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October 7 - October 11

Cheapest

DXB - Istanbul

$380

$229

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October 6 - October 11

DXB - Istanbul

$383

$231

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October 9 - October 19

DXB - Istanbul

$362

$231

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October 1 - October 14

Earliest

DXB - Istanbul

$340

$231

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October 10 - October 14

DXB - Istanbul

$380

$231

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October 1 - October 11

Earliest

DXB - Istanbul

$348

$231

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November 23 - November 30

Best

DXB - Istanbul

$411

$231

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October 1 - October 6

Earliest

DXB - Istanbul

$373

$232

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October 1 - October 8

Earliest

DXB - Istanbul

$367

$232

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November 20 - November 27

SHJ - Istanbul

$234

$233

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Insights for flights from Dubai to Istanbul

Most itineraries for cheap flights from Dubai to Istanbul connect at least once, with only 26.9% of recent fares being non-stop. For those flights that do include connections, the typical number of stopovers is 1. This means you'll often find yourself with a layover when traveling this route.

Right now, fares for flights from Dubai to Istanbul are typically $380–$919, with a median of $559. Current fares are above the typical level for this route. Only 0% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that finding a particularly low fare might require some flexibility or advance planning. New deals appear almost daily, so setting up a price alert could be beneficial.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Dubai to Istanbul? The data shows that December is typically the most affordable month, with a median fare of $228. Following closely is January, with a median fare of $242. Another relatively inexpensive option is August, where the median fare is $318. These months offer the lowest median prices for this route.

A typical journey from Dubai to Istanbul takes approximately 13h 13m, including connections. Given that most itineraries involve at least one stopover, this duration reflects the total travel time from departure to arrival, accounting for any layovers. The overall distance between Dubai and Istanbul is 3028 km, classifying this as a medium-haul route.

How much is a round trip from Dubai to Istanbul

Regular price: $312 - $450

Prices for flights from Dubai to Istanbul are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Dubai to Istanbul is between $312 and $450. The current lowest deal is $229 with Kuwait Airways, for travel from Oct 7 to Oct 11.

now $229

Low $312

High $450

The cheapest time to fly from Dubai to Istanbul

The cheapest month to fly from Dubai to Istanbul is December, with a median price of 228 USD. The most expensive month is October, with a median price of 754 USD. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

December

Cheapest

Flights from $228

October

Most Expensive

Flights from $754

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Direct flights from Dubai to Istanbul

Flydubai

Pegasus Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Dubai to Istanbul

Thu, Sep 10

⌛ Last-Minute

DXB - Istanbul

Dubai (DXB) - Istanbul (IST)

Kuwait Airways

$438

$251

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

DXB - Istanbul

Dubai (DXB) - Istanbul (IST)

Kuwait Airways

$443

$277

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

DXB - Istanbul

Dubai (DXB) - Istanbul (SAW)

Kuwait Airways

$340

$231

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

DXB - Istanbul

Dubai (DXB) - Istanbul (SAW)

Kuwait Airways

$348

$231

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

DXB - Istanbul

Dubai (DXB) - Istanbul (SAW)

Kuwait Airways

$373

$232

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

DXB - Istanbul

Dubai (DXB) - Istanbul (SAW)

Kuwait Airways

$367

$232

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Dubai to Istanbul

5 nights

Oct 26 - Oct 31

$550 → $266

52%

6 nights

Oct 25 - Oct 31

$543 → $267

51%

7 nights

Oct 12 - Oct 19

$535 → $269

50%

5 nights

Oct 19 - Oct 24

$542 → $276

49%

Popular Airports to fly from Dubai to Istanbul

Dubai - Istanbul route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for Dubai to Istanbul are above the typical level at $229.

📅 Best time to fly

December is historically the cheapest month

Historically, December is the cheapest month to fly from Dubai to Istanbul, with a median price of $228.

⏱️ Flight duration

Typically 13h 13m duration

Flights from Dubai to Istanbul typically take 13 hours and 13 minutes, including layovers.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights make up 73.1% of deals, with a median of 1 stopover.

🏆 Airline highlight

Flydubai and Pegasus Airlines offer direct flights

Flydubai and Pegasus Airlines are among the carriers offering direct flights on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Historically, deals for flights from Dubai to Istanbul appear frequently, averaging 1.03 deals per day.

Dubai main airports to depart from

Dubai International (DXB)

Cheapest

Dubai International (DXB) is often the cheapest option for flights from Dubai to Istanbul.

📍 ~10 km from Dubai city center (reachable by car or metro)

💸 Flights from ~$229

Al Maktoum International (DWC)

Al Maktoum International (DWC) offers another departure choice for flights from Dubai to Istanbul.

📍 ~35 km from Dubai city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$494

Dubai Bus Station (XNB)

Dubai Bus Station (XNB) provides an alternative ground transport option from Dubai to Istanbul.

📍 ~10 km from Dubai city center (reachable by car or bus)

💸 Flights from ~$229

Sharjah International (SHJ)

Sharjah International (SHJ) is a nearby airport option for flights from Dubai to Istanbul.

📍 ~25 km from Dubai city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$233

Istanbul main airports to arrive at

Sabiha Gökçen International (SAW)

Cheapest

Sabiha Gökçen International Airport is a good option for flights from Dubai to Istanbul.

📍 ~32 km from Istanbul city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$229

Istanbul Airport (IST)

Istanbul Airport is a convenient arrival airport for your flight from Dubai to Istanbul.

📍 ~35 km from Istanbul city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$233

Airports nearby Istanbul used as alternative

Esenboğa International (ESB)

Esenboğa International is a major international hub with high flight frequency, useful for network redundancy.

📍 ~350 km from Istanbul (requires domestic flight or high-speed train).

💸 Flights from ~$248

Adnan Menderes (ADB)

Cheapest

Adnan Menderes is Turkey's third largest airport, offering extensive European connections and high reliability.

📍 ~300 km from Istanbul (usually requires a separate domestic leg).

💸 Flights from ~$221

Tekirdağ Çorlu (TEQ)

Tekirdağ Çorlu is geographically the closest candidate airport to Istanbul, accessible by road.

📍 ~100 km from Istanbul (reachable by car).

💸 Flights from ~$753

Yenişehir (YEI)

Yenişehir is convenient for the southern Marmara region and Istanbul's Asian side, accessible via bridge or ferry.

📍 ~130 km from Istanbul (reachable by car or ferry).

💸 Flights from ~$667

Burgas (BOJ)

Burgas is the closest international airport outside of Turkey, useful for travelers with appropriate documents.

📍 ~200 km from Istanbul (requires crossing an international land border).

💸 Flights from ~$808

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Istanbul

71% AI deal score

$1,832

From DXB

Istanbul, Turkey

70% AI deal score

$1,565

From DXB

Elite

Jul 19

Istanbul, Turkey

70% AI deal score

Istanbul, Turkey

46% AI deal score

$12,545

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Istanbul

Historically, the lowest average prices for flights from Dubai to Istanbul are found when booking 14-27 days in advance, with an average price of $543. Booking within 0-6 days of departure typically sees a significantly higher average price of $1394. For travelers planning further ahead, booking 60+ days out also offers a competitive average price of $605, which is still considerably lower than last-minute fares. This trend suggests that planning a few weeks ahead can lead to substantial savings.

Across the trailing quarter, a good deal for a flight from Dubai to Istanbul is considered to be $380 or less. The median price for this route was $559. Prices typically range, with 75% of fares being $919 or less. Therefore, if you find a flight at or below $380, it represents a strong value for this route.

Historically, December and January have been the cheapest months to fly from Dubai to Istanbul, with median prices of $228 and $242 respectively. August also shows a relatively low median price of $318. The annual median price for this route is $559, indicating that these months offer significant savings compared to the yearly average. Travelers looking for the most economical options should consider these months for their trips.

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