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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.
08:10 - 06:50AUH-SAW
23h 40m1 stop
22:25 - 12:20SAW-AUH
12h 55m1 stop
AED 393
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ven., 19 avr. - lun., 22 avr.
08:10 - 06:50AUH-SAW
23h 40m1 stop
22:25 - 12:20SAW-AUH
12h 55m1 stop
AED 397
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ven., 19 avr. - mar., 23 avr.
05:00 - 08:40AUH-SAW
4h 40mdirect
22:30 - 03:55SAW-AUH
4h 25mdirect
AED 569Pegasus Airlines
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dim., 21 avr. - lun., 29 avr.
05:00 - 08:40AUH-SAW
4h 40mdirect
22:30 - 03:55SAW-AUH
4h 25mdirect
AED 591Pegasus Airlines
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mer., 17 avr. - mar., 23 avr.
03:00 - 06:50SHJ-SAW
4h 50mdirect
20:35 - 02:00SAW-SHJ
4h 25mdirect
AED 665AnadoluJet
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mer., 1 mai - lun., 6 mai
05:00 - 09:00SHJ-SAW
5h 00mdirect
20:35 - 02:00SAW-SHJ
4h 25mdirect
AED 668AnadoluJet
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jeu., 28 mars - dim., 31 mars
01:55 - 13:00DXB-SAW
12h 05m1 stop
13:50 - 01:05SAW-DXB
10h 15m1 stop
AED 918flynas
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dim., 8 sept. - dim., 15 sept.
01:30 - 05:25AUH-IST
4h 55mdirect
19:00 - 00:30IST-AUH
4h 30mdirect
AED 936Turkish Airlines
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mar., 16 avr. - lun., 22 avr.
01:30 - 05:25AUH-IST
4h 55mdirect
19:00 - 00:30IST-AUH
4h 30mdirect
AED 940Turkish Airlines
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mar., 16 avr. - mar., 23 avr.
01:55 - 13:00DXB-SAW
12h 05m1 stop
13:50 - 01:05SAW-DXB
10h 15m1 stop
AED 1,050flynas
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lun., 22 avr. - lun., 13 mai

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 808. Also in the last 3 days, Abu Dhabi was the most budget-friendly place to find a flight to Istanbul with one-way tickets at AED 606 and AED 1,439 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 1,472. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost AED 382 and departed from Sharjah. The most popular routes on KAYAK are Sharjah to Istanbul which costs AED 1,371 on average, and Abu Dhabi to Istanbul, which costs AED 1,859 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 Friday where tickets can be as cheap as AED 1,160. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Monday, where prices are AED 1,237 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 1,206 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 1,638.

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 537 one-way - AED 1,021 return, from Abu Dhabi AED 651 one-way - AED 1,384 return, from Dubai AED 943 one-way - AED 1,563 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 88 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 830.

Which airlines fly to Istanbul?

If you’re traveling from United Arab Emirates, you might fly to Istanbul with flydubai, Turkish Airlines, or Etihad Airways 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 2 airlines that fly to Istanbul, Turkish Airlines offers the most flights, with around 1,883 per week, followed by Pegasus Airlines with 826 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 67% 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 Sharjah, which takes 4h 30m, Abu Dhabi, which takes 4h 40m, and Dubai, which takes 11h 42m.

How many direct flights to Istanbul are there each day?

There are around 28 direct flights from within United Arab Emirates to Istanbul every day. Most flights depart in the morning, with 09:00 the most common departure time and 37% of flights departing in the morning.

How many direct flights to Istanbul are there each week?

Each week there are around 192 direct flights from within United Arab Emirates to Istanbul. The most common day for departures is Friday, with 16% of flights taking off on this day.

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

Each week there are around 781 long-haul flights (6-12 hour flight duration), 1,442 medium-haul (3-6 hour flight duration) and 6,118 short-haul (up to 3 hour flight duration) flights to Istanbul. The most long-haul flights depart from New York.

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 112 direct flights each week.

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Cheapest flight

AED 165
Flight from Abu Dhabi 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 808. Also in the last 3 days, Abu Dhabi was the most budget-friendly place to find a flight to Istanbul with one-way tickets at AED 606 and AED 1,439 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 1,472. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost AED 382 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.

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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.

Prefer to fly direct to Istanbul?

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Direct departures

United Arab Emirates to Istanbul

Monday

ANA, AZIMUTH, Aegean Airlines, +107 more

ANA, AZIMUTH, +108 more

Tuesday

ANA, AZIMUTH, Aegean Airlines, +107 more

ANA, AZIMUTH, +108 more

Wednesday

ANA, AZIMUTH, Aegean Airlines, +107 more

ANA, AZIMUTH, +108 more

Thursday

ANA, AZIMUTH, Aegean Airlines, +108 more

ANA, AZIMUTH, +109 more

Friday

ANA, AZIMUTH, Aegean Airlines, +108 more

ANA, AZIMUTH, +109 more

Saturday

ANA, AZIMUTH, Aegean Airlines, +106 more

ANA, AZIMUTH, +107 more

Sunday

ANA, AZIMUTH, Aegean Airlines, +110 more

ANA, AZIMUTH, +111 more

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Direct returns

Istanbul to United Arab Emirates

Monday

ANA, AZIMUTH, Aegean Airlines, +107 more

ANA, AZIMUTH, +108 more

Tuesday

ANA, AZIMUTH, Aegean Airlines, +107 more

ANA, AZIMUTH, +108 more

Wednesday

ANA, AZIMUTH, Aegean Airlines, +107 more

ANA, AZIMUTH, +108 more

Thursday

ANA, AZIMUTH, Aegean Airlines, +108 more

ANA, AZIMUTH, +109 more

Friday

ANA, AZIMUTH, Aegean Airlines, +108 more

ANA, AZIMUTH, +109 more

Saturday

ANA, AZIMUTH, Aegean Airlines, +106 more

ANA, AZIMUTH, +107 more

Sunday

ANA, AZIMUTH, Aegean Airlines, +110 more

ANA, AZIMUTH, +111 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.
19/4ven.
1 stop
23h 40mAUH-SAW
22/4lun.
1 stop
12h 55mSAW-AUH
AED 393
19/4ven.
1 stop
23h 40mAUH-SAW
23/4mar.
1 stop
12h 55mSAW-AUH
AED 397
21/4dim.
directPegasus Airlines
4h 40mAUH-SAW
29/4lun.
directPegasus Airlines
4h 25mSAW-AUH
AED 569
17/4mer.
directPegasus Airlines
4h 40mAUH-SAW
23/4mar.
directPegasus Airlines
4h 25mSAW-AUH
AED 591
1/5mer.
directAnadoluJet
4h 50mSHJ-SAW
6/5lun.
directAnadoluJet
4h 25mSAW-SHJ
AED 665
28/3jeu.
directAnadoluJet
5h 00mSHJ-SAW
31/3dim.
directAnadoluJet
4h 25mSAW-SHJ
AED 668
8/9dim.
1 stopflynas
12h 05mDXB-SAW
15/9dim.
1 stopflynas
10h 15mSAW-DXB
AED 918
16/4mar.
directTurkish Airlines
4h 55mAUH-IST
22/4lun.
directTurkish Airlines
4h 30mIST-AUH
AED 936
16/4mar.
directTurkish Airlines
4h 55mAUH-IST
23/4mar.
directTurkish Airlines
4h 30mIST-AUH
AED 940
22/4lun.
1 stopflynas
12h 05mDXB-SAW
13/5lun.
1 stopflynas
10h 15mSAW-DXB
AED 1,050

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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.
19/4ven.
1 stop
23h 40mAUH-SAW
AED 165
4/5sam.
1 stop
23h 40mAUH-SAW
AED 176
23/3sam.
directPegasus Airlines
5h 00mSHJ-SAW
AED 261
30/3sam.
directAnadoluJet
5h 00mSHJ-SAW
AED 301
26/4ven.
directPegasus Airlines
4h 45mSHJ-SAW
AED 312
25/3lun.
directAnadoluJet
5h 00mSHJ-SAW
AED 316
31/3dim.
directAir Arabia
4h 30mSHJ-SAW
AED 397
24/3dim.
directAir Arabia
5h 00mSHJ-IST
AED 400
26/3mar.
directAir Arabia Abu Dhabi
5h 05mAUH-SAW
AED 400
26/3mar.
directAir Arabia Abu Dhabi
5h 05mAUH-SAW
AED 411

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Recent domestic flight deals

18/4jeu.
directPegasus Airlines
1h 15mADB-IST
25/4jeu.
directPegasus Airlines
1h 05mIST-ADB
AED 103
2/4mar.
directPegasus Airlines
1h 20mAYT-SAW
4/4jeu.
multi-stopPegasus Airlines
13h 20mSAW-AYT
AED 118
29/3ven.
directPegasus Airlines
1h 20mAYT-SAW
1/4lun.
directPegasus Airlines
1h 20mSAW-AYT
AED 129
22/4lun.
directTurkish Airlines
2h 05mTZX-IST
2/5jeu.
directTurkish Airlines
1h 50mIST-TZX
AED 165
5/5dim.
directTurkish Airlines
2h 00mTZX-IST
8/5mer.
directTurkish Airlines
1h 50mIST-TZX
AED 169
16/4mar.
directTurkish Airlines
2h 05mTZX-IST
23/4mar.
directTurkish Airlines
1h 50mIST-TZX
AED 176
30/3sam.
multi-stop
3h 50mESB-IST
30/3sam.
direct
1h 10mIST-ESB
AED 404
2/4mar.
multi-stop
4h 20mAYT-SAW
3/4mer.
direct
1h 20mSAW-AYT
AED 492
14/6ven.
multi-stopAnadoluJet
12h 45mAYT-SAW
23/6dim.
multi-stopAnadoluJet
23h 05mSAW-AYT
AED 1,480
21/7dim.
multi-stopAir Algerie
21h 25mAYT-IST
28/7dim.
multi-stopAir Algerie
24h 25mIST-AYT
AED 3,775

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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.
21/3jeu.
directPegasus Airlines
5h 00mSHJ-SAW
27/3mer.
directPegasus Airlines
4h 25mSAW-SHJ
AED 474
21/3jeu.
direct
5h 00mSHJ-SAW
27/3mer.
direct
4h 25mSAW-SHJ
AED 547
21/3jeu.
directPegasus Airlines
5h 00mSHJ-SAW
27/3mer.
directPegasus Airlines
4h 25mSAW-SHJ
AED 580
21/3jeu.
directAnadoluJet
4h 55mDXB-SAW
27/3mer.
directAnadoluJet
4h 25mSAW-DXB
AED 984
20/3mer.
directAir Arabia
4h 55mSHJ-SAW
27/3mer.
directAir Arabia
4h 10mSAW-SHJ
AED 988
21/3jeu.
multi-stopflynas
10h 25mDXB-SAW
28/3jeu.
multi-stopflynas
11h 50mSAW-DXB
AED 991
20/3mer.
directAnadoluJet
4h 55mDXB-SAW
24/3dim.
directAnadoluJet
4h 30mSAW-DXB
AED 995
20/3mer.
directAir Arabia
5h 00mSHJ-IST
24/3dim.
directAir Arabia
4h 25mIST-SHJ
AED 1,002
21/3jeu.
directEtihad Airways
5h 00mAUH-IST
24/3dim.
directEtihad Airways
4h 30mIST-AUH
AED 1,017
20/3mer.
directEtihad Airways
4h 50mAUH-IST
24/3dim.
directEtihad Airways
4h 30mIST-AUH
AED 1,531

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