What percentage of Dublin to Istanbul flights are direct?

Across the trailing quarter, approximately 9.3% of flights from Dublin to Istanbul were direct. For travelers opting for connecting flights, the median number of stopovers was 2. This indicates that the majority of journeys on this route typically involve at least one stop.

What's the flight time from Dublin to Istanbul?

The typical direct flight from Dublin to Istanbul has a duration of 4 hours and 25 minutes, covering a distance of 2924 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median flight time increases significantly to 10 hours and 25 minutes. Travelers should account for this difference when planning their journey.

How often do Dublin to Istanbul flight prices drop?

Historically, flight prices for the Dublin to Istanbul route have shown regular price drops. This suggests that travelers may frequently find opportunities to secure more favorable fares. Monitoring prices consistently can be beneficial for this particular route.

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Dublin to Istanbul: Overview

Insights for flights from Dublin to Istanbul

Right now, 16% of recent fares from Dublin to Istanbul are classified as a good price. Fares for this route are typically $330–$602, with a median of $470. Current fares are significantly below the typical level, indicating a favorable time for booking. New deals for this route show up several times a week, offering regular opportunities to find competitive prices.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Dublin to Istanbul? The data indicates that February is the most affordable month, with a median fare of just $165. Following closely, November also offers competitive pricing, with a median fare of $168. Travelers can also find good value in September, where the median fare is $219.

A typical journey from Dublin to Istanbul covers a distance of 2,924 kilometers, classifying it as a medium-haul flight. This distance means you are traveling a considerable but not extremely long distance. Most itineraries for this route connect at least once, reflecting the nature of medium-haul travel between these two cities.

The typical journey time for flights from Dublin to Istanbul is 4h 25m. However, since most itineraries involve connections, the median connecting journey time is considerably longer at 13h 50m. Only a small fraction of recent fares are non-stop, with 9.3% of deals being direct flights from Dublin to Istanbul. For connecting flights, itineraries typically involve 2 stopovers.

How much is a round trip from Dublin to Istanbul

Regular price: €210 - €505

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

The regular price range for flights from Dublin to Istanbul is typically between 210 EUR and 505 EUR. Currently, the lowest deal found is 133 EUR with Ryanair, for travel from Nov 5-Nov 26.

now 133 €

Low 210 €

High 505 €

The cheapest time to fly from Dublin to Istanbul

The cheapest month to fly from Dublin to Istanbul is February, with a median price of $165. The most expensive month is August, with a median price of $574. Prices are generally lower from January to November.

February

Cheapest

Flights from 165 €

August

Most Expensive

Flights from 574 €

Jan

Feb

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Dublin to Istanbul

Pegasus Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Dublin to Istanbul

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

DUB - Istanbul

Dublin (DUB) - Istanbul (SAW)

Pegasus Airlines

212 €

179 €

One-way

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

DUB - Istanbul

Dublin (DUB) - Istanbul (SAW)

Pegasus Airlines

212 €

179 €

One-way

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

DUB - Istanbul

Dublin (DUB) - Istanbul (SAW)

Pegasus Airlines

212 €

179 €

One-way

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

DUB - Istanbul

Dublin (DUB) - Istanbul (SAW)

Pegasus Airlines

212 €

181 €

One-way

Thu, Oct 29

⌛ Last-Minute

DUB - Istanbul

Dublin (DUB) - Istanbul (SAW)

Pegasus Airlines

212 €

181 €

One-way

Mon, Nov 2

⌛ Last-Minute

DUB - Istanbul

Dublin (DUB) - Istanbul (SAW)

Ryanair

333 €

162 €

One-way

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

3 nights

Dec 7 - Dec 10

347 € → 145 €

58%

1 night

Dec 2 - Dec 3

348 € → 149 €

57%

5 nights

Dec 14 - Dec 19

342 € → 155 €

55%

6 nights

Dec 7 - Dec 13

335 € → 149 €

55%

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Dublin - Istanbul route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level.

Recent fares from Dublin to Istanbul are below the typical level, with 16% good prices.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in February for the lowest median prices.

Historically, February, November, and September offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 4h 25m.

Direct flights typically take 4h 25m, while connecting flights average 13h 50m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant for this route.

Connecting flights are dominant, with a median of 2 stopovers for this route.

🏆 Airline highlight

Pegasus Airlines and Turkish Airlines offer direct flights.

Pegasus Airlines and Turkish Airlines are among the carriers with direct flights on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear regularly for Dublin to Istanbul.

Deals for flights from Dublin to Istanbul appear regularly, typically within a 30-day window.

Dublin main airports to depart from

Dublin (DUB)

Cheapest

Dublin Airport (DUB) is a convenient departure point for flights to Istanbul.

📍 ~8 km from Dublin city center (reachable by car or bus)

💸 Flights from ~€135

Istanbul main airports to arrive at

Sabiha Gökçen International (SAW)

Cheapest

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

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

💸 Flights from ~€128

Airports nearby Istanbul used as alternative

Adnan Menderes (ADB)

Adnan Menderes is a major international hub with high flight frequency and excellent connectivity, but it requires significant travel from Istanbul.

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

💸 Flights from ~€119

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Istanbul, Turkey

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Istanbul

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Dublin to Istanbul is typically 14-27 days before departure. During this period, the average price observed was $497. Booking within 0-6 days of departure generally resulted in a significantly higher average price of $1206. Even booking 60+ days out had a slightly higher average price of $507 compared to the 14-27 day window, indicating that planning within this specific timeframe can lead to better value.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Dublin to Istanbul was considered to be $330 or less. The median price for this route was $470, while prices at the 75th percentile reached $602. This means that fares around $330 represent a notable saving compared to the typical cost of the journey.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Dublin to Istanbul include February, with a median price of $165, and November, with a median price of $168. September also offered a relatively lower median price of $219. These months tend to be significantly more affordable compared to the annual median price of $470 for this route.

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Dublin to Istanbul: Overview

Insights for flights from Dublin to Istanbul

How much is a round trip from Dublin to Istanbul

Regular price: €210 - €505

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

The regular price range for flights from Dublin to Istanbul is typically between 210 EUR and 505 EUR. Currently, the lowest deal found is 133 EUR with Ryanair, for travel from Nov 5-Nov 26.

now 133 €

Low 210 €

High 505 €

The cheapest time to fly from Dublin to Istanbul

February

Cheapest

Flights from 165 €

August

Most Expensive

Flights from 574 €

Jan

Feb

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Dublin to Istanbul

Pegasus Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Dublin to Istanbul

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

DUB - Istanbul

Dublin (DUB) - Istanbul (SAW)

Pegasus Airlines

212 €

179 €

One-way

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

DUB - Istanbul

Dublin (DUB) - Istanbul (SAW)

Pegasus Airlines

212 €

179 €

One-way

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

DUB - Istanbul

Dublin (DUB) - Istanbul (SAW)

Pegasus Airlines

212 €

179 €

One-way

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

DUB - Istanbul

Dublin (DUB) - Istanbul (SAW)

Pegasus Airlines

212 €

181 €

One-way

Thu, Oct 29

⌛ Last-Minute

DUB - Istanbul

Dublin (DUB) - Istanbul (SAW)

Pegasus Airlines

212 €

181 €

One-way

Mon, Nov 2

⌛ Last-Minute

DUB - Istanbul

Dublin (DUB) - Istanbul (SAW)

Ryanair

333 €

162 €

One-way

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

3 nights

Dec 7 - Dec 10

347 € → 145 €

58%

1 night

Dec 2 - Dec 3

348 € → 149 €

57%

5 nights

Dec 14 - Dec 19

342 € → 155 €

55%

6 nights

Dec 7 - Dec 13

335 € → 149 €

55%

Popular Airports to fly from Dublin to Istanbul

Dublin - Istanbul route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level.

Recent fares from Dublin to Istanbul are below the typical level, with 16% good prices.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in February for the lowest median prices.

Historically, February, November, and September offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 4h 25m.

Direct flights typically take 4h 25m, while connecting flights average 13h 50m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant for this route.

Connecting flights are dominant, with a median of 2 stopovers for this route.

🏆 Airline highlight

Pegasus Airlines and Turkish Airlines offer direct flights.

Pegasus Airlines and Turkish Airlines are among the carriers with direct flights on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear regularly for Dublin to Istanbul.

Deals for flights from Dublin to Istanbul appear regularly, typically within a 30-day window.

Dublin main airports to depart from

Dublin (DUB)

Cheapest

Dublin Airport (DUB) is a convenient departure point for flights to Istanbul.

📍 ~8 km from Dublin city center (reachable by car or bus)

💸 Flights from ~€135

Istanbul main airports to arrive at

Sabiha Gökçen International (SAW)

Cheapest

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

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

💸 Flights from ~€128

Airports nearby Istanbul used as alternative

Adnan Menderes (ADB)

Adnan Menderes is a major international hub with high flight frequency and excellent connectivity, but it requires significant travel from Istanbul.

Istanbul, Turkey

91% AI deal score

$2,584

$844

Save $1,740

KLM

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Istanbul

Cheap Flights from Dublin to Istanbul

Today’s best flight deals from Dublin to Istanbul

Dublin to Istanbul: Overview

Insights for flights from Dublin to Istanbul

How much is a round trip from Dublin to Istanbul

The cheapest time to fly from Dublin to Istanbul

Direct flights from Dublin to Istanbul

Last-minute flights going from Dublin to Istanbul

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

Popular Airports to fly from Dublin to Istanbul

Dublin - Istanbul route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level.

Fly in February for the lowest median prices.

Direct flights take 4h 25m.

Connecting flights are dominant for this route.

Pegasus Airlines and Turkish Airlines offer direct flights.

Deals appear regularly for Dublin to Istanbul.

Dublin 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

Jan 11

Jan 21

Jan 03

Nov 20

Nov 23

Nov 22

Nov 18

Nov 28

Nov 23

Dec 02

Dec 03

Apr 01

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Istanbul

How far in advance should I book a flight from Dublin to Istanbul?

What's a cheap fare from Dublin to Istanbul?

What's the cheapest month to fly from Dublin to Istanbul?

What percentage of Dublin to Istanbul flights are direct?

What's the flight time from Dublin to Istanbul?

How often do Dublin to Istanbul flight prices drop?

Related routes

More routes from Dublin

Flights to Istanbul from other cities

Dublin to Istanbul: Overview

Insights for flights from Dublin to Istanbul

How much is a round trip from Dublin to Istanbul

The cheapest time to fly from Dublin to Istanbul

Direct flights from Dublin to Istanbul

Last-minute flights going from Dublin to Istanbul

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

Popular Airports to fly from Dublin to Istanbul

Dublin - Istanbul route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level.

Fly in February for the lowest median prices.

Direct flights take 4h 25m.

Connecting flights are dominant for this route.

Pegasus Airlines and Turkish Airlines offer direct flights.

Deals appear regularly for Dublin to Istanbul.

Dublin 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

Jan 11

Jan 21

Jan 03

Nov 20

Nov 23

Nov 22

Nov 18

Nov 28

Nov 23

Dec 02

Dec 03

Apr 01

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Istanbul

How far in advance should I book a flight from Dublin to Istanbul?

What's a cheap fare from Dublin to Istanbul?

What's the cheapest month to fly from Dublin to Istanbul?