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$156 Find cheap flights from Dubai to Istanbul Airport

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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Dubai to Istanbul.
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Cheap flight deals from Dubai to Istanbul (DXB-IST)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Dubai to Istanbul that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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6:30 am - 7:30 pmDXB-IST
14h 00m1 stop
8:30 pm - 8:35 pmIST-DXB
23h 05m1 stop
$167Royal Jordanian
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Thu, Jul 18 - Wed, Jul 24
1:05 pm - 7:30 pmDXB-IST
7h 25m1 stop
8:30 pm - 3:35 amIST-DXB
6h 05m1 stop
$172Royal Jordanian
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Tue, Jul 2 - Mon, Jul 8
1:05 pm - 7:30 pmDXB-IST
7h 25m1 stop
1:45 pm - 12:05 pmIST-DXB
21h 20m1 stop
$176Royal Jordanian
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Mon, Jul 22 - Sun, Jul 28
11:45 am - 6:35 pmDXB-IST
7h 50m1 stop
8:05 pm - 11:25 amIST-DXB
14h 20m1 stop
$298Qatar Airways
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Wed, Sep 18 - Sun, Sep 22
1:15 pm - 6:35 pmDXB-IST
6h 20m1 stop
8:05 pm - 11:25 amIST-DXB
14h 20m1 stop
$300Qatar Airways
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Thu, Sep 26 - Sun, Sep 29
8:00 am - 1:50 pmDXB-IST
6h 50m1 stop
6:45 am - 10:35 pmIST-DXB
14h 50m1 stop
$429Gulf Air
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Mon, Jun 24 - Sun, Jun 30
9:15 pm - 1:10 amDXB-IST
4h 55mnonstop
6:35 pm - 12:05 amIST-DXB
4h 30mnonstop
$438flydubai
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Mon, Jun 24 - Sun, Jun 30
9:15 pm - 1:10 amDXB-IST
4h 55mnonstop
6:35 pm - 12:05 amIST-DXB
4h 30mnonstop
$479flydubai
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Mon, Jul 15 - Thu, Jul 18
8:00 am - 1:50 pmDXB-IST
6h 50m1 stop
6:45 am - 6:10 pmIST-DXB
10h 25m1 stop
$487Gulf Air
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Mon, Jun 24 - Sun, Jun 30
6:20 am - 1:45 pmDXB-IST
8h 25m1 stop
11:55 am - 9:30 pmIST-DXB
8h 35m1 stop
$558SAUDIA
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Mon, Sep 9 - Wed, Sep 18

Flights from Dubai to Istanbul - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Dubai to Istanbul to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Dubai to Istanbul Airport?

The average price of all flights from Dubai to Istanbul Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If you are looking for a flight deal from Dubai to Istanbul Airport, look for departures on Mondays and avoid leaving on a Saturday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Istanbul Airport, Friday is the cheapest day to fly and Thursday is the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Dubai to Istanbul Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Dubai to Istanbul Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Dubai to Istanbul Airport is March, where tickets cost $296 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and April, where the average cost of tickets is $437 and $413 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Dubai to Istanbul Airport?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Dubai to Istanbul Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Dubai to Istanbul Airport, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 88 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Dubai to Istanbul Airport?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
The cheapest return flight ticket from Dubai to Istanbul Airport found by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours was for $167 on Royal Jordanian, followed by Jazeera Airways ($275). One-way flight deals have also been found from as low as $156 on Wizz Air and from $158 on Jazeera Airways.

Which airlines fly most frequently between Dubai and Istanbul Airport?

Turkish Airlines connects Dubai to Istanbul Airport with up to 4 flights per day. Emirates also offers 3 flights per day, while flydubai follows with 3 flights per day.

Which airlines fly non-stop between Dubai and Istanbul Airport?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Dubai to Istanbul Airport.
There are 3 airlines that fly nonstop from Dubai to Istanbul Airport. They are: Emirates, Turkish Airlines and flydubai. The cheapest price of all airlines flying this route was found with Turkish Airlines at $252 for a one-way flight. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at flydubai.

How many flights are there between Dubai and Istanbul Airport per day?

Each day, there are between 10 and 11 nonstop flights that take off from Dubai and land in Istanbul Airport, with an average flight time of 4h 48m. The most common departure time is 1:00 pm and most flights take off in the afternoon. Each week, there are 76 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Sunday, when 14% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Saturday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Dubai and Istanbul Airport?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 3 cabin class options for the route. These are Business, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from Dubai to Istanbul Airport take?

Nonstop flights from Dubai generally make it to Istanbul Airport in 4h 35m. The flying distance between the two cities is 1,881 miles.

What’s the earliest departure time from Dubai to Istanbul Airport?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Dubai at 2:00 am and will be landing in Istanbul Airport at 5:45 am.

What’s the latest departure time from Dubai to Istanbul Airport?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Dubai to Istanbul Airport jets off at 9:15 pm and lands at 1:10 am.

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Low season

January

High season

July

Cheapest flight

$156
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 7% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 5% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Dubai to Istanbul

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Dubai to Istanbul based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking Dubai to Istanbul Airport flights

  • Does Istanbul International Airport have an on-site hotel?

    Istanbul Airport has two on-site hotels that passengers can check into when they land. Both of these hotels are located inside the terminals. For arriving passengers, the most convenient airport hotel option is the on-site Yotel, which is located in the duty-free shopping area.

  • How can I get from Istanbul Airport to the city centre?

    Passengers landing at Istanbul Airport will find a variety of public transport options available to help them connect with the city centre. You can take bus line 19 from the airport and reach Taksim Square in around 1h 10min. Bus tickets for this route cost roughly ₺ 18 (AED 3). Taxis are also available 24h at the airport. Orange taxis are the cheapest in Istanbul, with fares to the city centre at around ₺ 127 (AED 25). Taxi journeys to the city centre usually take around 35min.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Dubai to Istanbul Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Dubai to Istanbul Airport was $156 for a one-way ticket and $167 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Dubai and Istanbul Airport?

    Yes, you’ll need a passport to travel to Istanbul Airport from Dubai.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Dubai to Istanbul Airport?

    Dubai and Istanbul Airport are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave Dubai from Dubai Intl and will be arriving at Istanbul.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Dubai to Istanbul Airport?

    flydubai, Emirates, and Lufthansa offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Dubai to Istanbul Airport flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Dubai to Istanbul Airport?

    The Boeing 777-300ER is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Dubai to Istanbul Airport flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Dubai to Istanbul Airport?

    Star Alliance, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Dubai and Istanbul Airport, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Dubai to Istanbul Airport?

    There are nonstop flights from Dubai to Istanbul Airport on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Dubai to Istanbul, Qatar Airways or SAUDIA?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Dubai to Istanbul are Qatar Airways and SAUDIA. With an average price for the route of $315 and an overall rating of 7.6, Qatar Airways is the most popular choice. SAUDIA is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $304 and an overall rating of 7.6.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Dubai to Istanbul Airport?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Dubai to Istanbul Airport.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Dubai to Istanbul Airport?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Istanbul Airport from Dubai is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Dubai to Istanbul Airport?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Istanbul Airport with an airline and back to Dubai with another airline. Booking your flights between Dubai and IST can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Dubai to Istanbul Airport?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Istanbul Airport from Dubai up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Dubai to Istanbul Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $322 or less one-way and $527 or less round-trip.
  • Dubai Airport (DXB) has a range of lounge options for passengers who want to relax before their Istanbul (IST) flights. If you’re booked on flights from Dubai to Istanbul with FlyDubai, you can access the Marhaba Lounge for around AED 170 per person. This lounge is located inside the main departures area in Terminal 2. There is also a Marhaba Lounge located inside Terminal 1, on the Upper Level inside Concourse D.
  • If you’d prefer to sleep at the airport the night before your flights to Istanbul, you can book rooms at the Dubai International Hotel located inside Dubai Airport in Terminal 3.
  • While direct flights from Dubai to Istanbul are available, some airlines also offer flights on this route with stopovers on the way. If you fly with Gulf Air, you will usually change planes in Bahrain (BAH) before flying on to Istanbul. Meanwhile, if you fly with Kuwait Airways, your journey will include one layover in Kuwait City (KWI) before you touch down at IST.
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Prefer to fly non-stop from Dubai to Istanbul Airport?

Find which airlines fly direct from Dubai Intl to Istanbul, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Nonstop departures

Dubai Intl to Istanbul

Monday

ANA, Emirates, LOT, +4 more

ANA, Emirates, +5 more

Tuesday

ANA, Emirates, LOT, +4 more

ANA, Emirates, +5 more

Wednesday

ANA, Emirates, LOT, +4 more

ANA, Emirates, +5 more

Thursday

ANA, Emirates, LOT, +4 more

ANA, Emirates, +5 more

Friday

ANA, Emirates, LOT, +4 more

ANA, Emirates, +5 more

Saturday

ANA, Emirates, LOT, +4 more

ANA, Emirates, +5 more

Sunday

ANA, Emirates, LOT, +4 more

ANA, Emirates, +5 more

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Nonstop returns

Istanbul to Dubai Intl

Monday

ANA, Emirates, LOT, +4 more

ANA, Emirates, +5 more

Tuesday

ANA, Emirates, LOT, +4 more

ANA, Emirates, +5 more

Wednesday

ANA, Emirates, LOT, +4 more

ANA, Emirates, +5 more

Thursday

ANA, Emirates, LOT, +4 more

ANA, Emirates, +5 more

Friday

ANA, Emirates, LOT, +4 more

ANA, Emirates, +5 more

Saturday

ANA, Emirates, LOT, +4 more

ANA, Emirates, +5 more

Sunday

ANA, Emirates, LOT, +4 more

ANA, Emirates, +5 more

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Top 3 airlines serving from Dubai to Istanbul

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Dubai to Istanbul. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Dubai to Istanbul? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.0
Royal JordanianOverall score based on 499 reviews
7.2Boarding
6.4Entertainment
6.9Comfort
6.5Food
7.3Crew
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No Wi-Fi 50% of headphones handed out do not work. Otherwise pleasant.

6.0 GoodMarc, Apr 2024MCO - ORD
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No Wi-Fi 50% of headphones handed out do not work. Otherwise pleasant.

Very nice staff. organized check in and good food. Bit cramped and tired looking plane inside

Was so surprised that for a short flight we were served a sandwich lunch

I didn’t like anything. I fly about 40 times per year and this is by far the worst airline I’ve even been on.

In business class and attendants acted like bothering them when asking for water. Which they didn’t even offer at all during the flight.

Worst flying experience ever. Both kids fell sick from food afterwards. In flight Service was missing. Same food served for all meals and that too stale which made us sick.

I had bad experience, this flight from Amman to Detroit was delayed for 40 hours!!!! The staff are rude & the food was not good at all.

I had bad experience, the first flight was delayed for 4 hours & the second flight was delayed for 40 hours!!!!! The staff on the flight from Amman to Detroit are rude . The food was not good at all.

Regarding the boarding: it needs more efforts to make it more convenient

Entertainment content is outdated. Food; I chose the chicken meal with rice, I would like to know the thought process of serving rice and chicken to be eaten with only a fork?! I don't eat spicy food for health reasons, I found out that the rice is very spicy after the first bite, so I didn't eat.

Pegasus is a very efficient airline. Passengers, however are sometimes unruly. Getting up right after take off. Getting up right when we land and before getting to the gate. Switching seats to the front so she can get a better seat. It is unfair for those that actually paid for seats. Flight attendants seem to not enforce it. One or two bad actors ruins it. Overall, the airline is great.

Pegasus is not a very comfortable airline. They’re not in any way hospitable

It was like moving cattle around. Very abrupt, uncomfortable and not much hospitality

All good but air not give the pasing er any food even glase of water

Flight delayed by 1hr when we already boarded because someone had to get off. Leg room is terrible for 6ft people like me.

I used the airline 5-6 times for the last year and every flight have had perfect timing and I like it. Despite catastrophic absence of space for my legs 😁

The crew was utterly non helping and non courteous.I asked for a water. The air hostess could have said it's paid . She informed me that I will come later after serving but never turned up. The seats were never comfortable.My first and last flight with Pegasus.I am not taking again

The plane left Istanbul 1 hour late and the AC was not really working great it was so hot inside and no air. This was my worst flight in a long time since I had a flight with Ryanair.

Cheap and cheerful. It’s a super cheap, no frills flight. Very professional and as it’s an A320 relatively spacious. Seats do not recline. Happy with the service. You get what you pay for. Can’t complain

I had 4 flights for less than a week and there were no delays and issues. Thanks to the crews and for perfectly organised service.

The timing for this flight is really odd.. at 4.45AM If it was 1AM or 8AM it would be great. I guess its probably for European connecting flights with Emirates? Anyway, for a budget airline, the business class product in FlyDubai is quite decent. You even get Champagne, although 4AM is an off time to have it. The Throne seat for me while is great for privacy, sleeping isn't great for the foot extension. This flight is great for me due to its direct nature but if Emirates did it, I would choose that.

The quality is worse and worse , this business ticket pricing is overpriced !!!!

The Plane was very small.. domestic route will perfect not international

If I have a choice I would not use this airline. They moved by booking to Smart Wings, an airline they code share with. Changing terminals in buses and dealing with some of the staff associated with it is not the best experience. Having stated that I must share that the crew of Smart Wings airlines was polite.

Consider serving food to all passengers regardless of food reservation status during booking.

This was a smartwings operated flight. Flydubai is no longer value for money. Their prices are as high as emirates whereas delays, services and overall quality is as low as any other low cost carrier.

The only highlight on this flight was the taste of the food, which was surprisingly good. Everything else was below average, and the cabin crew service especially stood out for being slow and inattentive. We were surrounded by toddlers/babies and it made our 4 hour flight feel like 10 hours. Granted, that's not the airline's fault, but it added to the overall subpar experience.

Second-row economy doesn't have leg space if you are 6 feet

מלון חבל על הזמן השאר יום יומיים סבבה אבל בחוץ חום כלבים

Very helpful and welcoming crew, good food in fair quantities, enough space for the legs. Surprisingly good quality for a "lowcoster".

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Dubai to Istanbul found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
7/17Wed
1 stopWizz Air
13h 05mDXB-IST
$156
8/29Thu
1 stop
13h 05mDXB-IST
$157
7/19Fri
1 stopRoyal Jordanian
15h 55mDXB-IST
$186
7/2Tue
1 stopRoyal Jordanian
7h 25mDXB-IST
$193
6/18Tue
nonstopflydubai
4h 55mDXB-IST
$240
6/18Tue
nonstopflydubai
4h 55mDXB-IST
$247
7/9Tue
2 stopsPegasus Airlines
17h 25mDXB-IST
$294
7/16Tue
2 stopsPegasus Airlines
17h 25mDXB-IST
$326
7/20Sat
nonstopTurkish Airlines
4h 45mDXB-IST
$353
7/15Mon
nonstopTurkish Airlines
4h 45mDXB-IST
$354

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Last minute flights from Dubai to Istanbul

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Dubai to Istanbul that are departing in the next 10 days.
6/18Tue
multi-stopAzerbaijan Airlines
9h 40mDXB-IST
6/26Wed
multi-stopAzerbaijan Airlines
25h 20mIST-DXB
$436
6/18Tue
multi-stopOman Air
8h 50mDXB-IST
6/25Tue
multi-stopOman Air
7h 55mIST-DXB
$460
6/16Sun
nonstop
4h 55mDXB-IST
6/21Fri
multi-stop
24h 35mIST-DXB
$473
6/16Sun
nonstopflydubai
4h 55mDXB-IST
6/20Thu
nonstopflydubai
4h 30mIST-DXB
$479
6/16Sun
nonstopflydubai
4h 55mDXB-IST
6/21Fri
nonstopflydubai
4h 35mIST-DXB
$507
6/16Sun
multi-stopGulf Air
10h 00mDXB-IST
6/20Thu
multi-stopGulf Air
12h 30mIST-DXB
$543
6/16Sun
multi-stopGulf Air
7h 25mDXB-IST
6/22Sat
multi-stopGulf Air
14h 50mIST-DXB
$552
6/17Mon
nonstopTurkish Airlines
4h 45mDXB-IST
6/26Wed
nonstopTurkish Airlines
4h 30mIST-DXB
$684
6/16Sun
nonstopTurkish Airlines
4h 45mDXB-IST
6/21Fri
nonstopTurkish Airlines
4h 25mIST-DXB
$740
6/14Fri
multi-stopSAUDIA
32h 25mDXB-IST
6/20Thu
multi-stopSAUDIA
31h 20mIST-DXB
$1,230

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Dubai - Istanbul Airport Flights

Departure:

Dubai (DXB)United Arab Emirates

Destination:

Istanbul Airport (IST)Türkiye

Return flight deals:

Istanbul Airport - Dubai

Cabin classes:

$2,725
$2,114
$375

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