Cheap flights from Dubai, United Arab Emirates to Istanbul from AED 441

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 24/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DXB — IST
15 Jan — 22 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Dubai Intl to Istanbul are usually found in September or May, booked 85 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday

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Cheapest flights from Dubai to Istanbul
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Dubai to Istanbul. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 16 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 00mMultiple Airlines
Sun 28/1222:45SAW - DXB
1 stop14h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/12AED 1,021
Wed 24/1204:35DXB - SAW
Nonstop5h 00mAjet
Wed 31/1221:15SAW - DXB
Nonstop4h 30mAjet
Deal found 15/12AED 1,025
Wed 17/1204:15DXB - SAW
1 stop7h 55mMultiple Airlines
Wed 7/121:25SAW - DXB
Nonstop4h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/12AED 1,028
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
Wed 17/1204:15DXB - SAW
1 stop7h 55mPegasus Airlines
Wed 7/118:00SAW - DXB
1 stop7h 55mPegasus Airlines
Deal found 14/12AED 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
Tue 23/1204:35DXB - SAW
Nonstop5h 00mAjet
Tue 6/120:35SAW - DXB
1 stop7h 40mAjet
Deal found 14/12AED 1,047
Mon 29/1221:20DXB - IST
1 stop9h 00mGulf Air
Wed 7/116:20IST - DXB
1 stop10h 15mGulf Air
Deal found 15/12AED 1,080
Thu 25/1207:45DXB - IST
1 stop22h 35mGulf Air
Mon 5/116:20IST - DXB
1 stop10h 15mGulf Air
Deal found 16/12AED 1,083

Find flight deals from Dubai to Istanbul

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Dubai (DXB) 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 16 December 2025.

Round-trip from

AED 892

One-way from

AED 441

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

September

Average price

AED 1,462
flynas
  • flynas
  • 12/1-26/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 15h 10m total
  • Dubai to Istanbul
Ajet
  • Ajet
  • 24/12
  • Nonstop
  • 5h 00m total
  • Dubai to Istanbul
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (AED 425 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (AED 63 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in December 2025

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Dubai 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 16 December 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Dubai to Istanbul that are best for you.

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Dubai

Fly to

Istanbul

Route

Departure

Return

Price

DubaiIstanbul

DXB - SAW

DXBSAW

Dubai Intl

Mon 1/6

06:00-14:20

1 stop9h 20m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Thu 11/6

15:20-04:55

1 stop12h 35m

AED 951

DubaiIstanbul

DXB - SAW

DXBSAW

Dubai Intl

Sat 17/1

05:15-09:15

Nonstop5h 00m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Tue 27/1

14:30-23:45

1 stop8h 15m

AED 1,014

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 7/1

06:05-13:05

1 stop8h 00m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Thu 8/1

18:15-05:15

1 stop10h 00m

AED 1,054

DubaiIstanbul

DXB - SAW

DXBSAW

Dubai Intl

Sun 28/12

02:20-13:30

1 stop12h 10m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Wed 7/1

20:50-02:10

Nonstop4h 20m

AED 1,076

DubaiIstanbul

DXB - IST

DXBIST

Dubai Intl

Mon 29/12

21:20-05:20

1 stop9h 00m

Istanbul

Wed 7/1

16:20-03:35

1 stop10h 15m

AED 1,080

DubaiIstanbul

DXB - SAW

DXBSAW

Dubai Intl

Sun 18/1

03:20-07:30

Nonstop5h 10m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Tue 27/1

20:50-02:10

Nonstop4h 20m

AED 1,098

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

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Best time to book a flight from Dubai to Istanbul

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Dubai to Istanbul

How far ahead should I book a flight from Dubai 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.

The best time to book flights from Dubai to Istanbul is 85 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dubai to Istanbul (average of AED 349). Flying from Dubai to Istanbul in November is currently the most expensive (average of AED 569). 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 DXB to IST?

Find hourly flight availability from Dubai 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 16 December 2025.

When flying from Dubai to Istanbul, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the morning, which can drop the price by up to 16% versus a flight in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Dubai 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.

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

Weekly flight availability from Dubai to Istanbul

Explore weekly flight availability from Dubai 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 16 December 2025.

The most flights from DXB to TR5 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).

How often are flights from Dubai to Istanbul delayed?

About 13% of weekly flights between Dubai and Istanbul have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 118 minutes.

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

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

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

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

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

Over the past year, Emirates have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 9% 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 16 December 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, Pegasus Airlines, andflydubai from Dubai 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.

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

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.

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

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.

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

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.

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

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.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Dubai 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 Dubai to Istanbul?

    Most people fly from Dubai Intl (DXB) if they book a flight from Dubai to Istanbul. On average, Dubai Intl has 16 outbound flights to Istanbul per day from 14 airlines. Dubai Intl is conveniently located just 10.9 km from Dubai’s city centre.

  • How long is the flight from Dubai to Istanbul?

    Kuwait Airways, Ajet, and Gulf Air can get you from Dubai to Istanbul in just under 8h. Your travel time can differ by up to 1h 20m. Airlines will cover a distance of 2966 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    According to our current data, Etihad Airways (AED 401), Azerbaijan Airlines (AED 478), and flynas (AED 489) offers the cheapest pricing from Dubai to Istanbul. You may be able to fly from Dubai to Istanbul for 69% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from Dubai to Istanbul are Etihad Airways (AED 311), Ajet (AED 337), and Pegasus Airlines (AED 337).

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Dubai to Istanbul?

    Before booking your flight to Istanbul from Dubai, have a look at the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: flydubai (85%), Emirates (85%), Turkish Airlines( 80%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Dubai to Istanbul?

    The cheapest flight price from Dubai to Istanbul is AED 709. On average you can expect to pay AED 2,260. The most popular route, (Dubai Intl - Istanbul), can usually be booked for AED 848.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Dubai to Istanbul?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Dubai 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 Dubai to Istanbul?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dubai to Istanbul (average of AED 349). Flying from Dubai to Istanbul in November is currently the most expensive (average of AED 569). 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 10 airlines flying from Dubai to Istanbul

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Dubai 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 16 December 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Etihad AirwaysCheapestAED 455AverageAED 742FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Search Etihad Airways flights
Air ArabiaCheapestAED 550AverageAED 1,170FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
Search Air Arabia flights
flynasCheapestAED 566AverageAED 948FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Pegasus AirlinesCheapestAED 616AverageAED 1,044FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
Search Pegasus Airlines flights
Azerbaijan AirlinesCheapestAED 618AverageAED 963FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time87%
Search Azerbaijan Airlines flights
AjetCheapestAED 684AverageAED 1,114FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Gulf AirCheapestAED 943AverageAED 1,383FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Search Gulf Air flights
flydubaiCheapestAED 1,095AverageAED 1,450FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Kuwait AirwaysCheapestAED 1,181AverageAED 1,466FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time64%
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Royal JordanianCheapestAED 1,191AverageAED 1,259FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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