Cheap flights from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul and booking your next trip
Cheapest round-trip flights $154
Pegasus Nonstop 5 hr Thu, May 7 — Wed, May 13
The cheapest round-trip flight from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul is currently $154
Cheapest one-way flight $85
Pegasus Nonstop 5 hr Thu, May 7
The cheapest one-way flight from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul is currently $85
Last-minute weekend getaway $567
Saudia 1 stop 20 hr Sat, Apr 18 — Mon, Apr 20
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul is currently $567
Cheapest business class flights $1,642
EgyptAir 1 stop 12 hr Thu, Apr 23 — Wed, Apr 29
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul is currently $1,642
Fastest flight 4 hr 40 min The fastest nonstop flight from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul takes 4 hr 40 min
Nonstop flights Some days There are direct flights on this route 5 days a week: Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul is typically May. The most expensive month to fly is typically December.
May
Cheapest
Typical prices: $175–415
December
Most expensive
Typical prices: $310–480

Popular airlines from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul

  • Etihad
    Nonstop
    from $347
    Typical price: $290–830
    5 weekly nonstop flights
    AUH - IST Every Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun
  • Royal Jordanian
    from $578
    Typical price: $365–1,250
    14 weekly connecting flights
    AUH - IST Every Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
  • EgyptAir
    from $812
    Typical price: $580–740
    11 weekly connecting flights
    AUH - IST Every day
  • Ethiopian
    from $1,770
    Typical price: $1,400–1,650
    7 weekly connecting flights
    AUH - IST Every day
  • IndiGo
    7 weekly connecting flights
    AUH - IST Every day
  • Saudia
    from $472
    Typical price: $470–1,100
    4 weekly connecting flights
    AUH - IST Every Mon, Tue, Fri, Sun

Popular airports near Abu Dhabi

  • Zayed International Airport (AUH)
    Abu Dhabi United Arab Emirates 25 min 17 mi
  • Sharjah International Airport (SHJ)
    Sharjah United Arab Emirates 1 hr 55 min 93 mi
  • Fujairah International Airport (FJR)
    Fujairah United Arab Emirates 2 hr 33 min 130 mi
  • Al Ain International Airport (AAN)
    Al Ain United Arab Emirates 1 hr 35 min 78 mi

Popular airports near Istanbul

  • Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)
    Istanbul Türkiye 1 hr 1 min 19 mi
  • Istanbul Airport (IST)
    Istanbul Türkiye 46 min 21 mi
  • Bursa Yenişehir Airport (YEI)
    Bursa Türkiye 2 hr 22 min 60 mi
  • Tekirdag Ataturk Corlu Airport (TEQ)
    Tekirdağ Türkiye 1 hr 32 min 56 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul

The cheapest flights from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul are usually in May. Typical ticket prices in May range from $175 to $415.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul recently found on Google Flights was with Pegasus from $154. The cheapest one-way flight was with Pegasus from $85.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Etihad flight from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul is $347, flying from Jun 8 to Jun 16.
  • The cheapest Royal Jordanian flight from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul is $578, flying from May 10 to May 19.
  • The cheapest EgyptAir flight from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul is $812, flying from Apr 23 to Apr 29.
  • The cheapest Ethiopian flight from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul is $1,770, flying from Jul 9 to Jul 16.
  • The cheapest Saudia flight from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul is $472, flying from May 1 to May 7.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul starts at $154 from Thu, May 7 to Wed, May 13. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $85 and departs on Thu, May 7.
4 hr 40 min is the shortest flight time from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul.
Istanbul is a year-round destination, though most visitors arrive May–Sep, when the weather is warm to hot and humid. Winters (Nov–Feb) are cold and wet, and often snowy. Local events include the International Istanbul Film Festival (Apr) and Istanbul Music Festival (Jun).
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
What counts as the best airline for your flights from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul.

In terms of nonstop flights, Etihad is the most popular. Etihad offers 5 nonstop flights per week. Etihad flies from Zayed International Airport (AUH) to Istanbul Airport (IST) .

In terms of flights, Royal Jordanian is the most popular. Royal Jordanian offers 14 connecting flights per week. Royal Jordanian flies from Zayed International Airport (AUH) to Istanbul Airport (IST) .

Other popular airlines flying from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul are:
  • EgyptAir offers 11 connecting flights per week. EgyptAir flies from Zayed International Airport (AUH) to Istanbul Airport (IST) .
  • Ethiopian offers 7 connecting flights per week. Ethiopian flies from Zayed International Airport (AUH) to Istanbul Airport (IST) .
  • IndiGo offers 7 connecting flights per week. IndiGo flies from Zayed International Airport (AUH) to Istanbul Airport (IST) .
  • Saudia offers 4 connecting flights per week. Saudia flies from Zayed International Airport (AUH) to Istanbul Airport (IST) .
The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Abu Dhabi and Istanbul.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul recently found on Google Flights was with Pegasus from $154. The cheapest one-way flight was with Pegasus from $85.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Etihad flight from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul is $347, flying from Jun 8 to Jun 16.
  • The cheapest Royal Jordanian flight from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul is $578, flying from May 10 to May 19.
  • The cheapest EgyptAir flight from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul is $812, flying from Apr 23 to Apr 29.
  • The cheapest Ethiopian flight from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul is $1,770, flying from Jul 9 to Jul 16.
  • The cheapest Saudia flight from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul is $472, flying from May 1 to May 7.
Etihad flies direct from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul.
  • There are 5 Etihad direct flights from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul per week. Flights are available on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Abu Dhabi and Istanbul at price $567 is offered by Saudia from Sat, Apr 18 to Mon, Apr 20.
Etihad flies direct from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul.
  • There are 5 Etihad direct flights from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul per week. Flights are available on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
Direct flights from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul are only available on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Abu Dhabi and Istanbul start at $154 from Thu, May 7 to Wed, May 13 with Pegasus.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.
The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Abu Dhabi and Istanbul start at $1,642 from Thu, Apr 23 to Wed, Apr 29 with EgyptAir.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Abu Dhabi and Istanbul start at $154 from Thu, May 7 to Wed, May 13.
To book business class trips from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Abu Dhabi and Istanbul starts at $567 from Sat, Apr 18 to Mon, Apr 20 with Saudia.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Abu Dhabi and Istanbul at price $567 is offered by Saudia from Sat, Apr 18 to Mon, Apr 20.
To find last-minute flight deals from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.

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