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AED 448 Find Cheap Flights from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul Airport

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Cheap Flight Deals from Zayed Intl to Istanbul (AUH-IST)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Zayed Intl 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.

Recent return flight deals from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul

Recommended return deals departing in the coming months from the most popular airlines that fly from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul.
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07:05 - 13:20AUH-IST
7h 15m1 stop
07:35 - 13:05IST-AUH
4h 30mdirect
AED 1,058
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Fri, 14 Feb - Sun, 23 Feb
16:20 - 21:25AUH-IST
30h 05m2 stops
10:30 - 00:55IST-AUH
13h 25m1 stop
AED 1,061
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Mon, 3 Mar - Mon, 10 Mar
07:05 - 13:05AUH-IST
7h 00m1 stop
13:50 - 03:20IST-AUH
12h 30m1 stop
AED 1,172Royal Jordanian
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Thu, 13 Feb - Sun, 16 Feb
07:05 - 13:05AUH-IST
7h 00m1 stop
14:05 - 03:20IST-AUH
12h 15m1 stop
AED 1,223Royal Jordanian
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Mon, 24 Feb - Thu, 27 Feb
02:20 - 06:30AUH-IST
5h 10mdirect
07:35 - 13:05IST-AUH
4h 30mdirect
AED 1,484Etihad Airways
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Wed, 19 Feb - Sun, 23 Feb
02:20 - 06:30AUH-IST
5h 10mdirect
07:35 - 13:05IST-AUH
4h 30mdirect
AED 1,495Etihad Airways
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Tue, 28 Jan - Fri, 31 Jan
07:55 - 12:10AUH-IST
5h 15mdirect
01:20 - 06:45IST-AUH
4h 25mdirect
AED 1,546Turkish Airlines
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Fri, 21 Mar - Sat, 22 Mar
07:55 - 12:10AUH-IST
5h 15mdirect
19:45 - 01:15IST-AUH
4h 30mdirect
AED 1,568Turkish Airlines
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Wed, 12 Feb - Thu, 13 Feb
23:30 - 15:30AUH-IST
17h 00m1 stop
06:05 - 18:35IST-AUH
11h 30m1 stop
AED 1,609Gulf Air
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Fri, 14 Feb - Sun, 23 Feb
23:30 - 05:20AUH-IST
6h 50m1 stop
06:05 - 18:35IST-AUH
11h 30m1 stop
AED 1,620Gulf Air
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Tue, 28 Jan - Mon, 3 Feb

Flights from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul - Travel Insights & Trends

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 Airport?

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.
For Abu Dhabi to Istanbul Airport, Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Saturday is the most expensive. Flying from Istanbul Airport back to Abu Dhabi, the best deals are generally found on Monday, with Friday being 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 May, where tickets cost AED 863 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and April, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is AED 1,671 and AED 1,587 respectively.

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

The average return price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
No, with an average price for the route of AED 5,697, 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 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 26 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low season

January

High season

April

Cheapest flight

AED 448
Best time to beat the crowds (17% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (33% more expensive on average)
Flight from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul Airport

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 Airport 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 AED 122 for a one-way ticket and AED 288 for a return.

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

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

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

    Only flydubai offers inflight Wi-Fi service on the Abu Dhabi to Istanbul Airport flight route.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul are Qatar Airways and Etihad Airways. With an average price for the route of AED 1,734 and an overall rating of 7.5, Qatar Airways is the most popular choice. Etihad Airways is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of AED 1,353 and an overall rating of 7.3.

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

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

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

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

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Istanbul Airport with an airline and back to Abu Dhabi with another airline.

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

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for AED 1,105 or less one-way and AED 1,669 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly 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

ANA, Etihad Airways, SriLankan Airlines, +1 more

ANA, Etihad Airways, +2 more

Tuesday

ANA, Etihad Airways, SriLankan Airlines, +1 more

ANA, Etihad Airways, +2 more

Wednesday

ANA, Air Serbia, Etihad Airways, +2 more

ANA, Air Serbia, +3 more

Thursday

ANA, Etihad Airways, SriLankan Airlines, +1 more

ANA, Etihad Airways, +2 more

Friday

ANA, Air Serbia, Etihad Airways, +2 more

ANA, Air Serbia, +3 more

Saturday

ANA, Etihad Airways, SriLankan Airlines, +1 more

ANA, Etihad Airways, +2 more

Sunday

ANA, Air Serbia, Etihad Airways, +2 more

ANA, Air Serbia, +3 more

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Direct returns

Istanbul to Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Monday

ANA, Air Serbia, Etihad Airways, +2 more

ANA, Air Serbia, +3 more

Tuesday

ANA, Air Serbia, Etihad Airways, +2 more

ANA, Air Serbia, +3 more

Wednesday

ANA, Air Serbia, Etihad Airways, +2 more

ANA, Air Serbia, +3 more

Thursday

ANA, Air Serbia, Etihad Airways, +2 more

ANA, Air Serbia, +3 more

Friday

ANA, Air Serbia, Etihad Airways, +2 more

ANA, Air Serbia, +3 more

Saturday

ANA, Air Serbia, Etihad Airways, +2 more

ANA, Air Serbia, +3 more

Sunday

ANA, Air Serbia, Etihad Airways, +2 more

ANA, Air Serbia, +3 more

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Top 5 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.
7.8
Air Arabia Abu DhabiOverall score based on 14 reviews
7.8Boarding
8.2Food
7.7Comfort
8.1Crew
7.7Entertainment
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Crew service and check in are very good Price still high .

8.0 ExcellentAmr, Aug 2023AUH - CAI
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Crew service and check in are very good Price still high .

Seats distance between each other are short but other things are ok .

Liked the treatment at the counter. Using the tunnel to get into the aircraft will be more convenient especially for wheel chairs.

Qatar Airways did a very good job. Flights were slightly delayed with boarding but pilots made up time by arrival. The food was OK, no better or worse than other airlines. Although it would be nice to have three meals during 16 hours flight instead of two.

I recently travelled in Business Class with Qatar Airways, and overall, it was a pleasant experience. The cabin crew stood out for their kindness and professionalism, making the journey truly comfortable. The food exceeded expectations and was exceptional in both quality and presentation. The boarding staff was courteous, though I would like to mention that the staff member responsible for checking tickets during boarding could benefit from additional training to be more welcoming. A warm and hospitable approach would enhance the passenger experience significantly. However, one aspect of the journey was particularly frustrating. The in-flight entertainment system was disappointing, as the headphones provided did not work at all due to a loose connection. This significantly impacted the experience, especially since the flight also lacked Wi-Fi service. Addressing these issues would greatly enhance the overall travel experience. Lastly, I would suggest implementing a section-wise boarding process to streamline the boarding experience and minimise potential challenges. I appreciate the efforts Qatar Airways puts into delivering high-quality service and hope to see these improvements implemented in the future.

Well organized boarding, efficient and on time. Nice crew on the plane. Thank you!

The Qatar Airways staff pre-boarding and also on the flight from Dallas to Doha were incredibly mediocre and arrogant. Consider retraining these individuals Other flights were ok.

My experience with Qatar airway was very unsatisfactory. They lost my child’s stroller and I was told they found it and will send it to the hotel which was a lie. I had to go back to the airport baggage claim and pick up myself after trying to contact them many times!. There was a lack professional and communication. I am very disappointed in Qatar airway and will not be recommending them to friends and family nor will I be flying with them in the future.

Seat experience average as they use old 777 for must flights despite full load. Qr fares are higher than other airlines for same routes so they should at least upgrade the planes . Food is average and same dishes for months on most routes I travelled at least - the Arabian rice dish “Maqboos” on every flight for months - I am sure there are other food Arabian dishes ?? It’s become boring ! Crew is always good which makes up for these things but hey confirm us what we need

Overall good. Food choice in business class is a concern as same dishes on every flight for months. Crew is great and seats on this sector were fine . They need to have more variety in dining

Qatar Airways in-flight first/business class service is superior to any US airline; excellent meals are served on short haul flights such as between DXB and DOH.

Was downgraded from business to economy due to a faulty seat in business class. However when I boarded the plane there were no less than 5 free business class seats. Will never fly Qatar Airways again

Flight was fine overall. What you would expect from economy seats. I did appreciate the amenities (eyemask, earplugs, small toothbrush and toothpaste, thin socks).

The flight take time was changed 23 times. The system kept sending messages it will be earlier at 4am and eventually the flight was at 9am I didn’t sleep all night because of that

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 was efficient, had to check in cabin luggage. Seats were narrow, food was more in quantity, received cabin luggage on the luggage belt which was fine.

Needs better seat for business class. My seat was falling apart. Also no WiFi on that flight

In never flown this flight, because my flight coning from Barcelona was delayed.

I did not have a good experience in both flights of Etihad. First of all, when I was booking the flight, there were two options. The first option was a cheaper flight with longer layover (9 hrs), or a more expensive flight with shorter layover (2 hrs). I booked the expensive flight with shorter layover because I wanted a more comfortable trip. A few days before the trip, Etihad informed me that the departure time of my first flight will change 7 hours earlier, leading to an 9 hour layover, without giving me another option nor reimbursing me for the extra cost. They didn’t even send me an apologetic email for this change. Regarding the flight experience, I would rate it as mediocre. This is mostly because the pilots of both flights did their best to give us the worst approach to airports that I have ever experienced. In the case of the first flight they had to aboard the landing and took off again right before touching the landing strip. The captain said that it was due to wind conditions but the second time the pilot followed the same direction as the first time to land the plane.

Only 1 time food and drinks together was offered, for total 5 hours duration drinks and snacks was never offered. For some people food choice was not available, only veg was available. No entertainment option was there. Crew members were mostly back of the flight asking each other for KitKat and chips to share between them.

Etihad flight sector is a local . .give the same quality upto destination

Seat selection screen while online check-in could include free seats to choose from and show the options before we proceed. Currently, it is auto-allocated and there are no options for free seat selections.

Lovely crew - comfortable journey despite it being an older plane.

they have cancell the flight for no reasons and 24 hours my parents were in the Airport they did not give them any hotel any food, I hate Turkish Airline.

Boarding process is one of the worst i have ever seen. Poor planning and lack of experienced staff is vert apparent. Seat changes till the last minute was an added stress to the process.

I liked the ability to walk and stand in the crew area. I hated the security check experience before boarding. The airport staff were so rude, yelling at us unnecessarily, delaying us on purpose, and even threatening to call the police on us!

Cleanliness of seats, trays, storage pockets need more attention, but everything else was good.

A great airline, no complaints at all. My experience with Cheap Tickets was very disappointing however. Two hours after purchasing the flight they called to tell me that the ticket price had gone up. I’ve never heard of such a thing. That is called false advertising; I will never use this ticketing service again and will warn all friends to never use it.

One of the worst check in process at the DIA as well as the boarding counter Changed seat at the last minute and assigned middle seat while I paid for window seat. Requested many times but to no avail . horrible customer service and very poor process Requesting refund for seat that was changed last minute

Good overall flight. Excellent crew. Food options could be improved.

The trip had a 19 hour layover, and no hotel accommodation was provided. This a shame for an airline to do to their customers. I will not only stop flying with Turkish Airlines, I will make sure anyone I know avoid Turkish Airlines because of how lousy their layover system is.

Vegan food tasted good. Restroom could be kept cleaner. Seat tray table was a bit tilted so food tray kept sliding down a bit. Flight crew can be a little more friendly, caring and approachable. Their faces lacked smiles and tone was stern.

The flight starts at 7am from New Delhi, a supremely inconvenient time, especially, if you are coming from another smaller city. Please consider moving it to 4am or 5am.

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

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 😁

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