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Flight deals from Dubai to Istanbul Airport

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best round-trip flight from Dubai to Istanbul Airport? If you want to travel next month, round-trip fares start from AED 919. Find the lowest prices on one-way and round-trip tickets right here.
Istanbul.AED 861 per passenger.Departing Fri, May 1, returning Tue, Jul 28.Round-trip flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departing from Dubai Bus Station on Fri, May 1, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departing from Istanbul on Tue, Jul 28, arriving in Dubai Bus Station.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 861, select.
Istanbul.AED 891 per passenger.Departing Tue, May 12, returning Sun, May 17.Round-trip flight with Etihad Airways and Azerbaijan Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departing from Dubai Bus Station on Tue, May 12, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Azerbaijan Airlines, departing from Istanbul on Sun, May 17, arriving in Dubai.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 891, select.
Istanbul.AED 894 per passenger.Departing Tue, Apr 28, returning Tue, May 5.Round-trip flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departing from Dubai Bus Station on Tue, Apr 28, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departing from Istanbul on Tue, May 5, arriving in Dubai Bus Station.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 894, select.
Istanbul.AED 915 per passenger.Departing Fri, Aug 21, returning Thu, Sep 24.Round-trip flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departing from Dubai Bus Station on Fri, Aug 21, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departing from Istanbul on Thu, Sep 24, arriving in Dubai Bus Station.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 915, select.
Istanbul.AED 917 per passenger.Departing Wed, Jun 10, returning Wed, Jun 17.Round-trip flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departing from Dubai Bus Station on Wed, Jun 10, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departing from Istanbul on Wed, Jun 17, arriving in Dubai Bus Station.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 917, select.
Istanbul.AED 919 per passenger.Departing Tue, Apr 7, returning Tue, Apr 14.Round-trip flight with Etihad Airways and Azerbaijan Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departing from Dubai Bus Station on Tue, Apr 7, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Azerbaijan Airlines, departing from Istanbul on Tue, Apr 14, arriving in Dubai.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 919, select.
Istanbul.AED 968 per passenger.Departing Mon, Apr 6, returning Sun, Jun 7.Round-trip flight with Azerbaijan Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Azerbaijan Airlines, departing from Dubai on Mon, Apr 6, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Azerbaijan Airlines, departing from Istanbul on Sun, Jun 7, arriving in Dubai.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 968, select.
Istanbul.AED 987 per passenger.Departing Sat, Oct 3, returning Sat, Oct 10.Round-trip flight with Kuwait Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Kuwait Airways, departing from Dubai on Sat, Oct 3, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Kuwait Airways, departing from Istanbul on Sat, Oct 10, arriving in Dubai.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 987, select.
Istanbul.AED 987 per passenger.Departing Wed, Aug 5, returning Mon, Aug 10.Round-trip flight with Kuwait Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Kuwait Airways, departing from Dubai on Wed, Aug 5, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Kuwait Airways, departing from Istanbul on Mon, Aug 10, arriving in Dubai.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 987, select.
Istanbul.AED 990 per passenger.Departing Wed, Sep 9, returning Wed, Sep 16.Round-trip flight with Kuwait Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Kuwait Airways, departing from Dubai on Wed, Sep 9, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Kuwait Airways, departing from Istanbul on Wed, Sep 16, arriving in Dubai.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 990, select.
Istanbul.AED 991 per passenger.Departing Mon, Jan 11, returning Mon, Jan 18.Round-trip flight with Kuwait Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Kuwait Airways, departing from Dubai on Mon, Jan 11, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Kuwait Airways, departing from Istanbul on Mon, Jan 18, arriving in Dubai.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 991, select.
Istanbul.AED 992 per passenger.Departing Mon, Sep 28, returning Mon, Oct 5.Round-trip flight with Kuwait Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Kuwait Airways, departing from Dubai on Mon, Sep 28, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Kuwait Airways, departing from Istanbul on Mon, Oct 5, arriving in Dubai.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 992, select.
Istanbul.AED 992 per passenger.Departing Fri, Dec 11, returning Thu, Dec 17.Round-trip flight with Kuwait Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Kuwait Airways, departing from Dubai on Fri, Dec 11, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Kuwait Airways, departing from Istanbul on Thu, Dec 17, arriving in Dubai.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 992, select.
Istanbul.AED 995 per passenger.Departing Mon, May 11, returning Fri, Oct 2.Round-trip flight with Kuwait Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Kuwait Airways, departing from Dubai on Mon, May 11, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Kuwait Airways, departing from Istanbul on Fri, Oct 2, arriving in Dubai.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 995, select.
Istanbul.AED 997 per passenger.Departing Fri, May 29, returning Sat, Jun 6.Round-trip flight with Kuwait Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Kuwait Airways, departing from Dubai on Fri, May 29, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Kuwait Airways, departing from Istanbul on Sat, Jun 6, arriving in Dubai.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 997, select.
Istanbul.AED 1,003 per passenger.Departing Fri, Oct 23, returning Fri, Dec 18.Round-trip flight with Kuwait Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Kuwait Airways, departing from Dubai on Fri, Oct 23, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Kuwait Airways, departing from Istanbul on Fri, Dec 18, arriving in Dubai.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 1,003, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Dubai to Istanbul

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Dubai to Istanbul flights are currently cheapest in May.
Mar
from AED 1,083
Apr
from AED 919
May
from AED 891
Jun
from AED 917
Jul
from AED 1,015
Aug
from AED 987
Sep
from AED 990
Oct
from AED 987
Nov
from AED 1,013
Dec
from AED 992
Jan
from AED 991
Feb
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Dubai to Istanbul: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Dubai to Istanbul below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Istanbul.

Istanbul Sabiha

30km from central Istanbul
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Istanbul

34km from central Istanbul
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Dubai to Istanbul: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundAED 861
Cheapest month to flyMay
Average flight time6 hrs, 42 mins
Most popular airlineEmirates
Average flights per week186

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Finding cheap flights from Dubai to Istanbul: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a round-trip flight from Dubai to Istanbul is AED 861. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
6 hours and 42 minutes is the average flight time from Dubai to Istanbul.
Emirates, Turkish Airlines and Royal Brunei fly direct from Dubai to Istanbul.
There are 372 flights per week flying from Dubai to Istanbul, as of March 2026.
The cheapest month to fly from Dubai to Istanbul is usually May.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Dubai to Istanbul Airport on Friday, May 1, 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 6 hours and 42 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Istanbul but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar, and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Istanbul is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Traveling from Dubai to Istanbul Airport (IST): What you need to know

  • Dubai's main base, Dubai International Airport (DXB), is where new adventures begin. Explore the options for leaving from here when booking your flight from Dubai to Istanbul Airport (IST).

  • The average length of a direct Dubai to Istanbul Airport flight is 4 hours 55 minutes.

  • The timezone in Istanbul is UTC+3, which is one hour behind Dubai. Istanbul Airport is located in Istanbul.

  • With 63 direct weekly flights between the two airports, Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Istanbul Airport (IST) is the most popular route. Turkish Airlines operates the earliest flight at 2am. If you're eager to get more out of your day before flying, the latest departure from DXB to IST is with flydubai at 9:15pm.

  • To ensure you get on your flight from Dubai to IST, allow plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.

  • During popular months such as January, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during a peak period in general.

Airports in Dubai

Dubai International Airport (DXB)

  • You can take a direct flight from Dubai to Istanbul Airport (IST) leaving from Dubai International Airport (DXB).

  • At DXB, you can choose from various carriers that operate direct flights from Dubai to Istanbul Airport, such as:

  • Turkish Airlines is the airline with the highest number of bookings for flights from DXB to IST.

  • Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to take a travel break and perhaps even explore a different city. When searching for cheap flights from Dubai to IST departing from Dubai International Airport (DXB), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can visit along the way. Popular options include:

    • Kuwait International Airport (KWI)

    • Amman Queen Alia International Airport (AMM)

    • Bahrain International Airport (BAH)

  • DXB is around 14 kilometers from central Dubai. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the center, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be around 35 minutes.

  • Searching for a convenient hotel near Dubai International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Dubai to Istanbul Airport, these accommodation options will put you a quick hop from check-in:

  • 71% of flights leaving from Dubai International Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.

Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC)

  • Add a little extra to your vacation with a stopover on your flight from Dubai to Istanbul Airport. Here's where you can connect between Al Maktoum International Airport and IST:

    • Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)

    • Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)

    • Stuttgart Airport (STR)

  • Using public transport, you can travel from central Dubai to DWC in around 1 hour 20 minutes. The airport is roughly 48 kilometers away, and getting there by car will take approximately 40 minutes.

  • Start your vacation sooner with an additional night away from home. Before your Dubai to IST flight, kick back in one of these hotels close to Al Maktoum International Airport:

  • Al Maktoum International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 71%. This figure highlights how often flights that depart from this airport land on time.

About Istanbul Airport (IST)

Getting from Istanbul Airport (IST) to central Istanbul

  • Central Istanbul is around 40 kilometers from Istanbul Airport and takes about 45 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for heading into the city, whether that's with a car rental, cab or ride-share.

  • Traveling by public transport takes around 1 hour 10 minutes.

How to find the cheapest flights from Dubai to Istanbul Airport (IST)

  • At the moment, AED 338 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Dubai to Istanbul Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is AED 861. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.

  • To pick up cheap flights from Dubai to IST, book early. Airlines generally offer the most competitive fares when flights first go on sale.

  • The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest Dubai to Istanbul Airport tickets across the entire month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your plans are flexible.

  • You don't need to check every day to find out if prices have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you when a better deal comes up on plane tickets from Dubai to IST.

  • Hunt for savings on a flight from Dubai to Istanbul Airport with the help of the filters. Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest.'

The best time to fly from Dubai to Istanbul Airport (IST)

  • It's time to work out when to book your flight from Dubai to Istanbul Airport (IST). August is the most popular month to visit Istanbul. If you like your getaways a little more chill, head there in February.

  • Book a Dubai to IST plane ticket departing in July if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Istanbul to range from 21ºC (70ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).

  • If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Dubai to Istanbul Airport in January when temperatures are between 2ºC (36ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF).

More about Istanbul

  • When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Istanbul right here. Browse these options as soon as you've locked in your flight from Dubai to Istanbul Airport:

  • All great journeys should include some sightseeing. Hagia Sophia Museum, Historic Areas of Istanbul and Hagia Sophia History Museum are must-visits when exploring Istanbul.

Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)

  • Istanbul has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Türkiye (Turkey) waiting to be explored. About 225 kilometers southeast of Istanbul, a visit to Eskisehir will keep you on the move. Start with attractions like Eskişehir Odunpazarı Evleri, Archeological Museum and TÜRASAŞ Revolution Cars Museum.

  • Your trip through Türkiye (Turkey) wouldn't be complete without visiting Adapazarı. Ağa Cami and Earthquake & Cultural Museum are just a couple of highlights in this well-known destination, which is around 153 kilometers east of Istanbul.

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