Are there direct flights from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul?

In the trailing 90 days, approximately 19% of flights from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul were direct. For those flights that include stopovers, the median number of stopovers was 2. This suggests that while direct options are available, a significant portion of flights on this route involve at least one connection.

How long does it take to fly from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul?

The typical direct flight from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul takes approximately 4 hours and 55 minutes, covering a distance of 3039 kilometers. Flights with one stopover, on average, have a significantly longer duration, typically taking around 10 hours and 25 minutes. Travelers should consider these differences in flight time when planning their journey.

How often do Abu Dhabi to Istanbul flight prices drop?

Historically, flight prices for the Abu Dhabi to Istanbul route have shown regular fluctuations. This indicates that price drops are a consistent occurrence across the trailing quarter. Travelers may find opportunities to secure lower fares by monitoring price changes over time.

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Abu Dhabi to Istanbul: Overview

Insights for flights from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul

For flights from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul, fares typically range from $396–$773, with a median of $604. Right now, current fares are below the typical level, and about 4% of recent fares were classified as a good price. New deals show up several times a week, offering regular opportunities for travelers.

When considering cheap flights from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul, the cheapest time to fly is often January, with a median fare of $189. February also offers competitive pricing, with a median of $199. Another favorable month is October, where the median fare is around $239.

A typical journey from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul takes about 4h 55m, including connections. Most itineraries connect at least once, with only 19% of recent fares being direct flights from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul. For connecting itineraries, the median number of stopovers is 2.

The distance between Abu Dhabi and Istanbul is 3039 kilometers. This route is considered a medium-haul flight, meaning it falls into the category of journeys that are longer than short-haul but not quite long-haul.

How much is a round trip from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul

Regular price: $148 - $402

Prices for flights from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul is between $148 and $402. The current lowest deal is $173 with Pegasus Airlines for travel from Jan 25-Jan 31.

now $173

Low $148

High $402

The cheapest time to fly from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul

The cheapest month to fly from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul is July, with a median price of $138. The most expensive month is August, with a median price of $663. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

July

Cheapest

Flights from $138

August

Most Expensive

Flights from $663

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul

Pegasus Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul

Tue, Nov 3

⌛ Last-Minute

AUH - Istanbul

Abu Dhabi (AUH) - Istanbul (SAW)

Pegasus Airlines

$279

$338

One-way

Wed, Nov 4

⌛ Last-Minute

AUH - Istanbul

Abu Dhabi (AUH) - Istanbul (IST)

Royal Jordanian

$505

$232

One-way

Wed, Nov 4

⌛ Last-Minute

AUH - Istanbul

Abu Dhabi (AUH) - Istanbul (IST)

Royal Jordanian

$440

$269

One-way

Wed, Nov 4

⌛ Last-Minute

AUH - Istanbul

Abu Dhabi (AUH) - Istanbul (IST)

Royal Jordanian

$440

$269

One-way

Wed, Nov 4

⌛ Last-Minute

AUH - Istanbul

Abu Dhabi (AUH) - Istanbul (SAW)

Pegasus Airlines

$255

$271

One-way

Wed, Nov 4

⌛ Last-Minute

AUH - Istanbul

Abu Dhabi (AUH) - Istanbul (SAW)

Pegasus Airlines

$281

$271

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul

3 nights

Nov 2 - Nov 5

$473 → $261

45%

4 nights

Nov 7 - Nov 11

$429 → $218

49%

4 nights

Nov 2 - Nov 6

$470 → $261

45%

4 nights

Nov 5 - Nov 9

$435 → $247

43%

Popular Airports to fly from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul

Abu Dhabi - Istanbul route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from AUH to IST are below the typical level for this route.

📅 Best time to fly

January offers the lowest median prices

Historically, January, February, and October have offered the lowest median prices.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 4h 55m

Direct flights typically take 4h 55m, while connecting flights average 13h 10m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are more common

Only 19% of recent deals are for direct flights, making connecting flights more common.

🏆 Airline highlight

Pegasus Airlines offers a deal for $173

Pegasus Airlines has a deal for $173 from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul (Jan 25-Jan 31).

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear regularly on this route

Deals on flights from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul appear regularly, about every 30 days.

Abu Dhabi main airports to depart from

Zayed International Airport (AUH)

Cheapest

Fly from Zayed International Airport for direct flights to Istanbul.

📍 ~28 km from Abu Dhabi city center (reachable by car).

💸 Flights from ~$200

Istanbul main airports to arrive at

Sabiha Gökçen International (SAW)

Cheapest

Sabiha Gökçen International is a good arrival choice for flights from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul.

📍 ~30 km from Istanbul city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$175

Airports nearby Istanbul used as alternative

Adnan Menderes (ADB)

Cheapest

Consider this major international hub for its high flight frequency and excellent connectivity, despite the travel distance.

📍 ~330 km from Istanbul (reachable by domestic flight or long drive)

💸 Flights from ~$218

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Oct 30

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Istanbul, Turkey

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$1,752

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Istanbul, Turkey

71% AI deal score

$1,749

$1,665

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Nov 05

Istanbul, Turkey

71% AI deal score

$1,740

$1,682

Save $58

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Business Class

From AUH

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Nov 16

Istanbul, Turkey

70% AI deal score

$1,661

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Business Class

From AUH

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Nov 27

Istanbul, Turkey

70% AI deal score

$1,661

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Nov 14

Istanbul, Turkey

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$1,684

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Nov 05

Istanbul, Turkey

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$1,686

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Nov 03

Istanbul, Turkey

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$1,687

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From AUH

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Nov 16

Istanbul, Turkey

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$1,659

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Istanbul

Historically, the lowest average prices for flights from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul are found when booking 60+ days in advance, with an average price of $441. Prices tend to increase as the departure date approaches. For example, booking 14-27 days out typically sees an average price of $632, while flights booked 0-6 days before departure average $854. Planning ahead can result in significant savings on this route.

Across the trailing quarter, a good deal for a flight from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul is considered to be any price at or below $396. The median price for this route over the same period was $604. Prices above $773 are typically in the more expensive range. By comparing prices to these historical benchmarks, travelers can identify favorable offers.

Historically, January and February are among the cheapest months to fly from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul, with median prices of $189 and $199 respectively. October also offers competitive pricing, with a median of $239. The annual median price for this route is $604, indicating that these months offer substantial savings compared to the yearly average.

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Abu Dhabi to Istanbul: Overview

Insights for flights from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul

How much is a round trip from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul

Regular price: $148 - $402

Prices for flights from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul is between $148 and $402. The current lowest deal is $173 with Pegasus Airlines for travel from Jan 25-Jan 31.

now $173

Low $148

High $402

The cheapest time to fly from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul

July

Cheapest

Flights from $138

August

Most Expensive

Flights from $663

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul

Pegasus Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul

Tue, Nov 3

⌛ Last-Minute

AUH - Istanbul

Abu Dhabi (AUH) - Istanbul (SAW)

Pegasus Airlines

$279

$338

One-way

Wed, Nov 4

⌛ Last-Minute

AUH - Istanbul

Abu Dhabi (AUH) - Istanbul (IST)

Royal Jordanian

$505

$232

One-way

Wed, Nov 4

⌛ Last-Minute

AUH - Istanbul

Abu Dhabi (AUH) - Istanbul (IST)

Royal Jordanian

$440

$269

One-way

Wed, Nov 4

⌛ Last-Minute

AUH - Istanbul

Abu Dhabi (AUH) - Istanbul (IST)

Royal Jordanian

$440

$269

One-way

Wed, Nov 4

⌛ Last-Minute

AUH - Istanbul

Abu Dhabi (AUH) - Istanbul (SAW)

Pegasus Airlines

$255

$271

One-way

Wed, Nov 4

⌛ Last-Minute

AUH - Istanbul

Abu Dhabi (AUH) - Istanbul (SAW)

Pegasus Airlines

$281

$271

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul

3 nights

Nov 2 - Nov 5

$473 → $261

45%

4 nights

Nov 7 - Nov 11

$429 → $218

49%

4 nights

Nov 2 - Nov 6

$470 → $261

45%

4 nights

Nov 5 - Nov 9

$435 → $247

43%

Popular Airports to fly from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul

Abu Dhabi - Istanbul route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from AUH to IST are below the typical level for this route.

📅 Best time to fly

January offers the lowest median prices

Historically, January, February, and October have offered the lowest median prices.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 4h 55m

Direct flights typically take 4h 55m, while connecting flights average 13h 10m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are more common

Only 19% of recent deals are for direct flights, making connecting flights more common.

🏆 Airline highlight

Pegasus Airlines offers a deal for $173

Pegasus Airlines has a deal for $173 from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul (Jan 25-Jan 31).

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear regularly on this route

Deals on flights from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul appear regularly, about every 30 days.

Abu Dhabi main airports to depart from

Zayed International Airport (AUH)

Cheapest

Fly from Zayed International Airport for direct flights to Istanbul.

📍 ~28 km from Abu Dhabi city center (reachable by car).

💸 Flights from ~$200

Istanbul main airports to arrive at

Sabiha Gökçen International (SAW)

Cheapest

Sabiha Gökçen International is a good arrival choice for flights from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul.

📍 ~30 km from Istanbul city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$175

Airports nearby Istanbul used as alternative

Adnan Menderes (ADB)

Cheapest

Consider this major international hub for its high flight frequency and excellent connectivity, despite the travel distance.

Istanbul, Turkey

70% AI deal score

$1,661

Egyptair

Business Class

From AUH

Elite

Nov 27

Istanbul, Turkey

70% AI deal score

$1,661

Egyptair

Business Class

From AUH

Elite

Nov 14

Istanbul, Turkey

70% AI deal score

$1,684

Egyptair

Business Class

From AUH

Elite

Nov 05

Istanbul, Turkey

70% AI deal score

$1,686

Egyptair

Business Class

From AUH

Elite

Nov 03

Istanbul, Turkey

70% AI deal score

$1,687

Egyptair

Business Class

From AUH

Elite

Nov 16

Istanbul, Turkey

69% AI deal score

$1,659

Egyptair

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Istanbul

Cheap Flights from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul

Today’s best flight deals from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul

Abu Dhabi to Istanbul: Overview

Insights for flights from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul

How much is a round trip from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul

The cheapest time to fly from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul

Direct flights from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul

Last-minute flights going from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul

Popular Airports to fly from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul

Abu Dhabi - Istanbul route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

January offers the lowest median prices

Direct flights average 4h 55m

Connecting flights are more common

Pegasus Airlines offers a deal for $173

Deals appear regularly on this route

Abu Dhabi main airports to depart from

Istanbul main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Istanbul used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Istanbul

Best Elite deals to Istanbul

Oct 30

Nov 01

Oct 30

Oct 31

Oct 29

Nov 05

Nov 16

Nov 27

Nov 14

Nov 05

Nov 03

Nov 16

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Istanbul

When is the best time to book flights from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul?

How do I know if a Abu Dhabi to Istanbul flight is a good deal?

Which months have the cheapest flights from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul?

Are there direct flights from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul?

How long does it take to fly from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul?

How often do Abu Dhabi to Istanbul flight prices drop?

Related routes

More routes from Abu Dhabi

Flights to Istanbul from other cities

Abu Dhabi to Istanbul: Overview

Insights for flights from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul

How much is a round trip from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul

The cheapest time to fly from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul

Direct flights from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul

Last-minute flights going from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul

Popular Airports to fly from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul

Abu Dhabi - Istanbul route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

January offers the lowest median prices

Direct flights average 4h 55m

Connecting flights are more common

Pegasus Airlines offers a deal for $173

Deals appear regularly on this route

Abu Dhabi main airports to depart from

Istanbul main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Istanbul used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Istanbul

Best Elite deals to Istanbul

Oct 30

Nov 01

Oct 30

Oct 31

Oct 29

Nov 05

Nov 16

Nov 27

Nov 14

Nov 05

Nov 03

Nov 16

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Istanbul

When is the best time to book flights from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul?

How do I know if a Abu Dhabi to Istanbul flight is a good deal?

Which months have the cheapest flights from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul?