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AED 408 Find Cheap Flights from Dubai to Istanbul Airport

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Cheap Flights from Dubai to Istanbul (DXB-IST)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Dubai 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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Recent return flight deals from Dubai to Istanbul

Thu, 7 Aug - Tue, 12 Aug
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11:25 - 19:55DXB-IST
9h 30m1 stop
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19:20 - 11:55IST-DXB
15h 35m1 stop
AED 915
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Thu, 7 Aug - Tue, 12 Aug
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11:25 - 19:55DXB-IST
9h 30m1 stop
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22:50 - 11:55IST-DXB
12h 05m1 stop
AED 922
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Thu, 7 Aug - Sun, 10 Aug
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11:25 - 19:55DXB-IST
9h 30m1 stop
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22:50 - 11:55IST-DXB
12h 05m1 stop
AED 926
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Tue, 26 Aug - Sun, 31 Aug
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11:25 - 19:55DXB-IST
9h 30m1 stop
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20:45 - 10:35IST-DXB
12h 50m1 stop
AED 959flynas
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Thu, 28 Aug - Thu, 4 Sep
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12:25 - 19:55DXB-IST
8h 30m1 stop
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20:45 - 11:50IST-DXB
14h 05m1 stop
AED 962flynas
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Mon, 11 Aug - Thu, 28 Aug
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13:10 - 21:50DXB-IST
9h 40m1 stop
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22:50 - 11:55IST-DXB
12h 05m1 stop
AED 1,014Azerbaijan Airlines
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Mon, 1 Sep - Mon, 8 Sep
Azerbaijan Airlines Logo
13:10 - 21:50DXB-IST
9h 40m1 stop
Azerbaijan Airlines Logo
22:50 - 11:55IST-DXB
12h 05m1 stop
AED 1,017Azerbaijan Airlines
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Thu, 4 Sep - Thu, 11 Sep
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21:15 - 01:10DXB-IST
4h 55mdirect
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18:35 - 00:05IST-DXB
4h 30mdirect
AED 1,128flydubai
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Mon, 1 Sep - Mon, 8 Sep
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21:15 - 01:10DXB-IST
4h 55mdirect
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18:35 - 00:05IST-DXB
4h 30mdirect
AED 1,146flydubai
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Tue, 23 Dec - Sat, 27 Dec
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06:00 - 13:20DXB-IST
8h 20m1 stop
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14:45 - 04:55IST-DXB
13h 10m1 stop
AED 1,150Kuwait Airways
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Dubai to Istanbul flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Dubai 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 Dubai to Istanbul Airport?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Dubai to Istanbul Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Istanbul Airport on a Wednesday and more expensive on a Saturday. On your return trip to Dubai, you should consider flying back on a Thursday, and avoid Fridays for better deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Dubai to Istanbul Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Dubai to Istanbul Airport, 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 Dubai to Istanbul Airport is July, where tickets cost AED 1,036 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is AED 1,473 and AED 1,465 respectively.

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

The average return 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.

Yes, flying with a stopover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop stopover the cheapest option at AED 6,838 on average.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Dubai to Istanbul Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Dubai to Istanbul Airport, you should book around 3 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 20 weeks before departure.


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Low seasonJanuary
High seasonJuly
Cheapest flightAED 408
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 11% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 20% lower on average.
Flight from Dubai to Istanbul Airport

When to book flights from Dubai to Istanbul

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Dubai 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 Dubai to Istanbul Airport flights

  • Does Istanbul International Airport have an on-site hotel?

    Istanbul Airport has two on-site hotels that passengers can check into when they land. Both of these hotels are located inside the terminals. For arriving passengers, the most convenient airport hotel option is the on-site Yotel, which is located in the duty-free shopping area.

  • How can I get from Istanbul Airport to the city centre?

    Passengers landing at Istanbul Airport will find a variety of public transport options available to help them connect with the city centre. You can take bus line 19 from the airport and reach Taksim Square in around 1h 10min. Bus tickets for this route cost roughly ₺ 18 (AED 3). Taxis are also available 24h at the airport. Orange taxis are the cheapest in Istanbul, with fares to the city centre at around ₺ 127 (AED 25). Taxi journeys to the city centre usually take around 35min.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Dubai to Istanbul Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Dubai to Istanbul Airport was AED 111 for a one-way ticket and AED 249 for a return.

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

    Dubai airport is called Dubai Intl and the only airport in Istanbul Airport is Istanbul.

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

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

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

    The Boeing 777-300ER is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Dubai to Istanbul Airport flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Dubai to Istanbul Airport?

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

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

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

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Dubai to Istanbul, Azerbaijan Airlines or Kuwait Airways?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Dubai to Istanbul are Azerbaijan Airlines and Kuwait Airways. With an average price for the route of AED 971 and an overall rating of 7.5, Azerbaijan Airlines is the most popular choice. Kuwait Airways is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of AED 1,293 and an overall rating of 7.1.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Dubai 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 Dubai to Istanbul Airport.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Istanbul Airport from Dubai 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 Dubai 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 Dubai with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Dubai 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 Dubai up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for AED 1,142 or less one-way and AED 2,165 or less round-trip.
  • Dubai Airport (DXB) has a range of lounge options for passengers who want to relax before their Istanbul (IST) flights. If you’re booked on flights from Dubai to Istanbul with FlyDubai, you can access the Marhaba Lounge for around AED 170 per person. This lounge is located inside the main departures area in Terminal 2. There is also a Marhaba Lounge located inside Terminal 1, on the Upper Level inside Concourse D.
  • If you’d prefer to sleep at the airport the night before your flights to Istanbul, you can book rooms at the Dubai International Hotel located inside Dubai Airport in Terminal 3.
  • While direct flights from Dubai to Istanbul are available, some airlines also offer flights on this route with stopovers on the way. If you fly with Gulf Air, you will usually change planes in Bahrain (BAH) before flying on to Istanbul. Meanwhile, if you fly with Kuwait Airways, your journey will include one layover in Kuwait City (KWI) before you touch down at IST.

Prefer to fly direct from Dubai Intl to Istanbul?

 
Nonstop data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying nonstop from Dubai Intl to Istanbul.
Find which airlines fly direct from Dubai Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Dubai Intl to Istanbul

Monday

ANA, Emirates, LOT, +5 more

ANA, Emirates, +6 more

Tuesday

ANA, Emirates, LOT, +4 more

ANA, Emirates, +5 more

Wednesday

ANA, Emirates, LOT, +4 more

ANA, Emirates, +5 more

Thursday

ANA, Emirates, LOT, +5 more

ANA, Emirates, +6 more

Friday

ANA, Emirates, LOT, +4 more

ANA, Emirates, +5 more

Saturday

ANA, Emirates, LOT, +5 more

ANA, Emirates, +6 more

Sunday

ANA, Emirates, LOT, +4 more

ANA, Emirates, +5 more

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Direct returns

Istanbul to Dubai Intl

Monday

ANA, Emirates, LOT, +5 more

ANA, Emirates, +6 more

Tuesday

ANA, Emirates, LOT, +4 more

ANA, Emirates, +5 more

Wednesday

ANA, Emirates, LOT, +4 more

ANA, Emirates, +5 more

Thursday

ANA, Emirates, LOT, +5 more

ANA, Emirates, +6 more

Friday

ANA, Emirates, LOT, +4 more

ANA, Emirates, +5 more

Saturday

ANA, Emirates, LOT, +5 more

ANA, Emirates, +6 more

Sunday

ANA, Emirates, LOT, +4 more

ANA, Emirates, +5 more

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying from Dubai to Istanbul

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Dubai 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 Dubai 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.
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EmiratesOverall score based on 3284 reviews
8.0Comfort
8.3Crew
8.1Boarding
8.2Entertainment
7.8Food
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The staff on board were excellent. Kind, thoughtful, helpful - not just with me but with others around that I observed. Wonderful service.

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Jun 2025DXB - BCN
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The staff on board were excellent. Kind, thoughtful, helpful - not just with me but with others around that I observed. Wonderful service.

Emirates First Class is always a treat with Caviar and service is always personalised.

Very pleasant.The crews are very nice.Food were excellent.

They should resume the fast track for business / first class passengers

Over - amazing. The aircraft is somewhat old on this route.

Everything was great but the food portions and quality was awful

The best ever, friendly and attentive cabin crew, amazing captains who utilised their expertise for less turbulence, just overall amazing

Boarding for business class passengers can be improved. Also, when debarking the aircraft, Economy passengers are let off first due the way the configuration of the cabin upstairs.

Overall I was quite pleased with the experience; the cleanliness; the polite and attentiveness of the cabin crew; and the delicious food options.

Ove the A380 planes. Comfortable seats. Served great Indian food and Masala Chai!

Waited too long in the bus to board the plane. Communication was non existence.

Not because when i try to do check in there is only in turkish language i can not select other language

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Don't fly Pegasus, terrible service at the airport and boarding was really bad. Both flights I took with them were significantly late. This flight had us all changing the gate at the last moment and it was chaos.withour explanation or apology. The planes have seats that don't recline and seats are really hard. The crew on board was good both flights, but that is the only positive thing I can say about this airline. It's not worth it and I won't be flying them again.

The airport staff were some of the worst I've ever flown, and I fly at least 50x every year. From the staff at the gate, to the check in staff, to the ticketing sales staff. My experience in Instanbul was so bad Ill.never fly Pegasus again. They were incredibly rude, dismissive and not helpful whatsoever. This is the worst of the worst if you want to fly a budget airline I'd go elsewhere. The airplane seats are really uncomfortable and don't recline at all, you get charged for every single thing so in the end you will pay more flying with them. The crew on the plane were the only kind people we encountered with Pegasus.

Pegasus Airlines which is the most efficient and cost worth low cost airline all over the Europe

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

If the flight was full I would have been more uncomfortable as the space was small. The seat in front of me was very close, I wear transition lenses and it was too close for a comfortable viewing experience. The foot room was not the best either. The row was empty so I had shoulder width space. The foot space in my opinion could be better, I am just 6ft tall, medium built and found the space mediocre. The AC on the flight could have been cooler. We were delaed on the tarmac and the air con was warm. Even in the air, it could have been cooler. Apart from that excellent service crew, we were delayed on the tarmac and water was offered to us which was of good temperature. The snacks offered were acceptable. Thanks for a safe and smooth journey.

Boarding from T3 is a nightmare for the transfer to the aircraft.

BEST air crew in the industry and service delivery takes it to the next level from great to AMAZING!!!

No TVs are working, in my local busses also not work sometimes. Is the both are same,,

The timing for this flight is really odd.. at 4.45AM If it was 1AM or 8AM it would be great. I guess its probably for European connecting flights with Emirates? Anyway, for a budget airline, the business class product in FlyDubai is quite decent. You even get Champagne, although 4AM is an off time to have it. The Throne seat for me while is great for privacy, sleeping isn't great for the foot extension. This flight is great for me due to its direct nature but if Emirates did it, I would choose that.

The quality is worse and worse , this business ticket pricing is overpriced !!!!

The Plane was very small.. domestic route will perfect not international

If I have a choice I would not use this airline. They moved by booking to Smart Wings, an airline they code share with. Changing terminals in buses and dealing with some of the staff associated with it is not the best experience. Having stated that I must share that the crew of Smart Wings airlines was polite.

Consider serving food to all passengers regardless of food reservation status during booking.

This was a smartwings operated flight. Flydubai is no longer value for money. Their prices are as high as emirates whereas delays, services and overall quality is as low as any other low cost carrier.

Bad. Cancelled and delayed flight. Payed 25£ for seat but got just normal one. No one refunded the money.

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