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Find cheap flights from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul from AED 349

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul departing on 28/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Cheap flight deals from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul (AUH-IST)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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08:10 - 08:40AUH-SAW
25h 30m1 stop
00:20 - 12:20SAW-AUH
11h 00m1 stop
AED 496
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Fri, 24 May - Mon, 27 May
08:10 - 08:40AUH-SAW
25h 30m1 stop
22:30 - 03:55SAW-AUH
4h 25mdirect
AED 525
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Fri, 24 May - Tue, 28 May
05:00 - 08:40AUH-SAW
4h 40mdirect
22:30 - 03:55SAW-AUH
4h 25mdirect
AED 727Pegasus Airlines
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Tue, 7 May - Mon, 13 May
05:00 - 08:40AUH-SAW
4h 40mdirect
22:30 - 03:55SAW-AUH
4h 25mdirect
AED 771Pegasus Airlines
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Wed, 15 May - Mon, 20 May
02:20 - 06:20AUH-IST
5h 00mdirect
07:25 - 12:55IST-AUH
4h 30mdirect
AED 892Etihad Airways
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Sat, 18 May - Thu, 30 May
02:20 - 06:20AUH-IST
5h 00mdirect
14:45 - 20:05IST-AUH
4h 20mdirect
AED 900Etihad Airways
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Sat, 11 May - Wed, 15 May
18:55 - 22:45AUH-SAW
4h 50mdirect
16:10 - 21:35SAW-AUH
4h 25mdirect
AED 992Air Arabia Abu Dhabi
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Sat, 11 May - Sun, 12 May
11:20 - 15:10AUH-SAW
4h 50mdirect
00:10 - 05:35SAW-AUH
4h 25mdirect
AED 995Air Arabia Abu Dhabi
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Fri, 7 Jun - Tue, 11 Jun
23:45 - 11:45AUH-IST
13h 00m1 stop
13:45 - 22:15IST-AUH
7h 30m1 stop
AED 1,436Qatar Airways
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Mon, 6 May - Wed, 29 May
05:45 - 18:35AUH-IST
13h 50m1 stop
20:05 - 04:25IST-AUH
7h 20m1 stop
AED 1,462Qatar Airways
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Sun, 12 May - Wed, 15 May

Flights from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest Abu Dhabi to Istanbul flight route?

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for one-way flights from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul.
Our data shows that the cheapest route for a one-way flight from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul cost AED 378 and was between Abu Dhabi and Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport. On average, the best prices are found if you fly this route. The average price for a return flight for this route is AED 606.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul?

The average price of all flights from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
For Abu Dhabi to Istanbul, Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Monday is the most expensive. Flying from Istanbul back to Abu Dhabi, the best deals are generally found on Friday, with Wednesday being the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul is May, where tickets cost AED 936 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, where the average cost of tickets is AED 1,619 and AED 1,395 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 88 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
The cheapest return flight ticket from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul found by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours was for AED 727 on Pegasus Airlines, followed by Etihad Airways (AED 892). One-way flight deals have also been found from as low as AED 437 on Air Arabia Abu Dhabi and from AED 496 on Pegasus Airlines.

Which airlines fly direct between Abu Dhabi and Istanbul?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul.
There are 4 airlines that fly direct from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul. They are: Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, Etihad Airways, Pegasus Airlines and Turkish Airlines. The cheapest price of all airlines flying this route was found with Pegasus Airlines at AED 540 for a one-way flight. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at Pegasus Airlines.

How many flights are there between Abu Dhabi and Istanbul per day?

Each day, there are between 4 and 10 nonstop flights that take off from Abu Dhabi and land in Istanbul, with an average flight time of 4h 53m. The most common departure time is 02:00 and most flights take off at night, while the most flights land at Istanbul Airport. Each week, there are 48 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Sunday, when 21% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Monday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Abu Dhabi and Istanbul?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 3 cabin class options for the route. These are Business, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul take?

This flight route requires at least one stop and takes a minimum of 4h 40m.

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Cheapest flight

AED 349
Flight from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport

When to book flights from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul

  • What is the cheapest flight from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul was AED 95 for a one-way ticket and AED 135 for a return.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Abu Dhabi and Istanbul.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Istanbul from Abu Dhabi is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Istanbul with an airline and back to Abu Dhabi with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Istanbul from Abu Dhabi up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Prefer to fly direct from Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl to Istanbul?

Find which airlines fly direct from Zayed Intl to Istanbul, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl to Istanbul

Monday

ANA, Etihad Airways, SriLankan Airlines, +1 more

ANA, Etihad Airways, +2 more

Tuesday

ANA, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, Etihad Airways, +3 more

ANA, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, +4 more

Wednesday

ANA, Air Serbia, Etihad Airways, +3 more

ANA, Air Serbia, +4 more

Thursday

ANA, Etihad Airways, SriLankan Airlines, +1 more

ANA, Etihad Airways, +2 more

Friday

ANA, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, Air Serbia, +4 more

ANA, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, +5 more

Saturday

ANA, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, Etihad Airways, +3 more

ANA, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, +4 more

Sunday

ANA, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, Air Serbia, +4 more

ANA, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, +5 more

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Direct returns

Istanbul to Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Monday

ANA, Air Serbia, Etihad Airways, +3 more

ANA, Air Serbia, +4 more

Tuesday

ANA, Air Serbia, Etihad Airways, +3 more

ANA, Air Serbia, +4 more

Wednesday

ANA, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, Air Serbia, +3 more

ANA, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, +4 more

Thursday

ANA, Air Serbia, Etihad Airways, +3 more

ANA, Air Serbia, +4 more

Friday

ANA, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, Air Serbia, +4 more

ANA, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, +5 more

Saturday

ANA, Air Serbia, Etihad Airways, +3 more

ANA, Air Serbia, +4 more

Sunday

ANA, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, Air Serbia, +3 more

ANA, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, +4 more

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
28/4Sun
1 stop
23h 40mAUH-SAW
AED 349
20/5Mon
1 stop
29h 45mAUH-IST
AED 353
3/6Mon
1 stop
20h 15mAUH-IST
AED 360
28/4Sun
directAir Arabia Abu Dhabi
4h 50mAUH-SAW
AED 437
27/4Sat
directAir Arabia Abu Dhabi
4h 50mAUH-SAW
AED 470
4/6Tue
directPegasus Airlines
4h 40mAUH-SAW
AED 496
11/5Sat
directEtihad Airways
5h 00mAUH-IST
AED 507
1/5Wed
directPegasus Airlines
4h 40mAUH-SAW
AED 525
4/6Tue
1 stopWizz Air
13h 10mAUH-IST
AED 543
6/6Thu
directEtihad Airways
5h 00mAUH-IST
AED 566

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Last minute flights from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul that are departing in the next 10 days.
28/4Sun
directPegasus Airlines
4h 40mAUH-SAW
2/5Thu
directPegasus Airlines
4h 25mSAW-AUH
AED 577
29/4Mon
multi-stop
8h 45mAUH-SAW
30/4Tue
multi-stop
24h 20mSAW-AUH
AED 584
26/4Fri
directAir Arabia Abu Dhabi
4h 50mAUH-SAW
27/4Sat
directAir Arabia Abu Dhabi
4h 25mSAW-AUH
AED 951
27/4Sat
directAir Arabia Abu Dhabi
4h 50mAUH-SAW
30/4Tue
directAir Arabia Abu Dhabi
4h 25mSAW-AUH
AED 995
25/4Thu
directEtihad Airways
5h 00mAUH-IST
28/4Sun
directEtihad Airways
4h 20mIST-AUH
AED 1,076
25/4Thu
directEtihad Airways
5h 00mAUH-IST
30/4Tue
directEtihad Airways
4h 20mIST-AUH
AED 1,127
29/4Mon
multi-stopQatar Airways
7h 40mAUH-SAW
6/5Mon
multi-stopQatar Airways
6h 35mSAW-AUH
AED 1,462
29/4Mon
multi-stopQatar Airways
13h 25mAUH-IST
6/5Mon
multi-stopQatar Airways
13h 40mIST-AUH
AED 1,480
29/4Mon
multi-stopGulf Air
15h 10mAUH-IST
4/5Sat
multi-stopGulf Air
26h 45mIST-AUH
AED 1,513
26/4Fri
multi-stopGulf Air
7h 20mAUH-IST
1/5Wed
multi-stopGulf Air
15h 10mIST-AUH
AED 1,586

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Abu Dhabi - Istanbul Flights

Departure:

Abu Dhabi (AUH)United Arab Emirates

Return flight deals:

Istanbul - Abu Dhabi

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