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Among airlines operating Istanbul Airport to Dubai flights:

• flydubai: offers free seat selection
• Emirates: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

4 airlines operate flights between Istanbul Airport and Dubai. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Air Montenegro
• Turkish Airlines
• Emirates
• flydubai

Flights from Istanbul Airport to Dubai usually depart from Istanbul (IST) and arrive at Dubai Intl (DXB).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• flydubai: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Emirates: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Turkish Airlines: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Istanbul Airport to Dubai.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Layover fares average C$ 369 round-trip via Baku Heydar Aliyev (GYD), compared to C$ 711 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge C$ 42–C$ 139 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A350-900 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Turkish Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) variants.

One-stop flights from Istanbul Airport to Dubai most commonly connect through:

• Kuwait City (KWI) – 39% of one-stop connections
• Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH) – 22% of one-stop connections
• Riyadh King Khaled Intl (RUH) – 16% of one-stop connections
• Amman Queen Alia Intl (AMM) – 12% of one-stop connections

Kuwait City (KWI) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 14% on the Istanbul Airport to Dubai route. Friday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 599 round-trip on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at C$ 696, a difference of C$ 97. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Istanbul Airport to Dubai route, 21% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 59 minutes.

Night is the busiest departure period on Istanbul Airport to Dubai flights, with 46% leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 30%, Morning flights for 16%, and Afternoon flights for 8%.

Some of the most popular sights in Dubai are Palm Jumeirah, Burj Khalifa, and Gold Souq. These are among the most viewed places in Dubai on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Istanbul Airport to Dubai:

• Earliest: departs at 12:30 am and lands at 5:02 am
• Latest: departs at 11:40 pm and lands at 4:12 am.

The flight takes about 4h 32m.

Last-minute fares on this route – booked within 2 weeks of departure – run 30% above the route average of C$ 618. Book 16 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Istanbul Airport to Dubai takes 4h 32m, covering 4,872 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

One-way fares from Istanbul Airport to Dubai are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about C$ 281, which is 19% below the typical average for this route.

Emirates is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while flydubai has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Istanbul Airport to Dubai flights are:

• Emirates: 87% on time
• flydubai: 77% on time
• Turkish Airlines: 72% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 79% of the time.

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl (JED) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 9h 32m, compared with 9h 43m via Cairo (CAI) and 9h 52m via Kuwait City (KWI).

Dubai is 1 hour ahead of Istanbul Airport (Gulf Time vs Turkey Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Dubai Intl Airport (DXB) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around C$ 5 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Autostrad Rent A Car
• Alamo
• AMEX
• Europcar
• Hertz

Round-trip flights from Istanbul Airport to Dubai range from C$ 502 to C$ 972, with an average of C$ 618 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 502 counts as a good deal.

Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Istanbul Airport to Dubai flights:

• • flydubai
• • Emirates