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$136+ Cheap flights from Dubai, United Arab Emirates (DXB) 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 5/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DXB — IST
may. 4 — may. 111
dom. 5/4
dom. 5/11
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Dubai Intl to Istanbul are usually found in September or July, booked 87 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Wednesday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Dubai to Istanbul

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Dubai (DXB) 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 abril 29, 2025.

Most accurate provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Round-trip from

$245
(Trip.com)

One-way from

$136
(Trip.com)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$412

Good round-trip deal

$565 or less

Good one-way deal

$304 or less
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Cheapest flights from Dubai to Istanbul
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Dubai to Istanbul. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on abril 29, 2025.

This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
vie. 6/131:10 pmDXB - IST
1 stop9h 40mAzerbaijan Airlines
lun. 6/1610:50 pmIST - DXB
1 stop12h 05mAzerbaijan Airlines
Deal found 4/29$245
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
dom. 5/1112:40 pmDXB - IST
1 stop8h 15mflynas
jue. 5/158:45 pmIST - DXB
1 stop17h 40mflynas
Deal found 4/29$275
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 5/156:55 pmDXB - IST
1 stop9h 30mKuwait Airways
jue. 5/221:00 pmIST - DXB
1 stop6h 55mKuwait Airways
Deal found 4/29$325
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
lun. 6/21:55 amDXB - IST
1 stop18h 55mMultiple Airlines
mar. 6/1710:50 pmIST - DXB
1 stop12h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/28$326
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 5/71:20 pmDXB - IST
1 stop8h 00mRoyal Jordanian
mié. 5/141:45 pmIST - DXB
1 stop13h 20mRoyal Jordanian
Deal found 4/29$327
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
lun. 5/261:30 amDXB - IST
1 stop14h 50mGulf Air
mar. 6/34:10 pmIST - DXB
1 stop16h 40mGulf Air
Deal found 4/29$346
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
sáb. 6/149:15 pmDXB - IST
Nonstop4h 55mflydubai
vie. 6/206:35 pmIST - DXB
Nonstop4h 30mflydubai
Deal found 4/29$385
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
vie. 5/22:25 amDXB - IST
1 stop13h 25mSAUDIA
dom. 5/1110:25 pmIST - DXB
1 stop10h 30mSAUDIA
Deal found 4/29$400
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 6/1212:50 amDXB - IST
1 stop21h 30mLufthansa
mar. 6/176:10 amIST - DXB
1 stop15h 25mLufthansa
Deal found 4/28$480
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Air France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 5/2112:40 amDXB - IST
1 stop27h 45mAir France
jue. 5/294:20 amIST - DXB
2 stops17h 40mAir France
Deal found 4/29$661
This Air Astana deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Air Astana is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 5/1912:10 pmDXB - IST
1 stop28h 55mAir Astana
sáb. 5/319:30 amIST - DXB
2 stops48h 25mAir Astana
Deal found 4/29$668
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 5/117:35 amDXB - IST
Nonstop4h 55mTurkish Airlines
mié. 5/1412:25 amIST - DXB
Nonstop4h 30mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 4/29$751

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Customize your flight search to find flights from Dubai 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated abril 29, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Dubai to Istanbul Airport that are best for you.

Fly from

Dubai

Fly to

Istanbul

Route

Depart

Return

Price

DubaiIstanbul

DXB - IST

DXBIST

Dubai Intl

vie. 6/13

1:10 pm-9:50 pm

1 stop9h 40m

Istanbul

lun. 6/16

10:50 pm-11:55 am

1 stop12h 05m

$245

DubaiIstanbul

DXB - IST

DXBIST

Dubai Intl

jue. 5/15

6:55 pm-3:25 am

1 stop9h 30m

Istanbul

jue. 5/22

1:00 pm-8:55 pm

1 stop6h 55m

$325

DubaiIstanbul

DXB - IST

DXBIST

Dubai Intl

lun. 6/2

1:55 am-7:50 pm

1 stop18h 55m

Istanbul

mar. 6/17

10:50 pm-11:55 am

1 stop12h 05m

$326

DubaiIstanbul

DXB - IST

DXBIST

Dubai Intl

jue. 5/15

6:30 am-12:45 pm

1 stop7h 15m

Istanbul

lun. 5/19

1:45 pm-4:05 am

1 stop13h 20m

$331

DubaiIstanbul

DXB - IST

DXBIST

Dubai Intl

lun. 5/19

1:30 am-3:20 pm

1 stop14h 50m

Istanbul

lun. 5/26

4:10 pm-3:30 am

1 stop10h 20m

$344

DubaiIstanbul

DXB - IST

DXBIST

Dubai Intl

jue. 6/12

1:30 pm-5:25 pm

Nonstop4h 55m

Istanbul

vie. 6/20

6:35 pm-12:05 am

Nonstop4h 30m

$385

DubaiIstanbul

DXB - IST

DXBIST

Dubai Intl

jue. 6/5

4:05 am-1:45 pm

1 stop10h 40m

Istanbul

lun. 6/9

4:25 pm-9:25 am

1 stop16h 00m

$408

DubaiIstanbul

DXB - IST

DXBIST

Dubai Intl

vie. 6/13

12:50 am-9:20 pm

1 stop21h 30m

Istanbul

lun. 6/23

5:55 pm-10:35 pm

1 stop27h 40m

$446

DubaiIstanbul

DXB - IST

DXBIST

Dubai Intl

sáb. 6/14

11:05 am-6:00 pm

1 stop7h 55m

Istanbul

lun. 6/23

7:00 pm-3:40 pm

1 stop19h 40m

$503

DubaiIstanbul

DXB - IST

DXBIST

Dubai Intl

sáb. 6/14

1:15 pm-6:35 pm

1 stop6h 20m

Istanbul

vie. 6/20

9:50 am-9:25 pm

1 stop10h 35m

$513

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 4/29

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Compare providers for flights from Dubai to Istanbul

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Dubai to Istanbul in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
oojoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
GotogatePrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
OneTravelPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
JetabroadPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*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 Dubai-Istanbul Airport flights, users find the pricing of Mytrip to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Mytrip Users can find the same prices on Dubai-Istanbul Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Mytrip >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Dubai-Istanbul Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Dubai-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 Dubai-Istanbul Airport 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 Dubai to Istanbul

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Dubai to Istanbul Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Dubai to Istanbul. Price data was last updated on April 25, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Dubai to Istanbul Airport may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 77 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 Dubai to Istanbul Airport?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dubai to Istanbul Airport (average of $923). Flying from Dubai to Istanbul Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,423). 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 DXB to IST?

Find hourly flight availability from Dubai 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 abril 29, 2025.

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 32% on flights from Dubai to Istanbul Airport by exploring options for tickets at noon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Dubai to Istanbul Airport?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Dubai to Istanbul. Price data was last updated on March 30, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Dubai to Istanbul Airport flight should consider departing on Monday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Dubai to Istanbul Airport

Explore weekly flight availability from Dubai 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 abril 29, 2025.

The most flights from DXB to IST are scheduled on a Tuesday (19 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (13 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 abril 29, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Aegean Airlines, Emirates and KLM from Dubai to Istanbul to help guide your decision. 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.
Aegean Airlines
8.1
Very good
739 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SKG - FRA

I am very proud of them. Everything was very nice everything thank you
Aegean Airlines
8.1
Very good
739 reviews
Aegean Airlines
8.1
Very good
739 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SKG - FRA

I am very proud of them. Everything was very nice everything thank you
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,213 reviews
Aegean Airlines
8.1
Very good
739 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SKG - FRA

I am very proud of them. Everything was very nice everything thank you
KLM
7.8
Good
1,334 reviews
Aegean Airlines
8.1
Very good
739 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SKG - FRA

I am very proud of them. Everything was very nice everything thank you
MEA
7.8
Good
99 reviews
Aegean Airlines
8.1
Very good
739 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SKG - FRA

I am very proud of them. Everything was very nice everything thank you

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Dubai 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 Dubai to Istanbul?

    Located just 6.8 mi from the city center, Dubai Intl is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Istanbul from Dubai. Booking flights from Dubai Intl (DXB) to Istanbul should be relatively easy as there are 16 daily outbound flights to Istanbul from 9 different airlines.

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

    Azerbaijan Airlines, at $245, was found to be the cheapest airline from Dubai to Istanbul Airport.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Kuwait Airways and Royal Jordanian. You may be able to fly from Dubai to Istanbul Airport for 30% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Dubai to Istanbul Airport one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Dubai to Istanbul Airport are flynas ($136), Azerbaijan Airlines ($140), and Gulf Air ($189).

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

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Dubai to Istanbul Airport are LOT (92%), Royal Brunei Airlines (84%) and Qantas Airways (80%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Dubai to Istanbul Airport?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Dubai to Istanbul Airport? While on average our users pay $944, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $165. The most popular route (Dubai Intl - Istanbul), is priced around $394.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Dubai to Istanbul?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Dubai 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 Dubai to Istanbul Airport?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dubai to Istanbul Airport (average of $923). Flying from Dubai to Istanbul Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,423). 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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Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from Dubai to Istanbul. 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 abril 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Royal JordanianCheapest$166Average$187FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
Air ArabiaCheapest$168Average$312FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
Pegasus AirlinesCheapest$171Average$310FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
AjetCheapest$178Average$265FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$262Average$706FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Kuwait AirwaysCheapest$307Average$340FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time64%
flydubaiCheapest$313Average$378FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$314Average$323FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
EmiratesCheapest$717Average$822FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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