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$157 Find Cheap Flights from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul

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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheapest round-trip
$363
Typical prices: $490-$264
Turkish Airlines
Wed 6/17Wed 6/24
AUH - IST • Non-stop
Cheapest one-way
$157
Typical prices: $175-$260
SAUDIA
Sat 6/20
AUH - IST • 2 stops
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Etihad's economy offers extra legroom seats.
Turkish Airlines provides free Wi-Fi in business class.
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Cheap Flights from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul (AUH-IST)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Abu Dhabi 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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul

Wed, Jun 17 - Wed, Jun 24
Turkish Airlines Logo
1:30 am - 5:25 am
AUH
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IST
4h 55mnonstop
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6:45 pm - 12:25 am
IST
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AUH
4h 40mnonstop
$363Turkish Airlines
Thu, Jun 18 - Thu, Jun 25
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4:25 pm - 1:45 pm
AUH
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IST
22h 20m
1 stop
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10:25 pm - 2:05 pm
IST
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AUH
14h 40m
2 stops
$367SAUDIA
Thu, Jun 18 - Wed, Jun 24
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4:25 pm - 1:45 pm
AUH
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IST
22h 20m
1 stop
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4:25 pm - 3:25 pm
IST
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AUH
22h 00m
2 stops
$380SAUDIA
Wed, Jun 17 - Wed, Jun 24
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4:25 pm - 1:45 pm
AUH
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IST
22h 20m
1 stop
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4:25 pm - 3:25 pm
IST
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AUH
22h 00m
2 stops
$385SAUDIA
Wed, May 27 - Mon, Jun 1
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4:25 pm - 10:55 am
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IST
19h 30m
1 stop
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6:25 pm - 2:05 pm
IST
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AUH
18h 40m
2 stops
$400SAUDIA
Wed, May 27 - Mon, Jun 1
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4:25 pm - 10:55 am
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IST
19h 30m
1 stop
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6:25 pm - 2:05 pm
IST
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AUH
18h 40m
2 stops
$409SAUDIA
Wed, Jun 17 - Wed, Jun 24
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7:35 am - 3:20 pm
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IST
8h 45m
1 stop
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2:10 pm - 7:45 pm
IST
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AUH
4h 35mnonstop
$414Multiple Airlines
Thu, Jun 18 - Wed, Jun 24
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7:20 pm - 4:55 am
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10h 35m
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2:10 pm - 7:45 pm
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4h 35mnonstop
$416Multiple Airlines
Thu, Jun 18 - Wed, Jun 24
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7:20 pm - 4:55 am
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10h 35m
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2:10 pm - 7:45 pm
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4h 35mnonstop
$418Multiple Airlines
Thu, Jun 18 - Thu, Jun 25
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7:20 pm - 4:55 am
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10h 35m
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2:10 pm - 7:45 pm
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$435Multiple Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Abu Dhabi to Istanbul flights

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

How much is a round-trip flight from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul Airport?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul Airport departing in June.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If you are looking for a flight deal from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul, look for departures on Tuesdays and avoid leaving on a Wednesday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Istanbul, Thursday is the cheapest day to fly and Wednesday is the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Abu Dhabi 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 Abu Dhabi to Istanbul Airport is September, where tickets cost $252 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are May and April, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $400 and $382 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul Airport?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at $450 on average.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul Airport, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 11% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 17 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$157
Most popular time to fly with an average 11% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking Abu Dhabi to Istanbul flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul Airport was $157 for a one-way ticket and $363 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Abu Dhabi and Istanbul?

    A passport is required to fly from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul?

    When flying out of Abu Dhabi you will be using Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl. You will be landing at Istanbul, also known as Istanbul.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul?

    Emirates, flydubai, and ITA Airways offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Abu Dhabi to Istanbul flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul?

    The Airbus A321neo is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Abu Dhabi to Istanbul flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Abu Dhabi and Istanbul.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul?

    There are nonstop flights from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul, Turkish Airlines or Etihad Airways?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul are Turkish Airlines and Etihad Airways. With an average price for the route of $432 and an overall rating of 7.4, Turkish Airlines is the most popular choice. Etihad Airways is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $370 and an overall rating of 7.3.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul?

    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 Abu Dhabi to Istanbul.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Istanbul from Abu Dhabi 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 Abu Dhabi to Istanbul?

    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 with an airline and back to Abu Dhabi with another airline. Booking your flights between Abu Dhabi 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 Abu Dhabi to Istanbul?

    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 from Abu Dhabi up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $356 or less one-way and $475 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl to Istanbul.
Find which airlines fly direct from Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl to Istanbul

Monday

Etihad Airways,Turkish Airlines

Etihad Airways,Turkish Airlines

Tuesday

Etihad Airways,Turkish Airlines

Etihad Airways,Turkish Airlines

Wednesday

Etihad Airways

Etihad Airways

Thursday

Etihad Airways,Turkish Airlines

Etihad Airways,Turkish Airlines

Friday

Etihad Airways

Etihad Airways

Saturday

Etihad Airways,Turkish Airlines

Etihad Airways,Turkish Airlines

Sunday

Etihad Airways,Turkish Airlines

Etihad Airways,Turkish Airlines

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Direct returns

Istanbul to Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Monday

Etihad Airways,Turkish Airlines

Etihad Airways,Turkish Airlines

Tuesday

Etihad Airways

Etihad Airways

Wednesday

Etihad Airways,Turkish Airlines

Etihad Airways,Turkish Airlines

Thursday

Etihad Airways

Etihad Airways

Friday

Etihad Airways,Turkish Airlines

Etihad Airways,Turkish Airlines

Saturday

Etihad Airways,Turkish Airlines

Etihad Airways,Turkish Airlines

Sunday

Etihad Airways,Turkish Airlines

Etihad Airways,Turkish Airlines

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Reviews of the top 3 airlines serving from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Abu Dhabi 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 Abu Dhabi 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.
7.4
Turkish AirlinesOverall score based on 4351 reviews
7.8Crew
7.5Entertainment
7.5Food
7.3Boarding
7.3Comfort
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Seats were very tight with poor legroom - and I am average height. During the 12 hour flight, tiny paper cups of drinks we're only offered during the super and breakfast services, with the crew nowhere to be seen in between. One of the bathrooms was out of order, leading to long lines waiting to use the remaining two available to the economy class passengers.

4.0 OkayAnonymous, May 2026
LAX - IST
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Seats were very tight with poor legroom - and I am average height. During the 12 hour flight, tiny paper cups of drinks we're only offered during the super and breakfast services, with the crew nowhere to be seen in between. One of the bathrooms was out of order, leading to long lines waiting to use the remaining two available to the economy class passengers.

short flight but we still got a very nice lunch and the crew did an excellent job in taking care of us

For that price on Business class, I expected to have the pod seats. These were configured as 2/3/2 and my seat mate talked half the flight with a friend across the isle, loudly. Very uncouth.

Both of our Business Class seats were broken. I'm sure they didn't just break before we boarded but were broken prior. They would not recline. We could sit up straight or lie down, nothing that would allow us to sit back and relax on a 12 hour flight. Totally unacceptable. Very expensive and a waste or money.

The ground crew members at check in counter were courteous. The boarding was seamless. Flight departed as scheduled. Service on board was great

Turkish Airlines lost my reservation!!! I had the ticket, the receipt and they lost it!! Because the flight was fully booked, I had to wait 8 hours!!! Turkish Airlines provided me with NO FOOD, NO WATER!!! Absolutely ridiculous. They were pathetic. They admitted it was their fault for losing my reservation but provided me with nothing.

everything was excellent except for the meal on the fight from the Istanbul which was disgusting, the only choice of food available was pasta which was served frozen.

Very comfortable in business class. Excellent service. Good food. Smooth trip.

This was my third time using Turkish Airlines. I was well satisfied with the overall experience! I believe that no one is perfect and that everyday we are trying to do the best we can to help others by giving a part of our lives through service. I believe from what I’ve seen that Turkish Airlines, have come close to that service! I will definitely recommend and reuse their services again! Thank you!

Flight was late but loading plane was much easier in Istanbul than athens. Food was so-so and choice was limited. Flight attendants were extremely courteous and helpful; however, it was difficult to get attention during night time service. Overall good experience and the price was right

I booked tickets for a family of five and specifically paid extra to select our seats together. We spent nearly $1,000 extra (around $100 per seat) for extra legroom so we could sit near each other. However, despite paying for this, we ended up being separated on the flight. This caused a major issue for our family because my parents do not speak English and rely on me to translate and assist them during the journey. I do not understand why Etihad changed our reserved seats without explanation. I am extremely dissatisfied with this experience. I expect the airline to do better, and I am requesting a full refund for the seat selection fees we paid.

Limit the number of usage of wine or please arrange our seats. The passenger was drunk on this flight and not on Thiruvananthapuram to Abudhabi.

The seats seemed smaller than other business class offerings. The entertainment menu was limited. Flight crew was good.

It was excellent service in the snow storm gives us hotel and transportation. It will be more better if u can add one more meal because it’s a long flight boring journey. If you give extra meal time passes faster and can enjoy the trip better

Food quality and varites were very minimum. Surprised to have no desserts. Business class tickets should have lounge access and seats selection. They should be allowed to board while people with wheel chair, secial assistance and family with childrem.

Early arrival. Good boarding. Deplaning this flight is very slow both coming and going. Baggage arrived quickly for Pearson

Good service. But on flight to Kochi no entertainment except in app. And no working outlets to charge phone.

Dirty and smelly lavatory and toilets in Wamos Air operated flights

Good flight. There were a few issues with the flat bed. It was some technical issues. Otherwise everything was good

The crew could have been more friendly and could have offered to make the beds. Also, Ethiad should have more vegetarian food options.

It was a safe flight with a friendly cabin crew.

The flight was never confirmed, I was not sent a ticket, and my account was charged for this flight. I’m trying to get my money back for a flight that was not booked or confirmed. Terrible experience

The plane was too hot inside. There was no entertainment and we had to sit on the plane for one hour before takeoff. There was no free wifi.

Online check-in was unavailable for my flight. So I waited 40 min in the queue at the check-in counter. Then, unlike any other airline in the world (and I am a very frequent international flyer) Pegasus was adamant that my CPAP was just another carry on and that I had to pay extra for it. Then, after I had paid in advance for a seat, they insisted I could not sit in an exit row because I was over 60 years old (I'm clearly in good shape and buy exit row seats more or less weekly). We pushed back harder and harder and insisted on talking to the station chief, who spoke with the counter staff by phone (not to me) and eventually relented. Experience on boarf was ok-- for a budget airline.

You adjourned my flight by 1h 30 mns and only updated me 1h30 mns before the new scheduled flight. I submitted an email to Kayak asking for a refund. It was the most stressful experience I've had.

Not because when i try to do check in there is only in turkish language i can not select other language

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Don't fly Pegasus, terrible service at the airport and boarding was really bad. Both flights I took with them were significantly late. This flight had us all changing the gate at the last moment and it was chaos.withour explanation or apology. The planes have seats that don't recline and seats are really hard. The crew on board was good both flights, but that is the only positive thing I can say about this airline. It's not worth it and I won't be flying them again.

The airport staff were some of the worst I've ever flown, and I fly at least 50x every year. From the staff at the gate, to the check in staff, to the ticketing sales staff. My experience in Instanbul was so bad Ill.never fly Pegasus again. They were incredibly rude, dismissive and not helpful whatsoever. This is the worst of the worst if you want to fly a budget airline I'd go elsewhere. The airplane seats are really uncomfortable and don't recline at all, you get charged for every single thing so in the end you will pay more flying with them. The crew on the plane were the only kind people we encountered with Pegasus.

Pegasus Airlines which is the most efficient and cost worth low cost airline all over the Europe

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