AED 261 Find Cheap Flights from Istanbul to Abu Dhabi

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Cheap Flight Deals from Istanbul to Abu Dhabi

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

KAYAK's recommended return flight deals from the most popular airlines that fly from Istanbul to Abu Dhabi.
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Pegasus Airlines Logo
22:25 - 03:55SAW-AUH
4h 30mdirect
Pegasus Airlines Logo
05:00 - 08:45AUH-SAW
4h 45mdirect
AED 481Pegasus Airlines
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Mon, 19 May - Wed, 28 May
Pegasus Airlines Logo
22:25 - 03:55SAW-AUH
4h 30mdirect
Pegasus Airlines Logo
05:00 - 08:45AUH-SAW
4h 45mdirect
AED 511Pegasus Airlines
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Mon, 19 May - Wed, 28 May
Pegasus Airlines Logo
22:25 - 03:55SAW-AUH
4h 30mdirect
Pegasus Airlines Logo
05:00 - 08:45AUH-SAW
4h 45mdirect
AED 525Pegasus Airlines
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Mon, 19 May - Wed, 28 May
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22:25 - 13:05SAW-AUH
13h 40m1 stop
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09:00 - 06:50AUH-SAW
22h 50m1 stop
AED 599
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Thu, 22 May - Mon, 26 May
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22:25 - 13:05SAW-AUH
13h 40m1 stop
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20:40 - 06:50AUH-SAW
11h 10m1 stop
AED 602
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Mon, 19 May - Wed, 28 May
Etihad Airways Logo
07:30 - 13:05IST-AUH
4h 35mdirect
Etihad Airways Logo
02:15 - 06:10AUH-IST
4h 55mdirect
AED 837Etihad Airways
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Fri, 30 May - Thu, 5 Jun
Etihad Airways Logo
07:30 - 13:05IST-AUH
4h 35mdirect
Etihad Airways Logo
09:05 - 13:05AUH-IST
5h 00mdirect
AED 845Etihad Airways
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Mon, 19 May - Wed, 28 May
Turkish Airlines Logo
19:00 - 00:35IST-AUH
4h 35mdirect
Turkish Airlines Logo
07:15 - 11:15AUH-IST
5h 00mdirect
AED 984Turkish Airlines
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Thu, 15 May - Sun, 18 May
Turkish Airlines Logo
19:00 - 00:35IST-AUH
4h 35mdirect
Turkish Airlines Logo
07:15 - 11:15AUH-IST
5h 00mdirect
AED 988Turkish Airlines
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Mon, 5 May - Wed, 7 May
Air Arabia Abu Dhabi Logo
00:10 - 05:35SAW-AUH
4h 25mdirect
Air Arabia Abu Dhabi Logo
18:55 - 22:45AUH-SAW
4h 50mdirect
AED 1,161Air Arabia Abu Dhabi
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Wed, 21 May - Mon, 26 May

KAYAK's insights & trends for Istanbul to Abu Dhabi flights

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

What is the cheapest Istanbul to Abu Dhabi flight route?

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for round-trip flights from Istanbul to Abu Dhabi.
Our data shows that the cheapest route for a return flight from Istanbul to Abu Dhabi cost AED 439 and was between Istanbul Airport (IST) and Abu Dhabi (AUH). On average, the best prices are found if you fly this route. The average price for a return flight for this route is AED 439.

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

The average price of all round-trip flights from Istanbul to Abu Dhabi clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
When flying from Istanbul to Abu Dhabi, you should consider leaving on a Monday and avoid Saturdays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Istanbul, you’ll find the best rates on Fridays and the most expensive ones on Thursdays.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Istanbul to Abu Dhabi, 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 Istanbul to Abu Dhabi is March, where tickets cost AED 724 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is AED 1,139 and AED 1,120 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Istanbul to Abu Dhabi, 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 Istanbul to Abu Dhabi, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 22 weeks before departure.

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Cheapest flight

AED 261
Flight from Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport to Abu Dhabi

When to book flights from Istanbul to Abu Dhabi

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

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Istanbul to Abu Dhabi was AED 71 for a one-way ticket and AED 131 for a return.

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

    Istanbul is served by 2 major airports and there is only 1 main airport in Abu Dhabi. You will leave Istanbul from one of these airports: Istanbul or Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen. You will be arriving at Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl.

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

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

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

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

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

    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 Istanbul to Abu Dhabi.

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

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

    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 Abu Dhabi with an airline and back to Istanbul with another airline.

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

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

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Prefer to fly direct from Istanbul to Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl?

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

Direct departures

Istanbul to Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Monday

Etihad Airways, Pegasus Airlines, Turkish Airlines

Etihad Airways, Pegasus Airlines, +1 more

Tuesday

Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, Etihad Airways, Pegasus Airlines, +1 more

Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, Etihad Airways, +2 more

Wednesday

Etihad Airways, Turkish Airlines

Etihad Airways, Turkish Airlines

Thursday

Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, Etihad Airways, Turkish Airlines

Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, Etihad Airways, +1 more

Friday

Etihad Airways, Pegasus Airlines, Turkish Airlines

Etihad Airways, Pegasus Airlines, +1 more

Saturday

Etihad Airways, Pegasus Airlines, Turkish Airlines

Etihad Airways, Pegasus Airlines, +1 more

Sunday

Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, Etihad Airways, Turkish Airlines

Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, Etihad Airways, +1 more

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Direct returns

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl to Istanbul

Monday

Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, Etihad Airways, Turkish Airlines

Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, Etihad Airways, +1 more

Tuesday

Etihad Airways, Pegasus Airlines, Turkish Airlines

Etihad Airways, Pegasus Airlines, +1 more

Wednesday

Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, Etihad Airways, Pegasus Airlines, +1 more

Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, Etihad Airways, +2 more

Thursday

Etihad Airways, Turkish Airlines

Etihad Airways, Turkish Airlines

Friday

Etihad Airways, Turkish Airlines

Etihad Airways, Turkish Airlines

Saturday

Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, Etihad Airways, Pegasus Airlines, +1 more

Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, Etihad Airways, +2 more

Sunday

Etihad Airways, Pegasus Airlines, Turkish Airlines, +1 more

Etihad Airways, Pegasus Airlines, +2 more

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Top airlines flying from Istanbul to Abu Dhabi

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Istanbul to Abu Dhabi. 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 Istanbul to Abu Dhabi? 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
Etihad AirwaysOverall score based on 1192 reviews
7.3Comfort
7.2Food
7.8Crew
7.6Boarding
7.3Entertainment
Airline reviews

Certainly! Here’s a more concise and refined version of your report, maintaining a polished and professional tone: --- Crew Check-In – Kolkata (CCU) The crew handling check-in in Kolkata was outstanding—efficient, courteous, and highly organized. Flight Segment – CCU to Abu Dhabi (AUH) A standard flight overall. Notably, only one in-flight meal option—a vegetarian curry—was available, which seemed unsuitable for a red-eye journey. The crew offered no alternatives, which was unexpected. Flight Segment – Abu Dhabi to Rome (AUH-FCO) Comfort improved on this leg, but service quality was average, falling short of Etihad’s premium standards. Crew attention was heavily absorbed by a difficult couple in Row 15 (port side), resulting in disproportionate focus. It was concerning that a steward had to personally return to apologize, a task better suited for supervisory staff. This highlights a development opportunity for supervisors Anna and Quashim in managing guest escalation professionally.

6.0 GoodSoosnata, Mar 2025CCU - AUH
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Certainly! Here’s a more concise and refined version of your report, maintaining a polished and professional tone: --- Crew Check-In – Kolkata (CCU) The crew handling check-in in Kolkata was outstanding—efficient, courteous, and highly organized. Flight Segment – CCU to Abu Dhabi (AUH) A standard flight overall. Notably, only one in-flight meal option—a vegetarian curry—was available, which seemed unsuitable for a red-eye journey. The crew offered no alternatives, which was unexpected. Flight Segment – Abu Dhabi to Rome (AUH-FCO) Comfort improved on this leg, but service quality was average, falling short of Etihad’s premium standards. Crew attention was heavily absorbed by a difficult couple in Row 15 (port side), resulting in disproportionate focus. It was concerning that a steward had to personally return to apologize, a task better suited for supervisory staff. This highlights a development opportunity for supervisors Anna and Quashim in managing guest escalation professionally.

Horrible. After paying for my seats, I was cramped, had no overhead bin space, freezing as the flight had no temperature controls, the food was awful and served cold, when asked for snacks was told to wait and then never received any. I booked this flight as a partner through American Airlines but will avoid in the future.

Took a long time for boarding. The flight was comfortable.

Extremely bad food, they never gave our bags in time, the online check-in did not let us check in because we had Indian OCI not sure why we were given the option to check in then, because we couldn’t check in online we had to go in person and we were not able to change our seats and sit with our family

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!

Likes: on time departure, new plane Didn’t like:very poor quality food, very limited entertainment.no amenity kit etc.

The seat was like there is no leg space....there were no proper option for food in the airline. It seemed like the airline was at brink of bankruptcy. The crew was helpful except for a few.

The check in process at Istanbul airport caused my family a great deal of stress and disappointment due to the following factors: 1) WE HAD TO PAY US$330 for check on bags, despite holding Economy tickets that Turkish airlines website clearly states that flights from Istanbul to Miami had a 2 checked bags allowance. 2) Airport staff not only lacked empathy for senior travelers (75 yrs old and 71 yrs old), but were also rude as well. The supervisor at check it offered "if you don't pay for the bags, you can just remain and sleep at the airport for however long you wish. What a terrible way to treat customers !!! 3) We were bumped from agent to agent to agent FIVE times, showing everyone the communication we received telling us we had the 2 bags entitlement. Two elderly people lugging 4 suitcase around and around the Turkish terminal. Again, what a sad way to treat customers !!! 4) We need a case opened to get a refund for the amount we paid. Something is amiss, screams unethical, and sounds unscrupulous......At First , we were told we must pay for 4 bags. All of a sudden, it became 2 bags, and finally all 4 bags were checked on with payments demanded for 2. Why did it vary from agent to agent???? 5) OVERALL, A TERRIBLE AND SUSPICIOUSLLY UNSCRUPULOUS EXPERIENCE FLYING WITH TURKISH AIRLINES. WE ARE TERRIBLY DISAPPOINTED AND SAD THAT OUR VISIT TO A BEAUTIFUL CITY ENDED IN SUCH A HORRIBLE EXPERIENCE

5 unnecessary control before get in the craft. It is exagerated and very inefficient

I recently flew with Turkish Airlines, and I can confidently say it was one of the best travel experiences I’ve ever had. From the moment I boarded, the crew was incredibly attentive, warm, and professional. They went above and beyond to ensure everyone was comfortable and well taken care of throughout the flight. The highlight, however, was the food! I’ve flown with many airlines, but Turkish Airlines sets the bar incredibly high when it comes to in-flight dining. Every meal was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. The variety of dishes, even on a long-haul flight, was impressive. It felt like dining at a high-end restaurant at 35,000 feet! The seats were comfortable, the entertainment options were great, and the overall atmosphere made the journey enjoyable. Turkish Airlines truly excels in combining luxury and hospitality. I wouldn’t hesitate to fly with them again—highly recommend!

One of the best flights I have been on in a while.

Here's a sample answer: "Honestly, I was really impressed with Turkish Airlines, but if I had to suggest one area for improvement, it would be: - *More efficient boarding process*: I noticed that boarding took a bit longer than expected, which might be frustrating for passengers with tight connections.

Not worth pay business class and get service economy class

In this long haul flight, flight attendants never stopped moving and giving excellent service. Very impressive. Very comfortable seats and excellent food

In sharp contrast to the modern glitzy airport, boarding facilities were primitive. Passengers had to board buses and walk up steep stairs in bitter cold with carry-on baggages. I found no reason why aerobridge was not provided.

A fairly standard 2/2 configuration. Boeing 787-9 is modern but the amenities chosen by Turkish for their seats are slightly limited - no in-seat charging, for example. Otherwise, a good flight.

Make sure to request a vegetarian meal in advance. They printed out menus for all passengers with the options but by the time they were halfway through (for breakfast and dinner), the vegetarian options were already all taken.

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