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Cheap flights from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul from AED 426

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 4/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AUH — IST
14 Feb — 21 Feb1
1 adult

The best prices from Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl to Istanbul are usually found in May or March, booked 65 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Tuesday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul

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 9 February 2025.

Round-trip from

AED 885

One-way from

AED 426

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

AED 1,146
11/3-13/3
  • 11/3-13/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 26h 35m total
  • Abu Dhabi to Istanbul
Air Arabia Abu Dhabi
  • Air Arabia Abu Dhabi
  • 4/3
  • Nonstop
  • 5h 15m total
  • Abu Dhabi to Istanbul
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price (AED 880 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (AED 141 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2025

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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 9 February 2025.

Tue 11/318:45AUH - SAW
Nonstop5h 15mMultiple Airlines
Thu 13/321:35SAW - AUH
1 stop21h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/2AED 885
Fri 21/304:05AUH - SAW
Nonstop4h 55mPegasus Airlines
Sun 23/321:30SAW - AUH
Nonstop4h 30mPegasus Airlines
Deal found 8/2AED 995
Fri 14/307:05AUH - IST
1 stop13h 40mMultiple Airlines
Thu 20/307:35IST - AUH
Nonstop4h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/2AED 1,003
Fri 14/307:05AUH - IST
1 stop13h 40mRoyal Jordanian
Thu 20/320:55IST - AUH
1 stop19h 05mRoyal Jordanian
Deal found 8/2AED 1,135
Sat 22/318:45AUH - SAW
Nonstop5h 15mAir Arabia Abu Dhabi
Sat 29/300:10SAW - AUH
Nonstop4h 20mAir Arabia Abu Dhabi
Deal found 8/2AED 1,205
Sun 24/814:30AUH - IST
1 stop14h 00mSAUDIA
Sun 31/822:25IST - AUH
1 stop16h 00mSAUDIA
Deal found 8/2AED 1,546
Thu 20/319:20AUH - IST
1 stop11h 00mGulf Air
Mon 31/305:45IST - AUH
1 stop11h 50mGulf Air
Deal found 7/2AED 1,554
Mon 10/302:20AUH - IST
Nonstop5h 10mEtihad Airways
Tue 18/307:35IST - AUH
Nonstop4h 30mEtihad Airways
Deal found 8/2AED 1,730
Sun 24/807:15AUH - IST
Nonstop5h 00mTurkish Airlines
Sun 31/819:00IST - AUH
Nonstop4h 35mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 8/2AED 1,737
Fri 14/305:05AUH - IST
1 stop8h 55mEgyptair
Wed 19/303:50IST - AUH
1 stop9h 20mEgyptair
Deal found 8/2AED 1,814

Find flights from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 220,657 searches. Data last updated 9 February 2025.

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Abu DhabiIstanbul

AUH - SAW

AUHSAW

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Tue 11/3

18:45-23:00

Nonstop5h 15m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Thu 13/3

21:35-19:55

1 stop21h 20m

AED 885

Abu DhabiIstanbul

AUH - SAW

AUHSAW

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Fri 21/3

04:05-08:00

Nonstop4h 55m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Sun 23/3

21:30-03:00

Nonstop4h 30m

AED 995

Abu DhabiIstanbul

AUH - IST

AUHIST

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Fri 14/3

07:05-19:45

1 stop13h 40m

Istanbul

Thu 20/3

07:35-13:05

Nonstop4h 30m

AED 1,003

Abu DhabiIstanbul

AUH - IST

AUHIST

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Fri 14/3

07:05-19:45

1 stop13h 40m

Istanbul

Thu 20/3

20:55-17:00

1 stop19h 05m

AED 1,135

Abu DhabiIstanbul

AUH - SAW

AUHSAW

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sat 22/3

18:45-23:00

Nonstop5h 15m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Tue 25/3

00:10-05:30

Nonstop4h 20m

AED 1,150

Abu DhabiIstanbul

AUH - IST

AUHIST

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Wed 19/3

19:20-15:30

1 stop21h 10m

Istanbul

Tue 25/3

06:05-22:45

1 stop15h 40m

AED 1,436

Abu DhabiIstanbul

AUH - SAW

AUHSAW

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Tue 22/4

12:25-18:45

1 stop7h 20m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Tue 29/4

13:35-22:15

1 stop7h 40m

AED 1,656

Abu DhabiIstanbul

AUH - IST

AUHIST

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Fri 4/7

14:30-03:30

1 stop14h 00m

Istanbul

Sat 30/8

04:45-13:35

1 stop7h 50m

AED 1,678

Abu DhabiIstanbul

AUH - IST

AUHIST

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Mon 10/3

02:20-06:30

Nonstop5h 10m

Istanbul

Tue 18/3

07:35-13:05

Nonstop4h 30m

AED 1,730

Abu DhabiIstanbul

AUH - IST

AUHIST

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Fri 7/3

02:15-06:35

Nonstop5h 20m

Istanbul

Sat 15/3

19:45-01:15

Nonstop4h 30m

AED 1,756

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Best time to book a flight from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul

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Travel insights for flights from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul. Price data was last updated on 7 February 2025.

Booking 65 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul (average of AED 214). Flying from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul in December is currently the most expensive (average of AED 386). 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 9 February 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul at midday. By choosing this option you can save up to 81% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the evening.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul. Price data was last updated on 2 February 2025.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Abu Dhabi to Istanbul flight should consider departing on Friday at midday when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul

Explore weekly flight availability from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 9 February 2025.

The most flights from AUH to TR5 are scheduled on a Wednesday (12 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (7 on average).

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 inches 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 9 February 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Qatar Airways, SAUDIA and Etihad Airways from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul to help guide your decision. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.5

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0
Good

preeti,Jan 2025

DOH - PHL

Can improve a lot from food to crew training to entertainment etc.

Crew

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.5

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0
Good

preeti,Jan 2025

DOH - PHL

Can improve a lot from food to crew training to entertainment etc.