Cheap flights from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul Airport from £206

AUH — IST
11 Dec — 18 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl to Istanbul are usually found in January or February, booked 46 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Saturday and return on a Tuesday

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Cheapest flights from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul

Wed 18/1106:35 -
1 stop15h 30m
Sun 22/1114:05 -
1 stop6h 20m
Deal found 10/11£219
Tue 17/1123:40 -
1 stop13h 40m
Fri 27/1112:00 -
1 stop7h 55m
Deal found 6/11£270
Wed 11/1106:35 -
1 stop7h 30m
Mon 16/1122:10 -
1 stop29h 05m
Deal found 7/11£285
Tue 8/1212:20 -
1 stop7h 20m
Tue 15/1212:00 -
1 stop7h 55m
Deal found 9/11£289
Wed 23/1215:00 -
2 stops20h 55m
Thu 31/1223:55 -
1 stop9h 50m
Deal found 10/11£290
Fri 13/1108:45 -
Nonstop5h 05m
Mon 16/1106:30 -
1 stop11h 15m
Deal found 9/11£293
Wed 11/1108:45 -
Nonstop5h 05m
Mon 16/1121:10 -
1 stop16h 55m
Deal found 7/11£294
Thu 12/1108:45 -
Nonstop5h 05m
Tue 17/1113:55 -
Nonstop4h 30m
Deal found 9/11£301
Sun 13/1219:55 -
1 stop10h 35m
Thu 31/1206:30 -
1 stop27h 50m
Deal found 7/11£303
Wed 18/1108:45 -
Nonstop5h 05m
Sun 22/1106:30 -
1 stop20h 25m
Deal found 10/11£306
Wed 2/1206:35 -
1 stop15h 30m
Sat 5/1222:10 -
1 stop22h 15m
Deal found 10/11£307
Wed 23/1219:55 -
1 stop20h 25m
Thu 31/1206:30 -
1 stop27h 50m
Deal found 10/11£307

Find flight deals from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul

Round-trip from

£289

One-way from

£206

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£313

Good one-way deal

£267 or less
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 8/12-15/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 15h 15m total
  • Abu Dhabi to Istanbul
Gulf Air
  • Gulf Air
  • 15/4-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 27h 40m total
  • Abu Dhabi to Istanbul
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (£19 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£8 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2026
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl to Istanbul.

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Abu DhabiIstanbul

AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl - IST Istanbul

AUHIST

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Tue 5/1

23:55-05:30

1 stop6h 35m

Istanbul

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£213

Abu DhabiIstanbul

AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl - IST Istanbul

AUHIST

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Tue 12/1

23:55-15:20

1 stop16h 25m

Istanbul

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£213

Abu DhabiIstanbul

AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl - IST Istanbul

AUHIST

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Fri 4/12

23:55-05:30

1 stop6h 35m

Istanbul

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£228

Abu DhabiIstanbul

AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl - IST Istanbul

AUHIST

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Tue 1/12

08:45-12:50

Nonstop5h 05m

Istanbul

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£231

Abu DhabiIstanbul

AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl - IST Istanbul

AUHIST

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Tue 15/12

02:35-07:00

Nonstop5h 25m

Istanbul

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£233

Abu DhabiIstanbul

AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl - IST Istanbul

AUHIST

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Fri 4/12

02:35-07:00

Nonstop5h 25m

Istanbul

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£289

Abu DhabiIstanbul

AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl - IST Istanbul

AUHIST

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Wed 2/12

07:40-15:20

1 stop8h 40m

Istanbul

Sun 6/12

06:30-18:45

1 stop11h 15m

£327

Abu DhabiIstanbul

AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl - IST Istanbul

AUHIST

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sun 13/12

23:55-05:30

1 stop6h 35m

Istanbul

Sat 2/1

06:30-23:10

1 stop15h 40m

£334

Abu DhabiIstanbul

AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl - IST Istanbul

AUHIST

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Mon 14/12

07:40-15:20

1 stop8h 40m

Istanbul

Thu 31/12

06:30-23:10

1 stop15h 40m

£335

Abu DhabiIstanbul

AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl - IST Istanbul

AUHIST

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sat 12/12

23:55-05:30

1 stop6h 35m

Istanbul

Wed 30/12

06:30-23:10

1 stop15h 40m

£336

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Cheapflights Insights

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

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 45 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul Airport (average of £250). Flying from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul Airport in May is currently the most expensive (average of £402). 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?

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 £190 and £396 in December.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £289 on Qatar Airways (8 Dec–15 Dec).

Reviews of airlines servicing Istanbul

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul Airport, such as Etihad Airways and Pegasus Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.3

Crew

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.1

Overall

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2026

AUH - KBL

really liked the excellent customer service, friendly staff, smooth check-in process, and comfortable flight. Everyone was professional and helpful, which made my journey enjoyable and stress-free.

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.3

Crew

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.1

Overall

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2026

AUH - KBL

really liked the excellent customer service, friendly staff, smooth check-in process, and comfortable flight. Everyone was professional and helpful, which made my journey enjoyable and stress-free.

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.3

Crew

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.1

Overall

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2026

AUH - KBL

really liked the excellent customer service, friendly staff, smooth check-in process, and comfortable flight. Everyone was professional and helpful, which made my journey enjoyable and stress-free.

Related info for your journey

  • 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 2 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 8h 40m. Gulf Air provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £327. The distance between Abu Dhabi and Istanbul Airport is about 1887 mi.

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

    Pegasus Airlines, at £140, was found to be the cheapest airline from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul Airport. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be Etihad Airways. Pegasus Airlines is currently priced 52% 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 £107 and £114, 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: Air Serbia (94%), Garuda Indonesia (89%), Etihad Airways( 79%).

  • 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 £482, our data indicates the cheapest price to be £260. The most popular route (Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl - Istanbul), is priced around £173.

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

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

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

  • 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul Airport (average of £250). Flying from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul Airport in May is currently the most expensive (average of £402). 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 2 airlines flying from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul

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Pegasus AirlinesCheapest£140Average£192FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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