AED 485 Find Cheap Flights from Istanbul to Abu Dhabi

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Istanbul to Abu Dhabi departing on 14/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Istanbul to Abu Dhabi.
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Cheapest return fare
AED 826
Multiple Airlines
Thu 19/2Wed 25/2
SAW - AUH • Direct
Cheapest direct flights
AED 848
Typical prices: AED 613-AED 1,208
Pegasus Airlines
Mon 2/3Mon 9/3
SAW - AUH • Direct
Top airlines
Pegasus Airlines
Cheapest • from AED 863 (return)
Etihad Airways
Best reviews • 7.3 score
Airline reviews
Airline reviews
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+1
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Airline reviews
+1
Top routes
IST
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AUH
Cheapest • 18% average savings
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AUH
Most popular
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When to book
3 weeks
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Our data shows that travellers who book at least 3 weeks in advance save around 40% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheap Flights from Istanbul to Abu Dhabi

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

Thu, 19 Feb - Wed, 25 Feb
Multiple Airlines Logo
21:35 - 03:00
SAW
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AUH
4h 25mdirect
Multiple Airlines Logo
08:35 - 08:10
AUH
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SAW
24h 35m
1 stop
AED 826Multiple Airlines
Thu, 19 Feb - Sun, 22 Feb
Multiple Airlines Logo
21:35 - 03:00
SAW
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AUH
4h 25mdirect
Multiple Airlines Logo
09:00 - 06:00
AUH
-
SAW
22h 00m
1 stop
AED 834Multiple Airlines
Thu, 19 Feb - Wed, 25 Feb
Multiple Airlines Logo
21:35 - 03:00
SAW
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AUH
4h 25mdirect
Multiple Airlines Logo
08:35 - 08:10
AUH
-
SAW
24h 35m
1 stop
AED 841Multiple Airlines
Tue, 7 Apr - Sun, 26 Apr
Multiple Airlines Logo
22:30 - 06:55
SAW
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AUH
7h 25m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
05:00 - 08:40
AUH
-
SAW
4h 40mdirect
AED 845Multiple Airlines
Wed, 8 Apr - Fri, 24 Apr
Multiple Airlines Logo
22:30 - 06:55
SAW
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AUH
7h 25m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
05:00 - 08:40
AUH
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SAW
4h 40mdirect
AED 848Multiple Airlines
Mon, 2 Mar - Mon, 9 Mar
Pegasus Airlines Logo
21:35 - 03:00
SAW
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AUH
4h 25mdirect
Pegasus Airlines Logo
04:05 - 08:05
AUH
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SAW
5h 00mdirect
AED 863Pegasus Airlines
Fri, 6 Mar - Tue, 31 Mar
Multiple Airlines Logo
23:40 - 05:05
SAW
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AUH
4h 25mdirect
Multiple Airlines Logo
18:45 - 12:10
AUH
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SAW
18h 25m
1 stop
AED 867Multiple Airlines
Mon, 23 Mar - Mon, 30 Mar
Gulf Air Logo
06:05 - 03:55
IST
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AUH
20h 50m
1 stop
Gulf Air Logo
23:50 - 15:20
AUH
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IST
16h 30m
1 stop
AED 1,043Gulf Air
Thu, 19 Feb - Wed, 25 Feb
Gulf Air Logo
06:05 - 23:10
IST
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AUH
16h 05m
1 stop
Gulf Air Logo
07:40 - 05:20
AUH
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IST
22h 40m
1 stop
AED 1,047Gulf Air
Thu, 19 Feb - Wed, 25 Feb
Gulf Air Logo
06:05 - 18:35
IST
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AUH
11h 30m
1 stop
Gulf Air Logo
19:55 - 05:20
AUH
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IST
10h 25m
1 stop
AED 1,050Gulf Air
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Istanbul to Abu Dhabi flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Istanbul to Abu Dhabi to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest Istanbul to Abu Dhabi flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest return flight from Istanbul to Abu Dhabi costs AED 607 on the route between Istanbul Airport (IST) and Abu Dhabi (AUH). Over the past month, this route was, on average, 18% cheaper than other Istanbul-Abu Dhabi routes. It is also the most popular route.

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

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

When flying from Istanbul to Abu Dhabi, you should consider leaving on a Thursday and avoid Wednesdays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Istanbul, you’ll find the best rates on Wednesdays and the most expensive ones on Thursdays.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Istanbul to Abu Dhabi?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Istanbul to Abu Dhabi, 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 Istanbul to Abu Dhabi is October, where tickets cost AED 948 (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 1,212 and AED 1,194 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Istanbul to Abu Dhabi?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Istanbul to Abu Dhabi, 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 Istanbul to Abu Dhabi, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 40% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 18 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Cheapest flightAED 485
Flight from Istanbul Airport to Abu Dhabi

When to book flights from Istanbul to Abu Dhabi

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Istanbul to Abu Dhabi 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 flights from Istanbul to Abu Dhabi

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Istanbul to Abu Dhabi was AED 485 for a one-way ticket and AED 826 for a return.

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

    Istanbul is served by 2 major airports and there is only 1 main airport in Abu Dhabi. You will leave Istanbul from one of these airports: Istanbul or Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen. You will be arriving at Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl.

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

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

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

    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 Istanbul to Abu Dhabi.

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

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

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

    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 Abu Dhabi with an airline and back to Istanbul with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Istanbul to Abu Dhabi?

    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 Abu Dhabi from Istanbul up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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

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

Direct departures

Istanbul to Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Monday

Etihad Airways, Pegasus Airlines, Turkish Airlines

Etihad Airways, Pegasus Airlines, +1 more

Tuesday

Etihad Airways, Pegasus Airlines, Turkish Airlines

Etihad Airways, Pegasus Airlines, +1 more

Wednesday

Etihad Airways, Pegasus Airlines, Turkish Airlines

Etihad Airways, Pegasus Airlines, +1 more

Thursday

Etihad Airways, Pegasus Airlines, Turkish Airlines

Etihad Airways, Pegasus Airlines, +1 more

Friday

Etihad Airways, Pegasus Airlines, Turkish Airlines

Etihad Airways, Pegasus Airlines, +1 more

Saturday

Etihad Airways, Pegasus Airlines, Turkish Airlines

Etihad Airways, Pegasus Airlines, +1 more

Sunday

Etihad Airways, Pegasus Airlines, Turkish Airlines

Etihad Airways, Pegasus Airlines, +1 more

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Direct returns

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl to Istanbul

Monday

Etihad Airways, Pegasus Airlines, Turkish Airlines

Etihad Airways, Pegasus Airlines, +1 more

Tuesday

Etihad Airways, Pegasus Airlines, Turkish Airlines

Etihad Airways, Pegasus Airlines, +1 more

Wednesday

Etihad Airways, Pegasus Airlines, Turkish Airlines

Etihad Airways, Pegasus Airlines, +1 more

Thursday

Etihad Airways, Pegasus Airlines, Turkish Airlines

Etihad Airways, Pegasus Airlines, +1 more

Friday

Etihad Airways, Pegasus Airlines, Turkish Airlines

Etihad Airways, Pegasus Airlines, +1 more

Saturday

Etihad Airways, Pegasus Airlines, Turkish Airlines

Etihad Airways, Pegasus Airlines, +1 more

Sunday

Etihad Airways, Pegasus Airlines, Turkish Airlines

Etihad Airways, Pegasus Airlines, +1 more

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Reviews of the top airline flying from Istanbul to Abu Dhabi

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Istanbul to Abu Dhabi. 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 Istanbul to Abu Dhabi? 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.
7.3
Etihad AirwaysOverall score based on 1387 reviews
7.6Boarding
7.8Crew
7.2Entertainment
7.3Comfort
7.2Food
Airline reviews

Ethiad wanted to charge me $1100 for 2 checked bags on a ticket that was $550. Nother the airline or airfare assist was willing to help before arriving at the airport. All parties said it was the other responsibility to help. Never flying ethiad or using kayak again.

2.0 MediocreMartin, Feb 2026
NBO - AUH
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Ethiad wanted to charge me $1100 for 2 checked bags on a ticket that was $550. Nother the airline or airfare assist was willing to help before arriving at the airport. All parties said it was the other responsibility to help. Never flying ethiad or using kayak again.

No entertainment except on app. No outlets working to charge. Good service

It was great! Kept the time. Provided what was promised

It was mediocre. Honestly, the flight was late but that didn’t bother me as I had plenty of time. The only thing that bothered me is that the crew never asked to make the beds for us in business class. Maybe the crew was exhausted and that just didn’t occur to them.

The flight was over 1 hour late taking off ,when I arrived in Abu Dhabi ,I missed my connecting flight to Bangkok so I had to wait almost 6 hours for my flight arriving in Bangkok at 6:30 am ,So I missed a whole day of my vacation and my hotel room sat empty so I paid for hotel days that I was not there. In Abu Dhabi there was a woman that worked the desk at transfers that was so professional, courteous , helpful,and may I say absolutely beautiful .she got me food vouchers for my layover and was a very calming presence. Besides that I will never use Etihad again I will pay the Xtra money . I'm sure they won't read or see this but it's my "2 cents" I'll use an airline that respects me and my hard earned dollars

I booked and paid for a Business Class seat for myself and my wife. 4 hours before the flight i get a call saying the plane they sent doesn't have the correct layout to accommodate all the business class seats they sold me 3 months earlier at a premium of $1500 a ticket. So they have to bump me from Business to Economy and will give me a $400 credit (total of $800 for both seats) that I could turn in at Abu Dahbi for $400 in US cash. They then promised a row that we could have to ourselves and the arm rests would go up so we could spread out for each of us. My wife was taken care of but I was put in the exit row with the flight attendents set as part of the three...and the arm rest did not go up. When we got to Abu Dahbi, they would not exchange our credit for cash as promised. Very disappointed they took my money 3 months ago and refused to reimburse for the change in seats or follow the promises made.

We have paid premium price for a business class Cabinet and we have received the old 777 with the following apart business class that is not to standard. It was very disappointing and it’s a very bad reputation for a premium airline company. This aeroplane should be the commission from being as a business class. We will pass this knowledge to our colleagues because the quality of business class in Etihad is not consistent and it is a lucky dip that sometimes you’re getting a good aeroplane and sometimes you’re getting their 30 years old aeroplane. The crew of the aeroplane have apologise and said that they hate this aeroplane and they have complained about it multiple times as well. Obviously Etihad is putting the economy in front of the Customer Experience. For the future we will not take this risk anymore and will fly with established company like emirates.

There was not any issues with the Etihad Airways. Staff was excellent and I love the variety of movies and games that they provided.

It was fantastic. The flight from Chicago to Abu Dahbi was fantastic. The crew, food and service were amazing. Everything was handled by the crew member assigned to us , Nicholas, was usually done before we asked for it. Highly recommend Etihad!

Etihad Check In counter/Station manager in Heathrow was bothering and not helpful at all. They are rude and not customer oriented

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