Cheap flight deals from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul Starting at AED 269

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • When are flight tickets from Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Istanbul (IST) the cheapest?

    Airlines adjust prices for flights from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul based on the date and time of your booking. By analyzing data from all airlines, on Trip.com, you can find the lowest flight prices on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays.

  • How much do flights from Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Istanbul (IST) cost?

    According to Trip.com's data, the lowest price is around AED 1,841.

  • How long does it take to fly from Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Istanbul (IST)?

    It takes about 5 hours 2 minutes to fly from Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Istanbul (IST).

  • What is the transportation method from the main airport to downtown in Istanbul?

    • The distance from Istanbul Airport to downtown is about 34 km, by taxi about 50 minutes.
    • The distance from Sabiha Gokcen Airport to downtown is about 30 km, by taxi about 50 minutes.

  • What time does the earliest flight from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul depart?

    The earliest flight departs from Abu Dhabi (AUH) at 05:15 and arrives in Istanbul (SAW) at 09:00.

  • What time does the latest flight from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul depart?

    The latest flight departs from Abu Dhabi (AUH) at 18:55 and arrives in Istanbul (SAW) at 22:45.

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Istanbul (IST)?

  • What's the most popular airline for non-stop flights from Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Istanbul (IST)?

    Turkish Airlines operates 12 non-stop flights from Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Istanbul (IST).

  • How many airports are there in Istanbul (IST)?

    There are 2 airport(s) near Istanbul (IST): Istanbul Airport and Sabiha Gokcen Airport.

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Flight Info | Abu Dhabi to Istanbul

Cheapest direct flight price AED 268
Cheapest return ticket price AED 534
Off-season for travel February
Peak season for travel June
Flight distance 2,987.79 km
Average flight time 5 hours 2 minutes
Popular airline Etihad Airways

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