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Cheap Flights from Doha to Istanbul (DOH-IST)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Doha 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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Recent round-trip flight deals from Doha to Istanbul

Wed, Oct 1 - Wed, Oct 15
Royal Jordanian Logo
9:35 am - 8:30 pmDOH-IST
10h 55m1 stop
Royal Jordanian Logo
9:40 pm - 5:05 amIST-DOH
7h 25m1 stop
$269Royal Jordanian
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Mon, Jul 21 - Wed, Jul 30
Etihad Airways Logo
4:15 am - 1:05 pmDOH-IST
8h 50m1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
7:30 am - 4:40 pmIST-DOH
9h 10m1 stop
$271Etihad Airways
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Fri, Aug 8 - Sat, Aug 16
Gulf Air Logo
11:30 pm - 3:20 pmDOH-IST
15h 50m1 stop
Gulf Air Logo
5:45 am - 2:35 amIST-DOH
20h 50m1 stop
$312Gulf Air
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Thu, Aug 28 - Wed, Sep 3
Gulf Air Logo
5:15 am - 4:55 amDOH-IST
23h 40m1 stop
Gulf Air Logo
5:45 am - 2:35 amIST-DOH
20h 50m1 stop
$314Gulf Air
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Mon, Sep 22 - Mon, Sep 29
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1:55 pm - 8:30 pmDOH-IST
6h 35m1 stop
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12:40 am - 4:55 amIST-DOH
4h 15mnonstop
Wed, Oct 1 - Tue, Oct 14
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1:55 pm - 8:30 pmDOH-IST
6h 35m1 stop
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12:40 am - 4:55 amIST-DOH
4h 15mnonstop
Sun, Jul 27 - Sat, Aug 9
Oman Air Logo
9:45 pm - 6:00 pmDOH-IST
20h 15m1 stop
Oman Air Logo
7:00 pm - 3:10 pmIST-DOH
20h 10m1 stop
$387Oman Air
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Sun, Sep 7 - Mon, Sep 15
flydubai Logo
10:00 am - 5:25 pmDOH-IST
7h 25m1 stop
flydubai Logo
2:10 am - 4:05 pmIST-DOH
37h 55m1 stop
$389flydubai
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Mon, Sep 1 - Fri, Sep 5
flydubai Logo
5:05 pm - 1:10 amDOH-IST
32h 05m1 stop
flydubai Logo
2:10 am - 8:55 amIST-DOH
30h 45m1 stop
$401flydubai
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Wed, Jul 30 - Sat, Aug 9
Oman Air Logo
3:40 am - 6:00 pmDOH-IST
14h 20m1 stop
Oman Air Logo
7:00 pm - 3:10 pmIST-DOH
20h 10m1 stop
$410Oman Air
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Doha to Istanbul flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Doha 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 Doha to Istanbul Airport?

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

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

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Istanbul Airport on a Monday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Thursday is the most expensive day to fly from Doha to Istanbul Airport. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Monday and avoiding Saturdays for the best deals.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Doha 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 Doha to Istanbul Airport is September, where tickets cost $254 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $402 and $391 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Doha 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 $732, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Doha 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 Doha 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 Doha to Istanbul Airport, you should book around 9 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 12 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonMay
High seasonJune
Cheapest flight$177
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 21% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 5% increase in price.
Flight from Doha to Istanbul Airport

When to book flights from Doha to Istanbul

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Doha 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 Doha to Istanbul Airport flights

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Doha to Istanbul Airport was $177 for a one-way ticket and $269 for a round-trip.

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

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

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

    The Airbus A320-100/200 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Doha to Istanbul Airport flight route.

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

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

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Doha to Istanbul are Qatar Airways and Etihad Airways. With an average price for the route of $429 and an overall rating of 7.4, Qatar Airways is the most popular choice. Etihad Airways is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $325 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Doha 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 Doha to Istanbul Airport.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Istanbul Airport from Doha 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 Doha 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 Doha with another airline. Booking your flights between Doha 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 Doha 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 Doha 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 Doha to Istanbul Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $425 or less one-way and $511 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Doha to Istanbul Airport?

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

Direct departures

Doha Hamad Intl to Istanbul

Monday

Cathay Pacific, Malaysia Airlines, Qatar Airways, +6 more

Cathay Pacific, Malaysia Airlines, +7 more

Tuesday

Cathay Pacific, Malaysia Airlines, Qatar Airways, +5 more

Cathay Pacific, Malaysia Airlines, +6 more

Wednesday

Cathay Pacific, Malaysia Airlines, Qatar Airways, +5 more

Cathay Pacific, Malaysia Airlines, +6 more

Thursday

Cathay Pacific, Malaysia Airlines, Qatar Airways, +6 more

Cathay Pacific, Malaysia Airlines, +7 more

Friday

Malaysia Airlines, Qatar Airways, RwandAir, +4 more

Malaysia Airlines, Qatar Airways, +5 more

Saturday

Cathay Pacific, Malaysia Airlines, Qatar Airways, +6 more

Cathay Pacific, Malaysia Airlines, +7 more

Sunday

Cathay Pacific, Malaysia Airlines, Qatar Airways, +5 more

Cathay Pacific, Malaysia Airlines, +6 more

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Direct returns

Istanbul to Doha Hamad Intl

Monday

Cathay Pacific, Malaysia Airlines, Qatar Airways, +5 more

Cathay Pacific, Malaysia Airlines, +6 more

Tuesday

Cathay Pacific, Malaysia Airlines, Qatar Airways, +5 more

Cathay Pacific, Malaysia Airlines, +6 more

Wednesday

Cathay Pacific, Malaysia Airlines, Qatar Airways, +5 more

Cathay Pacific, Malaysia Airlines, +6 more

Thursday

Cathay Pacific, Malaysia Airlines, Qatar Airways, +6 more

Cathay Pacific, Malaysia Airlines, +7 more

Friday

Malaysia Airlines, Qatar Airways, RwandAir, +4 more

Malaysia Airlines, Qatar Airways, +5 more

Saturday

Cathay Pacific, Malaysia Airlines, Qatar Airways, +5 more

Cathay Pacific, Malaysia Airlines, +6 more

Sunday

Cathay Pacific, Malaysia Airlines, Qatar Airways, +5 more

Cathay Pacific, Malaysia Airlines, +6 more

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Doha to Istanbul

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Doha 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 Doha 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
Qatar AirwaysOverall score based on 3590 reviews
7.9Crew
7.4Comfort
7.5Boarding
7.4Entertainment
7.3Food
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The seats were uncomfortable. The service was poor. We bought internet for my family and myself and it didn’t work. The charger for our phone didn’t work. The service seemed like they were tired and exhausted and seemed a bit upset. It was not a good flight. Our flight from miami to Qatar was great but from Qatar to Tokyo was simply awful

2.0 MediocreAdriana, Jul 2025DOH - NRT
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The seats were uncomfortable. The service was poor. We bought internet for my family and myself and it didn’t work. The charger for our phone didn’t work. The service seemed like they were tired and exhausted and seemed a bit upset. It was not a good flight. Our flight from miami to Qatar was great but from Qatar to Tokyo was simply awful

Worse fight I ever take since I start flying , still have even made home , and crew abandon us half way home . No water no food and no even anyone to answer our questions

The staff was the best I have experienced as a frequent traveller in a long time.

Seats very small and unable to pre purchase internet or seat upgrades

I recently travelled with Qatar Airways from Doha to Dulles in the QSuite, and the experience was nothing short of exceptional. The QSuite truly feels like a First-Class experience, with its luxurious design, privacy, and comfort. The cabin crew, especially the lady in charge of the cabin, was remarkable—professional, attentive, and genuinely kind. The food was excellent, and the comfort of the seat was absolutely first-class, making the journey smooth and enjoyable. While the in-flight experience was outstanding, I have a few points of feedback. Firstly, the content available in the in-flight entertainment system could be expanded and upgraded to include a more diverse and updated collection. This would elevate the entertainment experience to match the premium standards of the QSuite. Secondly, regarding the Wi-Fi service: while QSuite passengers receive one hour of complimentary Wi-Fi, any additional usage requires a fee of USD 10. Considering the premium pricing of QSuite, it would be more fitting to include unlimited Wi-Fi as part of the experience, further enhancing the luxury offered to passengers. Lastly, I must highlight an issue with luggage handling. Unfortunately, my luggage did not make it through the transit, which was disappointing. While the ground crew assured me that it would be delivered to my home on the same day as it was arriving on the next flight, this promise was not fulfilled, and the delay added unnecessary inconvenience to an otherwise excellent experience. Overall, the QSuite experience was exceptional, but addressing these areas would further solidify Qatar Airways’ position as a leader in luxury air travel.

The only thing that could have been better, is that the food trays get left way to long after a meal. We had a snack 8 hrs into the trip, and they left us with the boxes and cups for way too long. It is not fun being trapped in your seat unnecessarily

I purchased Qatar airways after seeing ads about its service. To my surprise Qatar is marketing gimmick and horrible airlines which I don’t recommend to anyone Flight was dirty including flight from Miami to Doha And Doha airport restrooms are dirty On top of this they use this pathetic cheap indigo From Doha to Hyderabad which I will never fly Also they lost one of my baggage in Indigo and still waiting to receive it. I will never travel Qatar and will never recommend

Seating is terrible, having seats so crammed is unacceptable for a 15-hour journey. I cannot stress enough how uncomfortable it is to sit in such an aircraft. Leg space is roomier in a domestic aircraft. I have not experienced this kind of crammy seating in domestic flights either in the US or other international airlines overseas.

Aircraft was spacious compared to American Airlines, food was great, entertainment was much better with a wide variety of options, and the crew was very polite.

Our male flight attendant was top notch - wish I could remember his name. Boarding is never fun when I have to ride the shuttle to the middle of the tarmac and pull my carry on bags up the stairs to my seat. My knees are banged up and my shoulders give me pain, so the flight started off poorly. The seat leg rests don’t recline completely so that makes is difficult if not dangerous to get in and out of the middle seats. The entertainment system touch screens prevented one from seeing the options. They are old and the software needs to be updated. I was on six planes in the last two weeks and able to see the flight progress without any stress. Couldn’t watch anything else. I do like Qatar Airways, just not a fan of a few things.

It was OK as the seat which we paid for doesn’t have any window. We paid $120 for 3 seats but it’s for nothing. Crew could not help. None of the ports worked so all our phones went dry

A380 First Class Apartments were phenomenal. Comfortable bed and matress cover, superior vegetarian five course meal, shower, small business lounge and plenty of exercise walking around the aircraft.

second leg was more comfortable. Customer service in Abu Dhabi is okay.

Flight was delayed due to slow boarding process by etihad. Update food options and movies as well.

Should have had business class line in immigration. Food quality suboptimal

Used to Etihad employees are very rude and unprofessional but now better than before over all is okay now

The staff were wonderful but the seats weren't very comfortable for a bigger guy like me.

we were delayed from Athens to Abu Dhabi by an hour and a half, so I had trouble connecting the flight from there to Bali. It could have been done had they waited even 15 mins. There was another lady who was in the same boat. By the time we were half way across the terminal, they have actually already issued different flights for us to go Jakarta then to Bali. Not to mention the inconvenience of waiting over 4 hrs at the airport and the subsequent inconvenience, we did not arrive to Bali till after 800pm the next day, which means I paid for the hotel for nothing when I could have been there before noon the next day! There was little explanation. It was just as well I needed some assistance getting around, otherwise the 2 of us would have been completely lost! Not going to fly with them again!

This flight was a dreamliner so I think the space was ok for the legs, but the option for food was again limited and the crew was same.

Boarding catastrophic let alone have to claimb the plain rather than using jetway. 5.5 hr delay leaving had to do stop in Lgw for a new crew which further compounded the delay. Connecting flight would not wait and had to pend a night in a hotel. Curiously my seat would not go full flat.

Except for spending an extra day in Istanbul due to late departure from Athens on Saturday and missing the connection flight TK0044 to Cape Town and again arriving 45 min late on Monday in Cape Town, it was all good.

The best food I’ve ever been served on an airplane. The security at the gate was frustrating as was the heavy editing of the films and television shows offered.

The 2 agents on the check in counter were super nice , helpful and very polite. Boarding was like a 1 2 3, I would recommend Turkish airlines for your next trip.

It was an old airline with the old configuration of business class seats. Not really what we signed up for for the longest leg of the trip. Disappointing.

flight with heavy turbulence old boeing 777 rest wasnt clean dashboard doesn’t work

Very bad overall. The comfort level was undeniably uncomfortable. The in-flight entertainment was no good because my screen froze and “wasn’t able to reset”. The staff were rude and non-helpful. Instead of offering me an upgrade for all inconveniences for the ticket, and seat I paid extra for, I was offered a downgraded seat all the way at the back of the aircraft. The flight was delayed for so long, making the experience at the layover airport that much more unpleasant.

Food wasn’t nice and doesn’t have halal option

Light and recline did not work on my seat. Very uncomfortable and could not read in the dark

great. I could have used a bottle of water or two instead of having to ask everytime. great service. very comfortable

Turkish airlines have improved a lot, please keep up the good work.

Did not have to leave plane. However found the wait tiring with nearly a full plane boarding at Male and being unable to get out of seat due to cleaners security and a full plane boarding with hand luggage. Staff were excellent despite a long and tiring flight due to stopover.

Everything about our return trip from Colombo to Manchester was excellent. Staff were brilliant all flights. Return flights on time and all staff were brilliant. The outbound journey however was marred by cancellation of Man to Bahrain flight. No information or staff assistance. Customer Service none existent. Told to make own arrangements by none interested or understanding telephone staff who said to make own hotel arrangements and be reimbursed. CS refused to reimburse hotel or lost lounge booking or taxi fees.

The boarding was late. The check-in board said boarding closed but the boarding hadn't even started. I have spine issue but not eligible for wheelchair since I can walk. But we were taken to a plane with stairs to climb. I requested support with the handcarry and was told that I shouldn't have booked this flight without wheelchair. Instead this information should be public if this plane has sky bridge or stairs. The infotainment system did not work either. And the plane was very loud with very less legroom in economy.

Very poor experience, passengers and were not social and started a troubled with other passengers and a fight erupted

Worst flight ever.service was extremely poor and food taste was horrible.Served me mashed potatoes and chicken calling it Briyani.

From the start of the check-in process, the associate was unprofessional and claimed that my ticket was incorrect, attributing the issue to Gulf Air. However, they failed to provide any clear explanation of what was wrong. After an extended wait of 45 minutes, the issue was resolved, and we were finally issued our boarding passes. Upon arrival in Paris, we faced further delays as the stairs to deplane were not functioning, resulting in an additional 45-minute wait onboard. This delay posed a significant risk of missing my connecting flight.

Had to discuss more than 15 min regarding wheelchair they gave only at the start location. No food serv in 1 st flight. Considering flight started at 10:00 pm so had to starve for dinner. Checkin screw was polite. Food in 2 nd and 3 rd flights was not good. It was too cold in the flights. Had to ask for blankets. Missed quality all thru, though the fare was on higher side

Food could have been better Entertainment was absent even in Business Class

I like it very much. Gulf Air is always the topper rank of the world. I love it very much.

The drinks should come before food. Unable to have any fluid unless after food. Thanks

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.

Late departure. No announcements. Boarding was a disaster. Some kind of technical issue scanning boarding passes.

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

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