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Cheap flights from Istanbul to Dubai, United Arab Emirates from AED 448

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 13/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
IST — DXB
25 Jan — 1 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Istanbul to Dubai Intl are usually found in July or September, booked 73 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Thursday and return on a Wednesday

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Cheapest flights from Istanbul to Dubai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Istanbul to Dubai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 26 December 2025.

Fri 26/1221:20IST - DXB
1 stop13h 40mflynas
Wed 31/1207:05DXB - IST
1 stop14h 20mflynas
Deal found 24/12AED 1,061
Sat 27/1221:20IST - DXB
1 stop7h 55mflynas
Wed 31/1207:05DXB - IST
1 stop14h 20mflynas
Deal found 24/12AED 1,113
Wed 31/1221:20IST - DXB
1 stop12h 20mMultiple Airlines
Mon 5/112:50DXB - IST
1 stop8h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/12AED 1,149
Fri 26/1221:20IST - DXB
1 stop12h 20mflynas
Tue 30/1206:45DXB - IST
1 stop14h 40mflynas
Deal found 24/12AED 1,153
Tue 30/1214:30SAW - DXB
1 stop7h 25mMultiple Airlines
Wed 31/1204:15DXB - SAW
1 stop11h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/12AED 1,168
Mon 29/1221:20IST - DXB
1 stop12h 20mflynas
Wed 31/1207:05DXB - IST
1 stop14h 20mflynas
Deal found 24/12AED 1,175
Wed 31/1218:00SAW - DXB
1 stop7h 55mMultiple Airlines
Wed 7/106:05DXB - SAW
1 stop8h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/12AED 1,190
Wed 31/1221:20IST - DXB
1 stop7h 35mflynas
Thu 1/111:30DXB - IST
1 stop9h 55mflynas
Deal found 25/12AED 1,193
Tue 30/1221:20IST - DXB
1 stop7h 55mMultiple Airlines
Mon 5/112:50DXB - IST
1 stop8h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/12AED 1,197
Fri 26/1221:20IST - DXB
1 stop13h 40mflynas
Mon 29/1211:30DXB - IST
1 stop9h 55mflynas
Deal found 25/12AED 1,201
Mon 29/1214:30SAW - DXB
1 stop10h 00mflynas
Tue 30/1202:25DXB - SAW
1 stop12h 05mflynas
Deal found 24/12AED 1,208
Mon 29/1214:30SAW - DXB
1 stop10h 00mMultiple Airlines
Wed 31/1202:45DXB - SAW
1 stop13h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/12AED 1,212

Find flight deals from Istanbul to Dubai

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Istanbul (TR5) to Dubai (DXB). 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 26 December 2025.

Round-trip from

AED 933

One-way from

AED 448

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

July

Average price

AED 1,561
7/3-15/3
  • 7/3-15/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 22h 50m total
  • Istanbul to Dubai
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Ajet
  • Ajet
  • 13/1
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 30m total
  • Istanbul to Dubai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (AED 455 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (AED 62 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Istanbul to Dubai 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 26 December 2025.
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Fly from

Istanbul

Fly to

Dubai

Route

Departure

Return

Price

IstanbulDubai

SAW - DXB

SAWDXB

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Sun 21/6

21:45-03:15

Nonstop4h 30m

Dubai Intl

Tue 23/6

03:05-10:25

1 stop8h 20m

AED 958

IstanbulDubai

SAW - DXB

SAWDXB

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Sun 1/3

11:45-05:15

1 stop16h 30m

Dubai Intl

Sun 15/3

04:35-08:35

Nonstop5h 00m

AED 995

IstanbulDubai

SAW - DXB

SAWDXB

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Sat 23/5

15:20-04:55

1 stop12h 35m

Dubai Intl

Wed 27/5

06:00-14:20

1 stop9h 20m

AED 1,043

IstanbulDubai

SAW - DXB

SAWDXB

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Thu 21/5

15:20-04:55

1 stop12h 35m

Dubai Intl

Mon 25/5

06:00-14:20

1 stop9h 20m

AED 1,047

IstanbulDubai

SAW - DXB

SAWDXB

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Sat 10/1

09:55-01:45

1 stop14h 50m

Dubai Intl

Thu 15/1

03:20-07:30

Nonstop5h 10m

AED 1,076

IstanbulDubai

SAW - DXB

SAWDXB

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Fri 6/3

20:50-02:10

Nonstop4h 20m

Dubai Intl

Mon 9/3

03:20-07:30

Nonstop5h 10m

AED 1,094

IstanbulDubai

SAW - DXB

SAWDXB

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Fri 6/2

21:30-11:45

1 stop13h 15m

Dubai Intl

Tue 10/2

21:30-07:05

1 stop10h 35m

AED 1,102

IstanbulDubai

SAW - DXB

SAWDXB

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Wed 24/6

15:20-04:55

1 stop12h 35m

Dubai Intl

Fri 26/6

06:00-14:20

1 stop9h 20m

AED 1,149

IstanbulDubai

IST - DXB

ISTDXB

Istanbul

Wed 1/4

14:45-04:55

1 stop13h 10m

Dubai Intl

Sun 5/4

06:00-13:20

1 stop8h 20m

AED 1,171

IstanbulDubai

IST - DXB

ISTDXB

Istanbul

Thu 26/3

14:10-21:55

1 stop6h 45m

Dubai Intl

Wed 8/4

06:00-13:20

1 stop8h 20m

AED 1,171

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Best time to book a flight from Istanbul to Dubai

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Istanbul to Dubai

How far ahead should I book a flight from Istanbul to Dubai?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Istanbul to Dubai. Price data was last updated on 19 December 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Istanbul to Dubai may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 73 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Istanbul to Dubai?

Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Istanbul to Dubai (average of AED 382). Flying from Istanbul to Dubai in March is currently the most expensive (average of AED 602). 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 IST to DXB?

Find hourly flight availability from Istanbul to Dubai. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 26 December 2025.

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 51% on flights from Istanbul to Dubai by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

Weekly flight availability from Istanbul to Dubai

Explore weekly flight availability from Istanbul to Dubai. 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 26 December 2025.

The most flights from TR5 to DXB are scheduled on a Friday (18 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (12 on average).

How much does it cost for a return flight from Istanbul to Dubai?

How often are flights from Istanbul to Dubai delayed?

About 15% of weekly flights between Istanbul and Dubai have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 112 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Istanbul to Dubai flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Friday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Istanbul to Dubai flights?

Over the past year, Ajet have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 11% of flights being delayed.

Reviews of airlines servicing Dubai

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Dubai. 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 Dubai. Reviews last updated 26 December 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Pegasus Airlines and flydubai from Istanbul to Dubai. 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.
Pegasus Airlines
6.7
Okay
636 reviews
Check prices

Overall

6.7

Comfort

6.3

Boarding

6.8

Food

5.7

Crew

7.2

Entertainment

5.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

donald,Nov 2024

STN - AYT

Very smart crew and helpful. Plenty of leg room. Plane was clean. Only issue is baggage size.. Plenty of room but I could not get extra hand luggage and 3 kg is nothing
Pegasus Airlines
6.7
Okay
636 reviews
Pegasus Airlines
6.7
Okay
636 reviews
Check prices

Overall

6.7

Comfort

6.3

Boarding

6.8

Food

5.7

Crew

7.2

Entertainment

5.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

donald,Nov 2024

STN - AYT

Very smart crew and helpful. Plenty of leg room. Plane was clean. Only issue is baggage size.. Plenty of room but I could not get extra hand luggage and 3 kg is nothing
flydubai
6.5
Okay
145 reviews
Pegasus Airlines
6.7
Okay
636 reviews
Check prices

Overall

6.7

Comfort

6.3

Boarding

6.8

Food

5.7

Crew

7.2

Entertainment

5.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

donald,Nov 2024

STN - AYT

Very smart crew and helpful. Plenty of leg room. Plane was clean. Only issue is baggage size.. Plenty of room but I could not get extra hand luggage and 3 kg is nothing

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Istanbul to Dubai. 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 Dubai from Istanbul?

    Most people fly into Dubai Intl (DXB) if they book a flight to Dubai from Istanbul. On average, Dubai Intl has 14 inbound flights from Istanbul per day from 3 airlines. Dubai Intl is conveniently located just 10.9 km from Dubai’s city centre.

  • How long is the flight from Istanbul to Dubai?

    Airlines like Pegasus Airlines, Ajet, and Kuwait Airways fly from Istanbul to Dubai in about 4h 30m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 12h. The distance between Istanbul and Dubai is about 2966 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 flying from Istanbul to Dubai round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Istanbul to Dubai return from AED 613. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Ajet, from AED 768, and flydubai, from AED 1,273. Pegasus Airlines is currently priced 55% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Istanbul to Dubai one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Ajet, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at AED 298. Pegasus Airlines flights start at AED 370 while deals on Etihad Airways start at AED 394 one-way.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Istanbul to Dubai?

    Consider Icelandair (82%), Turkish Airlines (82%) or Qantas Airways (81%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Istanbul to Dubai.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Dubai?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for AED 137. While the most popular route (Istanbul - Dubai Intl) can be booked for AED 801 on average, our data indicates AED 894 when flying from Istanbul to Dubai.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Istanbul to Dubai?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Istanbul to Dubai 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 Istanbul to Dubai?

    Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Istanbul to Dubai (average of AED 382). Flying from Istanbul to Dubai in March is currently the most expensive (average of AED 602). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Pegasus AirlinesCheapestAED 766AverageAED 1,152FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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AjetCheapestAED 768AverageAED 1,001FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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flydubaiCheapestAED 1,273AverageAED 1,512FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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