Cheap flights from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul Airport from £151
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 31/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AUH — IST
10 Sep — 17 Sep1
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 October, booked 63 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday
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Cheapest flights from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul
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 11 August 2026.
Wed 16/906:30 -
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Fri 25/913:45 -
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Deal found 9/8£231
Tue 1/913:00 -
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Wed 30/913:45 -
1 stop13h 10m
Deal found 11/8£233
Thu 20/823:50 -
1 stop6h 25m
Tue 1/915:50 -
1 stop6h 15m
Deal found 10/8£273
Thu 20/812:05 -
1 stop18h 10m
Thu 27/806:25 -
1 stop27h 55m
Deal found 9/8£274
Tue 25/807:30 -
1 stop8h 15m
Sat 29/806:25 -
1 stop11h 10m
Deal found 11/8£276
Wed 23/1207:40 -
1 stop8h 40m
Thu 24/1206:30 -
1 stop27h 50m
Deal found 11/8£293
Mon 31/807:35 -
1 stop8h 10m
Fri 11/906:15 -
1 stop21h 00m
Deal found 9/8£295
Tue 1/916:25 -
2 stops23h 25m
Wed 30/919:30 -
1 stop17h 35m
Deal found 11/8£298
Sat 5/923:50 -
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Sun 6/915:35 -
1 stop11h 40m
Deal found 9/8£303
Sun 6/919:20 -
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Mon 7/915:35 -
1 stop6h 30m
Deal found 9/8£304
Fri 18/1212:05 -
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Fri 25/1206:30 -
1 stop15h 40m
Deal found 11/8£305
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 11 August 2026.
Tue 17/1123:55 -
1 stop6h 35m
Fri 27/1106:30 -
1 stop20h 25m
Deal found 10/8£295
Tue 17/1108:45 -
Nonstop5h 05m
Fri 27/1113:55 -
Nonstop4h 30m
Deal found 9/8£359
Thu 3/912:25 -
1 stop7h 10m
Fri 4/911:40 -
1 stop15h 45m
Deal found 8/8£392
Thu 17/923:50 -
1 stop6h 25m
Mon 21/915:50 -
1 stop6h 15m
Deal found 10/8£295
Thu 27/812:05 -
1 stop18h 10m
Sun 30/806:15 -
1 stop11h 20m
Deal found 10/8£295
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Mon 8/213:55 -
Nonstop4h 30m
Deal found 7/8£375
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Mon 21/913:45 -
Nonstop4h 35m
Deal found 8/8£375
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1 stop27h 55m
Sat 5/906:25 -
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Deal found 8/8£375
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Deal found 10/8£375
Fri 21/823:50 -
1 stop15h 55m
Sun 23/806:15 -
1 stop11h 20m
Deal found 9/8£386
Fri 11/1208:45 -
Nonstop5h 05m
Sat 26/1213:55 -
Nonstop4h 30m
Deal found 6/8£478
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 11 August 2026.
Wed 16/908:40 -
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Fri 25/913:50 -
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Deal found 9/8£347
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Deal found 9/8£357
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Deal found 8/8£359
Thu 10/1208:45 -
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Tue 29/1213:55 -
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Deal found 6/8£373
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Mon 21/913:45 -
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Deal found 6/8£375
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Thu 10/913:50 -
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Deal found 9/8£379
Mon 7/901:30 -
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Fri 11/918:45 -
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Deal found 10/8£380
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Thu 10/913:50 -
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Deal found 9/8£381
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Mon 19/1013:45 -
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Deal found 7/8£384
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Deal found 9/8£390
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Deal found 9/8£392
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Mon 8/213:55 -
Nonstop4h 30m
Deal found 7/8£394
Last-minute flights from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul
Discover last-minute flight deals from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul. Data last updated 11 August 2026 and is based on user searches.
Sun 16/807:35 -
1 stop8h 10m
Sun 23/806:15 -
1 stop11h 20m
Deal found 10/8£295
Sun 16/819:20 -
1 stop11h 10m
Sat 22/806:25 -
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Deal found 10/8£333
Tue 18/823:50 -
1 stop15h 55m
Thu 20/806:25 -
1 stop15h 40m
Deal found 6/8£375
Thu 20/823:50 -
1 stop6h 25m
Tue 1/915:50 -
1 stop6h 15m
Deal found 10/8£273
Thu 20/812:05 -
1 stop18h 10m
Thu 27/806:25 -
1 stop27h 55m
Deal found 9/8£274
Thu 20/812:05 -
1 stop18h 10m
Tue 1/918:45 -
Nonstop4h 40m
Deal found 10/8£318
Thu 20/813:00 -
1 stop8h 30m
Mon 31/821:40 -
2 stops16h 45m
Deal found 9/8£320
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 11 August 2026.
Mon 31/819:20 -
1 stop11h 05m
Deal found 9/8£151
Tue 22/1219:55 -
1 stop10h 35m
Deal found 10/8£164
Fri 28/819:20 -
1 stop20h 25m
Deal found 9/8£174
Mon 31/815:00 -
2 stops23h 45m
Deal found 9/8£185
Mon 31/808:40 -
Nonstop4h 55m
Deal found 9/8£203
Mon 24/801:30 -
Nonstop4h 55m
Deal found 6/8£212
Mon 14/908:40 -
Nonstop4h 55m
Deal found 7/8£213
Fri 18/908:40 -
Nonstop4h 55m
Deal found 7/8£233
Sun 20/923:45 -
2 stops17h 10m
Deal found 7/8£381
Sun 13/902:05 -
2 stops13h 45m
Deal found 7/8£470
Tue 22/1215:00 -
3 stops26h 55m
Deal found 6/8£522
Wed 16/902:00 -
2 stops16h 10m
Deal found 7/8£644
Find 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 11 August 2026.
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 11 August 2026.
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Abu DhabiIstanbul
AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl - IST Istanbul
AUHIST
Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Tue 17/11
23:55-05:30
1 stop6h 35m
Istanbul
Fri 27/11
06:30-03:55
1 stop20h 25m
£295
Abu DhabiIstanbul
AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl - IST Istanbul
AUHIST
Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Thu 17/9
23:50-05:15
1 stop6h 25m
Istanbul
Mon 21/9
15:50-23:05
1 stop6h 15m
£295
Abu DhabiIstanbul
AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl - IST Istanbul
AUHIST
Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Thu 27/8
12:05-05:15
1 stop18h 10m
Istanbul
Sun 30/8
06:15-18:35
1 stop11h 20m
£295
Abu DhabiIstanbul
AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl - IST Istanbul
AUHIST
Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Tue 17/11
08:45-12:50
Nonstop5h 05m
Istanbul
Fri 27/11
13:55-19:25
Nonstop4h 30m
£359
Abu DhabiIstanbul
AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl - IST Istanbul
AUHIST
Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Mon 1/2
08:45-12:50
Nonstop5h 05m
Istanbul
Mon 8/2
13:55-19:25
Nonstop4h 30m
£375
Fastest return journey
Abu DhabiIstanbul
AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl - IST Istanbul
AUHIST
Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Thu 17/9
08:40-12:35
Nonstop4h 55m
Istanbul
Mon 21/9
13:45-19:20
Nonstop4h 35m
£375
Abu DhabiIstanbul
AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl - IST Istanbul
AUHIST
Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Thu 3/9
12:05-15:00
1 stop27h 55m
Istanbul
Sat 5/9
06:25-04:15
1 stop20h 50m
£375
Abu DhabiIstanbul
AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl - IST Istanbul
AUHIST
Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Fri 30/10
08:45-12:50
Nonstop5h 05m
Istanbul
Thu 5/11
13:55-19:25
Nonstop4h 30m
£375
Abu DhabiIstanbul
AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl - IST Istanbul
AUHIST
Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Fri 21/8
23:50-14:45
1 stop15h 55m
Istanbul
Sun 23/8
06:15-18:35
1 stop11h 20m
£386
Abu DhabiIstanbul
AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl - IST Istanbul
AUHIST
Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Thu 3/9
12:25-18:35
1 stop7h 10m
Istanbul
Fri 4/9
11:40-04:25
1 stop15h 45m
£392
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul Airport
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul Airport?
The price you pay for your flight from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul Airport may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 62 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul Airport?
Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul Airport (average of £187). Flying from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul Airport in May is currently the most expensive (average of £396). 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 11 August 2026.
Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul Airport as you normally would.
How much does it cost for a return flight from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul Airport?
Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.
Abu Dhabi to Istanbul Airport flights typically cost between £178 and £321 in September.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £231 on Royal Jordanian (16 Sept–25 Sept).
How often are flights from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul delayed?
About 12% of weekly flights between Abu Dhabi and Istanbul have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 109 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 at night tend to experience delays more often.
What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?
Thursday 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, Etihad Airways have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 7% 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 11 August 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul Airport, such as Turkish Airlines,Etihad Airways, andPegasus Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Of course, when one books a trip in "sardine class," one realizes that comfort is an expensive option. That having been said, the seats were in the seat no comfortable. However, this was more than compensated by the excellent (for coach) food service and the helpfulness of the crew. I also loved that Turkish Airlines does not nickle-and-dime you on luggage. Yes, I would go with them again.
Of course, when one books a trip in "sardine class," one realizes that comfort is an expensive option. That having been said, the seats were in the seat no comfortable. However, this was more than compensated by the excellent (for coach) food service and the helpfulness of the crew. I also loved that Turkish Airlines does not nickle-and-dime you on luggage. Yes, I would go with them again.
Of course, when one books a trip in "sardine class," one realizes that comfort is an expensive option. That having been said, the seats were in the seat no comfortable. However, this was more than compensated by the excellent (for coach) food service and the helpfulness of the crew. I also loved that Turkish Airlines does not nickle-and-dime you on luggage. Yes, I would go with them again.
Of course, when one books a trip in "sardine class," one realizes that comfort is an expensive option. That having been said, the seats were in the seat no comfortable. However, this was more than compensated by the excellent (for coach) food service and the helpfulness of the crew. I also loved that Turkish Airlines does not nickle-and-dime you on luggage. Yes, I would go with them again.
Related info for your journey
Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul. 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 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 2 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 05m. Gulf Air provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £359. The distance between Abu Dhabi and Istanbul Airport is about 1887 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul Airport round-trip?
Turkish Airlines, at £109, was found to be the cheapest airline from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul Airport.Alternate airlines flying return to your destination include Etihad Airways and Pegasus Airlines. Turkish Airlines is currently priced 58% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul Airport one-way?
£58 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Pegasus Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Etihad Airways and Qatar Airways, with prices starting from £59 and £113, respectively.
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: Garuda Indonesia (73%), Air Serbia (72%), Etihad Airways( 42%).
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 £476, our data indicates the cheapest price to be £372. The most popular route (Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl - Istanbul), is priced around £172.
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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul Airport (average of £187). Flying from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul Airport in May is currently the most expensive (average of £396). 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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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 11 August 2026.
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