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Cheap flights from Istanbul Airport to the United Arab Emirates from AED 397

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 23/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
IST — DXB
1 May — 8 May1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Istanbul to United Arab Emirates

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Cheapest flights from Istanbul to United Arab Emirates
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Istanbul to United Arab Emirates. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 1 April 2026.

Tue 28/411:45
IST
-
AUH
Nonstop5h 35m
Etihad Airways
Tue 5/508:40
AUH
-
IST
Nonstop4h 55m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 29/3AED 881
Mon 27/411:45
IST
-
AUH
Nonstop5h 35m
Etihad Airways
Tue 5/508:40
AUH
-
IST
Nonstop4h 55m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 29/3AED 885
Tue 21/411:45
IST
-
AUH
Nonstop5h 35m
Etihad Airways
Thu 23/409:30
AUH
-
IST
Nonstop5h 55m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 31/3AED 903
Mon 27/411:45
IST
-
AUH
Nonstop5h 35m
Etihad Airways
Mon 4/508:40
AUH
-
IST
Nonstop4h 55m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 28/3AED 914
Thu 7/513:50
IST
-
AUH
Nonstop4h 35m
Etihad Airways
Thu 4/609:05
AUH
-
IST
Nonstop5h 00m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 31/3AED 925
Tue 14/411:45
IST
-
AUH
Nonstop5h 35m
Etihad Airways
Mon 20/409:30
AUH
-
IST
Nonstop5h 55m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 1/4AED 933
Sat 25/411:45
IST
-
AUH
Nonstop5h 35m
Etihad Airways
Tue 5/508:40
AUH
-
IST
Nonstop4h 55m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 29/3AED 947
Sun 19/422:50
IST
-
DXB
1 stop12h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 26/405:20
DXB
-
IST
1 stop15h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 29/3AED 955
Thu 30/411:45
IST
-
AUH
Nonstop5h 35m
Etihad Airways
Wed 6/508:40
AUH
-
IST
Nonstop4h 55m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 29/3AED 955
Tue 14/418:45
IST
-
AUH
Nonstop4h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Sun 19/401:30
AUH
-
IST
Nonstop4h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 31/3AED 959
Mon 4/522:50
IST
-
DXB
1 stop12h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 11/505:20
DXB
-
IST
1 stop16h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/3AED 962
Thu 30/411:45
IST
-
AUH
Nonstop5h 35m
Etihad Airways
Mon 4/508:40
AUH
-
IST
Nonstop4h 55m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 29/3AED 962

Find flight deals from Istanbul to United Arab Emirates

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Istanbul to United Arab Emirates flight deals. Data was last updated 1 April 2026.

Round-trip from

AED 881

One-way from

AED 397

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

July

Average price

AED 1,506

Good round-trip deal

AED 816 or less

Good one-way deal

AED 411 or less
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 28/4-5/5
  • Nonstop
  • 10h 30m total
  • Istanbul to United Arab Emirates
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Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 23/6
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 35m total
  • Istanbul to United Arab Emirates
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (AED 426 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (AED 70 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Istanbul to United Arab Emirates 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 1 April 2026.
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IstanbulAbu Dhabi

IST - AUH

ISTAUH

Istanbul

Wed 29/4

18:45-00:25

Nonstop4h 40m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Tue 5/5

01:30-05:25

Nonstop4h 55m

AED 959

IstanbulDubai

IST - DXB

ISTDXB

Istanbul

Mon 4/5

22:50-11:55

1 stop12h 05m

Dubai Intl

Mon 11/5

05:20-20:40

1 stop16h 20m

AED 962

IstanbulAbu Dhabi

IST - AUH

ISTAUH

Istanbul

Thu 30/4

11:45-18:20

Nonstop5h 35m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Mon 4/5

08:40-12:35

Nonstop4h 55m

AED 962

IstanbulAbu Dhabi

IST - AUH

ISTAUH

Istanbul

Mon 13/4

18:45-00:25

Nonstop4h 40m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sun 19/4

01:30-05:25

Nonstop4h 55m

AED 962

IstanbulAbu Dhabi

IST - AUH

ISTAUH

Istanbul

Thu 7/5

18:45-00:25

Nonstop4h 40m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Wed 3/6

01:30-05:25

Nonstop4h 55m

AED 962

IstanbulAbu Dhabi

IST - AUH

ISTAUH

Istanbul

Thu 30/4

11:45-18:20

Nonstop5h 35m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sun 3/5

08:40-12:35

Nonstop4h 55m

AED 1,017

IstanbulAbu Dhabi

IST - AUH

ISTAUH

Istanbul

Tue 28/4

11:45-18:20

Nonstop5h 35m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sun 3/5

08:40-12:35

Nonstop4h 55m

AED 1,017

IstanbulAbu Dhabi

IST - AUH

ISTAUH

Istanbul

Thu 30/4

11:45-18:20

Nonstop5h 35m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sat 2/5

08:40-12:35

Nonstop4h 55m

AED 1,017

IstanbulAbu Dhabi

IST - AUH

ISTAUH

Istanbul

Mon 18/5

13:50-19:25

Nonstop4h 35m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Thu 21/5

08:40-12:35

Nonstop4h 55m

AED 1,094
Fastest return journey

IstanbulSharjah

IST - SHJ

ISTSHJ

Istanbul

Mon 4/5

14:10-19:35

Nonstop4h 25m

Sharjah

Mon 11/5

09:25-13:20

Nonstop4h 55m

AED 1,271

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

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

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

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Istanbul Airport to United Arab Emirates (average of AED 371). Flying from Istanbul Airport to United Arab Emirates in December is currently the most expensive (average of AED 797). 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 IST to AE?

Find hourly flight availability from Istanbul to United Arab Emirates. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 1 April 2026.

When flying from Istanbul Airport to United Arab Emirates, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the evening, which can drop the price by up to 39% versus a flight at midday.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Istanbul to United Arab Emirates. Price data was last updated on 28 March 2026.

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

Weekly flight availability from Istanbul Airport to United Arab Emirates

Explore weekly flight availability from Istanbul to United Arab Emirates. 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 1 April 2026.

The most flights from IST to AE0 are scheduled on a Monday (10 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (9 on average).

How often are flights from Istanbul to the United Arab Emirates delayed?

About 22% of weekly flights between Istanbul and United Arab Emirates have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 113 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Istanbul to the United Arab Emirates 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?

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 Istanbul to the United Arab Emirates flights?

Over the past year, Emirates have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 15% of flights being delayed.

Reviews of airlines servicing United Arab Emirates

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to United Arab Emirates. 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 United Arab Emirates. Reviews last updated 1 April 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Istanbul Airport to the United Arab Emirates, such as Air Arabia,Etihad Airways, andflydubai. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air Arabia
7.7
Good
56 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.8

Food

6.9

Overall

7.7

Entertainment

5.7

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 1
2.0
Mediocre

معلومة نص,Mar 2023

SHJ - HBE

There was a delay about 30 minutes The WiFi movies were not working There is no Free Food
Air Arabia
7.7
Good
56 reviews
Air Arabia
7.7
Good
56 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.8

Food

6.9

Overall

7.7

Entertainment

5.7

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 1
2.0
Mediocre

معلومة نص,Mar 2023

SHJ - HBE

There was a delay about 30 minutes The WiFi movies were not working There is no Free Food
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,432 reviews
Air Arabia
7.7
Good
56 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.8

Food

6.9

Overall

7.7

Entertainment

5.7

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 1
2.0
Mediocre

معلومة نص,Mar 2023

SHJ - HBE

There was a delay about 30 minutes The WiFi movies were not working There is no Free Food
flydubai
6.6
Okay
149 reviews
Air Arabia
7.7
Good
56 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.8

Food

6.9

Overall

7.7

Entertainment

5.7

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 1
2.0
Mediocre

معلومة نص,Mar 2023

SHJ - HBE

There was a delay about 30 minutes The WiFi movies were not working There is no Free Food

Related info for your journey

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

  • How long is the flight from Istanbul Airport to United Arab Emirates?

    Departing from Istanbul Airport to United Arab Emirates will take you 4h 25m. Istanbul Airport and United Arab Emirates are separated by a distance of 3032 km. Most flights are nonstop.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Istanbul Airport to United Arab Emirates 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 272. Ajet flights start at AED 303 while deals on Etihad Airways start at AED 341 one-way.

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

    The most popular route from Istanbul Airport to United Arab Emirates is Istanbul - Dubai Intl. You may also consider Istanbul - Sharjah or Istanbul - Dubai Al Maktoum Intl.

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

    Consider Qantas Airways (64%), Icelandair (60%) or Turkish Airlines (58%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Istanbul Airport to United Arab Emirates.

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

    The cheapest flight price from Istanbul Airport to United Arab Emirates is AED 897. On average you can expect to pay AED 2,079. The most popular route, (Istanbul - Dubai Intl), can usually be booked for AED 933.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Istanbul Airport to United Arab Emirates (average of AED 371). Flying from Istanbul Airport to United Arab Emirates in December is currently the most expensive (average of AED 797). 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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Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Istanbul to United Arab Emirates. 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 1 April 2026.
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestAED 703AverageAED 913FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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AjetCheapestAED 768AverageAED 1,082FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Air ArabiaCheapestAED 803AverageAED 1,095FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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