Find Cheap Flights from Doha to Istanbul (DOH - IST)

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Doha to Istanbul and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$204	Pegasus Nonstop 5 hr Thu, May 7 — Wed, May 13	The cheapest round-trip flight from Doha to Istanbul is currently $204
Cheapest one-way flight	$103	Pegasus Nonstop 5 hr Fri, May 15	The cheapest one-way flight from Doha to Istanbul is currently $103
Last-minute weekend getaway	$232	Pegasus Nonstop 5 hr Sat, Feb 28 — Sun, Mar 1	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Doha to Istanbul is currently $232
Cheapest business class flights	$1,119	Gulf Air 1 stop 10 hr Sat, Feb 28 — Fri, Mar 6	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Doha to Istanbul is currently $1,119

Fastest flight	4 hr 20 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Doha to Istanbul takes 4 hr 20 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 Doha to Istanbul is typically May. The most expensive month to fly is typically December.

May Cheapest	Typical prices: $200–265
December Most expensive	Typical prices: $310–465

Popular airlines from Doha to Istanbul

Qatar Airways

Nonstop

from $405

Typical price: $395–590

17 weekly nonstop flights

DOH - IST, SAW Every day
Pegasus

Nonstop

from $204

Typical price: $215–410

9 weekly nonstop flights

DOH - SAW Every day
Turkish Airlines

Nonstop

from $506

Typical price: $395–710

7 weekly nonstop flights

DOH - IST Every day
flydubai

from $457

Typical price: $355–540

57 weekly connecting flights

DOH - IST, SAW Every day
Air Arabia

47 weekly connecting flights

DOH - IST, SAW Every day
Gulf Air

from $358

Typical price: $315–560

30 weekly connecting flights

DOH - IST Every day

Popular airports near Doha

Hamad International Airport (DOH)

Doha Qatar 17 min 4 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 Doha to Istanbul

The cheapest flights from Doha to Istanbul are usually in May. Typical ticket prices in May range from $200 to $265.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Doha to Istanbul recently found on Google Flights was with Pegasus from $204. The cheapest one-way flight was with Pegasus from $103.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Qatar Airways flight from Doha to Istanbul is $405, flying from Feb 27 to Mar 5.
The cheapest Pegasus flight from Doha to Istanbul is $204, flying from May 7 to May 13.
The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Doha to Istanbul is $506, flying from Apr 2 to Apr 8.
The cheapest flydubai flight from Doha to Istanbul is $457, flying from Feb 26 to Mar 4.
The cheapest Gulf Air flight from Doha to Istanbul is $358, flying from Feb 28 to Mar 6.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Doha to Istanbul starts at $204 from Thu, May 7 to Wed, May 13. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $103 and departs on Fri, May 15.

4 hr 20 min is the shortest flight time from Doha 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 Doha 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 Doha 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 Doha to Istanbul.

In terms of nonstop flights, Qatar Airways is the most popular. Qatar Airways offers 17 nonstop flights per week. Qatar Airways flies from Hamad International Airport (DOH) to Istanbul Airport (IST) , Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) .

In terms of flights, flydubai is the most popular. flydubai offers 57 connecting flights per week. flydubai flies from Hamad International Airport (DOH) to Istanbul Airport (IST) , Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) .

Other popular airlines flying from Doha to Istanbul are:

Pegasus offers 9 nonstop flights per week. Pegasus flies from Hamad International Airport (DOH) to Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) .
Turkish Airlines offers 7 nonstop flights per week. Turkish Airlines flies from Hamad International Airport (DOH) to Istanbul Airport (IST) .
Air Arabia offers 47 connecting flights per week. Air Arabia flies from Hamad International Airport (DOH) to Istanbul Airport (IST) , Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) .
Gulf Air offers 30 connecting flights per week. Gulf Air flies from Hamad International Airport (DOH) to Istanbul Airport (IST) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Doha and Istanbul.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Doha to Istanbul recently found on Google Flights was with Pegasus from $204. The cheapest one-way flight was with Pegasus from $103.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Qatar Airways flight from Doha to Istanbul is $405, flying from Feb 27 to Mar 5.
The cheapest Pegasus flight from Doha to Istanbul is $204, flying from May 7 to May 13.
The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Doha to Istanbul is $506, flying from Apr 2 to Apr 8.
The cheapest flydubai flight from Doha to Istanbul is $457, flying from Feb 26 to Mar 4.
The cheapest Gulf Air flight from Doha to Istanbul is $358, flying from Feb 28 to Mar 6.

Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines and Pegasus fly direct from Doha to Istanbul.

There are 17 Qatar Airways direct flights from Doha to Istanbul per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 9 Pegasus direct flights from Doha to Istanbul per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 7 Turkish Airlines direct flights from Doha to Istanbul per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Doha and Istanbul at price $232 is offered by Pegasus from Sat, Feb 28 to Sun, Mar 1.

Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines and Pegasus fly direct from Doha to Istanbul.

There are 17 Qatar Airways direct flights from Doha to Istanbul per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 9 Pegasus direct flights from Doha to Istanbul per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 7 Turkish Airlines direct flights from Doha to Istanbul per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

There are direct flights from Doha to Istanbul on a daily basis.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Doha and Istanbul start at $204 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 Doha 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 Doha and Istanbul start at $1,119 from Sat, Feb 28 to Fri, Mar 6 with Gulf Air.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Doha and Istanbul start at $204 from Thu, May 7 to Wed, May 13.

To book business class trips from Doha 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 Doha and Istanbul starts at $232 from Sat, Feb 28 to Sun, Mar 1 with Pegasus.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Doha and Istanbul at price $232 is offered by Pegasus from Sat, Feb 28 to Sun, Mar 1.

To find last-minute flight deals from Doha 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.