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Cheap flights from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul Airport from £157

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 2/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AUH — IST
30 Mar — 6 Apr1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl to Istanbul are usually found in May or September, booked 65 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Wednesday and return on a Monday

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 25 March 2025.

Round-trip from

£186

One-way from

£157

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

May

Average price

£284

Good round-trip deal

£342 or less

Good one-way deal

£260 or less
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 8/5-15/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 41h 15m total
  • Abu Dhabi to Istanbul
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2/4
  • 2/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 10h 55m total
  • Abu Dhabi to Istanbul
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£6 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 25 March 2025.

Thu 8/508:10AUH - IST
2 stops36h 40mMultiple Airlines
Thu 15/514:10IST - AUH
Nonstop4h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/3£186
Thu 8/514:30AUH - IST
2 stops21h 10mSAUDIA
Thu 15/522:25IST - AUH
1 stop16h 00mSAUDIA
Deal found 24/3£271
Tue 22/419:20AUH - IST
1 stop10h 35mGulf Air
Tue 29/405:45IST - AUH
1 stop16h 30mGulf Air
Deal found 24/3£278
Thu 8/509:05AUH - IST
Nonstop5h 00mEtihad Airways
Thu 15/507:30IST - AUH
Nonstop4h 35mEtihad Airways
Deal found 24/3£340
Thu 10/417:40AUH - IST
1 stop13h 40mQatar Airways
Wed 16/413:45IST - AUH
1 stop6h 30mQatar Airways
Deal found 25/3£396
Mon 31/303:45AUH - IST
1 stop32h 50mIndiGo
Sun 6/420:15IST - AUH
1 stop23h 50mIndiGo
Deal found 25/3£437
Sun 24/807:15AUH - IST
Nonstop5h 00mTurkish Airlines
Sat 30/800:40IST - AUH
Nonstop4h 35mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 25/3£511

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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 25 March 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul Airport that are best for you.

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Abu Dhabi

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Abu DhabiIstanbul

AUH - IST

AUHIST

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Thu 8/5

08:10-19:50

2 stops36h 40m

Istanbul

Thu 15/5

14:10-19:45

Nonstop4h 35m

£186

Abu DhabiIstanbul

AUH - IST

AUHIST

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Thu 8/5

14:30-10:40

2 stops21h 10m

Istanbul

Thu 15/5

22:25-15:25

1 stop16h 00m

£271

Abu DhabiIstanbul

AUH - IST

AUHIST

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Tue 22/4

19:20-04:55

1 stop10h 35m

Istanbul

Tue 29/4

05:45-23:15

1 stop16h 30m

£278

Abu DhabiIstanbul

AUH - IST

AUHIST

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Thu 8/5

09:05-13:05

Nonstop5h 00m

Istanbul

Thu 15/5

07:30-13:05

Nonstop4h 35m

£340

Abu DhabiIstanbul

AUH - IST

AUHIST

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Thu 10/4

17:40-06:20

1 stop13h 40m

Istanbul

Wed 16/4

13:45-21:15

1 stop6h 30m

£396

Abu DhabiIstanbul

AUH - IST

AUHIST

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sun 24/8

07:15-11:15

Nonstop5h 00m

Istanbul

Sat 30/8

00:40-06:15

Nonstop4h 35m

£511

Abu DhabiIstanbul

AUH - IST

AUHIST

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sat 23/8

02:15-17:00

2 stops15h 45m

Istanbul

Sun 31/8

06:10-19:30

1 stop12h 20m

£1,008

Abu DhabiIstanbul

AUH - IST

AUHIST

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Fri 4/7

02:40-13:00

1 stop11h 20m

Istanbul

Fri 11/7

02:00-12:40

1 stop9h 40m

£1,100

Abu DhabiIstanbul

AUH - IST

AUHIST

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Fri 29/8

04:25-13:00

2 stops33h 35m

Istanbul

Sun 31/8

18:35-03:10

2 stops31h 35m

£2,143

Abu DhabiIstanbul

AUH - IST

AUHIST

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Wed 2/4

13:00-22:55

1 stop10h 55m

£157

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Best time to book a flight from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul

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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?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul. Price data was last updated on 21 March 2025.

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 65 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 £159). Flying from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of £366). 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 25 March 2025.

Unlike at midday, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 8% on flights from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul Airport by exploring options for tickets in the morning.

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 25 March 2025.

The most flights from AUH to IST are scheduled on a Tuesday (7 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

Rainfall in Istanbul by month

Plan your trip to Istanbul by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Istanbul Airport ranges from 10.0 - 100.0 inches per month. December is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 100.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Istanbul Airport when rainfall is around 10.0 mm.

Temperature in Istanbul by month

Plan your trip to Istanbul by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Istanbul Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 23.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 5.0 C).

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 25 March 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul, such as Qatar Airways, SAUDIA and Etihad Airways. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,539 reviews
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Boarding

7.5

Overall

7.4

Food

7.3

Crew

7.9

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

preeti,Jan 2025

DOH - PHL

Can improve a lot from food to crew training to entertainment etc.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,539 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,539 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.5

Overall

7.4

Food

7.3

Crew

7.9

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

preeti,Jan 2025

DOH - PHL

Can improve a lot from food to crew training to entertainment etc.
SAUDIA
7.4
Good
605 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,539 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.5

Overall

7.4

Food

7.3

Crew

7.9

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

preeti,Jan 2025

DOH - PHL

Can improve a lot from food to crew training to entertainment etc.
Etihad Airways
7.4
Good
1,176 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,539 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.5

Overall

7.4

Food

7.3

Crew

7.9

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

preeti,Jan 2025

DOH - PHL

Can improve a lot from food to crew training to entertainment etc.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,745 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,539 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.5

Overall

7.4

Food

7.3

Crew

7.9

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

preeti,Jan 2025

DOH - PHL

Can improve a lot from food to crew training to entertainment etc.
Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
766 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,539 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.5

Overall

7.4

Food

7.3

Crew

7.9

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

preeti,Jan 2025

DOH - PHL

Can improve a lot from food to crew training to entertainment etc.

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 4 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.

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

    SAUDIA, at £271, was found to be the cheapest airline from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul Airport.Alternate airlines flying return to your destination include Gulf Air and Etihad Airways. SAUDIA is currently priced 4% 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?

    £193 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from IndiGo. You may also be able to find cheap deals on SAUDIA and Egyptair, with prices starting from £227 and £228, 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 (77%), Etihad Airways (77%), ANA( 75%).

  • 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 £432, our data indicates the cheapest price to be £171. The most popular route (Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl - Istanbul), is priced around £298.

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

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

  • 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 £159). Flying from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of £366). 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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