AED 485 Find Cheap Flights from Dubai to Istanbul – Compare and Save

Among airlines operating Dubai to Istanbul flights:

• Ajet: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• flydubai: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Pegasus Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Emirates: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

6 airlines operate flights between Dubai and Istanbul. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Air Montenegro
• Turkish Airlines
• flydubai
• Emirates
• Pegasus Airlines
• Ajet

Flights from Dubai to Istanbul usually depart from Dubai Intl (DXB) and may arrive at several airports in Istanbul area, including Istanbul (IST) and Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen (SAW).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Ajet: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• flydubai: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Pegasus Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Dubai to Istanbul:

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average AED 953 return via Ankara Esenboga (ESB), compared with AED 1,505 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge AED 59–AED 367 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

One-stop flights from Dubai to Istanbul most commonly connect through:

• Kuwait City (KWI) – 37% of one-stop connections
• Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH) – 28% of one-stop connections
• Amman Queen Alia Intl (AMM) – 12% of one-stop connections
• Riyadh King Khaled Intl (RUH) – 11% of one-stop connections

Kuwait City (KWI) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 26% on the Dubai to Istanbul route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at AED 1,432 return on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at AED 1,928, a difference of AED 496. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Dubai to Istanbul route, 19% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 7 minutes.

Night is the busiest departure period on Dubai to Istanbul flights, with 35% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 30%, Afternoon flights for 24%, and Evening flights for 11%.

Some of the most popular sights in Istanbul are Taksim, Taksim Square, and Istanbul City Centre. These are among the most viewed places in Istanbul on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Dubai to Istanbul:

• Earliest: departs at 02:00 and lands at 07:00
• Latest: departs at 22:00 and lands at 03:00.

The flight takes about 5h 00m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 21% above the route average of AED 1,455. Book 19 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Dubai to Istanbul takes 5h 00m, covering 4,823 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

One-way fares from Dubai to Istanbul are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about AED 531, which is 42% below the typical average for this route.

Emirates is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while flydubai has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Dubai to Istanbul flights are:

• Emirates: 89% on time
• flydubai: 87% on time
• Pegasus Airlines: 74% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 81% of the time.

Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 8h 18m, compared to 8h 40m via Antalya (AYT) and 9h 12m via Kuwait City (KWI).

Istanbul is 1 hour behind Dubai (Turkey Time vs Gulf Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Since Istanbul is served by multiple airports, car rental options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near Istanbul Airport (IST) – daily rates from around AED 39:

• CIRCULAR
• Avec Car Rental
• Ok Mobility
• Alamo
• Autounion Car Rental

Near Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW) – daily rates from around AED 45:

• Avec Car Rental
• CIRCULAR
• Final Rentals
• Autounion Car Rental
• ESSENCE CAR RENTAL

Return flights from Dubai to Istanbul range from AED 1,136 to AED 2,111, with an average of AED 1,455 over the past 12 months. Anything below AED 1,136 counts as a good deal.

Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Dubai to Istanbul flights:

• • flydubai
• • Emirates