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AED 496+ Cheap flights to Istanbul

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Flights to Istanbul in 2025

Find the latest flights to Istanbul in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 220,657 searches and data was last updated on 21 March 2025.

Return from

AED 944

One-way from

AED 496

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

September

Average price

AED 1,271
Ajet
  • Ajet
  • 25/5-29/5
  • Nonstop
  • 9h 30m total
  • Dubai to Istanbul
Ajet
  • Ajet
  • 21/5
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 50m total
  • Dubai to Istanbul
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (AED 204 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (AED 100 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for return flights in March 2025

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Cheapest flights to Istanbul
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Istanbul. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 21 March 2025.

Sun 25/503:30DXB - SAW
Nonstop4h 50mAjet
Thu 29/520:20SAW - DXB
Nonstop4h 40mAjet
Deal found 20/3AED 944
Fri 21/321:35DXB - SAW
1 stop17h 20mflynas
Tue 25/314:30SAW - DXB
1 stop14h 45mflynas
Deal found 20/3AED 948
Mon 5/513:10DXB - SAW
1 stop21h 10mAzerbaijan Airlines
Fri 9/516:45SAW - DXB
1 stop18h 10mAzerbaijan Airlines
Deal found 21/3AED 951
Thu 10/413:10DXB - IST
1 stop9h 40mAzerbaijan Airlines
Thu 17/422:50IST - DXB
1 stop12h 05mAzerbaijan Airlines
Deal found 20/3AED 955
Mon 12/517:30DXB - SAW
Nonstop4h 45mMultiple Airlines
Tue 20/516:45SAW - DXB
1 stop18h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/3AED 955
Wed 26/320:00DXB - IST
1 stop37h 35mSingapore Airlines
Wed 2/413:20IST - DXB
1 stop28h 10mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 20/3AED 1,072
Fri 23/521:15DXB - IST
Nonstop4h 55mMultiple Airlines
Fri 30/512:00IST - DXB
1 stop22h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/3AED 1,087
Fri 21/321:30DXB - IST
1 stop23h 30mflyadeal
Tue 25/321:00IST - DXB
1 stop13h 45mflyadeal
Deal found 20/3AED 1,142
Sat 19/403:05DXB - SAW
1 stop8h 40mPegasus Airlines
Sun 27/421:45SAW - DXB
Nonstop4h 30mPegasus Airlines
Deal found 21/3AED 1,201
Fri 11/417:30DXB - SAW
Nonstop4h 45mflydubai
Fri 18/414:05SAW - DXB
Nonstop4h 30mflydubai
Deal found 20/3AED 1,227
Mon 28/404:30DXB - SAW
1 stop9h 35mKuwait Airways
Mon 5/514:05SAW - DXB
1 stop12h 25mKuwait Airways
Deal found 21/3AED 1,238
Sun 20/413:20DXB - IST
1 stop12h 15mRoyal Jordanian
Thu 24/411:45IST - DXB
1 stop15h 20mRoyal Jordanian
Deal found 21/3AED 1,241

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Dubai

Route

Departure

Return

Price

DubaiIstanbul

DXB - SAW

DXBSAW

Dubai Intl

Sun 25/5

03:30-07:20

Nonstop4h 50m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Thu 29/5

20:20-02:00

Nonstop4h 40m

AED 944

DubaiIstanbul

DXB - SAW

DXBSAW

Dubai Intl

Fri 9/5

17:30-21:15

Nonstop4h 45m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Wed 14/5

10:30-11:55

1 stop24h 25m

AED 948

DubaiIstanbul

DXB - SAW

DXBSAW

Dubai Intl

Mon 5/5

13:10-09:20

1 stop21h 10m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Fri 9/5

16:45-11:55

1 stop18h 10m

AED 951

DubaiIstanbul

DXB - IST

DXBIST

Dubai Intl

Thu 10/4

13:10-21:50

1 stop9h 40m

Istanbul

Thu 17/4

22:50-11:55

1 stop12h 05m

AED 955

DubaiIstanbul

DXB - IST

DXBIST

Dubai Intl

Fri 23/5

21:15-01:10

Nonstop4h 55m

Istanbul

Fri 30/5

12:00-11:55

1 stop22h 55m

AED 1,087

DubaiIstanbul

DXB - SAW

DXBSAW

Dubai Intl

Sat 19/4

03:05-10:45

1 stop8h 40m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Sun 27/4

21:45-03:15

Nonstop4h 30m

AED 1,201

DubaiIstanbul

DXB - SAW

DXBSAW

Dubai Intl

Sun 13/4

01:55-13:00

1 stop12h 05m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Sun 20/4

13:50-01:05

1 stop10h 15m

AED 1,223

DubaiIstanbul

DXB - IST

DXBIST

Dubai Intl

Fri 25/4

06:30-12:45

1 stop7h 15m

Istanbul

Sun 27/4

02:10-04:05

1 stop24h 55m

AED 1,227

DubaiIstanbul

DXB - SAW

DXBSAW

Dubai Intl

Fri 11/4

17:30-21:15

Nonstop4h 45m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Fri 18/4

14:05-19:35

Nonstop4h 30m

AED 1,227

DubaiIstanbul

DXB - SAW

DXBSAW

Dubai Intl

Mon 28/4

04:30-13:05

1 stop9h 35m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Mon 5/5

14:05-03:30

1 stop12h 25m

AED 1,238

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Best time to book a flight to Istanbul

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Istanbul with our price prediction graph.
Estimated return price
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Everything you need to know about your flight to Istanbul

When is the best time to book a flight to Istanbul?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Dubai to Istanbul. Price data was last updated on 14 March 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to Istanbul, you should look to book at least 89 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

How long is the flight to Istanbul?

On average, a flight from Dubai to Istanbul takes 4 hours 45 minutes. Flights to Istanbul from other popular cities in United Arab Emirates will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Istanbul?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Dubai to Istanbul. Price data was last updated on 16 March 2025.

Users looking for the lowest fares to Istanbul should consider flying on Tuesday evenings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Wednesday at midday, when prices are usually at their highest.

Weekly flight availability to Istanbul

The most flights from Dubai to Istanbul are scheduled on a Wednesday (21 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (14 on average).

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Istanbul?

The cheapest airlines flying from Dubai to Istanbul are Etihad Airways, Royal Jordanian and Ajet.

Rainfall in Istanbul by month

Plan your trip to Istanbul by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Istanbul ranges from 10.0 - 100.0 mm per month. December is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 100.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Istanbul when rainfall is around 10.0 mm.

Temperature in Istanbul by month

Plan your trip to Istanbul by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Istanbul, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 23.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 5.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Istanbul

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Istanbul. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Istanbul. Reviews last updated 21 March 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Emirates, MEA and Qatar Airways to Istanbul have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

FAQs about flying to Istanbul

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Istanbul if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Istanbul on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Istanbul?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Etihad Airways is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Istanbul.

  • How much is a return flight to Istanbul?

    A return flight to Istanbul will typically cost around AED 524, however they can be found for as little as AED 139.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Istanbul depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Istanbul, Dubai Intl offers the quickest one-way flight (4 hours 45 minutes).

  • Does Istanbul have rental cars?

    Yes. Those touching down at Istanbul can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Istanbul?

    Yes. Istanbul has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. havalimanına yakın konumda daire is the closest property to Istanbul (0.0 km away from Istanbul).

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