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Cheap flights from the United Arab Emirates to Istanbul from AED 408

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 9/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
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Cheap flight deals from United Arab Emirates to Istanbul

Keep the following information in mind while searching for United Arab Emirates to Istanbul flight deals. Data was last updated 21 March 2025.

Round-trip from

AED 775

One-way from

AED 408

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

September

Average price

AED 1,271
Pegasus Airlines
  • Pegasus Airlines
  • 14/4-21/4
  • Nonstop
  • 9h 10m total
  • United Arab Emirates to Istanbul
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Pegasus Airlines
  • Pegasus Airlines
  • 9/4
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 45m total
  • United Arab Emirates to Istanbul
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (AED 204 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (AED 100 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights from United Arab Emirates to Istanbul
Explore the most affordable flight options available from United Arab Emirates to Istanbul. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 21 March 2025.

Mon 14/407:20SHJ - SAW
Nonstop4h 45mPegasus Airlines
Mon 21/422:15SAW - SHJ
Nonstop4h 25mPegasus Airlines
Deal found 21/3AED 775
Wed 7/503:55SHJ - SAW
Nonstop5h 05mAjet
Fri 16/520:25SAW - SHJ
Nonstop4h 30mAjet
Deal found 20/3AED 779
Thu 20/319:40SHJ - SAW
Nonstop5h 00mMultiple Airlines
Mon 24/322:55SAW - SHJ
Nonstop4h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/3AED 790
Wed 16/402:20AUH - SAW
1 stop29h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sat 19/400:10SAW - AUH
Nonstop4h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/3AED 834
Fri 11/405:15AUH - SAW
Nonstop4h 45mPegasus Airlines
Fri 18/422:25SAW - AUH
Nonstop4h 30mPegasus Airlines
Deal found 20/3AED 870
Sun 25/503:30DXB - SAW
Nonstop4h 50mAjet
Thu 29/520:20SAW - DXB
Nonstop4h 40mAjet
Deal found 20/3AED 944
Fri 21/321:35DXB - SAW
1 stop17h 20mflynas
Tue 25/314:30SAW - DXB
1 stop14h 45mflynas
Deal found 20/3AED 948
Thu 1/516:05AUH - IST
1 stop7h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sun 4/507:30IST - AUH
Nonstop4h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/3AED 951
Mon 5/513:10DXB - SAW
1 stop21h 10mAzerbaijan Airlines
Fri 9/516:45SAW - DXB
1 stop18h 10mAzerbaijan Airlines
Deal found 21/3AED 951
Thu 10/413:10DXB - IST
1 stop9h 40mAzerbaijan Airlines
Thu 17/422:50IST - DXB
1 stop12h 05mAzerbaijan Airlines
Deal found 20/3AED 955
Mon 12/517:30DXB - SAW
Nonstop4h 45mMultiple Airlines
Tue 20/516:45SAW - DXB
1 stop18h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/3AED 955
Fri 21/313:50SHJ - IST
Nonstop5h 00mAir Arabia
Tue 25/314:35IST - SHJ
Nonstop4h 20mAir Arabia
Deal found 20/3AED 981

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United Arab Emirates

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Istanbul

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Departure

Return

Price

SharjahIstanbul

SHJ - SAW

SHJSAW

Sharjah

Mon 14/4

07:20-11:05

Nonstop4h 45m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Mon 21/4

22:15-03:40

Nonstop4h 25m

AED 775

SharjahIstanbul

SHJ - SAW

SHJSAW

Sharjah

Wed 7/5

03:55-08:00

Nonstop5h 05m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Fri 16/5

20:25-01:55

Nonstop4h 30m

AED 779

SharjahIstanbul

SHJ - SAW

SHJSAW

Sharjah

Mon 19/5

20:00-23:30

Nonstop4h 30m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Fri 23/5

20:25-01:55

Nonstop4h 30m

AED 808

Abu DhabiIstanbul

AUH - SAW

AUHSAW

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Wed 16/4

02:20-06:50

1 stop29h 30m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Sat 19/4

00:10-05:35

Nonstop4h 25m

AED 834

Abu DhabiIstanbul

AUH - SAW

AUHSAW

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Fri 11/4

05:15-09:00

Nonstop4h 45m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Fri 18/4

22:25-03:55

Nonstop4h 30m

AED 870

DubaiIstanbul

DXB - SAW

DXBSAW

Dubai Intl

Sun 25/5

03:30-07:20

Nonstop4h 50m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Thu 29/5

20:20-02:00

Nonstop4h 40m

AED 944

DubaiIstanbul

DXB - SAW

DXBSAW

Dubai Intl

Fri 9/5

17:30-21:15

Nonstop4h 45m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Wed 14/5

10:30-11:55

1 stop24h 25m

AED 948

DubaiIstanbul

DXB - SAW

DXBSAW

Dubai Intl

Mon 5/5

13:10-09:20

1 stop21h 10m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Fri 9/5

16:45-11:55

1 stop18h 10m

AED 951

Abu DhabiIstanbul

AUH - IST

AUHIST

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Thu 1/5

16:05-22:20

1 stop7h 15m

Istanbul

Sun 4/5

07:30-13:05

Nonstop4h 35m

AED 951

DubaiIstanbul

DXB - IST

DXBIST

Dubai Intl

Thu 10/4

13:10-21:50

1 stop9h 40m

Istanbul

Thu 17/4

22:50-11:55

1 stop12h 05m

AED 955

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Best time to book a flight from United Arab Emirates to Istanbul

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Istanbul from United Arab Emirates with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from the United Arab Emirates to Istanbul

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from United Arab Emirates to Istanbul?

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from United Arab Emirates to Istanbul (average of AED 214). Flying from United Arab Emirates 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 AE to IST?

Find hourly flight availability from United Arab Emirates 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 21 March 2025.

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 43% on flights from United Arab Emirates to Istanbul by exploring options for tickets at midday.

What is the cheapest day to fly from United Arab Emirates to Istanbul?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from United Arab Emirates to Istanbul. Price data was last updated on 30 June 2024.

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

Weekly flight availability from United Arab Emirates to Istanbul

Explore weekly flight availability from United Arab Emirates 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 21 March 2025.

The most flights from AE0 to TR5 are scheduled on a Wednesday (21 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (14 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 21 March 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Emirates, MEA and Air Arabia from United Arab Emirates to Istanbul have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,193 reviews
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Overall

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,193 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,193 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.
MEA
7.9
Good
96 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,193 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.
Air Arabia
7.6
Good
44 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,193 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,539 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,193 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Related info for your journey

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

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from United Arab Emirates to Istanbul one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Pegasus Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at AED 408. Ajet flights start at AED 444 while deals on Air Arabia start at AED 466 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from United Arab Emirates to Istanbul?

    Most travellers choose Dubai Intl - Istanbul, Dubai Intl - Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen or Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl - Istanbul when deciding on the best route from United Arab Emirates to Istanbul.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from United Arab Emirates to Istanbul?

    Before booking your flight to Istanbul from United Arab Emirates, have a look at the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: LOT (87%), Qantas Airways (82%), Turkish Airlines( 80%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from United Arab Emirates to Istanbul?

    While on average a flight from United Arab Emirates to Istanbul is generally AED 6,987, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is AED 726. When looking at the most popular route, (Dubai Intl - Istanbul), you can expect to pay AED 804 for that flight.

  • Can I find deals for flights from United Arab Emirates to Istanbul that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from United Arab Emirates to Istanbul?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from United Arab Emirates to Istanbul?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from United Arab Emirates 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 United Arab Emirates to Istanbul?

    Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from United Arab Emirates to Istanbul (average of AED 214). Flying from United Arab Emirates 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.

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Etihad AirwaysCheapestAED 344AverageAED 1,154FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Pegasus AirlinesCheapestAED 575AverageAED 967FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestAED 613AverageAED 2,149FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Royal JordanianCheapestAED 627AverageAED 655FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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Air ArabiaCheapestAED 681AverageAED 1,255FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Air Arabia Abu DhabiCheapestAED 710AverageAED 1,182FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Azerbaijan AirlinesCheapestAED 777AverageAED 991FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time87%
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SAUDIACheapestAED 810AverageAED 1,123FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time86%
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