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AED 437 Find cheap flights from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul Airport

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Cheap flight deals from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul Airport (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 Airport 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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09:15 - 13:20AUH-IST
5h 05mdirect
07:35 - 13:05IST-AUH
4h 30mdirect
AED 837Etihad Airways
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Sun, 27 Oct - Sat, 2 Nov
21:10 - 21:45AUH-IST
25h 35m1 stop
07:25 - 12:55IST-AUH
4h 30mdirect
AED 903
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Tue, 8 Oct - Sun, 13 Oct
06:40 - 17:05AUH-IST
11h 25m2 stops
07:25 - 12:55IST-AUH
4h 30mdirect
AED 944
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Wed, 2 Oct - Wed, 9 Oct
02:20 - 06:20AUH-IST
5h 00mdirect
07:25 - 12:55IST-AUH
4h 30mdirect
AED 966Etihad Airways
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Tue, 24 Sep - Sun, 29 Sep
01:30 - 05:25AUH-IST
4h 55mdirect
00:45 - 06:10IST-AUH
4h 25mdirect
AED 970Turkish Airlines
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Tue, 24 Sep - Sat, 28 Sep
01:30 - 05:25AUH-IST
4h 55mdirect
19:00 - 00:30IST-AUH
4h 30mdirect
AED 973Turkish Airlines
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Wed, 25 Sep - Sat, 28 Sep
15:00 - 13:05AUH-IST
23h 05m1 stop
14:05 - 03:10IST-AUH
12h 05m1 stop
AED 1,285Royal Jordanian
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Tue, 5 Nov - Wed, 13 Nov
07:05 - 13:05AUH-IST
7h 00m1 stop
20:55 - 03:10IST-AUH
29h 15m1 stop
AED 1,322Royal Jordanian
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Fri, 29 Nov - Tue, 3 Dec
23:30 - 13:50AUH-IST
15h 20m1 stop
06:45 - 22:45IST-AUH
15h 00m1 stop
AED 1,553Gulf Air
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Fri, 27 Sep - Fri, 11 Oct
19:20 - 06:00AUH-IST
11h 40m1 stop
06:45 - 03:55IST-AUH
20h 10m1 stop
AED 1,675Gulf Air
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Fri, 20 Sep - Tue, 24 Sep

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

The average price of all flights from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Istanbul Airport on a Wednesday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Monday is the most expensive day to fly from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul Airport. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Tuesday and avoiding Fridays for the best deals.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul Airport?

The average price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
No, with an average price for the route of AED 1,492, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

Good to know

Low season

January

High season

September

Cheapest flight

AED 437
Best time to beat the crowds (21% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 6% lower on average.
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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 Abu Dhabi to Istanbul Airport flights

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul Airport was AED 119 for a one-way ticket and AED 228 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul Airport?

    Abu Dhabi and Istanbul Airport are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave Abu Dhabi from Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl and will be arriving at Istanbul.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul Airport?

    flydubai, Emirates, and SWISS offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Abu Dhabi to Istanbul Airport flight route.

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

    The Airbus A321neo is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Abu Dhabi to Istanbul Airport flight route.

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

    Star Alliance, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Abu Dhabi and Istanbul Airport, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul Airport?

    There are direct flights from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul Airport on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul, Turkish Airlines or Gulf Air?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul are Turkish Airlines and Gulf Air. With an average price for the route of AED 1,080 and an overall rating of 7.4, Turkish Airlines is the most popular choice. Gulf Air is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of AED 1,907 and an overall rating of 7.4.

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

    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 Airport.

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

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

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

    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 Airport 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 Airport?

    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 Airport 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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KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for AED 613 or less one-way and AED 1,222 or less round-trip.

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

Find which airlines fly direct from Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport, 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, Etihad Airways, SriLankan Airlines, +1 more

ANA, Etihad Airways, +2 more

Wednesday

ANA, Etihad Airways, SriLankan Airlines, +2 more

ANA, Etihad Airways, +3 more

Thursday

ANA, Etihad Airways, SriLankan Airlines, +1 more

ANA, Etihad Airways, +2 more

Friday

ANA, Air Serbia, Etihad Airways, +2 more

ANA, Air Serbia, +3 more

Saturday

ANA, Etihad Airways, SriLankan Airlines, +1 more

ANA, Etihad Airways, +2 more

Sunday

ANA, Air Serbia, Etihad Airways, +2 more

ANA, Air Serbia, +3 more

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Direct returns

Istanbul to Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Monday

ANA, Air Serbia, Etihad Airways, +2 more

ANA, Air Serbia, +3 more

Tuesday

ANA, Air Serbia, Etihad Airways, +2 more

ANA, Air Serbia, +3 more

Wednesday

ANA, Air Serbia, Etihad Airways, +2 more

ANA, Air Serbia, +3 more

Thursday

ANA, Air Serbia, Etihad Airways, +2 more

ANA, Air Serbia, +3 more

Friday

ANA, Air Serbia, Etihad Airways, +2 more

ANA, Air Serbia, +3 more

Saturday

ANA, Air Serbia, Etihad Airways, +2 more

ANA, Air Serbia, +3 more

Sunday

ANA, Air Serbia, Etihad Airways, +2 more

ANA, Air Serbia, +3 more

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Top 5 airlines serving from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.8
Air Arabia Abu DhabiOverall score based on 13 reviews
7.6Comfort
7.8Entertainment
8.0Boarding
8.3Food
8.1Crew
Airline reviews

Crew service and check in are very good Price still high .

8.0 ExcellentAmr, Aug 2023AUH - CAI
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Crew service and check in are very good Price still high .

Seats distance between each other are short but other things are ok .

Liked the treatment at the counter. Using the tunnel to get into the aircraft will be more convenient especially for wheel chairs.

Moved seats, didn't accommodate requests to change seats even though other seats were available.

Do not overbook flights and kick out confirmed ticketed passengers :-(

Food was good, attendants were friendly. Seats were not comfortable. Did not receive any amenities such as eyemask or earplugs that would have helped sleep. Additionally a large group of passengers boarded very late into boarding and were a disruption for almost the whole flight. Flight attendants did their best but the kids were making so much noise, kicking seats, and half the time no adult was sat with them so they weren’t being managed.

Don't be afraid if you board an Oman Air Airbus A330 - it will take you to Colombo and not Muskat. The Aircraft is leased by Qatar Airways ;-)

Fantastic, the 787-9 is a very beautifully designed plane and it was a pleasure to fly in the Qsuite. The suite did feel slightly smaller than the 777 variant, and the suite door also felt smaller, as I felt more exposed as passengers and crew walked past. Food was too notch, and the service was fantastic. I wish they’d enforce boarding zones more effectively, but otherwise they did really well.

The crew was fantastic and the over flight was perfect as well.

I liked the overall service and comfort. The only annoying thing was paying for excess baggage at the airport. They have limited options and they don't take all cards.

From home to the airport, you must mention the terminal ready.

Food and entertainment was very very bad. Also, Doha airport is very bad. Entertainment was same for last 1 month....no change. Old movies. Food quality was sub par.

Terrible. The website insisted that I wasn't logging in correctly to confirm my flight. It also wouldn't let me register as a member. I was unable to get a boarding pass until 4 hours before the flight so I couldn't get through security and had to wait. It was unlike anything I've experienced in decades.

First was canceled no compensation second day was delayed Worst airline I have ever seen

It was a good experience, it was just the the connecting flight after that was a problem.

Stale, bad and limited food, drink options. Entertainment system was broken, old and had barely any latest contents.

Love that they had a bassinet for our child during the flight. Thank you for that big time.

Boarding from Accra was chaotic and disorganized. Otherwise, it was a good flight with good food and customer service

Business class in Turkish airlines is like none other. They separate themselves and highly recommend it

We are thankful for the useful gifts provided by the airline.The entertainment and crew were also very good

The flight encountered weather turbulences and it was scary at times but the pilot was outstanding! The food is outstanding! The crew was great. Only thing is the flight path map could be better (Reference: Emirates) Also would be nice to have more choice of soft drinks during the flight since it is a long flight. If the crews coming around with water instead of us going to the crew area asking.

Amazing, great airlines to go in business class. Hospitality is amazing. Food is great and lounge in Istanbul is at another level.

boarding from the lagos airport is always very chaotic. The seats on the place are not comfortable (old planes are always used on this route) and the screen chargers for my phone are both not working (both seats).

Needs better seat for business class. My seat was falling apart. Also no WiFi on that flight

In never flown this flight, because my flight coning from Barcelona was delayed.

Only 1 time food and drinks together was offered, for total 5 hours duration drinks and snacks was never offered. For some people food choice was not available, only veg was available. No entertainment option was there. Crew members were mostly back of the flight asking each other for KitKat and chips to share between them.

Etihad flight sector is a local . .give the same quality upto destination

Seat selection screen while online check-in could include free seats to choose from and show the options before we proceed. Currently, it is auto-allocated and there are no options for free seat selections.

Lovely crew - comfortable journey despite it being an older plane.

Online was good boarding also but a child was crying all the way with no intervention from crew member.

1st of all on February 27th Abu Dhabi to Delhi flight the seat wasn't comfortable at all, coming back the Lounge at Abu Dhabi didn't have anything. Than the Food in the flight

Overall mediocre experience. Check in was good. They're were discriminatory. They were not attentive, food choices were not vegetarian friendly. The food served was frozen.

Good range of movies but lacking decent tv shows. Wifi was really expensive on this flight, considering flights under 7 hours have a $9.99 USD charge for streaming, to jump up to $24.99 for a 7 hour 40 flight seemed a little bit of a rip off. Staff are inattentive, and really need to improve on the customer experience. The new airport is fantastic, as is the new lounge, a huge upgrade from the old airport and lounge!

Flight from London was delayed and we had to hurry up to catch the connecting flight to Riyadh

The crew were outstandingly kind and cheerful. We carried our cat and they offered help.

Late departure. No announcements. Boarding was a disaster. Some kind of technical issue scanning boarding passes.

Pegasus is a very efficient airline. Passengers, however are sometimes unruly. Getting up right after take off. Getting up right when we land and before getting to the gate. Switching seats to the front so she can get a better seat. It is unfair for those that actually paid for seats. Flight attendants seem to not enforce it. One or two bad actors ruins it. Overall, the airline is great.

Pegasus is not a very comfortable airline. They’re not in any way hospitable

It was like moving cattle around. Very abrupt, uncomfortable and not much hospitality

All good but air not give the pasing er any food even glase of water

Flight delayed by 1hr when we already boarded because someone had to get off. Leg room is terrible for 6ft people like me.

I used the airline 5-6 times for the last year and every flight have had perfect timing and I like it. Despite catastrophic absence of space for my legs 😁

The crew was utterly non helping and non courteous.I asked for a water. The air hostess could have said it's paid . She informed me that I will come later after serving but never turned up. The seats were never comfortable.My first and last flight with Pegasus.I am not taking again

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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.
8/10Tue
1 stopWizz Air
25h 35mAUH-IST
AED 437
1/10Tue
1 stopWizz Air
25h 35mAUH-IST
AED 477
1/10Tue
2 stops
35h 25mAUH-IST
AED 488
6/10Sun
directEtihad Airways
5h 00mAUH-IST
AED 529
23/9Mon
directTurkish Airlines
4h 55mAUH-IST
AED 544
30/9Mon
directTurkish Airlines
4h 55mAUH-IST
AED 547
14/10Mon
directEtihad Airways
5h 00mAUH-IST
AED 555
23/9Mon
1 stop
26h 30mAUH-IST
AED 617
4/10Fri
1 stopEgyptair
8h 55mAUH-IST
AED 1,014
25/10Fri
1 stopEgyptair
21h 30mAUH-IST
AED 1,069

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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.
9/9Mon
direct
5h 00mAUH-IST
11/9Wed
direct
4h 30mIST-AUH
AED 1,003
11/9Wed
direct
4h 50mAUH-IST
11/9Wed
direct
4h 30mIST-AUH
AED 1,014
11/9Wed
directEtihad Airways
4h 50mAUH-IST
12/9Thu
directEtihad Airways
4h 30mIST-AUH
AED 1,021
9/9Mon
directEtihad Airways
5h 00mAUH-IST
11/9Wed
directEtihad Airways
4h 30mIST-AUH
AED 1,054
8/9Sun
directTurkish Airlines
4h 55mAUH-IST
12/9Thu
directTurkish Airlines
4h 25mIST-AUH
AED 1,065
8/9Sun
directTurkish Airlines
4h 55mAUH-IST
14/9Sat
directTurkish Airlines
4h 25mIST-AUH
AED 1,116
8/9Sun
multi-stopGulf Air
15h 20mAUH-IST
14/9Sat
multi-stopGulf Air
12h 05mIST-AUH
AED 1,722
7/9Sat
multi-stopGulf Air
7h 30mAUH-IST
12/9Thu
multi-stopGulf Air
6h 55mIST-AUH
AED 1,770
8/9Sun
multi-stopQatar Airways
7h 40mAUH-IST
17/9Tue
multi-stopQatar Airways
6h 25mIST-AUH
AED 1,902
7/9Sat
multi-stopQatar Airways
7h 00mAUH-IST
15/9Sun
multi-stopQatar Airways
6h 30mIST-AUH
AED 1,906

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