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Cheap flights from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul from AED 518

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 1/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AUH — IST
22 Apr — 29 Apr1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl to Istanbul are usually found in September or August, booked 76 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Tuesday and return on a Thursday

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Cheapest flights from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 23 March 2026.

Wed 22/405:00
AUH
-
SAW
Nonstop4h 40m
Pegasus Airlines
Wed 29/422:10
SAW
-
AUH
Nonstop4h 25m
Pegasus Airlines
Deal found 22/3AED 896
Thu 27/805:45
AUH
-
SAW
1 stop7h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 2/922:10
SAW
-
AUH
Nonstop4h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 23/3AED 907
Wed 15/405:00
AUH
-
SAW
Nonstop4h 40m
Pegasus Airlines
Wed 22/422:10
SAW
-
AUH
Nonstop4h 25m
Pegasus Airlines
Deal found 23/3AED 951
Tue 14/405:05
AUH
-
SAW
Nonstop4h 40m
Pegasus Airlines
Tue 21/422:30
SAW
-
AUH
Nonstop4h 25m
Pegasus Airlines
Deal found 23/3AED 966
Wed 13/508:40
AUH
-
IST
Nonstop4h 55m
Etihad Airways
Wed 20/513:50
IST
-
AUH
Nonstop4h 35m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 22/3AED 999
Fri 17/405:00
AUH
-
SAW
Nonstop4h 40m
Pegasus Airlines
Sat 2/522:30
SAW
-
AUH
Nonstop4h 25m
Pegasus Airlines
Deal found 23/3AED 1,003
Wed 8/705:00
AUH
-
SAW
Nonstop4h 40m
Pegasus Airlines
Mon 20/722:30
SAW
-
AUH
Nonstop4h 25m
Pegasus Airlines
Deal found 23/3AED 1,021
Tue 22/905:05
AUH
-
SAW
Nonstop4h 40m
Pegasus Airlines
Fri 25/922:30
SAW
-
AUH
Nonstop4h 25m
Pegasus Airlines
Deal found 23/3AED 1,028
Wed 8/705:00
AUH
-
SAW
Nonstop4h 40m
Pegasus Airlines
Tue 21/722:30
SAW
-
AUH
Nonstop4h 25m
Pegasus Airlines
Deal found 23/3AED 1,032
Wed 8/705:00
AUH
-
SAW
Nonstop4h 40m
Pegasus Airlines
Sat 25/722:30
SAW
-
AUH
Nonstop4h 25m
Pegasus Airlines
Deal found 23/3AED 1,036
Wed 8/705:00
AUH
-
SAW
Nonstop4h 40m
Pegasus Airlines
Sun 19/720:20
SAW
-
AUH
Nonstop4h 25m
Pegasus Airlines
Deal found 23/3AED 1,047
Mon 6/412:25
AUH
-
IST
1 stop7h 10m
Qatar Airways
Mon 20/413:45
IST
-
AUH
1 stop12h 55m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 22/3AED 1,061

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Istanbul (TR5). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 23 March 2026.

Round-trip from

AED 896

One-way from

AED 518

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

September

Average price

AED 1,330
Pegasus Airlines
  • Pegasus Airlines
  • 22/4-29/4
  • Nonstop
  • 9h 05m total
  • Abu Dhabi to Istanbul
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  • SAUDIA
  • 1/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 13h 30m total
  • Abu Dhabi to Istanbul
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (AED 67 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Abu DhabiIstanbul

AUH - SAW

AUHSAW

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Fri 17/4

05:00-08:40

Nonstop4h 40m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Sat 2/5

22:30-03:55

Nonstop4h 25m

AED 1,003

Abu DhabiIstanbul

AUH - IST

AUHIST

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Mon 20/4

17:40-18:35

1 stop25h 55m

Istanbul

Mon 4/5

13:45-22:15

1 stop7h 30m

AED 1,271

Abu DhabiIstanbul

AUH - IST

AUHIST

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Fri 17/4

22:45-18:35

1 stop20h 50m

Istanbul

Fri 24/4

11:40-21:15

1 stop8h 35m

AED 1,289

Abu DhabiIstanbul

AUH - IST

AUHIST

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Mon 13/4

01:30-05:25

Nonstop4h 55m

Istanbul

Tue 21/4

18:45-00:25

Nonstop4h 40m

AED 1,293

Abu DhabiIstanbul

AUH - IST

AUHIST

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Tue 21/4

01:30-05:25

Nonstop4h 55m

Istanbul

Fri 24/4

18:45-00:25

Nonstop4h 40m

AED 1,293

Abu DhabiIstanbul

AUH - IST

AUHIST

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sat 18/4

01:30-05:25

Nonstop4h 55m

Istanbul

Tue 21/4

18:45-00:25

Nonstop4h 40m

AED 1,293

Abu DhabiIstanbul

AUH - IST

AUHIST

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Mon 6/4

01:30-05:25

Nonstop4h 55m

Istanbul

Tue 5/5

18:45-00:25

Nonstop4h 40m

AED 1,293

Abu DhabiIstanbul

AUH - IST

AUHIST

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Tue 14/4

06:00-18:35

1 stop13h 35m

Istanbul

Mon 20/4

13:45-22:15

1 stop7h 30m

AED 1,311

Abu DhabiIstanbul

AUH - IST

AUHIST

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Thu 2/4

09:30-14:25

Nonstop5h 55m

Istanbul

Thu 23/4

13:50-19:25

Nonstop4h 35m

AED 1,352

Abu DhabiIstanbul

AUH - IST

AUHIST

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Mon 13/4

09:30-14:25

Nonstop5h 55m

Istanbul

Tue 21/4

13:50-19:25

Nonstop4h 35m

AED 1,381

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Best time to book a flight from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul (average of AED 353). Flying from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul in January is currently the most expensive (average of AED 654). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from AUH to IST?

Find hourly flight availability from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 23 March 2026.

It’s optimal to fly from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 47% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the evening.

How often are flights from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul delayed?

About 13% of weekly flights between Abu Dhabi and Istanbul have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 124 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Abu Dhabi to Istanbul flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Friday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Saturday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Abu Dhabi to Istanbul flights?

Over the past year, Etihad Airways have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 3% of flights being delayed.

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 23 March 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Qatar Airways,Etihad Airways, andTurkish Airlines from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,732 reviews
Check prices

Crew

7.9

Entertainment

7.3

Comfort

7.4

Food

7.3

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Mohamed,Jul 2025

BKK - DOH

boarding process was smooth, Crew was excellent. i booked Comfort+ the seat was good but very old and the entertainment screen get stuck and difficult to control again maybe because its old device brought from other old airplanes not belong to Qatar Airways new fleets. Food is not at all matching the hype of Qatarairways, what i had in Emirates or Etihad economy class is way better.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,732 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,732 reviews
Check prices

Crew

7.9

Entertainment

7.3

Comfort

7.4

Food

7.3

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Mohamed,Jul 2025

BKK - DOH

boarding process was smooth, Crew was excellent. i booked Comfort+ the seat was good but very old and the entertainment screen get stuck and difficult to control again maybe because its old device brought from other old airplanes not belong to Qatar Airways new fleets. Food is not at all matching the hype of Qatarairways, what i had in Emirates or Etihad economy class is way better.
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,429 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,732 reviews
Check prices

Crew

7.9

Entertainment

7.3

Comfort

7.4

Food

7.3

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Mohamed,Jul 2025

BKK - DOH

boarding process was smooth, Crew was excellent. i booked Comfort+ the seat was good but very old and the entertainment screen get stuck and difficult to control again maybe because its old device brought from other old airplanes not belong to Qatar Airways new fleets. Food is not at all matching the hype of Qatarairways, what i had in Emirates or Etihad economy class is way better.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
4,274 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,732 reviews
Check prices

Crew

7.9

Entertainment

7.3

Comfort

7.4

Food

7.3

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Mohamed,Jul 2025

BKK - DOH

boarding process was smooth, Crew was excellent. i booked Comfort+ the seat was good but very old and the entertainment screen get stuck and difficult to control again maybe because its old device brought from other old airplanes not belong to Qatar Airways new fleets. Food is not at all matching the hype of Qatarairways, what i had in Emirates or Etihad economy class is way better.
Pegasus Airlines
6.7
Okay
642 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,732 reviews
Check prices

Crew

7.9

Entertainment

7.3

Comfort

7.4

Food

7.3

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Mohamed,Jul 2025

BKK - DOH

boarding process was smooth, Crew was excellent. i booked Comfort+ the seat was good but very old and the entertainment screen get stuck and difficult to control again maybe because its old device brought from other old airplanes not belong to Qatar Airways new fleets. Food is not at all matching the hype of Qatarairways, what i had in Emirates or Etihad economy class is way better.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul?

    Most people fly from Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) if they book a flight from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul. On average, Zayed Intl has 2 outbound flights to Istanbul per day from 6 airlines. Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl is conveniently located just 28.0 km from Abu Dhabi’s city centre.

  • How long is the flight from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul?

    Pegasus Airlines, Qatar Airways, and Turkish Airlines can get you from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul in just under 4h 40m. Your travel time can differ by up to 21h 15m. Airlines will cover a distance of 2976 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul round-trip?

    Flying on Turkish Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Istanbul, with prices starting at AED 455. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Air Arabia Abu Dhabi and Pegasus Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at AED 464 and AED 547, respectively. You may be able to fly from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul for 63% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul one-way?

    AED 280 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Pegasus Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Air Arabia Abu Dhabi and Etihad Airways, with prices starting from AED 297 and AED 331, respectively.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul on time: Icelandair (80%), Air Serbia (62%), Etihad Airways (60%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul?

    While on average a flight from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul is generally AED 1,844, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is AED 898. When looking at the most popular route, (Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl - Istanbul), you can expect to pay AED 881 for that flight.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Abu Dhabi to Istanbul flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul (average of AED 353). Flying from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul in January is currently the most expensive (average of AED 654). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 6 airlines flying from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 220,657 searches. Data last updated 23 March 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapestAED 455AverageAED 1,263FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Air Arabia Abu DhabiCheapestAED 464AverageAED 994FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Pegasus AirlinesCheapestAED 547AverageAED 1,015FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestAED 742AverageAED 1,226FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestAED 1,061AverageAED 1,575FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Gulf AirCheapestAED 1,682AverageAED 1,690FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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