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AED 382+ Cheap flights to Istanbul

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Sat 15/1107:05DXB - IST
1 stop14h 20mflynas
Sun 23/1121:20IST - DXB
1 stop7h 55mflynas
Deal found 6/11AED 804
Fri 14/1106:45DXB - IST
1 stop14h 40mflynas
Sun 23/1121:20IST - DXB
1 stop12h 20mflynas
Deal found 6/11AED 808
Tue 11/1102:20DXB - SAW
1 stop11h 55mflynas
Sun 16/1114:30SAW - DXB
1 stop10h 00mflynas
Deal found 6/11AED 812
Thu 13/1100:01DXB - IST
1 stop21h 24mMultiple Airlines
Thu 20/1101:55IST - DXB
Nonstop4h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/11AED 815
Sun 9/1102:30DXB - SAW
1 stop12h 00mMultiple Airlines
Mon 17/1120:50SAW - DXB
Nonstop4h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/11AED 815
Mon 10/1120:50DXB - SAW
1 stop17h 40mMultiple Airlines
Thu 13/1121:50SAW - DXB
1 stop11h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11AED 819
Fri 7/1121:30DXB - SAW
1 stop17h 00mMultiple Airlines
Tue 11/1114:30SAW - DXB
1 stop9h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/11AED 823
Wed 12/1103:00DXB - IST
1 stop18h 25mflynas
Tue 18/1121:20IST - DXB
1 stop7h 55mflynas
Deal found 6/11AED 826
Sun 9/1102:30DXB - SAW
1 stop12h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sun 16/1121:30SAW - DXB
1 stop13h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11AED 826
Wed 3/1214:10DXB - IST
1 stop8h 15mMultiple Airlines
Mon 8/1221:20IST - DXB
1 stop7h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11AED 834
Thu 4/1214:10DXB - IST
1 stop8h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sun 7/1221:20IST - DXB
1 stop7h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11AED 841
Sun 21/1202:45DXB - SAW
1 stop11h 45mflynas
Mon 29/1214:30SAW - DXB
1 stop10h 00mflynas
Deal found 7/11AED 841

Flights to Istanbul in 2025

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 8 November 2025.

Return from

AED 819

One-way from

AED 382

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

AED 1,370
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  • flynas
  • 2/12-12/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 22h 30m total
  • Dubai to Istanbul
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  • 14/11
  • 1 total stop
  • 14h 40m total
  • Dubai to Istanbul
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Dubai

Route

Departure

Return

Price

DubaiIstanbul

DXB - SAW

DXBSAW

Dubai Intl

Tue 18/11

03:20-07:30

Nonstop5h 10m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Wed 26/11

20:50-02:10

Nonstop4h 20m

AED 1,032

DubaiIstanbul

DXB - SAW

DXBSAW

Dubai Intl

Sun 3/5

04:25-08:10

Nonstop4h 45m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Mon 25/5

21:45-03:15

Nonstop4h 30m

AED 1,105

DubaiIstanbul

DXB - SAW

DXBSAW

Dubai Intl

Sat 6/12

21:35-07:05

1 stop10h 30m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Mon 8/12

14:30-22:55

1 stop7h 25m

AED 1,120

DubaiIstanbul

DXB - SAW

DXBSAW

Dubai Intl

Thu 30/4

06:00-14:20

1 stop9h 20m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Tue 26/5

15:20-04:55

1 stop12h 35m

AED 1,157

DubaiIstanbul

DXB - SAW

DXBSAW

Dubai Intl

Tue 5/5

06:00-14:20

1 stop9h 20m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Tue 26/5

15:20-04:55

1 stop12h 35m

AED 1,157

DubaiIstanbul

DXB - SAW

DXBSAW

Dubai Intl

Sun 3/5

06:00-14:20

1 stop9h 20m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Tue 26/5

15:20-04:55

1 stop12h 35m

AED 1,157

DubaiIstanbul

DXB - SAW

DXBSAW

Dubai Intl

Sat 2/5

06:00-14:20

1 stop9h 20m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Fri 22/5

15:20-04:55

1 stop12h 35m

AED 1,157

DubaiIstanbul

DXB - SAW

DXBSAW

Dubai Intl

Wed 6/5

06:00-14:20

1 stop9h 20m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Mon 25/5

15:20-04:55

1 stop12h 35m

AED 1,157

DubaiIstanbul

DXB - SAW

DXBSAW

Dubai Intl

Sun 3/5

06:00-14:20

1 stop9h 20m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Fri 22/5

15:20-04:55

1 stop12h 35m

AED 1,157

DubaiIstanbul

DXB - SAW

DXBSAW

Dubai Intl

Wed 24/12

02:45-09:25

1 stop7h 40m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Mon 5/1

20:50-02:10

Nonstop4h 20m

AED 1,168

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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 7 November 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to Istanbul, you should look to book at least 47 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 2 November 2025.

Users looking for the lowest fares to Istanbul should consider flying on Sunday at midday, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Tuesday 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 Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (12 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 463
Etihad Airways
Etihad Airways
From AED 441
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, flynas and Azerbaijan Airlines.

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 8 November 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
3,402 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,402 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,402 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.
Pegasus Airlines
6.7
Okay
635 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,402 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.
flydubai
6.5
Okay
146 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,402 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.

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, Etihad Airways 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 1,199, however they can be found for as little as AED 491.

  • 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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