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AED 540+ 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 31 marca 2026.

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SAW
1 stop8h 20m
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śr. 30/920:25
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Nonstop4h 35m
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Deal found 26/3AED 907
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Ajet
śr. 30/920:25
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Ajet
Deal found 26/3AED 914
ndz. 18/1004:30
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1 stop8h 05m
Kuwait Airways
sob. 24/1013:00
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1 stop6h 55m
Kuwait Airways
Deal found 31/3AED 922
śr. 16/904:30
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1 stop10h 10m
Kuwait Airways
ndz. 20/914:30
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1 stop12h 00m
Kuwait Airways
Deal found 31/3AED 948
pon. 20/412:50
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1 stop8h 50m
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ndz. 26/422:50
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1 stop12h 05m
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Deal found 31/3AED 959
czw. 30/404:25
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Pegasus Airlines
śr. 6/521:50
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Pegasus Airlines
Deal found 28/3AED 959
pon. 20/412:50
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pon. 27/422:50
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1 stop12h 05m
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Deal found 29/3AED 970
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Pegasus Airlines
wt. 23/621:50
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Pegasus Airlines
Deal found 29/3AED 970
wt. 22/903:00
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Ajet
pt. 25/920:25
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Ajet
Deal found 26/3AED 977
śr. 6/501:55
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1 stop12h 05m
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wt. 12/518:50
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1 stop6h 15m
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Deal found 26/3AED 988
czw. 30/404:25
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Pegasus Airlines
ndz. 3/521:50
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Pegasus Airlines
Deal found 28/3AED 999
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Kuwait Airways
sob. 19/903:15
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Kuwait Airways
Deal found 31/3AED 1,021

Find flight deals to Istanbul

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 31 marca 2026.

Return from

AED 907

One-way from

AED 540

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

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Average price

AED 1,678
Ajet
  • Ajet
  • 22/9-30/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 12h 55m total
  • Dubai to Istanbul
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flynas
  • flynas
  • 24/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 9h 30m total
  • Dubai to Istanbul
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Departure

Return

Price

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DubaiIstanbul

DXB - SAW

DXBSAW

Dubai Intl

wt. 28/4

04:25-08:10

Nonstop4h 45m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

wt. 5/5

12:05-02:05

1 stop13h 00m

AED 1,032

DubaiIstanbul

DXB - SAW

DXBSAW

Dubai Intl

wt. 15/9

04:30-13:05

1 stop9h 35m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

pt. 18/9

14:10-03:30

1 stop12h 20m

AED 1,054
Fastest return journey

DubaiIstanbul

DXB - SAW

DXBSAW

Dubai Intl

czw. 23/4

04:25-08:10

Nonstop4h 45m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

pon. 27/4

21:50-03:15

Nonstop4h 25m

AED 1,080

DubaiIstanbul

DXB - IST

DXBIST

Dubai Intl

pon. 14/9

04:30-11:35

1 stop8h 05m

Istanbul

pon. 14/9

03:30-17:55

1 stop13h 25m

AED 1,116

DubaiIstanbul

DXB - SAW

DXBSAW

Dubai Intl

ndz. 19/4

04:25-08:10

Nonstop4h 45m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

ndz. 26/4

21:50-03:15

Nonstop4h 25m

AED 1,153

DubaiIstanbul

DXB - SAW

DXBSAW

Dubai Intl

sob. 18/4

04:25-08:10

Nonstop4h 45m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

wt. 23/6

12:05-02:05

1 stop13h 00m

AED 1,157

DubaiIstanbul

DXB - SAW

DXBSAW

Dubai Intl

śr. 16/9

04:30-13:40

1 stop10h 10m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

czw. 17/9

14:10-03:30

1 stop12h 20m

AED 1,186

DubaiIstanbul

DXB - SAW

DXBSAW

Dubai Intl

wt. 15/9

04:25-08:10

Nonstop4h 45m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

pt. 18/9

21:50-03:15

Nonstop4h 25m

AED 1,304

DubaiIstanbul

DXB - IST

DXBIST

Dubai Intl

wt. 2/6

10:50-15:20

1 stop29h 30m

Istanbul

pt. 12/6

16:05-03:30

1 stop10h 25m

AED 1,340

DubaiIstanbul

DXB - SAW

DXBSAW

Dubai Intl

pon. 14/9

04:25-08:10

Nonstop4h 45m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

wt. 15/9

21:50-03:15

Nonstop4h 25m

AED 1,381

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Best time to book a flight to Istanbul

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Istanbul with our price prediction graph.
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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 13 March 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 28 March 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 Monday (10 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (8 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.

Pegasus Airlines
Pegasus Airlines
From AED 436
flydubai
flydubai
From AED 1,043
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 31 marca 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates,Etihad Airways, andPegasus Airlines 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
3,550 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DXB - YUL

My mom came with assistance and she said it was a good trip
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,550 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,550 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DXB - YUL

My mom came with assistance and she said it was a good trip
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,432 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,550 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DXB - YUL

My mom came with assistance and she said it was a good trip
Pegasus Airlines
6.7
Okay
640 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,550 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DXB - YUL

My mom came with assistance and she said it was a good trip
flydubai
6.6
Okay
149 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,550 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DXB - YUL

My mom came with assistance and she said it was a good trip

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 5,396, however they can be found for as little as AED 546.

  • 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 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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