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Cheap flights from Istanbul Airport to Abu Dhabi
IST — AUH
29 Nov — 6 Dec1
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Istanbul to Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl are usually found in April or March, booked 48 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Tuesday
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 30 October 2025.
Popular in | December |
|---|---|
Cheapest in | April |
Average price | £192 |
Good round-trip deal | £391 or less |
Good one-way deal | £139 or less |
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Istanbul Airport to Abu Dhabi?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Istanbul to Abu Dhabi. Price data was last updated on 24 October 2025.
The best time to book flights from Istanbul Airport to Abu Dhabi is 48 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Istanbul Airport to Abu Dhabi?
Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Istanbul Airport to Abu Dhabi (average of £75). Flying from Istanbul Airport to Abu Dhabi in February is currently the most expensive (average of £158). 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 30 October 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 48% versus a flight at midday.
How often are flights from Istanbul to Abu Dhabi delayed?
About 21% of weekly flights between Istanbul and Abu Dhabi have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 100 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for Istanbul to Abu Dhabi flights?
Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.
What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?
Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Saturday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.
Which airline has the best punctuality record on Istanbul to Abu Dhabi flights?
Over the past year, EastAfrican have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with no flights being classified as delayed.
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 30 October 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.
Food
7.2
Crew
7.8
Overall
7.4
Comfort
7.3
Entertainment
7.3
Boarding
7.6
Reviews
1 / 20
6.0
GoodAnonymous,Oct 2025
BOM - AUH
Food
7.2
Crew
7.8
Overall
7.4
Comfort
7.3
Entertainment
7.3
Boarding
7.6
Reviews
1 / 20
6.0
GoodAnonymous,Oct 2025
BOM - AUH
Food
7.2
Crew
7.8
Overall
7.4
Comfort
7.3
Entertainment
7.3
Boarding
7.6
Reviews
1 / 20
6.0
GoodAnonymous,Oct 2025
BOM - AUH
Food
7.2
Crew
7.8
Overall
7.4
Comfort
7.3
Entertainment
7.3
Boarding
7.6
Reviews
1 / 20
6.0
GoodAnonymous,Oct 2025
BOM - AUH
Food
7.2
Crew
7.8
Overall
7.4
Comfort
7.3
Entertainment
7.3
Boarding
7.6
Reviews
1 / 20
6.0
GoodAnonymous,Oct 2025
BOM - AUH
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