Cheap flights from Istanbul to Abu Dhabi

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Istanbul to Abu Dhabi and booking your next trip
Cheapest round-trip flights $174
Pegasus Nonstop 5 hr Fri, Jun 12 — Sun, Jun 21
The cheapest round-trip flight from Istanbul to Abu Dhabi is currently $174
Cheapest one-way flight $78
Pegasus Nonstop 5 hr Fri, Jun 12
The cheapest one-way flight from Istanbul to Abu Dhabi is currently $78
Cheapest nonstop flights $159
Pegasus Nonstop 5 hr Thu, Jun 4 — Wed, Jun 10
The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Istanbul to Abu Dhabi is currently $159
Last-minute weekend getaway $692
Saudia 1 stop 16 hr Sat, Apr 18 — Sun, Apr 19
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Istanbul to Abu Dhabi is currently $692
Cheapest business class flights $1,277
Saudia 1 stop 16 hr Thu, Apr 16 — Fri, Apr 24
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Istanbul to Abu Dhabi is currently $1,277
Fastest flight 4 hr 25 min The fastest nonstop flight from Istanbul to Abu Dhabi takes 4 hr 25 min
Nonstop flights Some days There are direct flights on this route 5 days a week: Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Istanbul to Abu Dhabi is typically May. The most expensive month to fly is typically December.
May
Cheapest
Typical prices: $150–370
December
Most expensive
Typical prices: $280–450

Popular airlines from Istanbul to Abu Dhabi

  • Etihad
    Nonstop
    from $347
    Typical price: $245–730
    5 weekly nonstop flights
    IST - AUH Every Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat
  • EgyptAir
    from $704
    Typical price: $485–710
    18 weekly connecting flights
    IST - AUH Every day
  • Saudia
    from $588
    Typical price: $460–940
    10 weekly connecting flights
    IST - AUH Every Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
  • Ethiopian
    from $1,237
    Typical price: $850–1,200
    7 weekly connecting flights
    IST - AUH Every day
  • IndiGo
    7 weekly connecting flights
    IST - AUH Every day
  • Gulf Air
    from $633
    Typical price: $370–600
    1 weekly connecting flight
    IST - AUH Every Mon

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

Popular airports near Abu Dhabi

  • Zayed International Airport (AUH)
    Abu Dhabi United Arab Emirates 25 min 17 mi
  • Sharjah International Airport (SHJ)
    Sharjah United Arab Emirates 1 hr 55 min 93 mi
  • Fujairah International Airport (FJR)
    Fujairah United Arab Emirates 2 hr 33 min 130 mi
  • Al Ain International Airport (AAN)
    Al Ain United Arab Emirates 1 hr 35 min 78 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Istanbul to Abu Dhabi

The cheapest flights from Istanbul to Abu Dhabi are usually in May. Typical ticket prices in May range from $150 to $370.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Istanbul to Abu Dhabi recently found on Google Flights was with Pegasus from $174. The cheapest one-way flight was with Pegasus from $78.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Etihad flight from Istanbul to Abu Dhabi is $347, flying from Jul 5 to Jul 14.
  • The cheapest EgyptAir flight from Istanbul to Abu Dhabi is $704, flying from Apr 24 to Apr 30.
  • The cheapest Saudia flight from Istanbul to Abu Dhabi is $588, flying from May 1 to May 7.
  • The cheapest Ethiopian flight from Istanbul to Abu Dhabi is $1,237, flying from Apr 30 to May 7.
  • The cheapest Gulf Air flight from Istanbul to Abu Dhabi is $633, flying from May 14 to May 20.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Istanbul to Abu Dhabi starts at $174 from Fri, Jun 12 to Sun, Jun 21. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $78 and departs on Fri, Jun 12.
4 hr 25 min is the shortest flight time from Istanbul to Abu Dhabi.
Most visitors arrive Oct–Apr when the weather is warm and dry. With a desert climate, temperatures soar in the summer (Jun–Sep). Major events include the Abu Dhabi Festival (Mar) and Abu Dhabi Film Festival (Oct). The major religious holidays are Ramadan, Eid Al Fitr and Eid Al Adha (all dates vary).
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Istanbul to Abu Dhabi.
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 Istanbul to Abu Dhabi 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 Istanbul to Abu Dhabi.

In terms of nonstop flights, Etihad is the most popular. Etihad offers 5 nonstop flights per week. Etihad flies from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Zayed International Airport (AUH) .

In terms of flights, EgyptAir is the most popular. EgyptAir offers 18 connecting flights per week. EgyptAir flies from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Zayed International Airport (AUH) .

Other popular airlines flying from Istanbul to Abu Dhabi are:
  • Saudia offers 10 connecting flights per week. Saudia flies from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Zayed International Airport (AUH) .
  • Ethiopian offers 7 connecting flights per week. Ethiopian flies from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Zayed International Airport (AUH) .
  • IndiGo offers 7 connecting flights per week. IndiGo flies from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Zayed International Airport (AUH) .
  • Gulf Air offers 1 connecting flights per week. Gulf Air flies from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Zayed International Airport (AUH) .
The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Istanbul and Abu Dhabi.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Istanbul to Abu Dhabi recently found on Google Flights was with Pegasus from $174. The cheapest one-way flight was with Pegasus from $78.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Etihad flight from Istanbul to Abu Dhabi is $347, flying from Jul 5 to Jul 14.
  • The cheapest EgyptAir flight from Istanbul to Abu Dhabi is $704, flying from Apr 24 to Apr 30.
  • The cheapest Saudia flight from Istanbul to Abu Dhabi is $588, flying from May 1 to May 7.
  • The cheapest Ethiopian flight from Istanbul to Abu Dhabi is $1,237, flying from Apr 30 to May 7.
  • The cheapest Gulf Air flight from Istanbul to Abu Dhabi is $633, flying from May 14 to May 20.
Etihad flies direct from Istanbul to Abu Dhabi.
  • There are 5 Etihad direct flights from Istanbul to Abu Dhabi per week. Flights are available on Monday, Tuesday, 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 Istanbul and Abu Dhabi at price $692 is offered by Saudia from Sat, Apr 18 to Sun, Apr 19.
Etihad flies direct from Istanbul to Abu Dhabi.
  • There are 5 Etihad direct flights from Istanbul to Abu Dhabi per week. Flights are available on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
Direct flights from Istanbul to Abu Dhabi are only available on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Istanbul and Abu Dhabi start at $159 from Thu, Jun 4 to Wed, Jun 10 with Pegasus.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Istanbul to Abu Dhabi, 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 Istanbul and Abu Dhabi start at $1,277 from Thu, Apr 16 to Fri, Apr 24 with Saudia.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Istanbul and Abu Dhabi start at $174 from Fri, Jun 12 to Sun, Jun 21.
To book business class trips from Istanbul to Abu Dhabi, 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 Istanbul and Abu Dhabi starts at $692 from Sat, Apr 18 to Sun, Apr 19 with Saudia.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Istanbul and Abu Dhabi at price $692 is offered by Saudia from Sat, Apr 18 to Sun, Apr 19.
To find last-minute flight deals from Istanbul to Abu Dhabi, 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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