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Cheap flights from Istanbul Airport to Abu Dhabi

IST — AUH
24 Aug — 31 Aug1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Istanbul to Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl are usually found in April or March, booked 51 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from Istanbul to Abu Dhabi

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Istanbul (IST) to Abu Dhabi (AUH). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 19 August 2025.

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

£210

Good round-trip deal

£340 or less

Good one-way deal

£108 or less
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£3 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Best time to book a flight from Istanbul to Abu Dhabi

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Istanbul Airport to Abu Dhabi

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Istanbul Airport to Abu Dhabi?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Istanbul Airport to Abu Dhabi (average of £506). Flying from Istanbul Airport to Abu Dhabi in December is currently the most expensive (average of £803). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from IST to AUH?

Find hourly flight availability from Istanbul to Abu Dhabi. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 19 August 2025.

When flying from Istanbul Airport to Abu Dhabi, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 74% versus a flight at midday.

Reviews of airlines servicing Abu Dhabi

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Abu Dhabi. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Abu Dhabi. Reviews last updated 19 August 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Etihad Airways, Turkish Airlines, andPegasus Airlines from Istanbul Airport to Abu Dhabi by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Etihad Airways
7.4
Good
1,233 reviews
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Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

7.4

Food

7.2

Boarding

7.6

Crew

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

JFK - AUH

Low load on JFK to AUH. Got a whole row to myself. Modern airline and airplane. Only vegetarian option available on same route. It was delicious though. AUH BKK was packed to the gills. Nothing wrong with the flight though.
Etihad Airways
7.4
Good
1,233 reviews
Etihad Airways
7.4
Good
1,233 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

7.4

Food

7.2

Boarding

7.6

Crew

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

JFK - AUH

Low load on JFK to AUH. Got a whole row to myself. Modern airline and airplane. Only vegetarian option available on same route. It was delicious though. AUH BKK was packed to the gills. Nothing wrong with the flight though.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,950 reviews
Etihad Airways
7.4
Good
1,233 reviews
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Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

7.4

Food

7.2

Boarding

7.6

Crew

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

JFK - AUH

Low load on JFK to AUH. Got a whole row to myself. Modern airline and airplane. Only vegetarian option available on same route. It was delicious though. AUH BKK was packed to the gills. Nothing wrong with the flight though.
Pegasus Airlines
6.7
Okay
636 reviews
Etihad Airways
7.4
Good
1,233 reviews
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Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

7.4

Food

7.2

Boarding

7.6

Crew

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

JFK - AUH

Low load on JFK to AUH. Got a whole row to myself. Modern airline and airplane. Only vegetarian option available on same route. It was delicious though. AUH BKK was packed to the gills. Nothing wrong with the flight though.
Egyptair
6.5
Okay
363 reviews
Etihad Airways
7.4
Good
1,233 reviews
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Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

7.4

Food

7.2

Boarding

7.6

Crew

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

JFK - AUH

Low load on JFK to AUH. Got a whole row to myself. Modern airline and airplane. Only vegetarian option available on same route. It was delicious though. AUH BKK was packed to the gills. Nothing wrong with the flight though.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Istanbul to Abu Dhabi. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Abu Dhabi from Istanbul?

    If you book a flight to Abu Dhabi from Istanbul, you will be flying to Zayed Intl, which is the city’s only airport. Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) is located 17.4 mi from the center of Abu Dhabi. There are 5 flights from Istanbul to Zayed Intl per day from 5 different airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Istanbul Airport to Abu Dhabi round-trip?

    Flying on Air Arabia Abu Dhabi is currently your cheapest option to Abu Dhabi, with prices starting at £96. Additional return tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Pegasus Airlines and Etihad Airways, with the lowest prices starting at £111 and £161, respectively. Air Arabia Abu Dhabi is currently priced 50% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Istanbul Airport to Abu Dhabi?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Istanbul Airport to Abu Dhabi are Turkish Airlines (75%), Etihad Airways (69%) and ANA (65%).

  • Can I find deals for flights from Istanbul to Abu Dhabi that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Istanbul to Abu Dhabi flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Istanbul to Abu Dhabi?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Istanbul to Abu Dhabi.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Istanbul to Abu Dhabi?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Istanbul to Abu Dhabi by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Istanbul Airport to Abu Dhabi?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Istanbul Airport to Abu Dhabi (average of £506). Flying from Istanbul Airport to Abu Dhabi in December is currently the most expensive (average of £803). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 5 airlines flying from Istanbul to Abu Dhabi

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Istanbul to Abu Dhabi. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 19 August 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air Arabia Abu DhabiCheapest£96Average£99FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Pegasus AirlinesCheapest£111Average£148FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest£161Average£203FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£173Average£253FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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EgyptairCheapest£366Average£381FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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