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AED 437+ Cheap flights to Istanbul

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Flights to Istanbul in 2026

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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 8 February 2026.

Sat 28/211:30
DXB
-
IST
1 stop9h 55m
flynas
Sat 7/321:20
IST
-
DXB
1 stop12h 20m
flynas
Deal found 6/2AED 793
Thu 5/311:30
DXB
-
IST
1 stop9h 55m
flynas
Thu 12/321:20
IST
-
DXB
1 stop12h 20m
flynas
Deal found 5/2AED 801
Wed 4/304:35
DXB
-
SAW
Nonstop5h 00m
Ajet
Fri 6/321:15
SAW
-
DXB
Nonstop4h 30m
Ajet
Deal found 6/2AED 801
Thu 26/206:45
DXB
-
SAW
1 stop7h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 6/321:15
SAW
-
DXB
Nonstop4h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/2AED 804
Fri 13/311:30
DXB
-
IST
1 stop9h 55m
flynas
Sun 15/321:20
IST
-
DXB
1 stop12h 20m
flynas
Deal found 7/2AED 812
Thu 26/206:45
DXB
-
SAW
1 stop7h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 2/320:50
SAW
-
DXB
Nonstop4h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/2AED 812
Wed 4/304:15
DXB
-
SAW
1 stop6h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 6/321:15
SAW
-
DXB
Nonstop4h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/2AED 815
Wed 25/214:10
DXB
-
IST
1 stop8h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 28/221:20
IST
-
DXB
1 stop12h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/2AED 823
Tue 24/204:35
DXB
-
SAW
Nonstop5h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 2/320:50
SAW
-
DXB
Nonstop4h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/2AED 826
Thu 26/206:45
DXB
-
IST
1 stop14h 40m
flynas
Sat 28/221:20
IST
-
DXB
1 stop12h 20m
flynas
Deal found 5/2AED 830
Thu 19/206:45
DXB
-
SAW
1 stop7h 45m
flynas
Tue 24/214:30
SAW
-
DXB
1 stop14h 45m
flynas
Deal found 6/2AED 830
Thu 26/206:45
DXB
-
SAW
1 stop7h 45m
flynas
Thu 5/314:30
SAW
-
DXB
1 stop14h 25m
flynas
Deal found 5/2AED 834

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Find the latest flights to Istanbul in 2026, 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 February 2026.

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AED 793

One-way from

AED 437

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AED 1,341
flynas
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  • 28/2-7/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 22h 15m total
  • Dubai to Istanbul
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  • 5h 00m total
  • Dubai to Istanbul
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Dubai

Route

Departure

Return

Price

DubaiIstanbul

DXB - SAW

DXBSAW

Dubai Intl

Sat 7/3

03:45-11:05

1 stop8h 20m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Tue 10/3

14:30-06:15

1 stop14h 45m

AED 874

DubaiIstanbul

DXB - SAW

DXBSAW

Dubai Intl

Mon 2/3

04:35-08:35

Nonstop5h 00m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Thu 5/3

21:15-02:45

Nonstop4h 30m

AED 881

DubaiIstanbul

DXB - SAW

DXBSAW

Dubai Intl

Sat 7/3

03:45-11:05

1 stop8h 20m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Sun 15/3

14:30-06:15

1 stop14h 45m

AED 889

DubaiIstanbul

DXB - IST

DXBIST

Dubai Intl

Mon 13/4

04:30-13:20

1 stop9h 50m

Istanbul

Thu 23/4

14:45-03:30

1 stop11h 45m

AED 962

DubaiIstanbul

DXB - IST

DXBIST

Dubai Intl

Wed 25/2

04:30-12:45

1 stop9h 15m

Istanbul

Fri 6/3

14:10-03:30

1 stop12h 20m

AED 977

DubaiIstanbul

DXB - SAW

DXBSAW

Dubai Intl

Tue 17/2

03:20-07:30

Nonstop5h 10m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Sun 22/2

20:50-02:10

Nonstop4h 20m

AED 981

DubaiIstanbul

DXB - SAW

DXBSAW

Dubai Intl

Fri 24/4

04:30-14:20

1 stop10h 50m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Mon 27/4

15:20-03:30

1 stop11h 10m

AED 981

DubaiIstanbul

DXB - SAW

DXBSAW

Dubai Intl

Mon 20/4

04:30-14:20

1 stop10h 50m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Sat 25/4

15:20-03:30

1 stop11h 10m

AED 988

DubaiIstanbul

DXB - IST

DXBIST

Dubai Intl

Thu 26/2

14:10-21:25

1 stop8h 15m

Istanbul

Fri 6/3

14:10-21:55

1 stop6h 45m

AED 1,021

DubaiIstanbul

DXB - SAW

DXBSAW

Dubai Intl

Wed 11/3

03:20-07:30

Nonstop5h 10m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Mon 16/3

20:50-02:10

Nonstop4h 20m

AED 1,039

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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 30 January 2026.

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 7 February 2026.

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 Saturday (19 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (14 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 440
Etihad Airways
Etihad Airways
From AED 401
Ajet
Ajet
From AED 405

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Istanbul?

The cheapest airlines flying from Dubai to Istanbul are Air Arabia, Etihad Airways 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 February 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Etihad Airways, 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.
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,387 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.3

Crew

7.8

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.3

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Nov 2025

AMD - AUH

Etihad charged me for 2 check in bags. On Kayak search results price was showing 2 check in bags were included. Kayak need to reimburse me for these additional charges and metal agony and distress. Thanks.
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,387 reviews
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,387 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.3

Crew

7.8

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.3

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Nov 2025

AMD - AUH

Etihad charged me for 2 check in bags. On Kayak search results price was showing 2 check in bags were included. Kayak need to reimburse me for these additional charges and metal agony and distress. Thanks.
Pegasus Airlines
6.6
Okay
637 reviews
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,387 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.3

Crew

7.8

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.3

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Nov 2025

AMD - AUH

Etihad charged me for 2 check in bags. On Kayak search results price was showing 2 check in bags were included. Kayak need to reimburse me for these additional charges and metal agony and distress. Thanks.
flydubai
6.6
Okay
148 reviews
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,387 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.3

Crew

7.8

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.3

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Nov 2025

AMD - AUH

Etihad charged me for 2 check in bags. On Kayak search results price was showing 2 check in bags were included. Kayak need to reimburse me for these additional charges and metal agony and distress. Thanks.

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, Air Arabia 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 2,960, however they can be found for as little as AED 280.

  • 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. Ambassador Spa & Beauty Airport Lounge is the closest property to Istanbul (0.0 km away from Istanbul).

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