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

Flights overview

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

Cheapest round-trip flights	$321	Pegasus Nonstop 6 hr Thu, May 14 — Thu, May 21	The cheapest round-trip flight from Doha to Istanbul is currently $321
Cheapest one-way flight	$158	Pegasus Nonstop 6 hr Thu, May 14	The cheapest one-way flight from Doha to Istanbul is currently $158
Last-minute weekend getaway	$549	Qatar Airways, Oman Air 1 stop 10 hr Sat, May 9 — Sun, May 10	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Doha to Istanbul is currently $549
Cheapest business class flights	$1,612	flydubai 1 stop 13 hr Mon, Jun 1 — Wed, Jun 10	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Doha to Istanbul is currently $1,612

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 September. The most expensive month to fly is typically December.

September Cheapest	Typical prices: $200–235
December Most expensive	Typical prices: $310–465

Popular airlines from Doha to Istanbul

Qatar Airways

Nonstop

from $709

Typical price: $430–700

14 weekly nonstop flights

DOH - IST Every day
Air Arabia

31 weekly connecting flights

DOH - IST, SAW Every day
flydubai

from $538

Typical price: $360–610

17 weekly connecting flights

DOH - IST Every day
Kuwait Airways

13 weekly connecting flights

DOH - IST, SAW Every day
Saudia

from $692

Typical price: $660–960

8 weekly connecting flights

DOH - IST Every Tue, Wed, Thu
Royal Jordanian

from $578

Typical price: $330–940

8 weekly connecting flights

DOH - IST Every Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun

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 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 31 min 56 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Doha to Istanbul

The cheapest flights from Doha to Istanbul are usually in September. Typical ticket prices in September range from $200 to $235.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Doha to Istanbul recently found on Google Flights was with Pegasus from $321. The cheapest one-way flight was with Pegasus from $158.

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

The cheapest Qatar Airways flight from Doha to Istanbul is $709, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 10.
The cheapest flydubai flight from Doha to Istanbul is $538, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 10.
The cheapest Saudia flight from Doha to Istanbul is $692, flying from Jun 1 to Jun 7.
The cheapest Royal Jordanian flight from Doha to Istanbul is $578, flying from May 8 to May 14.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Doha to Istanbul starts at $321 from Thu, May 14 to Thu, May 21. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $158 and departs on Thu, May 14.

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 14 nonstop flights per week. Qatar Airways flies from Hamad International Airport (DOH) to Istanbul Airport (IST) .

In terms of flights, Air Arabia is the most popular. Air Arabia offers 31 connecting flights per week. Air Arabia flies from Hamad International Airport (DOH) to Istanbul Airport (IST) , Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) .

Other popular airlines flying from Doha to Istanbul are:

flydubai offers 17 connecting flights per week. flydubai flies from Hamad International Airport (DOH) to Istanbul Airport (IST) .
Kuwait Airways offers 13 connecting flights per week. Kuwait Airways flies from Hamad International Airport (DOH) to Istanbul Airport (IST) , Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) .
Saudia offers 8 connecting flights per week. Saudia flies from Hamad International Airport (DOH) to Istanbul Airport (IST) .
Royal Jordanian offers 8 connecting flights per week. Royal Jordanian 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 $321. The cheapest one-way flight was with Pegasus from $158.

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

The cheapest Qatar Airways flight from Doha to Istanbul is $709, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 10.
The cheapest flydubai flight from Doha to Istanbul is $538, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 10.
The cheapest Saudia flight from Doha to Istanbul is $692, flying from Jun 1 to Jun 7.
The cheapest Royal Jordanian flight from Doha to Istanbul is $578, flying from May 8 to May 14.

Qatar Airways flies direct from Doha to Istanbul.

There are 14 Qatar Airways 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 $549 is offered by Qatar Airways, Oman Air from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10.

Qatar Airways flies direct from Doha to Istanbul.

There are 14 Qatar Airways 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 $321 from Thu, May 14 to Thu, May 21 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 $1,612 from Mon, Jun 1 to Wed, Jun 10 with flydubai.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Doha and Istanbul start at $321 from Thu, May 14 to Thu, May 21.

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 $549 from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10 with Qatar Airways, Oman Air.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Doha and Istanbul at price $549 is offered by Qatar Airways, Oman Air from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10.

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.