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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 12 July 2026.

Sat 8/803:30
DXB
-
SAW
1 stop6h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 15/819:50
SAW
-
DXB
Nonstop5h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 11/7AED 1,194
Thu 5/1104:30
DXB
-
IST
1 stop9h 15m
Kuwait Airways
Sun 15/1114:10
IST
-
DXB
1 stop12h 20m
Kuwait Airways
Deal found 12/7AED 1,197
Sat 15/803:00
DXB
-
SAW
Nonstop5h 10m
Ajet
Tue 25/819:50
SAW
-
DXB
Nonstop5h 10m
Ajet
Deal found 10/7AED 1,197
Thu 23/721:50
DXB
-
IST
1 stop24h 10m
Royal Jordanian
Wed 29/713:45
IST
-
DXB
1 stop21h 35m
Royal Jordanian
Deal found 11/7AED 1,201
Wed 29/704:25
DXB
-
SAW
Nonstop5h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 31/819:50
SAW
-
DXB
Nonstop5h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 8/7AED 1,201
Tue 11/804:25
DXB
-
SAW
Nonstop4h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 11/819:50
SAW
-
DXB
Nonstop5h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 9/7AED 1,205
Thu 6/803:00
DXB
-
SAW
Nonstop5h 10m
Ajet
Mon 17/819:50
SAW
-
DXB
Nonstop5h 10m
Ajet
Deal found 9/7AED 1,208
Wed 15/703:30
DXB
-
SAW
Nonstop5h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 25/716:55
SAW
-
DXB
1 stop8h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 9/7AED 1,216
Tue 14/703:30
DXB
-
SAW
Nonstop5h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 21/717:05
SAW
-
DXB
1 stop8h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 8/7AED 1,219
Thu 16/703:30
DXB
-
SAW
Nonstop5h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 25/714:55
SAW
-
DXB
1 stop10h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 9/7AED 1,223
Sat 12/1204:30
DXB
-
IST
1 stop9h 15m
Kuwait Airways
Sun 3/114:10
IST
-
DXB
1 stop12h 20m
Kuwait Airways
Deal found 11/7AED 1,227
Thu 16/703:30
DXB
-
SAW
Nonstop5h 10m
Ajet
Sun 19/720:20
SAW
-
DXB
Nonstop5h 10m
Ajet
Deal found 8/7AED 1,227

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 12 July 2026.

Return from

AED 1,194

One-way from

AED 657

Popular in

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Cheapest in

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Average price

AED 1,543
Ajet
  • Ajet
  • 8/8-15/8
  • 1 total stop
  • 11h 40m total
  • Dubai to Istanbul
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SAUDIA
  • SAUDIA
  • 7/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 16h 50m total
  • Dubai to Istanbul
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 21% potential increase in price (AED 414 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease (AED 82 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Price

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DubaiIstanbul

DXB - SAW

DXBSAW

Dubai Intl

Sat 1/8

04:25-09:10

Nonstop5h 45m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Sat 8/8

11:00-02:30

1 stop14h 30m

AED 1,271

DubaiIstanbul

DXB - SAW

DXBSAW

Dubai Intl

Thu 6/8

03:00-07:10

Nonstop5h 10m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Sat 22/8

19:50-02:00

Nonstop5h 10m

AED 1,341

DubaiIstanbul

DXB - SAW

DXBSAW

Dubai Intl

Sat 1/8

03:30-10:45

1 stop8h 15m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Sat 29/8

14:55-02:30

1 stop10h 35m

AED 1,348

DubaiIstanbul

DXB - SAW

DXBSAW

Dubai Intl

Fri 7/8

19:25-06:45

1 stop12h 20m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Fri 14/8

22:25-10:10

1 stop10h 45m

AED 1,407

DubaiIstanbul

DXB - SAW

DXBSAW

Dubai Intl

Wed 2/9

19:25-06:45

1 stop12h 20m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Tue 8/9

00:20-10:10

1 stop8h 50m

AED 1,414

DubaiIstanbul

DXB - SAW

DXBSAW

Dubai Intl

Sat 25/7

03:30-10:45

1 stop8h 15m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Fri 2/10

21:50-03:15

Nonstop4h 25m

AED 1,440

DubaiIstanbul

DXB - SAW

DXBSAW

Dubai Intl

Wed 30/12

18:55-13:50

1 stop19h 55m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Mon 4/1

14:50-21:55

1 stop6h 05m

AED 1,645

DubaiIstanbul

DXB - SAW

DXBSAW

Dubai Intl

Thu 8/10

22:45-07:15

1 stop9h 30m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Sat 17/10

21:15-11:45

1 stop13h 30m

AED 1,682

DubaiIstanbul

DXB - SAW

DXBSAW

Dubai Intl

Sat 25/7

04:25-08:40

Nonstop5h 15m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Fri 7/8

05:50-02:30

2 stops43h 40m

AED 1,741

DubaiIstanbul

DXB - SAW

DXBSAW

Dubai Intl

Tue 28/7

03:30-12:35

1 stop10h 05m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Tue 11/8

21:45-03:15

Nonstop4h 30m

AED 1,752

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Istanbul

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.

Weekly flight availability to Istanbul

The most flights from Dubai to Istanbul are scheduled on a Friday (16 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (11 on average).

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Istanbul?

The most popular airlines flying from Dubai to Istanbul are flydubai, Pegasus Airlines and Ajet.

Pegasus Airlines
Pegasus Airlines
From AED 436
flydubai
flydubai
From AED 1,048
Etihad Airways
Etihad Airways
From AED 456
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 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).

When is the best time to book a flight to Istanbul?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to Istanbul, you should look to book at least 88 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.

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 11 July 2026.

Users looking for the lowest fares to Istanbul should consider flying on Thursday afternoons, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Wednesday at midday, when prices are usually at their highest.

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 12 July 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates,Kuwait 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
3,613 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2026

DXB - SEA

It wasn’t the same Emirates like years back in 2015 I had the experience. Unfortunately it’s been changed to the worst.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,613 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,613 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2026

DXB - SEA

It wasn’t the same Emirates like years back in 2015 I had the experience. Unfortunately it’s been changed to the worst.
Kuwait Airways
7.1
Good
348 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,613 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2026

DXB - SEA

It wasn’t the same Emirates like years back in 2015 I had the experience. Unfortunately it’s been changed to the worst.
Pegasus Airlines
6.6
Okay
637 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,613 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2026

DXB - SEA

It wasn’t the same Emirates like years back in 2015 I had the experience. Unfortunately it’s been changed to the worst.
flydubai
6.5
Okay
145 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,613 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2026

DXB - SEA

It wasn’t the same Emirates like years back in 2015 I had the experience. Unfortunately it’s been changed to the worst.

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 Abu Dhabi 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 1,053, however they can be found for as little as AED 570.

  • 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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