Cheap flights from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul

24 nonstop flights a week, 1 of them today. Operated by 3 airlines, about 5h in the air, 1,855 mi (2,986 km). Tickets from $121, nonstop from $134.

Flights from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul

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Prices by day: Abu Dhabi to Istanbul

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Abu Dhabi to Istanbul at a glance

flight time, from 4h 55m to 5h 25m
5h
straight-line distance
1,855 mi (2,986 km)
flights a week
24
flight today
1
first and last departure
02:35 - 08:45
lowest price, nonstop, 3 October
$121
lowest nonstop price
$134
airlines
3

Abu Dhabi to Istanbul ticket prices by month

Lowest one-way fare found by recent searches

Cheapest month: May 2027, tickets from $121. Prices come from searches over the last few days; check the search for your exact date.

The most expensive month is March 2027: from $202. The average across months is $147.

Abu Dhabi to Istanbul flight schedule

24 flights a week, 1 today, 7 seasonal or one-off. Departure and arrival times are local.

FlightDepartsArrivesDurationDaysAircraft
TK 869
Turkish Airlines
02:35 Abu Dhabi International, terminal A
07:00 Istanbul New
5h 25m
Daily
Boeing 737
PC 407
Pegasus Airlines
03:55 Abu Dhabi International, terminal A
07:50 Sabiha Gokcen International
4h 55m
Daily
Airbus A321
TK 867
Turkish Airlines
07:40 Abu Dhabi International, terminal A
11:50 Istanbul New
5h 10m
Wed, Fri, Sun
Airbus A320
EY 541
Etihad Airways
08:45 Abu Dhabi International, terminal A
12:50 Istanbul New
5h 5m
Daily
Airbus A320

Seasonal and one-off flights

Not operating in the next two weeks. The first of them is on 28 March.

FlightDepartsArrivesDurationDaysAircraft
PC 7407
Pegasus Airlines
05:00 Abu Dhabi International, terminal A
09:00 Sabiha Gokcen International
5h
Selected dates
Airbus A321
EY 541
Etihad Airways
08:40 Abu Dhabi International, terminal A
12:35 Istanbul New
4h 55m
Seasonal
Airbus A320
TK 869
Turkish Airlines
01:30 Abu Dhabi International, terminal A
05:25 Istanbul New
4h 55m
Seasonal
Airbus A320
PC 407
Pegasus Airlines
05:15 Abu Dhabi International, terminal A
09:15 Sabiha Gokcen International
5h
Seasonal
Airbus A321
PC 407
Pegasus Airlines
05:05 Abu Dhabi International, terminal A
09:05 Sabiha Gokcen International
5h
Seasonal
Airbus A320
PC 407
Pegasus Airlines
05:00 Abu Dhabi International, terminal A
09:00 Sabiha Gokcen International
5h
Seasonal
Airbus A320
PC 407
Pegasus Airlines
04:40 Abu Dhabi International, terminal A
08:40 Sabiha Gokcen International
5h
Seasonal
Airbus A320

Days of the week are taken from the schedule for the next 14 days; schedules change by season. Istanbul is 1 hour behind Abu Dhabi. The search shows seat availability and the price for your date.

Airlines flying Abu Dhabi to Istanbul

Flights a week by schedule and the cheapest nonstop fare of each airline found by recent searches

Airports

Where flights from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul depart and land

Departure from Abu Dhabi

24 flights a week, terminal A, 17 mi (27 km) from the city centre

Arrival in Istanbul

Istanbul New closest to the centreIST

17 flights a week, 9 mi (14 km) from the city centre

7 flights a week, 19 mi (30 km) from the city centre

When to visit Istanbul

Weather by month

Best time to visit: July, August and September, +26° to +31° by day, sea +24° to +25°. In November it is +17° by day and +11° at night, sea +17°, with 9 rainy days.

Jan
+10° +5° +10° 12 days
Feb
+10° +4° +9° 10 days
Mar
+12° +5° +10° 13 days
Apr
+17° +9° +12° 11 days
May
+21° +13° +15° 8 days
Jun
+27° +18° +21° 7 days
Jul
+31° +22° +25° 3 days
Aug
+30° +22° +25° 3 days
Sep
+26° +19° +24° 6 days
Oct
+20° +14° +20° 6 days
Nov
+17° +11° +17° 9 days
Dec
+12° +8° +13° 12 days

Daytime and night temperatures in °C, sea temperature (in blue), rainy days. Months with the most comfortable weather are in green. Long-term averages.

Frequently asked questions

How long is the flight from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul?
A nonstop flight takes 5 hours on average, from 4h 55m to 5h 25m depending on the flight.
How far is Istanbul from Abu Dhabi?
1,855 mi (2,986 km) in a straight line between the cities.
Which airlines fly nonstop from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul?
Turkish Airlines (10 a week), Pegasus Airlines (7 a week) and Etihad Airways (7 a week).
How many flights a day are there from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul?
1 flight today and 24 a week, about 3.4 a day on average.
When are the first and last flights from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul?
The first departure is at 02:35 (TK869), the last at 08:45 (EY541). Local time.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul?
May 2027: tickets from $121. The most expensive is March 2027, from $202.
What is the cheapest upcoming date to fly from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul?
10 December 2026 (Thursday): from $134 one way, nonstop, by recent searches. The search shows the price for your dates.
Which airline is the cheapest from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul?
Pegasus Airlines: nonstop tickets from $134 on 10 December by recent searches. Prices change daily, so compare the sellers in the search.
What is the time difference between Abu Dhabi and Istanbul?
Istanbul is 1 hour behind Abu Dhabi. Schedule times on this page are local to each airport.
Which Abu Dhabi airport do flights to Istanbul leave from?
Abu Dhabi International (24 a week).
Which Istanbul airport is closest to the city centre?
Istanbul New (IST), 9 mi (14 km) from the city centre. Others: Sabiha Gokcen International 19 mi (30 km).