How long is the flight from United Arab Emirates to Istanbul Airport?

Royal Jordanian, Air Arabia, and Air Cairo can get you from United Arab Emirates to Istanbul Airport in just under 4h 55m. Your travel time can differ by up to 6h. The distance from United Arab Emirates to Istanbul Airport is about 3032 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from United Arab Emirates to Istanbul Airport one-way?

AED 307 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Air Arabia Abu Dhabi. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Pegasus Airlines and Etihad Airways, with prices starting from AED 324 and AED 340, respectively.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Istanbul Airport ranges from 10.0 - 100.0 inches per month. December is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 100.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Istanbul Airport when rainfall is around 10.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Istanbul Airport, 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 23.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 5.0 C).

What are the most popular routes from United Arab Emirates to Istanbul Airport?

The most popular route from United Arab Emirates to Istanbul Airport is Dubai Intl - Istanbul. You may also consider Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl - Istanbul or Sharjah - Istanbul.

What are the most reliable airlines from United Arab Emirates 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 United Arab Emirates to Istanbul Airport on time: Emirates (77%), Qantas Airways (73%), flydubai (70%).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from United Arab Emirates to Istanbul Airport?

Consider Pegasus Airlines, flydubai or Etihad Airways when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from United Arab Emirates to Istanbul Airport.

Can I find deals for flights from United Arab Emirates to Istanbul that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on United Arab Emirates to Istanbul flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from United Arab Emirates to Istanbul?

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

Can I find deals for business class flights from United Arab Emirates to Istanbul?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from United Arab Emirates 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.

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from United Arab Emirates to Istanbul. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 28 September 2026.

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Discover carefully curated flight deals from United Arab Emirates to Istanbul that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 28 September 2026.

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Find flight deals from United Arab Emirates to Istanbul

Round-trip from	AED 768
One-way from	AED 430
Popular in	May
Cheapest in	February
Average price	AED 1,256
Good round-trip deal	AED 621 or less
Good one-way deal	AED 282 or less

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United Arab Emirates to Istanbul

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Fri 23/10

06:30-20:30

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SharjahIstanbul

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06:30-20:30

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AED 529

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AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl - IST Istanbul

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Tue 20/10

15:00-13:45

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Istanbul

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

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AED 547

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DXB Dubai Intl - IST Istanbul

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Mon 21/12

11:30-20:25

1 stop9h 55m

Istanbul

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

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DXB Dubai Intl - IST Istanbul

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20:30-10:55

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Wed 31/12

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AED 591

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from United Arab Emirates to Istanbul Airport?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from United Arab Emirates to Istanbul Airport (average of AED 1,230). Flying from United Arab Emirates to Istanbul Airport in May is currently the most expensive (average of AED 2,222). 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 AE to IST?

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 44% on flights from United Arab Emirates to Istanbul Airport by exploring options for tickets at midday.

Weekly flight availability from United Arab Emirates to Istanbul Airport

The most flights from AE0 to IST are scheduled on a Friday (22 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (11 on average).

How often are flights from the United Arab Emirates to Istanbul delayed?

About 19% of weekly flights between United Arab Emirates and Istanbul have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 121 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for the United Arab Emirates to Istanbul flights?

Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night 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 the United Arab Emirates to Istanbul flights?

Over the past year, Etihad Airways have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 9% of flights being delayed.

How far ahead should I book a flight from United Arab Emirates to Istanbul Airport?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from United Arab Emirates to Istanbul Airport, you should look to book at least 88 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 day to fly from United Arab Emirates to Istanbul Airport?

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their United Arab Emirates to Istanbul Airport flight should consider departing on Tuesday 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Istanbul

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Air Arabia,Etihad Airways, andPegasus Airlines from the United Arab Emirates to Istanbul Airport by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Air Arabia

7.6

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55 reviews

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1 / 1

2.0

Mediocre

معلومة نص,Mar 2023

There was a delay about 30 minutes The WiFi movies were not working There is no Free Food

Air Arabia

7.6

Good

55 reviews

Air Arabia

7.6

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55 reviews

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1 / 1

2.0

Mediocre

معلومة نص,Mar 2023

There was a delay about 30 minutes The WiFi movies were not working There is no Free Food

Etihad Airways

7.3

Good

1,540 reviews

Air Arabia

7.6

Good

55 reviews

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1 / 1

2.0

Mediocre

معلومة نص,Mar 2023

There was a delay about 30 minutes The WiFi movies were not working There is no Free Food

Pegasus Airlines

6.7

Okay

619 reviews

Air Arabia

7.6

Good

55 reviews

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1 / 1

2.0

Mediocre

معلومة نص,Mar 2023

There was a delay about 30 minutes The WiFi movies were not working There is no Free Food

flydubai

6.5

Okay

147 reviews

Air Arabia

7.6

Good

55 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 1

2.0

Mediocre

معلومة نص,Mar 2023

There was a delay about 30 minutes The WiFi movies were not working There is no Free Food

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How long is the flight from United Arab Emirates to Istanbul Airport?
Royal Jordanian, Air Arabia, and Air Cairo can get you from United Arab Emirates to Istanbul Airport in just under 4h 55m. Your travel time can differ by up to 6h. The distance from United Arab Emirates to Istanbul Airport is about 3032 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from United Arab Emirates to Istanbul Airport one-way?
AED 307 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Air Arabia Abu Dhabi. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Pegasus Airlines and Etihad Airways, with prices starting from AED 324 and AED 340, respectively.
What are the most popular routes from United Arab Emirates to Istanbul Airport?
The most popular route from United Arab Emirates to Istanbul Airport is Dubai Intl - Istanbul. You may also consider Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl - Istanbul or Sharjah - Istanbul.
What are the most reliable airlines from United Arab Emirates 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 United Arab Emirates to Istanbul Airport on time: Emirates (77%), Qantas Airways (73%), flydubai (70%).
What are the cheapest flights from United Arab Emirates to Istanbul Airport?
The cheapest flight price from United Arab Emirates to Istanbul Airport is AED 1,291. On average you can expect to pay AED 5,997. The most popular route, (Dubai Intl - Istanbul), can usually be booked for AED 951.
Can I find deals for flights from United Arab Emirates to Istanbul that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on United Arab Emirates to Istanbul flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from United Arab Emirates to Istanbul?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from United Arab Emirates to Istanbul.
Can I find deals for business class flights from United Arab Emirates to Istanbul?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from United Arab Emirates 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 United Arab Emirates to Istanbul Airport?
Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from United Arab Emirates to Istanbul Airport (average of AED 1,230). Flying from United Arab Emirates to Istanbul Airport in May is currently the most expensive (average of AED 2,222). 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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Air Arabia Abu Dhabi	CheapestAED 261	AverageAED 932	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Air Arabia Abu Dhabi flights
Ajet	CheapestAED 312	AverageAED 953	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Ajet flights
Air Arabia	CheapestAED 458	AverageAED 1,202	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time79%	Search Air Arabia flights
Etihad Airways	CheapestAED 462	AverageAED 1,323	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
flynas	CheapestAED 650	AverageAED 1,028	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search flynas flights
Pegasus Airlines	CheapestAED 660	AverageAED 1,237	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time82%	Search Pegasus Airlines flights
Turkish Airlines	CheapestAED 850	AverageAED 2,146	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Azerbaijan Airlines	CheapestAED 855	AverageAED 1,224	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time87%	Search Azerbaijan Airlines flights
Gulf Air	CheapestAED 889	AverageAED 1,583	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Gulf Air flights
Kuwait Airways	CheapestAED 952	AverageAED 1,094	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time64%	Search Kuwait Airways flights

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

Find hourly flight availability from United Arab Emirates 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 28 September 2026.

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 44% on flights from United Arab Emirates to Istanbul Airport by exploring options for tickets at midday.

Weekly flight availability from United Arab Emirates to Istanbul Airport

The most flights from AE0 to IST are scheduled on a Friday (22 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (11 on average).

How often are flights from the United Arab Emirates to Istanbul delayed?

About 19% of weekly flights between United Arab Emirates and Istanbul have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 121 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for the United Arab Emirates to Istanbul flights?

Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night 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 the United Arab Emirates to Istanbul flights?

Over the past year, Etihad Airways have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 9% of flights being delayed.

How far ahead should I book a flight from United Arab Emirates to Istanbul Airport?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from United Arab Emirates to Istanbul Airport, you should look to book at least 88 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 day to fly from United Arab Emirates to Istanbul Airport?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from United Arab Emirates to Istanbul. Price data was last updated on 26 September 2026.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their United Arab Emirates to Istanbul Airport flight should consider departing on Tuesday 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Istanbul

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Air Arabia,Etihad Airways, andPegasus Airlines from the United Arab Emirates to Istanbul Airport by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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