 10 August 2026.
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DubaiIstanbul
DXB Dubai Intl - IST Istanbul
DXBIST
Dubai Intl
Sun 31/1
04:30-12:45
1 stop9h 15m
Istanbul
Tue 2/2
14:10-03:30
1 stop12h 20m
AED 1,146
DubaiIstanbul
DXB Dubai Intl - IST Istanbul
DXBIST
Dubai Intl
Sun 11/10
17:00-05:25
1 stop13h 25m
Istanbul
Wed 14/10
06:25-15:55
1 stop8h 30m
AED 1,880
DubaiIstanbul
DXB Dubai Intl - IST Istanbul
DXBIST
Dubai Intl
Mon 16/11
23:35-05:30
1 stop6h 55m
Istanbul
Fri 15/1
06:30-22:45
1 stop15h 15m
AED 1,880
DubaiIstanbul
DXB Dubai Intl - IST Istanbul
DXBIST
Dubai Intl
Mon 12/10
07:55-14:35
1 stop7h 40m
Istanbul
Sat 17/10
06:25-15:55
1 stop8h 30m
AED 1,880
Fastest return journey
DubaiIstanbul
DXB Dubai Intl - IST Istanbul
DXBIST
Dubai Intl
Sat 19/9
21:15-01:10
Nonstop4h 55m
Istanbul
Thu 24/9
02:10-07:40
Nonstop4h 30m
AED 1,902
DubaiIstanbul
DXB Dubai Intl - IST Istanbul
DXBIST
Dubai Intl
Mon 5/10
19:05-05:25
1 stop11h 20m
Istanbul
Tue 13/10
15:50-03:30
1 stop10h 40m
AED 1,936
DubaiIstanbul
DXB Dubai Intl - IST Istanbul
DXBIST
Dubai Intl
Mon 5/10
21:15-01:10
Nonstop4h 55m
Istanbul
Fri 16/10
02:10-07:40
Nonstop4h 30m
AED 1,943
DubaiIstanbul
DXB Dubai Intl - IST Istanbul
DXBIST
Dubai Intl
Fri 9/10
21:15-01:10
Nonstop4h 55m
Istanbul
Sun 11/10
02:10-07:40
Nonstop4h 30m
AED 1,943
DubaiIstanbul
DXB Dubai Intl - IST Istanbul
DXBIST
Dubai Intl
Sun 27/9
19:05-05:15
1 stop11h 10m
Istanbul
Fri 16/10
15:50-03:30
1 stop10h 40m
AED 1,983
DubaiIstanbul
DXB Dubai Intl - IST Istanbul
DXBIST
Dubai Intl
Fri 28/8
21:00-01:10
Nonstop5h 10m
Istanbul
Sat 29/8
02:10-08:20
Nonstop5h 10m
AED 2,013
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Dubai to Istanbul Airport?
The best time to book flights from Dubai to Istanbul Airport is 59 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 Dubai to Istanbul Airport?
Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dubai to Istanbul Airport (average of AED 1,186). Flying from Dubai to Istanbul Airport in May is currently the most expensive (average of AED 2,402). 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 DXB to IST?
Find hourly flight availability from Dubai 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 10 August 2026.
When flying from Dubai to Istanbul Airport, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight at midday, which can drop the price by up to 26% versus a flight in the afternoon.
What is the cheapest day to fly from Dubai to Istanbul Airport?
Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Dubai to Istanbul. Price data was last updated on 8 August 2026.
Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Dubai to Istanbul Airport flight should consider departing on Friday at midday when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
How much does it cost for a return flight from Dubai to Istanbul Airport?
Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Dubai to Istanbul Airport flights typically cost between AED 1,069 and AED 1,509 in January.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was AED 1,025 on Kuwait Airways (12 Jan–17 Jan).
Weekly flight availability from Dubai to Istanbul Airport
Explore weekly flight availability from Dubai 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 10 August 2026.
The most flights from DXB to IST are scheduled on a Wednesday (16 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (13 on average).
How often are flights from Dubai to Istanbul delayed?
About 14% of weekly flights between Dubai and Istanbul have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 130 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for Dubai to Istanbul flights?
Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the morning tend to experience delays more often.
What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?
Monday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Thursday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.
Which airline has the best punctuality record on Dubai to Istanbul flights?
Over the past year, Emirates have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 11% of flights being delayed.
What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Dubai to Istanbul Airport?
Share of one-stop return flights from Dubai to Istanbul Airport chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.
Kuwait City (KWI) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 28% of one-stop itineraries from Dubai to Istanbul Airport on Cheapflights.
What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Dubai to Istanbul Airport?
Average return fare for one-stop flights from Dubai to Istanbul Airport, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.
Ankara (ESB) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of AED 865.
What’s the fastest stopover option from Dubai to Istanbul Airport?
Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Dubai to Istanbul Airport, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Doha (DOH) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 6h 20m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Dubai to Istanbul Airport?
Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Dubai to Istanbul Airport, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Doha (DOH) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 0h 48m.
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 10 August 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Emirates,Kuwait Airways, andPegasus Airlines from Dubai 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.
It wasn’t the same Emirates like years back in 2015 I had the experience. Unfortunately it’s been changed to the worst.
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What airport do you fly from for flights from Dubai to Istanbul?
Dubai Intl (DXB) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Dubai to Istanbul. You should not have trouble finding flights to Istanbul from Dubai Intl; the airport handles an average of 14 outbound flights to Istanbul per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 13 airlines have flights from the Dubai airport to Istanbul. It is only a 10.9 km journey to Dubai Intl (DXB) from Dubai’s city centre.
How long is the flight from Dubai to Istanbul Airport?
Kuwait Airways, Gulf Air, and flydubai can get you from Dubai to Istanbul Airport in just under 4h 55m. Your travel time can differ by up to 8h 30m. The distance between Dubai and Istanbul Airport is about 3027 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Dubai to Istanbul Airport round-trip?
Currently priced at AED 339, Air Arabia will fly you from Dubai to Istanbul Airport and back. In addition to Air Arabia, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Etihad Airways and Azerbaijan Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from AED 462 and AED 553, respectively. Air Arabia is 77% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Dubai to Istanbul Airport 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 319. flynas flights start at AED 375 while deals on Pegasus Airlines start at AED 383 one-way.
What are the most reliable airlines from Dubai to Istanbul Airport?
The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Dubai to Istanbul Airport are flydubai (93%), Emirates (89%) and Qantas Airways (79%).
What are the cheapest flights from Dubai to Istanbul Airport?
On average you can expect to pay AED 10,133 for a flight from Dubai to Istanbul Airport. The cheapest flight overall is AED 1,415 while the most popular route, (Dubai Intl - Istanbul) is currently priced at AED 970.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Dubai to Istanbul?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Dubai 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 Dubai to Istanbul Airport?
Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dubai to Istanbul Airport (average of AED 1,186). Flying from Dubai to Istanbul Airport in May is currently the most expensive (average of AED 2,402). 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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