Cheap flights from Dubai to Istanbul

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Dubai to Istanbul and booking your next trip
Cheapest round-trip flights $305
Pegasus Nonstop 5 hr Thu, Jun 25 — Wed, Jul 1
The cheapest round-trip flight from Dubai to Istanbul is currently $305
Cheapest one-way flight $134
Pegasus Nonstop 5 hr Wed, Jul 15
The cheapest one-way flight from Dubai to Istanbul is currently $134
Last-minute weekend getaway $589
Gulf Air 1 stop 17 hr Thu, May 7 — Sun, May 10
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Dubai to Istanbul is currently $589
Cheapest business class flights $1,376
Azerbaijan Airlines 1 stop 23 hr Thu, Jun 4 — Wed, Jun 10
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Dubai to Istanbul is currently $1,376
Fastest flight 4 hr 35 min The fastest nonstop flight from Dubai to Istanbul takes 4 hr 35 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 January.
September
Cheapest
Typical prices: $160–225
January
Most expensive
Typical prices: $245–360

Popular airlines from Dubai to Istanbul

  • Emirates
    Nonstop
    from $828
    Typical price: $780–930
    14 weekly nonstop flights
    DXB - IST Every day
  • Air Arabia
    Nonstop
    from $363
    Typical price: $265–510
    13 weekly nonstop flights
    SHJ - IST, SAW Every day
  • flydubai
    Nonstop
    from $528
    Typical price: $330–620
    7 weekly nonstop flights
    DXB - IST Every day
  • JSC Azimuth Airlines
    84 weekly connecting flights
    DWC - IST Every Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri
  • Qatar Airways
    from $673
    Typical price: $360–680
    49 weekly connecting flights
    DXB, SHJ - IST Every day
  • Kuwait Airways
    Typical price: $365–510
    44 weekly connecting flights
    DXB - IST, SAW Every day

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 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 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 $305. The cheapest one-way flight was with Pegasus from $134.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Emirates flight from Dubai to Istanbul is $828, flying from May 14 to May 20.
  • The cheapest Air Arabia flight from Dubai to Istanbul is $363, flying from Jul 13 to Jul 20.
  • The cheapest flydubai flight from Dubai to Istanbul is $528, flying from Jul 2 to Jul 8.
  • The cheapest Qatar Airways flight from Dubai to Istanbul is $673, flying from May 7 to May 13.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Dubai to Istanbul starts at $305 from Thu, Jun 25 to Wed, Jul 1. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $134 and departs on Wed, Jul 15.
4 hr 35 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, Emirates is the most popular. Emirates offers 14 nonstop flights per week. Emirates flies from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Istanbul Airport (IST) .

In terms of flights, JSC Azimuth Airlines is the most popular. JSC Azimuth Airlines offers 84 connecting flights per week. JSC Azimuth Airlines flies from Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) (DWC) to Istanbul Airport (IST) .

Other popular airlines flying from Dubai to Istanbul are:
  • Air Arabia offers 13 nonstop flights per week. Air Arabia flies from Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) to Istanbul Airport (IST) , Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) .
  • flydubai offers 7 nonstop flights per week. flydubai flies from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Istanbul Airport (IST) .
  • Qatar Airways offers 49 connecting flights per week. Qatar Airways flies from Dubai International Airport (DXB) , Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) to Istanbul Airport (IST) .
  • Kuwait Airways offers 44 connecting flights per week. Kuwait Airways flies from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Istanbul Airport (IST) , Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) .
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 $305. The cheapest one-way flight was with Pegasus from $134.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Emirates flight from Dubai to Istanbul is $828, flying from May 14 to May 20.
  • The cheapest Air Arabia flight from Dubai to Istanbul is $363, flying from Jul 13 to Jul 20.
  • The cheapest flydubai flight from Dubai to Istanbul is $528, flying from Jul 2 to Jul 8.
  • The cheapest Qatar Airways flight from Dubai to Istanbul is $673, flying from May 7 to May 13.
Turkish Airlines, Emirates, flydubai and Air Arabia fly direct from Dubai to Istanbul.
  • There are 14 Emirates direct flights from Dubai to Istanbul per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 13 Air Arabia direct flights from Dubai to Istanbul per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 7 flydubai direct flights from Dubai 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 Dubai and Istanbul at price $589 is offered by Gulf Air from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10.
Turkish Airlines, Emirates, flydubai and Air Arabia fly direct from Dubai to Istanbul.
  • There are 14 Emirates direct flights from Dubai to Istanbul per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 13 Air Arabia direct flights from Dubai to Istanbul per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 7 flydubai direct flights from Dubai 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 Dubai to Istanbul on a daily basis.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Dubai and Istanbul start at $305 from Thu, Jun 25 to Wed, Jul 1 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 $1,376 from Thu, Jun 4 to Wed, Jun 10 with Azerbaijan Airlines.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Dubai and Istanbul start at $305 from Thu, Jun 25 to Wed, Jul 1.
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 $589 from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10 with Gulf Air.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Dubai and Istanbul at price $589 is offered by Gulf Air from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10.
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.

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