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AED 353 Find Cheap Flights from Istanbul Airport to Abu Dhabi

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Cheap Flight Deals from Istanbul to Abu Dhabi (IST-AUH)

 
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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00:40 - 06:15IST-AUH
4h 35mdirect
20:40 - 19:50AUH-IST
24h 10m2 stops
AED 940
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Wed, 23 Apr - Fri, 2 May
07:30 - 13:05IST-AUH
4h 35mdirect
02:15 - 06:10AUH-IST
4h 55mdirect
AED 948Etihad Airways
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Sat, 10 May - Fri, 16 May
00:40 - 06:15IST-AUH
4h 35mdirect
07:15 - 11:15AUH-IST
5h 00mdirect
AED 966Turkish Airlines
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Sat, 10 May - Sun, 18 May
19:00 - 00:35IST-AUH
4h 35mdirect
07:15 - 11:15AUH-IST
5h 00mdirect
AED 981Turkish Airlines
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Sun, 11 May - Sun, 18 May
16:25 - 13:35IST-AUH
20h 10m1 stop
16:25 - 13:45AUH-IST
22h 20m1 stop
AED 1,337SAUDIA
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Thu, 10 Apr - Wed, 23 Apr
05:45 - 23:15IST-AUH
16h 30m1 stop
00:01 - 15:20AUH-IST
16h 19m1 stop
AED 1,348Gulf Air
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Thu, 24 Apr - Tue, 29 Apr
16:10 - 18:35IST-AUH
25h 25m1 stop
00:01 - 15:20AUH-IST
16h 19m1 stop
AED 1,363Gulf Air
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Mon, 28 Apr - Thu, 1 May
22:25 - 13:35IST-AUH
14h 10m2 stops
16:25 - 13:45AUH-IST
22h 20m1 stop
AED 1,521SAUDIA
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Thu, 17 Apr - Sat, 26 Apr
04:30 - 16:20IST-AUH
10h 50m1 stop
05:05 - 13:00AUH-IST
8h 55m1 stop
AED 1,895Egyptair
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Fri, 23 May - Tue, 27 May
04:30 - 16:20IST-AUH
10h 50m1 stop
17:20 - 02:50AUH-IST
10h 30m1 stop
AED 1,899Egyptair
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Sat, 24 May - Sun, 25 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’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Istanbul Airport to Abu Dhabi?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Istanbul Airport to Abu Dhabi clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If you are looking for a flight deal from Istanbul Airport to Abu Dhabi, look for departures on Thursdays and avoid leaving on a Saturday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Abu Dhabi, Friday is the cheapest day to fly and Thursday is the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Istanbul Airport 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 Airport 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 Airport to Abu Dhabi is March, where tickets cost AED 786 (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 Airport 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 Airport 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 Airport 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.

Good to know

Low season

August

High season

April

Cheapest flight

AED 353
Best time to beat the crowds (4% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 16% lower on average.
Flight from Istanbul 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.
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 Istanbul Airport to Abu Dhabi flights

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Istanbul Airport to Abu Dhabi was AED 96 for a one-way ticket and AED 256 for a return.

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

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

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

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

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

    The Airbus A350-900 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Istanbul Airport to Abu Dhabi flight route.

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

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Istanbul Airport and Abu Dhabi.

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Istanbul to Abu Dhabi are Etihad Airways and Turkish Airlines. With an average price for the route of AED 1,102 and an overall rating of 7.4, Etihad Airways is the most popular choice. Turkish Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of AED 963 and an overall rating of 7.3.

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

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Istanbul Airport 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 Airport 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 Istanbul Airport 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 Airport with another airline.

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

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for AED 415 or less one-way and AED 1,002 or less round-trip.

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

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

Direct departures

Istanbul to Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Monday

Air Serbia, Etihad Airways, Turkish Airlines

Air Serbia, Etihad Airways, +1 more

Tuesday

Air Serbia, Etihad Airways, Turkish Airlines

Air Serbia, Etihad Airways, +1 more

Wednesday

Air Serbia, Etihad Airways, Turkish Airlines

Air Serbia, Etihad Airways, +1 more

Thursday

Air Serbia, Etihad Airways, Turkish Airlines

Air Serbia, Etihad Airways, +1 more

Friday

Air Serbia, Etihad Airways, Turkish Airlines

Air Serbia, Etihad Airways, +1 more

Saturday

Air Serbia, Etihad Airways, Turkish Airlines

Air Serbia, Etihad Airways, +1 more

Sunday

Air Serbia, Etihad Airways, Turkish Airlines

Air Serbia, Etihad Airways, +1 more

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Direct returns

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

Air Serbia, Etihad Airways, Turkish Airlines

Air Serbia, Etihad Airways, +1 more

Thursday

Etihad Airways, Turkish Airlines

Etihad Airways, Turkish Airlines

Friday

Air Serbia, Etihad Airways, Turkish Airlines

Air Serbia, Etihad Airways, +1 more

Saturday

Etihad Airways, Turkish Airlines

Etihad Airways, Turkish Airlines

Sunday

Air Serbia, Etihad Airways, Turkish Airlines

Air Serbia, Etihad Airways, +1 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 1180 reviews
7.3Comfort
7.3Entertainment
7.8Crew
7.2Food
7.6Boarding
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.

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.

Service and food were decent, seats are a bit too narrow. Leg room is normal. Bathroom should be cleaned more frequently. WiFi is cumbersome and should be simplified.

they have cancell the flight with no reasons, My parents were in the cold weather in the airport for 24 hours they did not give any hotel and food. I hate Turkish Airline, this is our last time that we ha ve chosen Turkish Airline.

Same as before boarding process and lack of crew experience in the process

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