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.
$136+ 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 6/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AUH — IST
Jun 17 — Jun 241
1 adult, Economy
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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 June 12, 2025.
Round-trip from | $269 (Kiwi.com) |
|---|---|
One-way from | $136 (Mytrip) |
Popular in | April |
Cheapest in | September |
Average price | $398 |
Good round-trip deal | $395 or less |
Good one-way deal | $256 or less |
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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 June 12, 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 June 12, 2025.
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Sun 7/132:20 amAUH - IST
1 stop9h 05mMultiple Airlines
Thu 7/1712:40 amIST - AUH
Nonstop4h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/10![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$269
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/249:05 amAUH - IST
Nonstop5h 00mEtihad Airways
Sun 8/317:30 amIST - AUH
Nonstop4h 30mEtihad Airways
Deal found 6/11![Etihad Airways logo]()
$321
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Sun 7/137:15 amAUH - IST
Nonstop5h 00mTurkish Airlines
Thu 7/1712:40 amIST - AUH
Nonstop4h 35mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 6/10![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$340
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 7/2512:05 amAUH - IST
1 stop16h 15mGulf Air
Sat 8/25:45 amIST - AUH
1 stop11h 50mGulf Air
Deal found 6/10![Gulf Air logo]()
$432
This SAUDIA deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 SAUDIA is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/204:25 pmAUH - IST
1 stop19h 30mSAUDIA
Sun 6/2210:25 pmIST - AUH
1 stop16h 00mSAUDIA
Deal found 6/11![SAUDIA logo]()
$492
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/265:55 amAUH - IST
1 stop13h 40mQatar Airways
Wed 7/28:05 pmIST - AUH
1 stop13h 50mQatar Airways
Deal found 6/10![Qatar Airways logo]()
$508
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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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Depart
Return
Price
Abu DhabiIstanbul
AUH - IST
AUHIST
Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Sun 7/13
2:20 am-10:25 am
1 stop9h 05m
Istanbul
Thu 7/17
12:40 am-6:15 am
Nonstop4h 35m
$269
Abu DhabiIstanbul
AUH - IST
AUHIST
Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Sat 8/23
2:15 am-6:15 am
Nonstop5h 00m
Istanbul
Sun 8/31
7:30 am-1:00 pm
Nonstop4h 30m
$318
Abu DhabiIstanbul
AUH - IST
AUHIST
Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Sun 7/13
7:15 am-11:15 am
Nonstop5h 00m
Istanbul
Thu 7/17
12:40 am-6:15 am
Nonstop4h 35m
$340
Abu DhabiIstanbul
AUH - IST
AUHIST
Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Fri 7/25
12:05 am-3:20 pm
1 stop16h 15m
Istanbul
Sat 8/2
5:45 am-6:35 pm
1 stop11h 50m
$432
Abu DhabiIstanbul
AUH - IST
AUHIST
Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Thu 6/26
5:55 am-6:35 pm
1 stop13h 40m
Istanbul
Wed 7/2
8:05 pm-10:55 am
1 stop13h 50m
$508
Abu DhabiIstanbul
AUH - IST
AUHIST
Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Wed 7/16
2:30 pm-3:30 am
1 stop14h 00m
Istanbul
Thu 7/17
10:25 pm-3:25 pm
1 stop16h 00m
$509
Abu DhabiIstanbul
AUH - IST
AUHIST
Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Tue 6/17
1:55 pm-1:15 pm
1 stop24h 20m
$136
Abu DhabiIstanbul
AUH - IST
AUHIST
Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Thu 6/19
9:15 pm-8:30 am
1 stop12h 15m
$156
Abu DhabiIstanbul
AUH - IST
AUHIST
Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Sun 7/13
7:15 am-11:15 am
Nonstop5h 00m
$206
Abu DhabiIstanbul
AUH - IST
AUHIST
Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Fri 7/25
2:15 am-6:15 am
Nonstop5h 00m
$217
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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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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 round-trip flight from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul. Price data was last updated on June 9, 2025.
Booking 76 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul Airport. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul Airport?
Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul Airport (average of $923). Flying from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,374). 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 June 12, 2025.
It’s typically best to fly out from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul Airport at noon. Doing so could potentially save you 64% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.
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 June 12, 2025.
The most flights from AUH to IST are scheduled on a Wednesday (11 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 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 0.4 - 3.9 inches per month. December is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.9 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Istanbul Airport when rainfall is around 0.4 in.
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 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 41.0 F).
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 June 12, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul, such as Qatar Airways, SAUDIA and Etihad Airways. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Boarding
7.5
Comfort
7.4
Food
7.3
Overall
7.4
Entertainment
7.4
Crew
7.9
Reviews
1 / 20
6.0
Goodpreeti,Jan 2025
DOH - PHL
Boarding
7.5
Comfort
7.4
Food
7.3
Overall
7.4
Entertainment
7.4
Crew
7.9
Reviews
1 / 20
6.0
Goodpreeti,Jan 2025
DOH - PHL
Boarding
7.5
Comfort
7.4
Food
7.3
Overall
7.4
Entertainment
7.4
Crew
7.9
Reviews
1 / 20
6.0
Goodpreeti,Jan 2025
DOH - PHL
Boarding
7.5
Comfort
7.4
Food
7.3
Overall
7.4
Entertainment
7.4
Crew
7.9
Reviews
1 / 20
6.0
Goodpreeti,Jan 2025
DOH - PHL
Boarding
7.5
Comfort
7.4
Food
7.3
Overall
7.4
Entertainment
7.4
Crew
7.9
Reviews
1 / 20
6.0
Goodpreeti,Jan 2025
DOH - PHL
Boarding
7.5
Comfort
7.4
Food
7.3
Overall
7.4
Entertainment
7.4
Crew
7.9
Reviews
1 / 20
6.0
Goodpreeti,Jan 2025
DOH - PHL
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$91 | Average$314 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$112 | Average$246 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time82% | |
| Cheapest$152 | Average$464 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time77% | |
| Cheapest$251 | Average$360 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time75% |