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AED 547 Find Cheap Flights from Dubai to Istanbul Airport

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Cheap Flight Deals from Dubai to Istanbul Airport (DXB-IST)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Dubai to Istanbul Airport 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 Dubai to Istanbul

Recommended round-trip deals departing in the coming months from the most popular airlines that fly from Dubai to Istanbul.
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02:30 - 21:25DXB-IST
19h 55m1 stop
12:20 - 12:55IST-DXB
23h 35m1 stop
AED 1,098Azerbaijan Airlines
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Wed, 15 Jan - Thu, 23 Jan
02:30 - 21:25DXB-IST
19h 55m1 stop
22:25 - 12:55IST-DXB
13h 30m1 stop
AED 1,102Azerbaijan Airlines
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Wed, 15 Jan - Fri, 24 Jan
21:55 - 09:15DXB-IST
12h 20m1 stop
00:55 - 21:20IST-DXB
19h 25m2 stops
AED 1,131
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Thu, 16 Jan - Sat, 25 Jan
13:20 - 22:40DXB-IST
10h 20m1 stop
14:10 - 21:55IST-DXB
6h 45m1 stop
AED 1,164Kuwait Airways
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Thu, 13 Feb - Fri, 21 Feb
05:35 - 12:45DXB-IST
8h 10m1 stop
14:10 - 21:55IST-DXB
6h 45m1 stop
AED 1,172Kuwait Airways
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Mon, 13 Jan - Fri, 17 Jan
05:35 - 12:45DXB-IST
8h 10m1 stop
22:25 - 12:55IST-DXB
13h 30m1 stop
AED 1,175
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Mon, 13 Jan - Wed, 22 Jan
07:45 - 15:30DXB-IST
8h 45m1 stop
16:20 - 03:35IST-DXB
10h 15m1 stop
AED 1,524Gulf Air
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Tue, 18 Mar - Sat, 22 Mar
20:50 - 00:50DXB-IST
5h 00mdirect
18:35 - 00:05IST-DXB
4h 30mdirect
AED 1,539flydubai
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Thu, 13 Feb - Fri, 21 Feb
20:50 - 00:50DXB-IST
5h 00mdirect
01:50 - 07:15IST-DXB
4h 25mdirect
AED 1,546flydubai
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Mon, 6 Jan - Sat, 11 Jan
07:45 - 15:30DXB-IST
8h 45m1 stop
06:05 - 16:15IST-DXB
9h 10m1 stop
AED 1,561Gulf Air
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Wed, 8 Jan - Sun, 12 Jan

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 round-trip flights from Dubai to Istanbul Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Istanbul Airport on a Tuesday and more expensive on a Friday. On your return trip to Dubai, you should consider flying back on a Wednesday, and avoid Sundays for better deals.

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 round-trip 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 July, where tickets cost AED 1,065 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are April and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is AED 1,550 and AED 1,502 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Dubai 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.
Yes, flying with a stopover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 2 stops stopover the cheapest option at AED 1,130 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Dubai 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 Dubai 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 Dubai to Istanbul Airport, you should book around 3 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 14 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low season

March

High season

July

Cheapest flight

AED 547
Best time to beat the crowds (10% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 13% lower on average.
Flight from Dubai to Istanbul Airport

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 return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns 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 AED 149 for a one-way ticket and AED 299 for a return.

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

    Dubai airport is called Dubai Intl and the only airport in Istanbul Airport is Istanbul.

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

    flydubai, Emirates, Lufthansa, and SWISS 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 737 MAX 8 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 direct flights from Dubai to Istanbul Airport on a daily basis.

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Dubai to Istanbul are SAUDIA and Kuwait Airways. With an average price for the route of AED 1,128 and an overall rating of 7.4, SAUDIA is the most popular choice. Kuwait Airways is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of AED 1,270 and an overall rating of 7.1.

  • 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 travellers 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 return ticket. You could then fly to Istanbul Airport with an airline and back to Dubai with another airline.

  • 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 AED 1,408 or less one-way and AED 1,882 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 direct from Dubai Intl to Istanbul?

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

Direct 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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Direct 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 5 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.
7.5
Qatar AirwaysOverall score based on 3792 reviews
7.5Entertainment
7.7Boarding
8.0Crew
7.5Comfort
7.4Food
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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.

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, Nov 2024DOH - PHL
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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.

Did not like anything. Seats were crammed, leg space was minimal and food was terrible. This was the first time traveling overseas in American Airlines and was the worst experience ever. Have learned a lesson to never travel in American Airlines.

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.

There was not enough food for everybody. Some dishes were missing.

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

Delayed my flights and no communication. We end up spending 6 hrs in Doha. No food or any concern from the airline. Terrible

Between Air India and Qatar my luggage was lost for three days. I eventually found my own luggage location using the Apple Air Tag. Air India used a paper form to report my lost luggage. I could never get past getting past luggage personnel with my report number before they would hang up on me. Only after them specifically telling Air India at Chandigarh airport where my luggage was located which was right under their noses did they react. After three days I finally received my luggage. The Air India luggage folks didn’t seem proactive in finding the luggage’s rightful owner.

Staff was very friendly. There is no on board entertainment, but it’s such a short flight that it doesn’t matter. We also got a meal which was nice and unexpected due to the length of the flight.

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.

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.

Long way to improve. Toilets not working. Bad handling when flight was canceled

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

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 😁

BEST air crew in the industry and service delivery takes it to the next level from great to AMAZING!!!

No TVs are working, in my local busses also not work sometimes. Is the both are same,,

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

Bad. Cancelled and delayed flight. Payed 25£ for seat but got just normal one. No one refunded the money.

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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.
16/1Thu
1 stopWizz Air
12h 20mDXB-IST
AED 547
29/1Wed
1 stopWizz Air
27h 20mDXB-IST
AED 555
12/4Sat
1 stopKuwait Airways
6h 35mDXB-IST
AED 643
13/1Mon
1 stopKuwait Airways
8h 10mDXB-IST
AED 665
5/3Wed
directflydubai
5h 05mDXB-IST
AED 676
7/1Tue
directflydubai
5h 05mDXB-IST
AED 727
5/3Wed
1 stopRoyal Jordanian
13h 45mDXB-IST
AED 878
22/1Wed
3 stopsSAUDIA
16h 15mDXB-IST
AED 1,094
3/1Fri
1 stopRoyal Jordanian
20h 40mDXB-IST
AED 1,098
17/3Mon
1 stopSAUDIA
13h 25mDXB-IST
AED 1,175

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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.
23/12Mon
multi-stopKuwait Airways
8h 10mDXB-IST
30/12Mon
multi-stopKuwait Airways
6h 45mIST-DXB
AED 1,421
23/12Mon
multi-stopGulf Air
9h 00mDXB-IST
31/12Tue
multi-stopGulf Air
9h 10mIST-DXB
AED 1,432
23/12Mon
multi-stopGulf Air
8h 45mDXB-IST
31/12Tue
multi-stopGulf Air
9h 10mIST-DXB
AED 1,443
22/12Sun
multi-stopSAUDIA
13h 25mDXB-IST
26/12Thu
multi-stopSAUDIA
7h 45mIST-DXB
AED 1,855
20/12Fri
multi-stopSAUDIA
13h 25mDXB-IST
25/12Wed
multi-stopSAUDIA
9h 35mIST-DXB
AED 1,899
20/12Fri
directflydubai
5h 00mDXB-IST
8/1Wed
directflydubai
4h 30mIST-DXB
AED 1,910
20/12Fri
directflydubai
5h 00mDXB-IST
22/12Sun
directflydubai
4h 30mIST-DXB
AED 1,983
20/12Fri
multi-stopOman Air
12h 50mDXB-IST
22/12Sun
multi-stopOman Air
7h 10mIST-DXB
AED 2,042
22/12Sun
directTurkish Airlines
5h 15mDXB-IST
6/1Mon
directTurkish Airlines
4h 25mIST-DXB
AED 2,732
19/12Thu
directTurkish Airlines
5h 15mDXB-IST
10/1Fri
directTurkish Airlines
4h 25mIST-DXB
AED 2,832

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