Economy passengers can bid on neighbor-free seats for extra space during the flight.
Business Class features lay-flat beds and Giorgio Armani amenity kits on long-haul flights.
$118+ Cheap flights from Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Istanbul (IST)
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
Dec 6 — Dec 131
1 adult, Economy
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Review each provider’s pricing and select the best option for you! Book through your favorite provider’s website for a seamless experience.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 Thursday and return on a Friday
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 November 6, 2025.
Most accurate provider | Mytrip 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | Mytrip 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $263 (Mytrip) |
One-way from | $118 (Trip.com) |
Popular in | April |
Cheapest in | September |
Average price | $331 |
Good round-trip deal | $373 or less |
Good one-way deal | $400 or less |
Find flight deals from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul
Cheapest flights from Abu Dhabi to IstanbulExplore 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 November 6, 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 November 6, 2025.
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/102:15 amAUH - IST
Nonstop5h 10mEtihad Airways
Thu 11/207:30 amIST - AUH
Nonstop4h 30mEtihad Airways
Deal found 11/6![Etihad Airways logo]()
$213
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/1510:15 pmAUH - IST
1 stop14h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/237:30 amIST - AUH
Nonstop4h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/6![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$232
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/5. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/275:25 pmAUH - IST
1 stop13h 35mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/39:25 pmIST - AUH
1 stop8h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/5![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$263
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Etihad Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/38:45 amAUH - IST
Nonstop5h 10mEtihad Airways
Thu 12/117:50 pmIST - AUH
Nonstop4h 25mEtihad Airways
Deal found 11/6![Etihad Airways logo]()
$269
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Etihad Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/38:45 amAUH - IST
Nonstop5h 10mEtihad Airways
Wed 12/102:00 pmIST - AUH
Nonstop4h 25mEtihad Airways
Deal found 11/6![Etihad Airways logo]()
$274
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/5. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/76:45 pmAUH - IST
1 stop17h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/98:55 pmIST - AUH
1 stop9h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/5![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$281
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/102:15 amAUH - IST
Nonstop5h 10mMultiple Airlines
Fri 11/212:05 pmIST - AUH
1 stop12h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/6![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$292
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/272:05 amAUH - IST
1 stop9h 30mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/39:25 pmIST - AUH
1 stop8h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/6![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$296
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/5. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/68:55 pmAUH - IST
2 stops22h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/98:55 pmIST - AUH
1 stop9h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/5![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$299
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul Airport that are best for you.
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Price
Abu DhabiIstanbul
AUH - IST
AUHIST
Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Sun 1/18
2:20 am-6:35 am
Nonstop5h 15m
Istanbul
Fri 1/30
7:45 pm-1:20 am
Nonstop4h 35m
$352
Abu DhabiIstanbul
AUH - IST
AUHIST
Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Wed 4/15
1:30 am-5:30 am
Nonstop5h 00m
Istanbul
Mon 4/20
6:45 pm-12:25 am
Nonstop4h 40m
$404
Abu DhabiIstanbul
AUH - IST
AUHIST
Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Sun 11/30
2:35 pm-6:45 pm
Nonstop5h 10m
Istanbul
Thu 12/11
7:50 pm-1:15 am
Nonstop4h 25m
$421
Abu DhabiIstanbul
AUH - IST
AUHIST
Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Thu 3/12
2:20 am-6:35 am
Nonstop5h 15m
Istanbul
Wed 3/25
1:30 am-7:00 am
Nonstop4h 30m
$425
Abu DhabiIstanbul
AUH - IST
AUHIST
Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Thu 3/12
2:20 am-6:35 am
Nonstop5h 15m
Istanbul
Sat 3/28
12:50 am-6:15 am
Nonstop4h 25m
$425
Abu DhabiIstanbul
AUH - IST
AUHIST
Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Tue 3/17
7:55 am-12:10 pm
Nonstop5h 15m
Istanbul
Sun 3/29
6:45 pm-12:25 am
Nonstop4h 40m
$425
Abu DhabiIstanbul
AUH - IST
AUHIST
Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Thu 3/12
2:20 am-6:35 am
Nonstop5h 15m
Istanbul
Thu 3/26
12:55 am-6:20 am
Nonstop4h 25m
$425
Abu DhabiIstanbul
AUH - IST
AUHIST
Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Thu 1/29
10:15 pm-4:00 pm
1 stop18h 45m
Istanbul
Sun 2/1
11:35 am-9:35 pm
1 stop9h 00m
$471
Abu DhabiIstanbul
AUH - IST
AUHIST
Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Thu 1/29
10:15 pm-3:10 am
1 stop29h 55m
Istanbul
Mon 2/2
10:00 pm-9:00 pm
1 stop22h 00m
$472
Abu DhabiIstanbul
AUH - IST
AUHIST
Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Mon 12/1
11:35 pm-5:20 am
1 stop6h 45m
Istanbul
Wed 12/10
6:05 am-6:35 pm
1 stop11h 30m
$481
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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul in November.
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
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| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*1 star | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy2 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*1 star | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars |
- Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Abu Dhabi-Istanbul Airport flights, users find the pricing of Mytrip to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Mytrip Users can find the same prices on Abu Dhabi-Istanbul Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Mytrip >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Abu Dhabi-Istanbul Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
- Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Abu Dhabi-Istanbul Airport 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 Abu Dhabi-Istanbul Airport flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
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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 $111). Flying from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul Airport in November is currently the most expensive (average of $172). 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 November 6, 2025.
It’s typically best to fly out from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul Airport in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 64% on the flight price compared to flying in the evening, which is usually more expensive.
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 last year, Garuda Indonesia have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 3% of flights being delayed.
The best insider tips for Abu Dhabi to Istanbul Airport flights
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Airlines
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Etihad Airways
![Turkish Airlines]()
Turkish Airlines
Economy passengers enjoy a travel set with sleep mask, ear plugs, and toiletries on long flights.
Business Class offers direct aisle access and seats that recline fully into a bed with privacy screens.
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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 November 6, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Etihad Airways, Turkish Airlines, and Pegasus Airlines from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul Airport. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Entertainment
7.3
Comfort
7.3
Boarding
7.6
Food
7.2
Crew
7.8
Overall
7.4
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreAnonymous,Oct 2025
AUH - JFK
Entertainment
7.3
Comfort
7.3
Boarding
7.6
Food
7.2
Crew
7.8
Overall
7.4
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreAnonymous,Oct 2025
AUH - JFK
Entertainment
7.3
Comfort
7.3
Boarding
7.6
Food
7.2
Crew
7.8
Overall
7.4
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreAnonymous,Oct 2025
AUH - JFK
Entertainment
7.3
Comfort
7.3
Boarding
7.6
Food
7.2
Crew
7.8
Overall
7.4
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreAnonymous,Oct 2025
AUH - JFK
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$91 | Average$258 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$120 | Average$386 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time77% | |
| Cheapest$153 | Average$246 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time82% | |
| Cheapest$209 | Average$395 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time75% |