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 $213
Pegasus Nonstop 6 hr Fri, Jun 12 — Thu, Jun 18
The cheapest round-trip flight from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul is currently $213
Cheapest one-way flight $132
Pegasus Nonstop 6 hr Wed, Jun 10
The cheapest one-way flight from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul is currently $132
Last-minute weekend getaway $450
Qatar Airways 1 stop 16 hr Sat, Jun 6 — Mon, Jun 8
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul is currently $450
Cheapest business class flights $1,621
EgyptAir 1 stop 14 hr Thu, Jun 11 — Wed, Jun 17
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul is currently $1,621
Fastest flight 4 hr 40 min The fastest nonstop flight from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul takes 4 hr 40 min
Nonstop flights Every day There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul is typically September. The most expensive month to fly is typically December.
September
Cheapest
Typical prices: $185–290
December
Most expensive
Typical prices: $310–480

Popular airlines from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul

  • Etihad
    Nonstop
    from $516
    Typical price: $290–930
    7 weekly nonstop flights
    AUH - IST Every day
  • Pegasus
    Nonstop
    from $213
    Typical price: $215–430
    3 weekly nonstop flights
    AUH - SAW Every Wed, Fri, Sat
  • Gulf Air
    from $510
    Typical price: $480–530
    23 weekly connecting flights
    AUH - IST Every day
  • Qatar Airways
    from $395
    Typical price: $355–640
    21 weekly connecting flights
    AUH - IST Every day
  • EgyptAir
    from $864
    Typical price: $580–890
    20 weekly connecting flights
    AUH - IST Every day
  • Royal Jordanian
    from $812
    Typical price: $365–1,200
    15 weekly connecting flights
    AUH - IST Every day

Popular airports near Abu Dhabi

  • Zayed International Airport (AUH)
    Abu Dhabi United Arab Emirates 25 min 17 mi
  • Dubai International Airport (DXB)
    Dubai United Arab Emirates 1 hr 47 min 83 mi
  • Fujairah International Airport (FJR)
    Fujairah United Arab Emirates 2 hr 33 min 130 mi
  • Sharjah International Airport (SHJ)
    Sharjah United Arab Emirates 1 hr 54 min 93 mi

Popular airports near Istanbul

  • Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)
    Istanbul Türkiye 1 hr 19 mi
  • Istanbul Airport (IST)
    Istanbul Türkiye 45 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 September. Typical ticket prices in September range from $185 to $290.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul recently found on Google Flights was with Pegasus from $213. The cheapest one-way flight was with Pegasus from $132.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Etihad flight from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul is $516, flying from Jul 16 to Jul 25.
  • The cheapest Pegasus flight from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul is $213, flying from Jun 12 to Jun 18.
  • The cheapest Gulf Air flight from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul is $510, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 10.
  • The cheapest Qatar Airways flight from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul is $395, flying from Aug 27 to Sep 2.
  • The cheapest EgyptAir flight from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul is $864, flying from Jul 23 to Aug 1.
  • The cheapest Royal Jordanian flight from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul is $812, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 10.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul starts at $213 from Fri, Jun 12 to Thu, Jun 18. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $132 and departs on Wed, Jun 10.
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 7 nonstop flights per week. Etihad flies from Zayed International Airport (AUH) to Istanbul Airport (IST) .

In terms of flights, Gulf Air is the most popular. Gulf Air offers 23 connecting flights per week. Gulf Air flies from Zayed International Airport (AUH) to Istanbul Airport (IST) .

Other popular airlines flying from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul are:
  • Pegasus offers 3 nonstop flights per week. Pegasus flies from Zayed International Airport (AUH) to Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) .
  • Qatar Airways offers 21 connecting flights per week. Qatar Airways flies from Zayed International Airport (AUH) to Istanbul Airport (IST) .
  • EgyptAir offers 20 connecting flights per week. EgyptAir flies from Zayed International Airport (AUH) to Istanbul Airport (IST) .
  • Royal Jordanian offers 15 connecting flights per week. Royal Jordanian 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 $213. The cheapest one-way flight was with Pegasus from $132.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Etihad flight from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul is $516, flying from Jul 16 to Jul 25.
  • The cheapest Pegasus flight from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul is $213, flying from Jun 12 to Jun 18.
  • The cheapest Gulf Air flight from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul is $510, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 10.
  • The cheapest Qatar Airways flight from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul is $395, flying from Aug 27 to Sep 2.
  • The cheapest EgyptAir flight from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul is $864, flying from Jul 23 to Aug 1.
  • The cheapest Royal Jordanian flight from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul is $812, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 10.
Etihad and Pegasus fly direct from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul.
  • There are 7 Etihad direct flights from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 3 Pegasus direct flights from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul per week. Flights are available on Wednesday, Friday and Saturday.
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 $450 is offered by Qatar Airways from Sat, Jun 6 to Mon, Jun 8.
Etihad and Pegasus fly direct from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul.
  • There are 7 Etihad direct flights from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 3 Pegasus direct flights from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul per week. Flights are available on Wednesday, Friday and Saturday.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
There are direct flights from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul on a daily basis.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Abu Dhabi and Istanbul start at $213 from Fri, Jun 12 to Thu, Jun 18 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 $1,621 from Thu, Jun 11 to Wed, Jun 17 with EgyptAir.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Abu Dhabi and Istanbul start at $213 from Fri, Jun 12 to Thu, Jun 18.
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 $450 from Sat, Jun 6 to Mon, Jun 8 with Qatar Airways.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Abu Dhabi and Istanbul at price $450 is offered by Qatar Airways from Sat, Jun 6 to Mon, Jun 8.
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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