AED 540 Find Cheap Flights from Dubai to Istanbul Airport – Compare and Save

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

• Earliest: departs at 02:50 and lands at 08:01
• Latest: departs at 20:35 and lands at 01:46.

The flight takes about 5h 11m.

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

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Dubai to Istanbul Airport takes 5h 11m, covering 4,872 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.

Return flights from Dubai to Istanbul Airport range from AED 1,407 to AED 2,622, with an average of AED 1,918 over the past 12 months. Anything below AED 1,407 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 19% above the AED 1,918 route average. Book 25 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average AED 1,115 return via Kuwait City (KWI), compared with AED 2,267 for direct.

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 Airport flights are:

• Emirates: 88% on time
• flydubai: 88% on time
• Turkish Airlines: 69% on time

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

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge AED 86–AED 267 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737 MAX 8 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by AJet and flydubai. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 777-300ER variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Dubai to Istanbul Airport flights, with 39% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 31%, Evening flights for 15%, and Night flights for 15%.

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

• flydubai
• Emirates

Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty programme, while others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.

One-way fares from Dubai to Istanbul Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about AED 610, which is 58% below the typical average for this route.

Istanbul Airport (IST) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around AED 149 for economy cars. Top options include:

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

Flights from Dubai to Istanbul Airport usually depart from Dubai Intl (DXB) and arrive at Istanbul (IST).

Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route, while morning departures tend to have the most.

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 Airport route, 19% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 2h 07m.

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

• Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH) – 37% of one-stop connections
• Kuwait City (KWI) – 28% of one-stop connections
• Amman Queen Alia Intl (AMM) – 17% of one-stop connections
• Riyadh King Khaled Intl (RUH) – 7% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 22% on flights from Dubai to Istanbul Airport. Friday is the cheapest departure day at AED 1,638 return on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at AED 2,086, a difference of AED 448.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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

• Air Montenegro
• Turkish Airlines
• Emirates
• flydubai

Flying via Kuwait City (KWI) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 8h 45m, compared to 9h 29m via Cairo (CAI) and 11h 19m via Amman Queen Alia Intl (AMM).

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

Some of the most popular sights in Istanbul Airport are Taksim Square, Tuyap Fairs and Congress Center, and Gülhane Parki. These are among the most viewed places in Istanbul Airport on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Dubai to Istanbul Airport flights:

• flydubai: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Emirates: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

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

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

• flydubai: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Emirates: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Turkish Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

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

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.

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.