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AED 290 Find cheap flights to Istanbul

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Cheap flight deals to Istanbul

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights 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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05:20 - 09:15SHJ-SAW
4h 55mdirect
14:20 - 19:40SAW-SHJ
4h 20mdirect
AED 595Pegasus Airlines
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Tue, 12 Nov - Fri, 29 Nov
05:20 - 09:15SHJ-SAW
4h 55mdirect
21:10 - 02:35SAW-SHJ
4h 25mdirect
AED 610
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Tue, 12 Nov - Sun, 1 Dec
03:20 - 07:05SHJ-SAW
4h 45mdirect
20:30 - 02:00SAW-SHJ
4h 30mdirect
AED 632Ajet
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Sun, 13 Oct - Mon, 21 Oct
03:10 - 07:00DXB-SAW
4h 50mdirect
20:10 - 02:00SAW-DXB
4h 50mdirect
AED 705Ajet
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Fri, 16 Aug - Sat, 31 Aug
06:30 - 12:45DXB-IST
7h 15m1 stop
21:30 - 03:35IST-DXB
29h 05m1 stop
AED 760Royal Jordanian
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Mon, 9 Sep - Tue, 17 Sep
13:30 - 17:25DXB-IST
4h 55mdirect
18:35 - 00:05IST-DXB
4h 30mdirect
AED 834flydubai
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Fri, 6 Sep - Thu, 12 Sep
04:45 - 12:35DXB-IST
8h 50m1 stop
13:00 - 20:55IST-DXB
6h 55m1 stop
AED 856Kuwait Airways
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Fri, 20 Sep - Sat, 28 Sep
21:50 - 20:30DXB-IST
23h 40m1 stop
20:30 - 03:35IST-DXB
6h 05m1 stop
AED 878Royal Jordanian
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Mon, 9 Sep - Tue, 17 Sep
04:45 - 11:35DXB-IST
7h 50m1 stop
00:15 - 12:20IST-DXB
11h 05m1 stop
AED 1,201Kuwait Airways
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Mon, 16 Sep - Wed, 18 Sep
21:15 - 01:10DXB-IST
4h 55mdirect
18:35 - 00:05IST-DXB
4h 30mdirect
AED 1,296flydubai
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Fri, 6 Sep - Mon, 16 Sep

Flights to Istanbul - Travel Insights & Trends

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?

These are the best prices found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
The flight route Dubai to Istanbul was the most popular route on KAYAK over the last 3 days. A return flight could be found for AED 705. Also in the last 3 days, Sharjah was the most budget-friendly place to find a flight to Istanbul with one-way tickets at AED 1,065 and AED 2,181 return.

How much is a flight to Istanbul?

The average and cheapest price for all flights to Istanbul from each origin found by users searching on KAYAK in the last month.
On average, a flight to Istanbul costs AED 1,292. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost AED 302 and departed from Sharjah. The most popular routes on KAYAK are Sharjah to Istanbul which costs AED 1,152 on average, and Abu Dhabi to Istanbul, which costs AED 1,358 on average.
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What is the cheapest day to fly to Istanbul?

The average price of all flights to Istanbul clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Istanbul is Wednesday where tickets can be as cheap as AED 1,054. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Saturday, where prices are AED 1,178 on average.

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

The average price for all flights to Istanbul depending on the time of departure, clicked by users on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
The cheapest time of day to fly to Istanbul is generally at night, when flights cost AED 1,058 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Istanbul is generally in the afternoon, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is AED 1,452.

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 474 one-way - AED 1,059 return, from Abu Dhabi AED 566 one-way - AED 933 return, from Dubai AED 941 one-way - AED 1,492 return.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights to Istanbul, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 159 days 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, with an average flight price of AED 689.

Which airlines fly to Istanbul?

If you’re traveling from United Arab Emirates, you might fly to Istanbul with Turkish Airlines, Etihad Airways, or flydubai as they are the most frequent flyers. See the amount of flights per week for popular airlines flying to Istanbul.

Which airline offers the most flights to Istanbul?

Of the 3 airlines that fly to Istanbul, Turkish Airlines offers the most flights, with around 1,252 per week, followed by Pegasus Airlines with 676 flights per week.

How many airports are there in Istanbul?

There are 5 airports in Istanbul: Istanbul Airport (IST), Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW), Bursa Yenişehir Airport (YEI), Tekirdag Corlu Airport (TEQ) and İzmit Cengiz Topel Airport (KCO). The busiest airport is Istanbul Airport (IST), with 68% of all flights arriving there.

How long is the flight to Istanbul?

The duration of your flight to Istanbul depends on your departure and arrival airports. Obviously any flights that include a layover will also be longer. The most popular routes to Istanbul on KAYAK are from Abu Dhabi, which takes 4h 40m, Sharjah, which takes 4h 45m, and Dubai, which takes 7h 05m.

How many direct flights to Istanbul are there each day?

There are around 25 direct flights from within United Arab Emirates to Istanbul every day. Most flights depart at night, with 09:00 the most common departure time and 35% of flights departing at night.

How many long-haul flights are there to Istanbul each week?

There are not any long-haul (6-12 hour flight duration) or short-haul (up to 3 hour flight duration) flights to Istanbul. Instead, there are 169 medium-haul flights (3-6 hour flight duration), with the most arriving from Dubai.

How many cities have direct flights to Istanbul?

From the United Arab Emirates, there are direct flights to Istanbul from 3 cities. The city with the most direct flights is Dubai, with 90 direct flights each week.

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Cheapest flight

AED 290
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.
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. The information is for flights to Istanbul based on your location. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs - booking Istanbul flights

  • What is the cheapest flight to Istanbul?

    The flight route Dubai to Istanbul was the most popular route on KAYAK over the last 3 days. A return flight could be found for AED 705. Also in the last 3 days, Sharjah was the most budget-friendly place to find a flight to Istanbul with one-way tickets at AED 1,065 and AED 2,181 return.

  • 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 1,292. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost AED 302 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.

  • How many direct flights to Istanbul are there each week?

    Each week there are around 169 direct flights from within United Arab Emirates to Istanbul. The most common day for departures is Sunday, with 15% of flights taking off on this day.

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Top tips for finding cheap flights to Istanbul

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Direct departures

United Arab Emirates to Istanbul

Monday

ANA, AZIMUTH, Aegean Airlines, +112 more

ANA, AZIMUTH, +113 more

Tuesday

ANA, AZIMUTH, Aegean Airlines, +115 more

ANA, AZIMUTH, +116 more

Wednesday

ANA, AZIMUTH, Aegean Airlines, +115 more

ANA, AZIMUTH, +116 more

Thursday

ANA, AZIMUTH, Aegean Airlines, +112 more

ANA, AZIMUTH, +113 more

Friday

ANA, AZIMUTH, Aegean Airlines, +115 more

ANA, AZIMUTH, +116 more

Saturday

ANA, AZIMUTH, Aegean Airlines, +112 more

ANA, AZIMUTH, +113 more

Sunday

ANA, AZIMUTH, Aegean Airlines, +118 more

ANA, AZIMUTH, +119 more

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Direct returns

Istanbul to United Arab Emirates

Monday

ANA, AZIMUTH, Aegean Airlines, +112 more

ANA, AZIMUTH, +113 more

Tuesday

ANA, AZIMUTH, Aegean Airlines, +115 more

ANA, AZIMUTH, +116 more

Wednesday

ANA, AZIMUTH, Aegean Airlines, +115 more

ANA, AZIMUTH, +116 more

Thursday

ANA, AZIMUTH, Aegean Airlines, +112 more

ANA, AZIMUTH, +113 more

Friday

ANA, AZIMUTH, Aegean Airlines, +115 more

ANA, AZIMUTH, +116 more

Saturday

ANA, AZIMUTH, Aegean Airlines, +112 more

ANA, AZIMUTH, +113 more

Sunday

ANA, AZIMUTH, Aegean Airlines, +118 more

ANA, AZIMUTH, +119 more

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Recent return flight deals

 
These are the cheapest return flights to Istanbul found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
12/11Tue
directPegasus Airlines
4h 55mSHJ-SAW
29/11Fri
directPegasus Airlines
4h 20mSAW-SHJ
AED 595
12/11Tue
direct
4h 55mSHJ-SAW
1/12Sun
direct
4h 25mSAW-SHJ
AED 610
13/10Sun
directAjet
4h 45mSHJ-SAW
21/10Mon
directAjet
4h 30mSAW-SHJ
AED 632
16/8Fri
directAjet
4h 50mDXB-SAW
31/8Sat
directAjet
4h 50mSAW-DXB
AED 705
9/9Mon
1 stopRoyal Jordanian
7h 15mDXB-IST
17/9Tue
1 stopRoyal Jordanian
29h 05mIST-DXB
AED 760
6/9Fri
directflydubai
4h 55mDXB-IST
12/9Thu
directflydubai
4h 30mIST-DXB
AED 834
20/9Fri
1 stopKuwait Airways
8h 50mDXB-IST
28/9Sat
1 stopKuwait Airways
6h 55mIST-DXB
AED 856
9/9Mon
1 stopRoyal Jordanian
23h 40mDXB-IST
17/9Tue
1 stopRoyal Jordanian
6h 05mIST-DXB
AED 878
16/9Mon
1 stopKuwait Airways
7h 50mDXB-IST
18/9Wed
1 stopKuwait Airways
11h 05mIST-DXB
AED 1,201
6/9Fri
directflydubai
4h 55mDXB-IST
16/9Mon
directflydubai
4h 30mIST-DXB
AED 1,296

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best deals for one-way flights to Istanbul found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
5/11Tue
directPegasus Airlines
4h 55mSHJ-SAW
AED 290
5/10Sat
directPegasus Airlines
4h 45mSHJ-SAW
AED 294
4/10Fri
directAjet
4h 45mSHJ-SAW
AED 338
21/10Mon
directAjet
4h 45mSHJ-SAW
AED 342
28/9Sat
1 stop
21h 55mAUH-SAW
AED 400
12/8Mon
1 stop
21h 45mAUH-SAW
AED 422
5/9Thu
1 stopflyadeal
22h 05mDXB-IST
AED 426
6/8Tue
1 stopflynas
8h 35mDXB-SAW
AED 441
29/9Sun
1 stopflyadeal
8h 00mDXB-IST
AED 448
5/8Mon
1 stopflynas
8h 35mDXB-SAW
AED 448

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Recent domestic flight deals

20/11Wed
directPegasus Airlines
1h 10mADB-SAW
30/11Sat
directPegasus Airlines
1h 10mSAW-ADB
AED 209
1/11Fri
directPegasus Airlines
1h 10mADB-SAW
29/11Fri
directPegasus Airlines
1h 10mSAW-ADB
AED 235
3/12Tue
directPegasus Airlines
1h 10mADB-SAW
5/12Thu
directPegasus Airlines
1h 10mSAW-ADB
AED 239
26/12Thu
directTurkish Airlines
1h 30mAYT-IST
4/1Sat
directTurkish Airlines
1h 20mIST-AYT
AED 297
26/12Thu
directTurkish Airlines
1h 30mAYT-IST
5/1Sun
directTurkish Airlines
1h 20mIST-AYT
AED 320
21/8Wed
multi-stopAir Algerie
11h 50mAYT-IST
25/8Sun
multi-stopAir Algerie
24h 25mIST-AYT
AED 3,720
21/8Wed
multi-stopAir Algerie
11h 50mAYT-IST
28/8Wed
multi-stopAir Algerie
24h 15mIST-AYT
AED 3,812
19/8Mon
multi-stopBritish Airways
19h 15mAYT-IST
27/8Tue
multi-stopBritish Airways
17h 10mIST-AYT
AED 4,884
17/8Sat
multi-stopBritish Airways
19h 10mAYT-IST
27/8Tue
multi-stopBritish Airways
17h 10mIST-AYT
AED 5,057
9/8Fri
multi-stopAir Astana
18h 50mAYT-IST
11/8Sun
multi-stopAir Astana
14h 45mIST-AYT
AED 10,019

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Last minute flights to Istanbul

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights to Istanbul that are departing in the next 10 days.
30/7Tue
directAjet
4h 50mDXB-SAW
10/8Sat
directAjet
4h 50mSAW-DXB
AED 709
28/7Sun
directAjet
4h 50mDXB-SAW
2/8Fri
directAjet
4h 50mSAW-DXB
AED 720
30/7Tue
directAjet
4h 50mDXB-SAW
8/8Thu
directAjet
4h 50mSAW-DXB
AED 723
29/7Mon
multi-stop
15h 45mAUH-SAW
31/7Wed
multi-stop
7h 25mSAW-AUH
AED 808
29/7Mon
direct
4h 45mSHJ-SAW
25/10Fri
direct
4h 30mSAW-SHJ
AED 823
26/7Fri
directPegasus Airlines
4h 45mSHJ-SAW
3/8Sat
directPegasus Airlines
4h 25mSAW-SHJ
AED 988
30/7Tue
directAir Arabia Abu Dhabi
4h 50mAUH-SAW
6/8Tue
directAir Arabia Abu Dhabi
4h 25mSAW-AUH
AED 999
30/7Tue
directPegasus Airlines
4h 40mAUH-SAW
22/8Thu
directPegasus Airlines
4h 25mSAW-AUH
AED 1,006
27/7Sat
multi-stopطيران الجزيرة‎
10h 50mDXB-IST
31/7Wed
multi-stopطيران الجزيرة‎
11h 25mIST-DXB
AED 1,010
30/7Tue
directAir Arabia Abu Dhabi
4h 50mAUH-SAW
3/8Sat
directAir Arabia Abu Dhabi
4h 25mSAW-AUH
AED 1,036

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