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Cheap flights from Dubai, United Arab Emirates to Istanbul from AED 499

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 4/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DXB — IST
26 Feb — 5 Mar1
1 adult

The best prices from Dubai Intl to Istanbul are usually found in July or September, booked 87 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Thursday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from Dubai to Istanbul

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Dubai (DXB) to Istanbul (TR5). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 21 February 2025.

Round-trip from

AED 955

One-way from

AED 499

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

July

Average price

AED 1,315
Ajet
  • Ajet
  • 13/3-19/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 23h 25m total
  • Dubai to Istanbul
4/3
  • 4/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 14h 10m total
  • Dubai to Istanbul
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price (AED 153 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (AED 123 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2025

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Cheapest flights from Dubai to Istanbul
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Dubai to Istanbul. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 21 February 2025.

Thu 13/305:00DXB - SAW
Nonstop5h 05mAjet
Wed 19/310:00SAW - DXB
1 stop18h 20mAjet
Deal found 20/2AED 955
Thu 6/319:15DXB - SAW
1 stop12h 50mMultiple Airlines
Mon 10/321:20SAW - DXB
1 stop12h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2AED 959
Sat 12/413:10DXB - IST
1 stop9h 40mAzerbaijan Airlines
Mon 21/422:50IST - DXB
1 stop12h 05mAzerbaijan Airlines
Deal found 20/2AED 962
Thu 13/303:20DXB - SAW
Nonstop5h 00mPegasus Airlines
Sun 16/320:40SAW - DXB
Nonstop4h 30mPegasus Airlines
Deal found 20/2AED 962
Sat 19/413:10DXB - SAW
1 stop26h 45mAzerbaijan Airlines
Wed 23/415:45SAW - DXB
1 stop19h 10mAzerbaijan Airlines
Deal found 20/2AED 1,061
Sun 20/423:00DXB - SAW
1 stop15h 00mflynas
Wed 23/413:50SAW - DXB
1 stop10h 15mflynas
Deal found 20/2AED 1,091
Thu 13/305:35DXB - IST
1 stop8h 10mKuwait Airways
Wed 19/314:10IST - DXB
1 stop6h 45mKuwait Airways
Deal found 20/2AED 1,124
Sat 15/305:35DXB - SAW
1 stop9h 15mKuwait Airways
Sat 22/314:50SAW - DXB
1 stop6h 05mKuwait Airways
Deal found 20/2AED 1,127
Sat 12/421:15DXB - IST
Nonstop4h 55mMultiple Airlines
Mon 21/422:50IST - DXB
1 stop12h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2AED 1,131
Tue 25/202:30DXB - IST
1 stop11h 40mRoyal Jordanian
Sun 2/316:55IST - DXB
1 stop10h 20mRoyal Jordanian
Deal found 21/2AED 1,194
Wed 26/212:10DXB - SAW
Nonstop5h 05mflydubai
Sun 2/314:20SAW - DXB
Nonstop4h 40mflydubai
Deal found 21/2AED 1,212
Thu 27/206:05DXB - IST
1 stop12h 50mOman Air
Wed 5/319:00IST - DXB
1 stop7h 10mOman Air
Deal found 20/2AED 1,278

Find flights from Dubai to Istanbul within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Dubai to Istanbul that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 220,657 searches. Data last updated 21 February 2025.

Fly from

Dubai

Fly to

Istanbul

Route

Departure

Return

Price

DubaiIstanbul

DXB - SAW

DXBSAW

Dubai Intl

Thu 13/3

05:00-09:05

Nonstop5h 05m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Wed 19/3

10:00-05:20

1 stop18h 20m

AED 955

DubaiIstanbul

DXB - SAW

DXBSAW

Dubai Intl

Wed 12/3

05:00-09:05

Nonstop5h 05m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Sun 16/3

07:45-02:45

1 stop18h 00m

AED 959

DubaiIstanbul

DXB - IST

DXBIST

Dubai Intl

Sat 12/4

13:10-21:50

1 stop9h 40m

Istanbul

Mon 21/4

22:50-11:55

1 stop12h 05m

AED 962

DubaiIstanbul

DXB - SAW

DXBSAW

Dubai Intl

Tue 11/3

03:20-07:20

Nonstop5h 00m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Fri 14/3

20:40-02:10

Nonstop4h 30m

AED 962

DubaiIstanbul

DXB - SAW

DXBSAW

Dubai Intl

Mon 3/3

14:10-16:25

1 stop27h 15m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Thu 6/3

10:50-12:55

1 stop25h 05m

AED 977

DubaiIstanbul

DXB - SAW

DXBSAW

Dubai Intl

Sun 20/4

01:55-13:00

1 stop12h 05m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Fri 25/4

13:50-01:05

1 stop10h 15m

AED 1,091

DubaiIstanbul

DXB - IST

DXBIST

Dubai Intl

Thu 13/3

05:35-12:45

1 stop8h 10m

Istanbul

Wed 19/3

14:10-21:55

1 stop6h 45m

AED 1,124

DubaiIstanbul

DXB - IST

DXBIST

Dubai Intl

Sat 12/4

21:15-01:10

Nonstop4h 55m

Istanbul

Mon 21/4

22:50-11:55

1 stop12h 05m

AED 1,131

DubaiIstanbul

DXB - IST

DXBIST

Dubai Intl

Wed 12/3

07:00-13:05

1 stop7h 05m

Istanbul

Sun 16/3

20:55-12:45

1 stop14h 50m

AED 1,172

DubaiIstanbul

DXB - SAW

DXBSAW

Dubai Intl

Mon 3/3

09:15-13:20

Nonstop5h 05m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Thu 6/3

14:20-20:00

Nonstop4h 40m

AED 1,212

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Best time to book a flight from Dubai to Istanbul

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Travel insights for flights from Dubai to Istanbul

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Dubai to Istanbul including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Dubai 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 February 2025.

The best time to book flights from Dubai to Istanbul is 76 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Dubai to Istanbul?

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dubai to Istanbul (average of AED 214). Flying from Dubai to Istanbul in December is currently the most expensive (average of AED 386). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from DXB to IST?

Find hourly flight availability from Dubai to Istanbul. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 21 February 2025.

When flying from Dubai to Istanbul, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight at midday, which can drop the price by up to 25% versus a flight in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Dubai to Istanbul?

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

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Dubai to Istanbul flight should consider departing on Sunday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Dubai to Istanbul

Explore weekly flight availability from Dubai to Istanbul. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 21 February 2025.

The most flights from DXB to TR5 are scheduled on a Wednesday (20 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (14 on average).

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 inches 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 February 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Dubai to Istanbul, such as Aegean Airlines, MEA and Qatar Airways. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.3

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SKG - FRA

I am very proud of them. Everything was very nice everything thank you

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.3

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SKG - FRA

I am very proud of them. Everything was very nice everything thank you

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.3

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SKG - FRA

I am very proud of them. Everything was very nice everything thank you

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.3

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SKG - FRA

I am very proud of them. Everything was very nice everything thank you

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.3

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SKG - FRA

I am very proud of them. Everything was very nice everything thank you

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Dubai to Istanbul. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Dubai to Istanbul?

    Most people fly from Dubai Intl (DXB) if they book a flight from Dubai to Istanbul. On average, Dubai Intl has 17 outbound flights to Istanbul per day from 16 airlines. Dubai Intl is conveniently located just 10.9 km from Dubai’s city centre.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Dubai to Istanbul round-trip?

    According to our current data, Ajet (AED 955), Azerbaijan Airlines (AED 962), and Pegasus Airlines (AED 962) offers the cheapest pricing from Dubai to Istanbul. You may be able to fly from Dubai to Istanbul for 23% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Dubai to Istanbul one-way?

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from Dubai to Istanbul are Ajet (AED 507), flynas (AED 518), and Azerbaijan Airlines (AED 540).

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Dubai to Istanbul?

    Before booking your flight to Istanbul from Dubai, have a look at the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: LOT (84%), Qantas Airways (81%), Turkish Airlines( 80%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Dubai to Istanbul?

    The cheapest flight price from Dubai to Istanbul is AED 1,017. On average you can expect to pay AED 3,098. The most popular route, (Dubai Intl - Istanbul), can usually be booked for AED 863.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Dubai to Istanbul that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Dubai to Istanbul flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Dubai to Istanbul?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Dubai to Istanbul.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Dubai to Istanbul?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Dubai to Istanbul by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Dubai to Istanbul?

    Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dubai to Istanbul (average of AED 214). Flying from Dubai to Istanbul in December is currently the most expensive (average of AED 386). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 10 airlines flying from Dubai to Istanbul

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Etihad AirwaysCheapestAED 391AverageAED 818FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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AnadoluJetCheapestAED 507AverageAED 1,128FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Pegasus AirlinesCheapestAED 621AverageAED 1,060FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Royal JordanianCheapestAED 627AverageAED 652FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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AjetCheapestAED 646AverageAED 919FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Azerbaijan AirlinesCheapestAED 774AverageAED 993FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time87%
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SAUDIACheapestAED 809AverageAED 1,124FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time86%
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Air ArabiaCheapestAED 884AverageAED 1,234FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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flynasCheapestAED 917AverageAED 1,036FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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flydubaiCheapestAED 1,066AverageAED 1,431FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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