AED 342+ Cheap flights to Istanbul

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 3/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
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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 28 August 2025.

Return from

AED 760

One-way from

AED 342

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

AED 1,271
flynas
  • flynas
  • 10/9-15/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 15h 00m total
  • Dubai to Istanbul
Pegasus Airlines
  • Pegasus Airlines
  • 3/9
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 45m total
  • Dubai to Istanbul
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (AED 296 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (AED 57 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for return flights in August 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 28 August 2025.

Wed 10/904:25DXB - SAW
Nonstop4h 45mMultiple Airlines
Mon 15/913:50SAW - DXB
1 stop10h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/8AED 760
Mon 8/904:25DXB - SAW
Nonstop4h 45mMultiple Airlines
Mon 15/913:50SAW - DXB
1 stop10h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/8AED 764
Thu 4/904:25DXB - SAW
Nonstop4h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sun 7/915:45SAW - DXB
1 stop9h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/8AED 768
Wed 3/904:25DXB - SAW
Nonstop4h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sun 7/915:45SAW - DXB
1 stop9h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/8AED 771
Wed 3/904:25DXB - SAW
Nonstop4h 45mMultiple Airlines
Mon 8/913:50SAW - DXB
1 stop10h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/8AED 779
Thu 4/904:25DXB - SAW
Nonstop4h 45mMultiple Airlines
Tue 9/913:50SAW - DXB
1 stop10h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/8AED 782
Thu 28/803:10DXB - SAW
Nonstop5h 00mMultiple Airlines
Tue 2/913:50SAW - DXB
1 stop10h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/8AED 786
Thu 4/905:20DXB - SAW
1 stop10h 25mflyadeal
Sun 7/915:45SAW - DXB
1 stop9h 35mflyadeal
Deal found 27/8AED 793
Fri 3/1005:20DXB - IST
1 stop15h 30mflyadeal
Sun 5/1020:50IST - DXB
1 stop13h 55mflyadeal
Deal found 27/8AED 804
Thu 4/905:20DXB - IST
1 stop15h 30mflyadeal
Sun 7/920:50IST - DXB
1 stop13h 55mflyadeal
Deal found 27/8AED 812
Mon 8/912:50DXB - IST
1 stop8h 00mflyadeal
Sat 13/920:50IST - DXB
1 stop13h 55mflyadeal
Deal found 27/8AED 819
Wed 3/905:20DXB - IST
1 stop15h 30mflyadeal
Sun 7/920:50IST - DXB
1 stop13h 55mflyadeal
Deal found 26/8AED 830

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Fly from

Dubai

Route

Departure

Return

Price

DubaiIstanbul

DXB - SAW

DXBSAW

Dubai Intl

Wed 24/9

04:25-08:10

Nonstop4h 45m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Mon 29/9

13:50-01:05

1 stop10h 15m

AED 760

DubaiIstanbul

DXB - SAW

DXBSAW

Dubai Intl

Mon 8/9

04:25-08:10

Nonstop4h 45m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Mon 15/9

13:50-01:05

1 stop10h 15m

AED 764

DubaiIstanbul

DXB - SAW

DXBSAW

Dubai Intl

Thu 25/9

04:25-08:10

Nonstop4h 45m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Mon 29/9

13:50-01:05

1 stop10h 15m

AED 771

DubaiIstanbul

DXB - SAW

DXBSAW

Dubai Intl

Tue 23/9

04:25-08:10

Nonstop4h 45m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Sun 28/9

13:50-01:05

1 stop10h 15m

AED 779

DubaiIstanbul

DXB - SAW

DXBSAW

Dubai Intl

Tue 9/9

04:25-08:10

Nonstop4h 45m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Sat 13/9

13:50-01:05

1 stop10h 15m

AED 801

DubaiIstanbul

DXB - IST

DXBIST

Dubai Intl

Fri 3/10

05:20-19:50

1 stop15h 30m

Istanbul

Sun 5/10

20:50-11:45

1 stop13h 55m

AED 804

DubaiIstanbul

DXB - SAW

DXBSAW

Dubai Intl

Thu 9/10

04:25-08:10

Nonstop4h 45m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Sun 19/10

13:50-01:05

1 stop10h 15m

AED 812

DubaiIstanbul

DXB - SAW

DXBSAW

Dubai Intl

Mon 8/9

04:25-08:10

Nonstop4h 45m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Sat 13/9

13:50-01:05

1 stop10h 15m

AED 812

DubaiIstanbul

DXB - SAW

DXBSAW

Dubai Intl

Tue 9/9

03:30-07:20

Nonstop4h 50m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Mon 15/9

13:50-01:05

1 stop10h 15m

AED 823

DubaiIstanbul

DXB - SAW

DXBSAW

Dubai Intl

Thu 25/9

04:25-08:10

Nonstop4h 45m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Sun 5/10

13:50-01:05

1 stop10h 15m

AED 823

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 27/8

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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 22 August 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to Istanbul, you should look to book at least 63 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 24 August 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 Monday (20 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (16 on average).

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Istanbul?

The cheapest airlines flying from Dubai to Istanbul are Etihad Airways, Azerbaijan Airlines and Pegasus 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 28 August 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.

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

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 96, however they can be found for as little as AED 83.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Istanbul depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Istanbul, Sharjah offers the quickest one-way flight (4 hours 30 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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