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AED 441+ Cheap flights to Istanbul

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Flights to Istanbul in 2025

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Cheapest flights to Istanbul
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Istanbul. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 29 December 2025.

Wed 31/1206:05DXB - SAW
1 stop8h 00mMultiple Airlines
Mon 5/115:45SAW - DXB
1 stop10h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/12AED 1,039
Tue 30/1206:45DXB - SAW
1 stop7h 45mMultiple Airlines
Fri 9/120:40SAW - DXB
Nonstop4h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/12AED 1,076
Mon 29/1204:35DXB - SAW
Nonstop5h 00mAjet
Fri 9/120:40SAW - DXB
Nonstop4h 30mAjet
Deal found 27/12AED 1,083
Tue 30/1206:45DXB - SAW
1 stop7h 45mMultiple Airlines
Tue 6/118:15SAW - DXB
1 stop10h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/12AED 1,087
Sun 28/1202:30DXB - SAW
1 stop12h 00mflynas
Thu 1/114:30SAW - DXB
1 stop14h 25mflynas
Deal found 27/12AED 1,094
Mon 29/1223:35DXB - IST
1 stop16h 55mGulf Air
Wed 7/116:20IST - DXB
1 stop24h 55mGulf Air
Deal found 28/12AED 1,098
Tue 30/1211:30DXB - IST
1 stop9h 55mflynas
Tue 6/121:20IST - DXB
1 stop7h 55mflynas
Deal found 28/12AED 1,113
Mon 29/1206:05DXB - SAW
1 stop27h 55mAjet
Wed 7/121:25SAW - DXB
Nonstop4h 30mAjet
Deal found 28/12AED 1,113
Tue 30/1213:00DXB - IST
1 stop17h 20mGulf Air
Tue 6/106:05IST - DXB
1 stop13h 30mGulf Air
Deal found 26/12AED 1,120
Mon 29/1219:05DXB - IST
1 stop21h 25mGulf Air
Mon 5/106:05IST - DXB
1 stop15h 30mGulf Air
Deal found 28/12AED 1,124
Mon 29/1207:45DXB - IST
1 stop8h 45mGulf Air
Tue 30/1206:05IST - DXB
1 stop13h 30mGulf Air
Deal found 27/12AED 1,135
Mon 29/1206:05DXB - SAW
1 stop24h 35mMultiple Airlines
Wed 7/115:20SAW - DXB
1 stop10h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/12AED 1,135

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Find the latest flights to Istanbul in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 220,657 searches and data was last updated on 29 December 2025.

Return from

AED 918

One-way from

AED 441

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Average price

AED 1,465
Ajet
  • Ajet
  • 7/1-13/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 15h 35m total
  • Dubai to Istanbul
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Ajet
  • Ajet
  • 12/1
  • Nonstop
  • 5h 00m total
  • Dubai to Istanbul
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (AED 112 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (AED 15 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Dubai

Route

Departure

Return

Price

DubaiIstanbul

DXB - SAW

DXBSAW

Dubai Intl

Wed 18/2

02:45-11:15

1 stop9h 30m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Fri 27/2

20:50-02:10

Nonstop4h 20m

AED 1,017

DubaiIstanbul

DXB - IST

DXBIST

Dubai Intl

Wed 18/2

04:30-12:45

1 stop9h 15m

Istanbul

Fri 27/2

14:10-03:30

1 stop12h 20m

AED 1,021

DubaiIstanbul

DXB - IST

DXBIST

Dubai Intl

Thu 29/1

04:30-12:45

1 stop9h 15m

Istanbul

Sun 1/2

14:10-03:30

1 stop12h 20m

AED 1,021

DubaiIstanbul

DXB - IST

DXBIST

Dubai Intl

Wed 11/2

04:30-12:45

1 stop9h 15m

Istanbul

Fri 20/2

14:30-03:30

1 stop12h 00m

AED 1,021

DubaiIstanbul

DXB - IST

DXBIST

Dubai Intl

Wed 11/2

04:30-12:45

1 stop9h 15m

Istanbul

Thu 19/2

14:10-21:55

1 stop6h 45m

AED 1,021

DubaiIstanbul

DXB - SAW

DXBSAW

Dubai Intl

Fri 20/2

04:30-13:50

1 stop10h 20m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Thu 26/2

14:50-03:30

1 stop11h 40m

AED 1,050

DubaiIstanbul

DXB - SAW

DXBSAW

Dubai Intl

Mon 16/3

04:30-13:50

1 stop10h 20m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Wed 1/4

15:20-04:55

1 stop12h 35m

AED 1,102

DubaiIstanbul

DXB - SAW

DXBSAW

Dubai Intl

Wed 11/2

02:45-13:10

1 stop11h 25m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Fri 20/2

20:50-02:10

Nonstop4h 20m

AED 1,135

DubaiIstanbul

DXB - IST

DXBIST

Dubai Intl

Fri 30/1

04:30-12:45

1 stop9h 15m

Istanbul

Sat 7/2

14:10-21:55

1 stop6h 45m

AED 1,219

DubaiIstanbul

DXB - IST

DXBIST

Dubai Intl

Tue 27/1

04:30-12:45

1 stop9h 15m

Istanbul

Tue 3/2

13:10-21:55

1 stop7h 45m

AED 1,219

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Best time to book a flight to Istanbul

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Istanbul

When is the best time to book a flight to Istanbul?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Dubai to Istanbul. Price data was last updated on 26 December 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to Istanbul, you should look to book at least 85 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.

How long is the flight to Istanbul?

On average, a flight from Dubai to Istanbul takes 4 hours 45 minutes. Flights to Istanbul from other popular cities in United Arab Emirates will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Istanbul?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Dubai to Istanbul. Price data was last updated on 27 December 2025.

Users looking for the lowest fares to Istanbul should consider flying on Thursday at midday, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Saturday at midday, when prices are usually at their highest.

Weekly flight availability to Istanbul

The most flights from Dubai to Istanbul are scheduled on a Friday (19 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (13 on average).

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Istanbul?

The most popular airlines flying from Dubai to Istanbul are flydubai, Ajet and Pegasus Airlines.

flydubai
flydubai
From AED 1,095
Pegasus Airlines
Pegasus Airlines
From AED 449
Etihad Airways
Etihad Airways
From AED 455
Ajet
Ajet
From AED 523

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Istanbul?

The cheapest airlines flying from Dubai to Istanbul are Etihad Airways, Air Arabia and flynas.

Rainfall in Istanbul by month

Plan your trip to Istanbul by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

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

Temperature in Istanbul by month

Plan your trip to Istanbul by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Istanbul, 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).

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 29 December 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, Pegasus Airlines, andflydubai to Turkey by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,448 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,448 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,448 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.
Pegasus Airlines
6.7
Okay
636 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,448 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.
flydubai
6.6
Okay
146 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,448 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.

FAQs about flying to Istanbul

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Istanbul if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Istanbul on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Istanbul?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Pegasus Airlines is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Istanbul.

  • How much is a return flight to Istanbul?

    A return flight to Istanbul will typically cost around AED 1,266, however they can be found for as little as AED 440.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Istanbul depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Istanbul, Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl offers the quickest one-way flight (4 hours 40 minutes).

  • Does Istanbul have rental cars?

    Yes. Those touching down at Istanbul can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Istanbul?

    Yes. Istanbul has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. havalimanına yakın konumda daire is the closest property to Istanbul (0.0 km away from Istanbul).

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