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Typical prices: AED 470-AED 929
Pegasus Airlines
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SHJ - SAW • Direct
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Typical prices: AED 275-AED 386
Air Arabia
Wed 2/9
SHJ - SAW • Direct
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Cheap Flights to Istanbul

 
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Recent return flight deals to Istanbul

Sun, 13 Sep - Sun, 20 Sep
Pegasus Airlines Logo
04:50 - 08:30SHJ  Sharjah-SAW Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen
4h 40mdirect
Pegasus Airlines Logo
22:20 - 03:45SAW  Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen-SHJ Sharjah
4h 25mdirect
AED 845Pegasus Airlines
Sun, 20 Sep - Sun, 27 Sep
Pegasus Airlines Logo
04:50 - 08:30SHJ  Sharjah-SAW Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen
4h 40mdirect
Pegasus Airlines Logo
22:20 - 03:45SAW  Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen-SHJ Sharjah
4h 25mdirect
AED 856Pegasus Airlines
Tue, 27 Oct - Sat, 31 Oct
Multiple Airlines Logo
21:20 - 15:10AUH  Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl-SAW Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen
18h 50m1 stop Sofia
Multiple Airlines Logo
21:30 - 02:50SAW  Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen-AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
4h 20mdirect
AED 947Multiple Airlines
Thu, 24 Sep - Sun, 27 Sep
Multiple Airlines Logo
04:40 - 08:20AUH  Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl-SAW Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen
4h 40mdirect
Multiple Airlines Logo
04:30 - 16:30SAW  Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen-AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
11h 00m1 stop Kuwait City
AED 947Multiple Airlines
Sat, 26 Sep - Fri, 16 Oct
Ajet Logo
03:05 - 07:15DXB  Dubai Intl-SAW Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen
5h 10mdirect
Ajet Logo
19:45 - 01:55SAW  Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen-DXB Dubai Intl
5h 10mdirect
AED 992Ajet
Tue, 1 Sep - Wed, 9 Sep
Ajet Logo
03:05 - 07:15DXB  Dubai Intl-SAW Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen
5h 10mdirect
Ajet Logo
19:45 - 01:55SAW  Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen-DXB Dubai Intl
5h 10mdirect
AED 999Ajet
Thu, 21 Jan - Sat, 30 Jan
Kuwait Airways Logo
13:20 - 22:40DXB  Dubai Intl-IST Istanbul
10h 20m1 stop Kuwait City
Kuwait Airways Logo
14:10 - 03:30IST  Istanbul-DXB Dubai Intl
12h 20m1 stop Kuwait City
AED 1,006Kuwait Airways
Tue, 5 Jan - Thu, 7 Jan
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04:30 - 12:45DXB  Dubai Intl-IST Istanbul
9h 15m1 stop Kuwait City
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14:10 - 21:55IST  Istanbul-DXB Dubai Intl
6h 45m1 stop Kuwait City
AED 1,021Kuwait Airways
Mon, 21 Sep - Mon, 28 Sep
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15:00 - 10:55AUH  Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl-IST Istanbul
20h 55m2 stops Riyadh King Khaled Intl Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl
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19:30 - 15:25IST  Istanbul-AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
18h 55m2 stops Riyadh King Khaled Intl Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl
AED 1,065SAUDIA
Wed, 9 Sep - Wed, 16 Sep
SAUDIA Logo
15:00 - 13:45AUH  Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl-IST Istanbul
23h 45m2 stops Riyadh King Khaled Intl Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl
SAUDIA Logo
19:30 - 15:25IST  Istanbul-AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
18h 55m2 stops Riyadh King Khaled Intl Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl
AED 1,080SAUDIA
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KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to Istanbul

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

What is the cheapest flight to Istanbul?

In the last 5 days, the cheapest flight deal to Istanbul was found on the route from Sharjah, at AED 845 return. The most popular connection is from Dubai to Istanbul, while KAYAK users have found return deals for as low as AED 992 in the last 5 days.

How much is a flight to Istanbul?

A flight to Istanbul costs AED 1,649 on average. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost AED 177 and departed from Sharjah. The most popular routes on KAYAK are Sharjah to Istanbul which costs AED 1,293 on average, and Abu Dhabi to Istanbul, which costs AED 1,830 on average.

What is the cheapest day to fly to Istanbul?

Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Istanbul is Thursday where round-trip tickets can be as cheap as AED 1,772. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Saturday, where round-trip prices are AED 2,035 on average.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Istanbul?

The cheapest month for flights to Istanbul is September, where tickets cost AED 1,080 on average for return flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are May and March, where the average cost of tickets from the United Arab Emirates is AED 2,174 and AED 1,561 respectively. For one-way flights, the best month to travel is September with an average price of AED 470.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Istanbul?

The cheapest time of day to fly to Istanbul is generally at night, when round-trip flights cost AED 1,881 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Istanbul is generally in the evening, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is AED 2,912.

What is a good deal for flights to Istanbul?

If you’re looking for cheap airfare to Istanbul, 25% of our users found tickets to Istanbul for the following prices or less: From Sharjah AED 851 return, from Abu Dhabi AED 1,542 return, from Dubai AED 1,779 return.

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

To get a below average price, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 25% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 19 weeks before departure.

Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in Istanbul?

Prices will differ depending on the departure airport, but generally, the cheapest airport to fly to in Istanbul is Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW), with an average flight price of AED 853.

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Cheapest flight

AED 261
Flight from Sharjah to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport

When to book flights to Istanbul

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel to Istanbul based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Flights to Istanbul: the best tips from KAYAK users' own experiences

Insights shared by verified travellers who flew to Istanbul 
FarahFlew with Turkish Airlines-Feb 2025
Take the earlier flight - night flights tend to have more delay and arrive at a more uncomfortable time
MohamadFlew with Turkish Airlines-Jun 2024
Be at the airport 3 hours before the departure

FAQs - booking Istanbul flights

  • What is the cheapest flight to Istanbul?

    In the last 5 days, the cheapest flight deal to Istanbul was found on the route from Sharjah, at AED 845 return. The most popular connection is from Dubai to Istanbul, while KAYAK users have found return deals for as low as AED 992 in the last 5 days.

  • Which Istanbul airport is closest to central Istanbul?

    Out of the 2 airports in Istanbul, Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport is the nearest to the city center (32 km). You'll travel 34 km to reach the center of Istanbul if you land in Istanbul Airport

  • How much is a flight to Istanbul?

    On average, a flight to Istanbul costs AED 1,649. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost AED 177 and departed from Sharjah Airport.

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

    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 to Istanbul.

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

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

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

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Istanbul with an airline and back with another airline.

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

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

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Istanbul

  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Istanbul flight deals.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying to Istanbul

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with 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.
7.6
Air ArabiaOverall score based on 55 reviews
7.7Boarding
6.7Food
7.3Comfort
5.5Entertainment
8.0Crew
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Much better seats on Airbus 321. Food prices are very reasonable.

8.0 ExcellentKrzysztof, Jan 2026
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Much better seats on Airbus 321. Food prices are very reasonable.

My flight BKK–SHJ–TBS was changed, and I was notified only by an email that went into my spam folder. I found out only 1 day before the flight when I checked in online. The new flight had a 15-hour layover in SHJ and arrived in TBS 1 day later than my original plan. I needed to adjust my plan urgently and lost the cost of one hotel night because the free cancellation period was over.

My flight BKK-SHJ-TBS was changed and I was notified only by email which went into spam folder. I found out only 1 day before the flight when I checked in online. The new flight had a 15-hour layover in SHJ and arrived in TBS 1 day later than my original plan! I needed to adjust the plan urgently and lost the cost of one hotel night because the free cancellation period was over.

The flight was slightly delayed because of change of plane but informed beforehand. Flight was very good and comfortable

Superb like always. On time and quite comfortable. Only thing is that the arrival movement was by bus.

We were boarded by bus. That was a bit of pain.

I bought a full price ticket for business class on kayak and my seat selection was not Included, I had to pay more and WiFi for example was not Included in my seat. My travel companion who bought his ticket for the same business class price had these features included in his ticket therefore I am not happy with my purchase via kayak.

Good could be better. Crew is good but not great. Not much snack options for kids. Bathrooms were not cleaned on time

The crew were really bad mannered! And spoiled all my mood throughout the flight!

One of the bags was damaged the offer from the airline wasn’t enough to buy another bag. Can you look into the case please case reference 2007025965730

The cabin crew were kind, helpful, and polite. However, my flight from Abu Dhabi to Frankfurt was delayed, causing me to miss my connecting flight. As a result, my journey was significantly extended, leading to a much longer travel time than originally scheduled.

Maybe some more information as to why the flight got delayed I understand may be tell your customers that missiles were fired at a specific airport wouldn't be reassuring to the customers and would cause mayhem but something like recent events have cause a delay on your flight or smth

They lost the baggage and said it was deleted from the system. I had baggage tag so was able to file the complaint but there was no PIR number and update so far

I booked tickets for a family of five and specifically paid extra to select our seats together. We spent nearly $1,000 extra (around $100 per seat) for extra legroom so we could sit near each other. However, despite paying for this, we ended up being separated on the flight. This caused a major issue for our family because my parents do not speak English and rely on me to translate and assist them during the journey. I do not understand why Etihad changed our reserved seats without explanation. I am extremely dissatisfied with this experience. I expect the airline to do better, and I am requesting a full refund for the seat selection fees we paid.

Limit the number of usage of wine or please arrange our seats. The passenger was drunk on this flight and not on Thiruvananthapuram to Abudhabi.

The seats seemed smaller than other business class offerings. The entertainment menu was limited. Flight crew was good.

Check in, was fine, boarding was good, we left on time, punctual flight, aircraft condition was also good, Boeing 737-600 , all went well, I did not expect more or any better

Flight changed and cancelled several times over the months in advance that I booked it. However, actual flight went well, no delays, spacious seats. Had some landing issues but otherwise, fine. Also loved that they don’t check weight of luggage!

Seats are disaster, not comfortable at all. With my height 183 cm there were no space for my legs... The airplane was Turkish airlines and no entertainment on board.

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

I resent being called a ‘guest’ of Pegasus airlines and then they refuse to give me water, because they want to sell it to me. Also, the baggage allowances are ridiculously stingy. I also resent the way staff are on the look out to catch passengers out. I would never dream of treating my ‘guests’ like Pegasus treats us.

Great flight and great crew. Many thanks to them for their hard work making our trip so relaxing.

The plane was too hot inside. There was no entertainment and we had to sit on the plane for one hour before takeoff. There was no free wifi.

Online check-in was unavailable for my flight. So I waited 40 min in the queue at the check-in counter. Then, unlike any other airline in the world (and I am a very frequent international flyer) Pegasus was adamant that my CPAP was just another carry on and that I had to pay extra for it. Then, after I had paid in advance for a seat, they insisted I could not sit in an exit row because I was over 60 years old (I'm clearly in good shape and buy exit row seats more or less weekly). We pushed back harder and harder and insisted on talking to the station chief, who spoke with the counter staff by phone (not to me) and eventually relented. Experience on boarf was ok-- for a budget airline.

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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.

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.

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

Kayak offered terrible customer service. The 2nd of 3 flights were cancelled and it took me an hour on the phone to try to cancel the other 2. I had to call back later to get someone to assist. I was calling internationally and an already stressful situation was made worse.

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!!!

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

Very helpful and welcoming crew, good food in fair quantities, enough space for the legs. Surprisingly good quality for a "lowcoster".

Boarding was almost an hour late but there was no communication. Cabin crew did nothing to ensure people kept masks on and even with seat belt sign on people were wondering around the plane.

Flight was cancelled. Kayak agents were not helpful at all to rebook flights. Worst experience in customer service. Kayak did not even informed me about the flight cancellation. I only came to know after reaching the airport. Horrible experience

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