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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Flights from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Abu Dhabi 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 Abu Dhabi to Istanbul?

The average price of all flights from Abu Dhabi 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 on a Wednesday and more expensive on a Thursday. On your return trip to Abu Dhabi, you should consider flying back on a Tuesday, and avoid Wednesdays for better deals.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Abu Dhabi 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 Abu Dhabi to Istanbul Airport is January, where tickets cost C$ 313 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are April and June, where the average cost of tickets is C$ 539 and C$ 524 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul Airport, you should book around 3 days before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 88 days before departure.

How many flights are there between Abu Dhabi and Istanbul Airport per day?

Each day, there are between 3 and 7 nonstop flights that take off from Abu Dhabi and land in Istanbul Airport, with an average flight time of 4h 54m. The most common departure time is 9:00 a.m. and most flights take off at night. Each week, there are 36 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Thursday, when 19% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Monday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Abu Dhabi and Istanbul Airport?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 2 cabin class options for the route. These are Business and Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

What’s the earliest departure time from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Abu Dhabi at 1:30 am and will be landing in Istanbul Airport at 5:25 am.

What’s the latest departure time from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul Airport jets off at 9:30 am and lands at 1:20 pm.

Good to know

Low season

January

High season

July
Best time to beat the crowds (22% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (12% more expensive on average)

When to book flights from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips 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 Abu Dhabi to Istanbul flights

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

    flydubai, Emirates, Lufthansa, and SWISS offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Abu Dhabi to Istanbul flight route.

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

    The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Abu Dhabi to Istanbul flight route.

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

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

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

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

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

    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 Abu Dhabi to Istanbul.

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

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

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Istanbul with an airline and back to Abu Dhabi with another airline.

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

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

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for C$ 558 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly non-stop from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul?

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

Nonstop departures

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl to Istanbul

Monday

ANA, Etihad Airways, SriLankan Airlines, +1 more

ANA, Etihad Airways, +2 more

Tuesday

ANA, Etihad Airways, SriLankan Airlines, +1 more

ANA, Etihad Airways, +2 more

Wednesday

ANA, Air Serbia, Etihad Airways, +2 more

ANA, Air Serbia, +3 more

Thursday

ANA, Etihad Airways, SriLankan Airlines, +1 more

ANA, Etihad Airways, +2 more

Friday

ANA, Air Serbia, Etihad Airways, +2 more

ANA, Air Serbia, +3 more

Saturday

ANA, Etihad Airways, SriLankan Airlines, +1 more

ANA, Etihad Airways, +2 more

Sunday

ANA, Air Serbia, Etihad Airways, +2 more

ANA, Air Serbia, +3 more

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Nonstop returns

Istanbul to Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Monday

ANA, Air Serbia, Etihad Airways, +2 more

ANA, Air Serbia, +3 more

Tuesday

ANA, Air Serbia, Etihad Airways, +2 more

ANA, Air Serbia, +3 more

Wednesday

ANA, Air Serbia, Etihad Airways, +2 more

ANA, Air Serbia, +3 more

Thursday

ANA, Air Serbia, Etihad Airways, +2 more

ANA, Air Serbia, +3 more

Friday

ANA, Air Serbia, Etihad Airways, +2 more

ANA, Air Serbia, +3 more

Saturday

ANA, Air Serbia, Etihad Airways, +2 more

ANA, Air Serbia, +3 more

Sunday

ANA, Air Serbia, Etihad Airways, +2 more

ANA, Air Serbia, +3 more

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directSriLankan Airlines
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directANA
4h 55mAUH-IST
directAir Serbia
4h 55mAUH-IST

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Abu Dhabi - Istanbul Flights

Departure:

Abu Dhabi (AUH)United Arab Emirates

Destination:

Istanbul (IST)Türkiye

Return flight deals:

Istanbul - Abu Dhabi

Cabin classes:

C$ 517

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