Cheap flights from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul Airport from £156
This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 15/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AUH — IST
6 Dez — 13 Dez1
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl to Istanbul are usually found in September or August, booked 76 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Tuesday
Cheap flight deals from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Istanbul (IST). 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 6 November 2025.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 6 November 2025.
Do 18/1202:05AUH - IST
1 stop12h 15mMultiple Airlines
Fr 26/1214:15IST - AUH
1 stop9h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/11£208
Mi 5/1118:45AUH - IST
1 stop17h 35mMultiple Airlines
Mi 12/1114:00IST - AUH
Nonstop4h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/11£249
Mi 5/1108:45AUH - IST
Nonstop5h 10mEtihad Airways
Mi 12/1114:00IST - AUH
Nonstop4h 25mEtihad Airways
Deal found 4/11£255
Do 6/1102:15AUH - IST
Nonstop5h 10mEtihad Airways
Di 11/1119:50IST - AUH
Nonstop4h 25mEtihad Airways
Deal found 4/11£265
Best flights from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 6 November 2025.
So 18/102:20AUH - IST
Nonstop5h 15mTurkish Airlines
Fr 30/119:45IST - AUH
Nonstop4h 35mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 5/11£270
Fr 19/1209:00AUH - IST
2 stops12h 00mMultiple Airlines
Fr 26/1220:55IST - AUH
2 stops15h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/11£290
Mi 15/401:30AUH - IST
Nonstop5h 00mTurkish Airlines
Mo 20/418:45IST - AUH
Nonstop4h 40mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 5/11£310
Di 17/307:55AUH - IST
Nonstop5h 15mTurkish Airlines
Fr 27/301:30IST - AUH
Nonstop4h 30mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 3/11£322
Mo 16/307:55AUH - IST
Nonstop5h 15mTurkish Airlines
Fr 27/301:30IST - AUH
Nonstop4h 30mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 3/11£322
Mo 16/307:55AUH - IST
Nonstop5h 15mTurkish Airlines
Sa 28/300:50IST - AUH
Nonstop4h 25mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 3/11£322
So 15/302:20AUH - IST
Nonstop5h 15mTurkish Airlines
Do 26/300:55IST - AUH
Nonstop4h 25mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 3/11£326
Do 12/302:20AUH - IST
Nonstop5h 15mTurkish Airlines
Mi 25/301:30IST - AUH
Nonstop4h 30mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 3/11£326
Sa 14/302:20AUH - IST
Nonstop5h 15mTurkish Airlines
Sa 28/300:50IST - AUH
Nonstop4h 25mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 3/11£326
Direct flights from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul
Explore direct flight options from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 6 November 2025.
So 18/102:20AUH - IST
Nonstop5h 15mTurkish Airlines
Fr 30/119:45IST - AUH
Nonstop4h 35mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 5/11£270
Mi 15/401:30AUH - IST
Nonstop5h 00mTurkish Airlines
Mo 20/418:45IST - AUH
Nonstop4h 40mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 5/11£310
Di 17/307:55AUH - IST
Nonstop5h 15mTurkish Airlines
Mi 25/301:30IST - AUH
Nonstop4h 30mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 6/11£322
Do 12/302:20AUH - IST
Nonstop5h 15mTurkish Airlines
Sa 28/300:50IST - AUH
Nonstop4h 25mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 6/11£326
Do 12/302:20AUH - IST
Nonstop5h 15mTurkish Airlines
Fr 27/319:45IST - AUH
Nonstop4h 35mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 6/11£331
Di 17/307:55AUH - IST
Nonstop5h 15mTurkish Airlines
Fr 20/301:30IST - AUH
Nonstop4h 30mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 5/11£341
Do 16/409:05AUH - IST
Nonstop5h 00mEtihad Airways
Mo 20/414:10IST - AUH
Nonstop4h 35mEtihad Airways
Deal found 4/11£368
Di 2/1207:55AUH - IST
Nonstop5h 15mTurkish Airlines
Mo 8/1201:10IST - AUH
Nonstop4h 25mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 5/11£380
Di 17/307:55AUH - IST
Nonstop5h 15mTurkish Airlines
Di 24/301:30IST - AUH
Nonstop4h 30mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 3/11£381
Di 2/1207:55AUH - IST
Nonstop5h 15mTurkish Airlines
Mi 10/1219:45IST - AUH
Nonstop4h 35mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 5/11£384
Last-minute flights from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul
Discover last-minute flight deals from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul. Data last updated 6 November 2025 and is based on user searches.
Mi 5/1118:45AUH - IST
1 stop17h 35mMultiple Airlines
Mi 12/1114:00IST - AUH
Nonstop4h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/11£249
Mi 5/1108:45AUH - IST
Nonstop5h 10mEtihad Airways
Mi 12/1114:00IST - AUH
Nonstop4h 25mEtihad Airways
Deal found 4/11£255
Do 6/1102:15AUH - IST
Nonstop5h 10mEtihad Airways
Di 11/1119:50IST - AUH
Nonstop4h 25mEtihad Airways
Deal found 4/11£265
Do 18/1202:05AUH - IST
1 stop12h 15mMultiple Airlines
Fr 26/1214:15IST - AUH
1 stop9h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/11£208
One-way flights from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul
Search for one-way flight options from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 6 November 2025.
So 15/222:45AUH - IST
1 stop12h 50mAegean Airlines
Deal found 5/11£156
Sa 13/1208:45AUH - IST
Nonstop5h 10mEtihad Airways
Deal found 6/11£170
Fr 12/1208:45AUH - IST
Nonstop5h 10mEtihad Airways
Deal found 6/11£196
Mi 17/1207:55AUH - IST
Nonstop5h 15mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 5/11£199
Mi 12/1112:20AUH - IST
1 stop7h 20mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/11£200
Do 11/1217:55AUH - IST
1 stop25h 45mQatar Airways
Deal found 4/11£222
So 7/1214:35AUH - IST
Nonstop5h 10mEtihad Airways
Deal found 4/11£232
Mo 8/1207:40AUH - IST
1 stop22h 40mGulf Air
Deal found 4/11£250
Sa 6/1223:35AUH - IST
1 stop16h 55mGulf Air
Deal found 4/11£261
Sa 6/1207:55AUH - IST
Nonstop5h 15mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 4/11£311
Cheapflights Fare Finder
Customise your flight search to find flights from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 6 November 2025.
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Abu Dhabi
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Depart
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Price
Abu DhabiIstanbul
AUH - IST
AUHIST
Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
So 18/1
02:20-06:35
Nonstop5h 15m
Istanbul
Fr 30/1
19:45-01:20
Nonstop4h 35m
£270
Abu DhabiIstanbul
AUH - IST
AUHIST
Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Fr 19/12
09:00-20:00
2 stops12h 00m
Istanbul
Fr 26/12
20:55-13:00
2 stops15h 05m
£290
Abu DhabiIstanbul
AUH - IST
AUHIST
Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Mi 15/4
01:30-05:30
Nonstop5h 00m
Istanbul
Mo 20/4
18:45-00:25
Nonstop4h 40m
£310
Abu DhabiIstanbul
AUH - IST
AUHIST
Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Di 17/3
07:55-12:10
Nonstop5h 15m
Istanbul
Fr 27/3
01:30-07:00
Nonstop4h 30m
£322
Abu DhabiIstanbul
AUH - IST
AUHIST
Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Mo 16/3
07:55-12:10
Nonstop5h 15m
Istanbul
Fr 27/3
01:30-07:00
Nonstop4h 30m
£322
Abu DhabiIstanbul
AUH - IST
AUHIST
Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Mo 16/3
07:55-12:10
Nonstop5h 15m
Istanbul
Sa 28/3
00:50-06:15
Nonstop4h 25m
£322
Abu DhabiIstanbul
AUH - IST
AUHIST
Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
So 15/3
02:20-06:35
Nonstop5h 15m
Istanbul
Do 26/3
00:55-06:20
Nonstop4h 25m
£326
Abu DhabiIstanbul
AUH - IST
AUHIST
Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Do 12/3
02:20-06:35
Nonstop5h 15m
Istanbul
Mi 25/3
01:30-07:00
Nonstop4h 30m
£326
Abu DhabiIstanbul
AUH - IST
AUHIST
Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Sa 14/3
02:20-06:35
Nonstop5h 15m
Istanbul
Sa 28/3
00:50-06:15
Nonstop4h 25m
£326
Abu DhabiIstanbul
AUH - IST
AUHIST
Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
So 15/2
22:45-10:35
1 stop12h 50m
£156
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Best time to book a flight from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul
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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul Airport?
Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul Airport (average of £85). Flying from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul Airport in November is currently the most expensive (average of £132). 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 AUH to IST?
Find hourly flight availability from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 6 November 2025.
Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 47% on flights from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul Airport by exploring options for tickets at midday.
Weekly flight availability from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul Airport
Explore weekly flight availability from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 6 November 2025.
The most flights from AUH to IST are scheduled on a Monday (10 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).
How often are flights from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul delayed?
About 16% of weekly flights between Abu Dhabi and Istanbul have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 116 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for Abu Dhabi to Istanbul flights?
Historically, flights departing in the evening 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?
Friday 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 Abu Dhabi to Istanbul flights?
Over the past year, Garuda Indonesia have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 3% of flights being delayed.
Reviews of airlines servicing Istanbul
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Istanbul. 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 Istanbul. Reviews last updated 6 November 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul Airport, such as Etihad Airways, Turkish Airlines, andPegasus Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Due to an emergency surgery my infant had, we couldn’t make the flight. And etihad refused to refund it or reschedule for a later time. The worst call center i have ever experienced in my life.
Due to an emergency surgery my infant had, we couldn’t make the flight. And etihad refused to refund it or reschedule for a later time. The worst call center i have ever experienced in my life.
Due to an emergency surgery my infant had, we couldn’t make the flight. And etihad refused to refund it or reschedule for a later time. The worst call center i have ever experienced in my life.
Due to an emergency surgery my infant had, we couldn’t make the flight. And etihad refused to refund it or reschedule for a later time. The worst call center i have ever experienced in my life.
Related info for your journey
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What airport do you fly from for flights from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul?
Most people fly from Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) if they book a flight from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul. On average, Zayed Intl has 6 outbound flights to Istanbul per day from 3 airlines. Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl is conveniently located just 17.4 mi from Abu Dhabi’s city center.
How long is the flight from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul Airport?
A quick flight from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul Airport can take about 5h 15m. Turkish Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £270. The distance between Abu Dhabi and Istanbul Airport is about 1887 mi. All flights are typically direct.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul Airport round-trip?
Pegasus Airlines, at £114, was found to be the cheapest airline from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul Airport.Alternate airlines flying return to your destination include Etihad Airways and Turkish Airlines. Pegasus Airlines is currently priced 59% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.
What are the most reliable airlines from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul Airport?
Before booking your flight to Istanbul Airport from Abu Dhabi, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Air Serbia (100%), Garuda Indonesia (91%), Etihad Airways( 90%).
What are the cheapest flights from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul Airport?
Looking for the cheapest flight from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul Airport? While on average our users pay £216, our data indicates the cheapest price to be £89. The most popular route (Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl - Istanbul), is priced around £178.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul 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 Abu Dhabi to Istanbul Airport?
Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul Airport (average of £85). Flying from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul Airport in November is currently the most expensive (average of £132). 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.
Explore flights to Istanbul departing from other origins. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 6 November 2025.
Browse through other flights departing from Abu Dhabi. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 6 November 2025.
Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul. 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 6 November 2025.
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