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AED 466 Find Cheap Flights from Dubai to Istanbul Airport

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Cheap Flight Deals 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.

Recent return flight deals from Dubai to Istanbul

Recommended return deals departing in the coming months from the most popular airlines that fly from Dubai to Istanbul.
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13:10 - 21:50DXB-IST
9h 40m1 stop
22:50 - 11:55IST-DXB
12h 05m1 stop
AED 948Azerbaijan Airlines
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Sat, 17 May - Sun, 25 May
14:10 - 21:25DXB-IST
8h 15m1 stop
12:20 - 12:55IST-DXB
23h 35m1 stop
AED 955Azerbaijan Airlines
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Mon, 3 Mar - Sat, 8 Mar
22:55 - 10:45DXB-IST
12h 50m1 stop
14:10 - 21:55IST-DXB
6h 45m1 stop
AED 1,098Kuwait Airways
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Mon, 17 Mar - Sun, 23 Mar
05:35 - 12:45DXB-IST
8h 10m1 stop
12:10 - 21:55IST-DXB
8h 45m1 stop
AED 1,113Kuwait Airways
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Thu, 20 Mar - Tue, 25 Mar
22:45 - 19:45DXB-IST
22h 00m1 stop
20:55 - 04:15IST-DXB
6h 20m1 stop
AED 1,164Royal Jordanian
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Mon, 10 Mar - Mon, 17 Mar
22:45 - 19:45DXB-IST
22h 00m1 stop
20:55 - 04:15IST-DXB
6h 20m1 stop
AED 1,172Royal Jordanian
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Mon, 10 Mar - Mon, 17 Mar
20:50 - 00:50DXB-IST
5h 00mdirect
18:35 - 00:05IST-DXB
4h 30mdirect
AED 1,241flydubai
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Tue, 25 Feb - Sat, 1 Mar
21:15 - 01:10DXB-IST
4h 55mdirect
18:35 - 00:05IST-DXB
4h 30mdirect
AED 1,245flydubai
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Mon, 12 May - Fri, 16 May
02:25 - 14:50DXB-IST
13h 25m1 stop
16:25 - 02:25IST-DXB
9h 00m1 stop
AED 1,432SAUDIA
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Tue, 8 Apr - Sat, 26 Apr
02:25 - 13:50DXB-IST
12h 25m2 stops
22:25 - 09:45IST-DXB
10h 20m1 stop
AED 1,653SAUDIA
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Thu, 13 Mar - Wed, 19 Mar

Flights from Dubai to Istanbul - Travel Insights & Trends

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 Monday and more expensive on a Saturday. On your return trip to Dubai, you should consider flying back on a Friday, and avoid Sundays 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 1,065 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are April and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is AED 1,612 and AED 1,458 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 2 stops stopover the cheapest option at AED 5,956 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.

Good to know

Low season

January

High season

July

Cheapest flight

AED 466
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 12% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 16% 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 127 for a one-way ticket and AED 258 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, and Lufthansa 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 Airbus A380-800 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, Qatar Airways or SAUDIA?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Dubai to Istanbul are Qatar Airways and SAUDIA. With an average price for the route of AED 1,240 and an overall rating of 7.5, Qatar Airways is the most popular choice. SAUDIA is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of AED 1,126 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • 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.

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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 1,432 or less one-way and AED 1,937 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.
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Prefer to fly direct 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, +4 more

ANA, Emirates, +5 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, +4 more

ANA, Emirates, +5 more

Friday

ANA, Emirates, LOT, +4 more

ANA, Emirates, +5 more

Saturday

ANA, Emirates, LOT, +4 more

ANA, Emirates, +5 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, +4 more

ANA, Emirates, +5 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, +4 more

ANA, Emirates, +5 more

Friday

ANA, Emirates, LOT, +4 more

ANA, Emirates, +5 more

Saturday

ANA, Emirates, LOT, +4 more

ANA, Emirates, +5 more

Sunday

ANA, Emirates, LOT, +4 more

ANA, Emirates, +5 more

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Top 5 airlines serving 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.
8.1
EmiratesOverall score based on 3299 reviews
8.0Comfort
8.3Crew
8.2Entertainment
7.9Food
8.1Boarding
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Very uncomfortable aircraft. No free entertainment or drinks. Food okay. Won't fly with them again.

2.0 MediocreRoy, Jan 2025DXB - KBV
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Very uncomfortable aircraft. No free entertainment or drinks. Food okay. Won't fly with them again.

Comfort poor, little leg room, cabin temperature too hot. No free entertainment. No complementary drinks. Overal experience poor and would not travel with them again.

Boarding, seats, entertainment and service were all great. The food was great except for the fact that there were too many sweet items.

Very bad groud crew taking bags less than 7kg Bad food Old plane

Loved that I had an exit row seat, and there was no one else in the row! And again, I don' use on-line entertainment at all (I read or sleep) but I very much appreciate that I didn't hear anyone else's entertainment!

Delayed, Bad American style food (not tasty, horrible cheese for a flight to France). Incompetent cabin crew (I asked how to connect by cable my headphones and the flight attendant suggested me Bluetooth which is not available). Good space

Flight was pathetic, felt like a old plane was modified and brought in service. Didnt like the aircraft at all. Crew and services were good.but aircraft totally dissappointment.

Emirates is always a pleasure to travel on. From the spectacular First and Business Class configurations of your big A380 and 777, to the Bar Lounge to, of course, your impecable on board flight attendance and their iconic uniform, now also even available for young girls. All the destinations that Emirates offers makes it an airline of choice many a time.

Loved everything! This flight had premium economy and I didn't see an option to upgraded to premium economy OR buy premium economy tickets. How come?

Some Crew were distinguishably fake in their interactions with passengers.

I was unable to pre purchase sear upgrades or internet. Their online site is not user friendly and poor. I felt singled out in customs. Seats are very small even for a small person.

I recently travelled with Qatar Airways from Doha to Dulles in the QSuite, and the experience was nothing short of exceptional. The QSuite truly feels like a First-Class experience, with its luxurious design, privacy, and comfort. The cabin crew, especially the lady in charge of the cabin, was remarkable—professional, attentive, and genuinely kind. The food was excellent, and the comfort of the seat was absolutely first-class, making the journey smooth and enjoyable. While the in-flight experience was outstanding, I have a few points of feedback. Firstly, the content available in the in-flight entertainment system could be expanded and upgraded to include a more diverse and updated collection. This would elevate the entertainment experience to match the premium standards of the QSuite. Secondly, regarding the Wi-Fi service: while QSuite passengers receive one hour of complimentary Wi-Fi, any additional usage requires a fee of USD 10. Considering the premium pricing of QSuite, it would be more fitting to include unlimited Wi-Fi as part of the experience, further enhancing the luxury offered to passengers. Lastly, I must highlight an issue with luggage handling. Unfortunately, my luggage did not make it through the transit, which was disappointing. While the ground crew assured me that it would be delivered to my home on the same day as it was arriving on the next flight, this promise was not fulfilled, and the delay added unnecessary inconvenience to an otherwise excellent experience. Overall, the QSuite experience was exceptional, but addressing these areas would further solidify Qatar Airways’ position as a leader in luxury air travel.

The food is not good and also if you ask crew to bring something they say ok I will bring but you will never get it. Please they should listen good to passengers

There was not enough food for everybody. Some dishes were missing.

Qatar Airways in-flight first/business class service is superior to any US airline; excellent meals are served on short haul flights such as between DXB and DOH.

Was downgraded from business to economy due to a faulty seat in business class. However when I boarded the plane there were no less than 5 free business class seats. Will never fly Qatar Airways again

Between Air India and Qatar my luggage was lost for three days. I eventually found my own luggage location using the Apple Air Tag. Air India used a paper form to report my lost luggage. I could never get past getting past luggage personnel with my report number before they would hang up on me. Only after them specifically telling Air India at Chandigarh airport where my luggage was located which was right under their noses did they react. After three days I finally received my luggage. The Air India luggage folks didn’t seem proactive in finding the luggage’s rightful owner.

Flight was fine overall. What you would expect from economy seats. I did appreciate the amenities (eyemask, earplugs, small toothbrush and toothpaste, thin socks).

Not good. Expected a lot more as far as excellence.

To many ads. 3 or 4 between each movie. All repetitive, all related to Doha which I was just passing thru.

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

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 😁

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.

The only highlight on this flight was the taste of the food, which was surprisingly good. Everything else was below average, and the cabin crew service especially stood out for being slow and inattentive. We were surrounded by toddlers/babies and it made our 4 hour flight feel like 10 hours. Granted, that's not the airline's fault, but it added to the overall subpar experience.

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

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