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$133 Find Cheap Flights from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul

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Cheapest round-trip
$271
Overall average: $363
Etihad Airways
Thu 3/5Wed 3/11
AUH - IST • Non-stop
Cheapest one-way
$133
Typical prices: $172-$245
Etihad Airways
Wed 6/17
AUH - IST • Non-stop
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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

Thu, Mar 5 - Wed, Mar 11
Etihad Airways Logo
8:45 am - 12:55 pm
AUH
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IST
5h 10mnonstop
Etihad Airways Logo
2:00 pm - 7:25 pm
IST
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AUH
4h 25mnonstop
$271Etihad Airways
Thu, Mar 5 - Sun, Mar 8
Etihad Airways Logo
8:45 am - 12:55 pm
AUH
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IST
5h 10mnonstop
Etihad Airways Logo
2:00 pm - 7:25 pm
IST
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AUH
4h 25mnonstop
$295Etihad Airways
Wed, Feb 18 - Sun, Feb 22
Etihad Airways Logo
8:45 am - 12:55 pm
AUH
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IST
5h 10mnonstop
Etihad Airways Logo
2:00 pm - 7:25 pm
IST
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AUH
4h 25mnonstop
$300Etihad Airways
Mon, Mar 9 - Wed, Mar 11
Etihad Airways Logo
8:45 am - 12:55 pm
AUH
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IST
5h 10mnonstop
Etihad Airways Logo
2:00 pm - 7:25 pm
IST
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AUH
4h 25mnonstop
$306Etihad Airways
Sat, Mar 7 - Tue, Mar 10
Etihad Airways Logo
8:45 am - 12:55 pm
AUH
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IST
5h 10mnonstop
Etihad Airways Logo
2:00 pm - 7:25 pm
IST
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AUH
4h 25mnonstop
$316Etihad Airways
Tue, Mar 3 - Wed, Mar 11
Qatar Airways Logo
12:20 pm - 6:40 pm
AUH
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IST
7h 20m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
1:50 pm - 10:05 pm
IST
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AUH
7h 15m
1 stop
$323Qatar Airways
Wed, Feb 11 - Sun, Feb 15
Qatar Airways Logo
5:20 am - 12:20 pm
AUH
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IST
8h 00m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
1:50 pm - 3:50 am
IST
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AUH
13h 00m
1 stop
$324Qatar Airways
Tue, Feb 10 - Sun, Feb 15
Qatar Airways Logo
11:40 pm - 12:20 pm
AUH
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IST
13h 40m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
1:50 pm - 3:50 am
IST
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AUH
13h 00m
1 stop
$328Qatar Airways
Sat, Mar 7 - Tue, Mar 10
Qatar Airways Logo
12:20 pm - 6:40 pm
AUH
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IST
7h 20m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
1:50 pm - 10:05 pm
IST
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AUH
7h 15m
1 stop
$339Qatar Airways
Tue, Feb 17 - Sun, Feb 22
Etihad Airways Logo
8:45 am - 12:55 pm
AUH
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IST
5h 10mnonstop
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2:00 pm - 7:25 pm
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AUH
4h 25mnonstop
$346Etihad Airways
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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.

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 Friday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Istanbul, Monday 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 April and May, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $451 and $387 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.

No, with an average price for the route of $327, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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 22% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 18 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul

 
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Low seasonApril
Cheapest flight$133
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 30% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 5% lower on average.
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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 $133 for a one-way ticket and $271 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, Etihad Airways or Turkish Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul are Etihad Airways and Turkish Airlines. With an average price for the route of $356 and an overall rating of 7.3, Etihad Airways is the most popular choice. Turkish Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $375 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 $236 or less one-way and $305 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, Turkish Airlines

Etihad Airways, Turkish Airlines

Thursday

Etihad Airways, Turkish Airlines

Etihad Airways, Turkish Airlines

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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Direct returns

Istanbul to Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Monday

Etihad Airways, Turkish Airlines

Etihad Airways, Turkish Airlines

Tuesday

Etihad Airways, Turkish Airlines

Etihad Airways, Turkish Airlines

Wednesday

Etihad Airways, Turkish Airlines

Etihad Airways, Turkish Airlines

Thursday

Etihad Airways, Turkish Airlines

Etihad Airways, Turkish Airlines

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.
7.3
Etihad AirwaysOverall score based on 1378 reviews
7.2Food
7.3Comfort
7.8Crew
7.2Entertainment
7.6Boarding
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Good service. But on flight to Kochi no entertainment except in app. And no working outlets to charge phone.

8.0 ExcellentSugith, Jan 2026
AUH - COK
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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.

From the start of my vacation at Logan Airport, Boston it was chaotic. I'm praying my flight home is better .I'm grateful that we landed safe

Nice crew , clean cabin , food was delayed due to problem with the quantity .

On this flight...fine. The one from India to Abu Dahbi, awful.

Kayak and Aran grant issuing business class tickets without lounge access and sometimes 1 or 2 connections in economy class. It’s very disappointing to find out that after buying the ticket. Never buy tickets on kayak and Aran grant again

We have paid premium price for a business class Cabinet and we have received the old 777 with the following apart business class that is not to standard. It was very disappointing and it’s a very bad reputation for a premium airline company. This aeroplane should be the commission from being as a business class. We will pass this knowledge to our colleagues because the quality of business class in Etihad is not consistent and it is a lucky dip that sometimes you’re getting a good aeroplane and sometimes you’re getting their 30 years old aeroplane. The crew of the aeroplane have apologise and said that they hate this aeroplane and they have complained about it multiple times as well. Obviously Etihad is putting the economy in front of the Customer Experience. For the future we will not take this risk anymore and will fly with established company like emirates.

Was so disappointing. Business class with no TV, uncomfortable seats. Had much higher expectations.

Turkish Airlines was great. My new layover was over 18 hours due to inclement weather back home in Washington DC and the airlines provided me with a hotel room and dinner voucher during my layover

Bad sitting every flight not good experience with food either

My, Syed Zawar Hussein Shirazi frequently flyer membership number was not included on my boarding pass from O’Hare to Istanbul despite my reminder to the attendant at check in. Further she forgot to give me my boarding pass form Istanbul to Lahore and she needs to improve her customer service, please 🙏

Everything about that day was great I was happy with how things went as a first time traveling with the airline thank you for all that you’ve doing by taking us there to our various destinations thanks.

The seats were extremely small. Boarding was not communicated correctly. It wasn’t a pleasant trip.

I am always amazed with the great service they offer on their regional and international flights

Nothing luxury about Turkish airline compared to many other airlines

Entertainment was good. Flight was delayed, nearly missed my connecting flight. The gate was changed on several occasions. My luggage did not arrive on time and had to leave without it.

Service was slow and checked bag was off last evening when flying business

Everything was good except that they didn’t give us seat for our connecting flight in Istanbul from Cairo. This created a panic situation. Hopefully they give all customers connecting flights seats right from the start.

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

Flight from London was delayed and we had to hurry up to catch the connecting flight to Riyadh

The crew were outstandingly kind and cheerful. We carried our cat and they offered help.

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