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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 17 December 2025.

Thu 25/1204:35DXB - SAW
Nonstop5h 00mAjet
Tue 6/121:15SAW - DXB
Nonstop4h 30mAjet
Deal found 15/12AED 1,010
Wed 24/1204:35DXB - SAW
Nonstop5h 00mAjet
Wed 31/1221:15SAW - DXB
Nonstop4h 30mAjet
Deal found 15/12AED 1,025
Wed 17/1212:30DXB - IST
1 stop8h 55mflynas
Mon 22/1221:20IST - DXB
1 stop12h 20mflynas
Deal found 14/12AED 1,032
Sun 21/1202:45DXB - SAW
1 stop11h 45mflynas
Thu 25/1214:30SAW - DXB
1 stop9h 10mflynas
Deal found 15/12AED 1,032
Thu 25/1203:20DXB - SAW
Nonstop5h 10mPegasus Airlines
Wed 31/1207:50SAW - DXB
1 stop16h 55mPegasus Airlines
Deal found 15/12AED 1,036
Wed 17/1204:15DXB - SAW
1 stop6h 20mMultiple Airlines
Mon 22/1214:30SAW - DXB
1 stop10h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/12AED 1,039
Wed 24/1204:15DXB - SAW
1 stop7h 55mMultiple Airlines
Thu 25/1214:30SAW - DXB
1 stop9h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/12AED 1,043
Wed 24/1211:30DXB - IST
1 stop9h 55mflynas
Thu 22/121:20IST - DXB
1 stop7h 35mflynas
Deal found 16/12AED 1,050
Sun 28/1202:20DXB - SAW
1 stop12h 10mMultiple Airlines
Wed 7/118:00SAW - DXB
1 stop7h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/12AED 1,054
Wed 24/1202:45DXB - SAW
1 stop7h 40mPegasus Airlines
Wed 31/1218:00SAW - DXB
1 stop7h 55mPegasus Airlines
Deal found 15/12AED 1,058
Tue 23/1204:35DXB - SAW
Nonstop5h 00mMultiple Airlines
Wed 31/1215:20SAW - DXB
1 stop10h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/12AED 1,065
Mon 29/1221:20DXB - IST
1 stop9h 00mGulf Air
Wed 7/116:20IST - DXB
1 stop10h 15mGulf Air
Deal found 15/12AED 1,080

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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 17 December 2025.

Return from

AED 892

One-way from

AED 441

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Average price

AED 1,462
flynas
  • flynas
  • 12/1-26/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 15h 10m total
  • Dubai to Istanbul
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Ajet
  • Ajet
  • 24/12
  • Nonstop
  • 5h 00m total
  • Dubai to Istanbul
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (AED 116 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (AED 17 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Dubai

Route

Departure

Return

Price

DubaiIstanbul

DXB - SAW

DXBSAW

Dubai Intl

Thu 16/4

06:00-14:20

1 stop9h 20m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Sun 19/4

15:20-04:55

1 stop12h 35m

AED 947

DubaiIstanbul

DXB - IST

DXBIST

Dubai Intl

Mon 16/2

04:30-11:45

1 stop8h 15m

Istanbul

Wed 25/2

14:10-21:55

1 stop6h 45m

AED 1,017

DubaiIstanbul

DXB - IST

DXBIST

Dubai Intl

Mon 1/6

06:00-13:20

1 stop8h 20m

Istanbul

Thu 11/6

14:45-04:55

1 stop13h 10m

AED 1,025

DubaiIstanbul

DXB - IST

DXBIST

Dubai Intl

Wed 28/1

04:30-12:45

1 stop9h 15m

Istanbul

Thu 5/2

14:10-21:55

1 stop6h 45m

AED 1,028

DubaiIstanbul

DXB - SAW

DXBSAW

Dubai Intl

Wed 31/12

02:45-15:00

1 stop13h 15m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Sat 10/1

13:45-01:45

1 stop11h 00m

AED 1,098

DubaiIstanbul

DXB - IST

DXBIST

Dubai Intl

Sun 1/2

04:30-12:45

1 stop9h 15m

Istanbul

Sun 8/2

14:10-21:55

1 stop6h 45m

AED 1,120

DubaiIstanbul

DXB - SAW

DXBSAW

Dubai Intl

Sun 18/1

03:20-07:30

Nonstop5h 10m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Wed 28/1

15:35-01:45

1 stop9h 10m

AED 1,149

DubaiIstanbul

DXB - SAW

DXBSAW

Dubai Intl

Sat 21/3

04:30-13:50

1 stop10h 20m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Sat 28/3

14:50-21:55

1 stop6h 05m

AED 1,201

DubaiIstanbul

DXB - IST

DXBIST

Dubai Intl

Sat 31/1

04:30-12:45

1 stop9h 15m

Istanbul

Sun 8/2

14:10-21:55

1 stop6h 45m

AED 1,219

DubaiIstanbul

DXB - IST

DXBIST

Dubai Intl

Wed 31/12

21:20-05:20

1 stop9h 00m

Istanbul

Thu 8/1

16:20-12:10

1 stop18h 50m

AED 1,274

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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 12 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 13 December 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 Wednesday, 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 446
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 17 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
3,440 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

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
3,440 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,440 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

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
637 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,440 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

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
6.5
Okay
145 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,440 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

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, 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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