Find Cheap Flights from Dubai to Istanbul (DXB - IST)

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

Cheapest round-trip flights	$285	Pegasus Nonstop 6 hr Fri, Jun 12 — Thu, Jun 18	The cheapest round-trip flight from Dubai to Istanbul is currently $285
Cheapest one-way flight	$145	Pegasus Nonstop 6 hr Sun, Jun 7	The cheapest one-way flight from Dubai to Istanbul is currently $145
Last-minute weekend getaway	$318	Pegasus Nonstop 6 hr Thu, Jun 4 — Mon, Jun 8	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Dubai to Istanbul is currently $318
Cheapest business class flights	$1,504	Azerbaijan Airlines 1 stop 10 hr Thu, Jun 18 — Wed, Jun 24	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Dubai to Istanbul is currently $1,504

Fastest flight	4 hr 30 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Dubai to Istanbul takes 4 hr 30 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 Dubai to Istanbul is typically September. The most expensive month to fly is typically May.

September Cheapest	Typical prices: $160–225
May Most expensive	Typical prices: $275–580

Popular airlines from Dubai to Istanbul

Air Arabia

Nonstop

from $363

Typical price: $270–580

17 weekly nonstop flights

SHJ - IST, SAW Every day
Emirates

Nonstop

from $823

Typical price: $780–940

16 weekly nonstop flights

DXB - IST Every day
flydubai

Nonstop

from $660

Typical price: $330–670

15 weekly nonstop flights

DXB - IST, SAW Every day
Pegasus

Nonstop

from $285

Typical price: $205–390

10 weekly nonstop flights

DXB, SHJ - SAW Every Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
Qatar Airways

from $670

Typical price: $365–720

103 weekly connecting flights

DXB, SHJ - IST Every day
JSC Azimuth Airlines

66 weekly connecting flights

DWC - IST Every Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri

Popular airports near Dubai

Dubai International Airport (DXB)

Dubai United Arab Emirates 28 min 6 mi
Sharjah International Airport (SHJ)

Sharjah United Arab Emirates 35 min 17 mi
Zayed International Airport (AUH)

Abu Dhabi United Arab Emirates 1 hr 11 min 66 mi
Fujairah International Airport (FJR)

Fujairah United Arab Emirates 1 hr 18 min 66 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 Dubai to Istanbul

The cheapest flights from Dubai to Istanbul are usually in September. Typical ticket prices in September range from $160 to $225.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Dubai to Istanbul recently found on Google Flights was with Pegasus from $285. The cheapest one-way flight was with Pegasus from $145.

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

The cheapest Air Arabia flight from Dubai to Istanbul is $363, flying from Aug 27 to Sep 3.
The cheapest Emirates flight from Dubai to Istanbul is $823, flying from Aug 27 to Sep 2.
The cheapest flydubai flight from Dubai to Istanbul is $660, flying from Jul 2 to Jul 8.
The cheapest Pegasus flight from Dubai to Istanbul is $285, flying from Jun 12 to Jun 18.
The cheapest Qatar Airways flight from Dubai to Istanbul is $670, flying from Jul 23 to Jul 29.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Dubai to Istanbul starts at $285 from Fri, Jun 12 to Thu, Jun 18. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $145 and departs on Sun, Jun 7.

4 hr 30 min is the shortest flight time from Dubai 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 Dubai 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 Dubai 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 Dubai to Istanbul.

In terms of nonstop flights, Air Arabia is the most popular. Air Arabia offers 17 nonstop flights per week. Air Arabia flies from Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) to Istanbul Airport (IST) , Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) .

In terms of flights, Qatar Airways is the most popular. Qatar Airways offers 103 connecting flights per week. Qatar Airways flies from Dubai International Airport (DXB) , Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) to Istanbul Airport (IST) .

Other popular airlines flying from Dubai to Istanbul are:

Emirates offers 16 nonstop flights per week. Emirates flies from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Istanbul Airport (IST) .
flydubai offers 15 nonstop flights per week. flydubai flies from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Istanbul Airport (IST) , Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) .
Pegasus offers 10 nonstop flights per week. Pegasus flies from Dubai International Airport (DXB) , Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) to Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) .
JSC Azimuth Airlines offers 66 connecting flights per week. JSC Azimuth Airlines flies from Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) (DWC) to Istanbul Airport (IST) .

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

The cheapest round-trip flight from Dubai to Istanbul recently found on Google Flights was with Pegasus from $285. The cheapest one-way flight was with Pegasus from $145.

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

The cheapest Air Arabia flight from Dubai to Istanbul is $363, flying from Aug 27 to Sep 3.
The cheapest Emirates flight from Dubai to Istanbul is $823, flying from Aug 27 to Sep 2.
The cheapest flydubai flight from Dubai to Istanbul is $660, flying from Jul 2 to Jul 8.
The cheapest Pegasus flight from Dubai to Istanbul is $285, flying from Jun 12 to Jun 18.
The cheapest Qatar Airways flight from Dubai to Istanbul is $670, flying from Jul 23 to Jul 29.

Turkish Airlines, Emirates, flydubai, Pegasus and Air Arabia fly direct from Dubai to Istanbul.

There are 17 Air Arabia direct flights from Dubai to Istanbul per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 16 Emirates direct flights from Dubai to Istanbul per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 15 flydubai direct flights from Dubai to Istanbul per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 10 Pegasus direct flights from Dubai to Istanbul per week. Flights are available on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, 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 Dubai and Istanbul at price $318 is offered by Pegasus from Thu, Jun 4 to Mon, Jun 8.

Turkish Airlines, Emirates, flydubai, Pegasus and Air Arabia fly direct from Dubai to Istanbul.

There are 17 Air Arabia direct flights from Dubai to Istanbul per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 16 Emirates direct flights from Dubai to Istanbul per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 15 flydubai direct flights from Dubai to Istanbul per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 10 Pegasus direct flights from Dubai to Istanbul per week. Flights are available on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

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

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

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Dubai and Istanbul start at $285 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 Dubai 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 Dubai and Istanbul start at $1,504 from Thu, Jun 18 to Wed, Jun 24 with Azerbaijan Airlines.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Dubai and Istanbul start at $285 from Fri, Jun 12 to Thu, Jun 18.

To book business class trips from Dubai 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 Dubai and Istanbul starts at $318 from Thu, Jun 4 to Mon, Jun 8 with Pegasus.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Dubai and Istanbul at price $318 is offered by Pegasus from Thu, Jun 4 to Mon, Jun 8.

To find last-minute flight deals from Dubai 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.