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Cheap flights from Istanbul (IST) to Abu Dhabi (AUH)

IST — AUH
Nov 27 — Dec 41
Thu 11/27
Thu 12/4
1 adult, Economy
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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 Friday or Monday 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 October 28, 2025.

Most accurate provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$254

Good round-trip deal

$545 or less

Good one-way deal

$223 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Istanbul-Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl flight deals.
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($28 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($8 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in October 2025
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Istanbul to Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl.
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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Istanbul to Abu Dhabi in October.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
SmartFaresPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*1 star

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Istanbul Airport-Abu Dhabi flights, users find the pricing of Mytrip to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Mytrip Users can find the same prices on Istanbul Airport-Abu Dhabi flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Mytrip >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Istanbul Airport-Abu Dhabi flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Istanbul Airport-Abu Dhabi flights, Cheapflights users trust Mytrip the most. Mytrip has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Istanbul Airport-Abu Dhabi flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Istanbul to Abu Dhabi

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Abu Dhabi from Istanbul with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Istanbul Airport to Abu Dhabi

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 round-trip flight from Istanbul to Abu Dhabi. Price data was last updated on October 24, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Istanbul Airport to Abu Dhabi may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 48 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 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 $99). Flying from Istanbul Airport to Abu Dhabi in February is currently the most expensive (average of $209). 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 October 28, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Istanbul Airport to Abu Dhabi is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at noon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 67% on airfare.

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 October 28, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Etihad Airways, Turkish Airlines, and Pegasus Airlines from Istanbul Airport to Abu Dhabi to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Etihad Airways
7.4
Good
1,283 reviews

Boarding

7.6

Crew

7.8

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Oct 2025

BOM - AUH

Mediocre is the best description. It isn't bad but it's unfortunately got excellent competitors - Qatar and Emirates. Old product, crew that seems to not know what is found, food not offered or served till mid way thru the flight. Four flights this trip with Etihad, underwhelming.
Etihad Airways
7.4
Good
1,283 reviews
Etihad Airways
7.4
Good
1,283 reviews

Boarding

7.6

Crew

7.8

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Oct 2025

BOM - AUH

Mediocre is the best description. It isn't bad but it's unfortunately got excellent competitors - Qatar and Emirates. Old product, crew that seems to not know what is found, food not offered or served till mid way thru the flight. Four flights this trip with Etihad, underwhelming.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
4,030 reviews
Etihad Airways
7.4
Good
1,283 reviews

Boarding

7.6

Crew

7.8

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Oct 2025

BOM - AUH

Mediocre is the best description. It isn't bad but it's unfortunately got excellent competitors - Qatar and Emirates. Old product, crew that seems to not know what is found, food not offered or served till mid way thru the flight. Four flights this trip with Etihad, underwhelming.
Pegasus Airlines
6.7
Okay
634 reviews
Etihad Airways
7.4
Good
1,283 reviews

Boarding

7.6

Crew

7.8

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Oct 2025

BOM - AUH

Mediocre is the best description. It isn't bad but it's unfortunately got excellent competitors - Qatar and Emirates. Old product, crew that seems to not know what is found, food not offered or served till mid way thru the flight. Four flights this trip with Etihad, underwhelming.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Istanbul to Abu Dhabi. 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 into for flights to Abu Dhabi from Istanbul?

    For a flight from Istanbul to Abu Dhabi, you will be flying into Zayed Intl. Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) is just 17.4 mi from the center of the city. Zayed Intl is the only Abu Dhabi airport and it handles 6 inbound flights from Istanbul per day. 3 airlines have flights to Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl from Istanbul on a regular basis.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Istanbul Airport to Abu Dhabi is Pegasus Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $104 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Etihad Airways and Turkish Airlines, starting at $196 and $235 round-trip. These flights start at 62% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Istanbul Airport to Abu Dhabi?

    Before booking your flight to Abu Dhabi from Istanbul Airport, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Garuda Indonesia (90%), Etihad Airways (86%), Turkish Airlines( 86%).

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

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

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

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Istanbul to Abu Dhabi?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Istanbul to Abu Dhabi 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 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 $99). Flying from Istanbul Airport to Abu Dhabi in February is currently the most expensive (average of $209). 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 3 airlines flying from Istanbul to Abu Dhabi

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Istanbul to Abu Dhabi. 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated October 28, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Pegasus AirlinesCheapest$104Average$231FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$196Average$287FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$235Average$426FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%

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