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Flight deals from Dubai to Istanbul

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Dubai to Istanbul? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Istanbul.P13,862 per passenger.Departing Fri, 23 May, returning Mon, 26 May.Return flight with Azerbaijan Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Azerbaijan Airlines, departs from Dubai on Fri, 23 May, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Azerbaijan Airlines, departs from Istanbul on Mon, 26 May, arriving in Dubai.Price includes taxes and charges.From P13,862, select.
Istanbul.P14,741 per passenger.Departing Fri, 27 Jun, returning Thu, 3 Jul.Return flight with Azerbaijan Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Azerbaijan Airlines, departs from Dubai on Fri, 27 Jun, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Azerbaijan Airlines, departs from Istanbul on Thu, 3 Jul, arriving in Dubai.Price includes taxes and charges.From P14,741, select.
Istanbul.P14,894 per passenger.Departing Sat, 21 Jun, returning Thu, 26 Jun.Return flight with Azerbaijan Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Azerbaijan Airlines, departs from Dubai on Sat, 21 Jun, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Azerbaijan Airlines, departs from Istanbul on Thu, 26 Jun, arriving in Dubai.Price includes taxes and charges.From P14,894, select.
Istanbul.P14,909 per passenger.Departing Fri, 15 Aug, returning Thu, 21 Aug.Return flight with Azerbaijan Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Azerbaijan Airlines, departs from Dubai on Fri, 15 Aug, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Azerbaijan Airlines, departs from Istanbul on Thu, 21 Aug, arriving in Dubai.Price includes taxes and charges.From P14,909, select.
Istanbul.P14,909 per passenger.Departing Thu, 3 Jul, returning Tue, 8 Jul.Return flight with Azerbaijan Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Azerbaijan Airlines, departs from Dubai on Thu, 3 Jul, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Azerbaijan Airlines, departs from Istanbul on Tue, 8 Jul, arriving in Dubai.Price includes taxes and charges.From P14,909, select.
Istanbul.P14,909 per passenger.Departing Sat, 26 Jul, returning Sat, 2 Aug.Return flight with Azerbaijan Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Azerbaijan Airlines, departs from Dubai on Sat, 26 Jul, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Azerbaijan Airlines, departs from Istanbul on Sat, 2 Aug, arriving in Dubai.Price includes taxes and charges.From P14,909, select.
Istanbul.P15,143 per passenger.Departing Mon, 1 Dec, returning Wed, 14 Jan.Return flight with Azerbaijan Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Azerbaijan Airlines, departs from Dubai on Mon, 1 Dec, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Azerbaijan Airlines, departs from Istanbul on Wed, 14 Jan, arriving in Dubai.Price includes taxes and charges.From P15,143, select.
Istanbul.P15,287 per passenger.Departing Fri, 30 May, returning Tue, 3 Jun.Return flight with Azerbaijan Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Azerbaijan Airlines, departs from Dubai on Fri, 30 May, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Azerbaijan Airlines, departs from Istanbul on Tue, 3 Jun, arriving in Dubai.Price includes taxes and charges.From P15,287, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Dubai to Istanbul

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Dubai to Istanbul flights are currently cheapest in May.
Apr
from P21,456
May
from P13,862
Jun
from P14,894
Jul
from P14,909
Aug
from P14,909
Sep
from P19,926
Oct
from P15,840
Nov
from P19,201
Dec
from P18,058
Jan
from P18,054
Feb
from P16,184
Mar
from P19,740

Direct flights from Dubai to Istanbul

Dubai to Istanbul: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Dubai to Istanbul below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Istanbul.

Dubai to Istanbul: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundP13,862
Cheapest month to flyMay
Average flight time5 hrs
Most popular airlineEmirates
Average flights per week175

Finding cheap flights from Dubai to Istanbul: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Dubai to Istanbul is P13,862. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
5 hours is the average flight time from Dubai to Istanbul.
Emirates, Royal Brunei and Turkish Airlines fly direct from Dubai to Istanbul.
As of April 2025, there are 175 flights per week flying from Dubai to Istanbul.
The cheapest month to fly from Dubai to Istanbul is usually April 2025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Dubai Airport to Istanbul Airport on Friday, 23 May 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 5 hours.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Istanbul but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Istanbul is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Azerbaijan Airlines and flydubai offer the cheapest flight tickets to Istanbul.

Travelling from Dubai Airport (DXB) to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST): what you need to know

  • Hop on a direct flight from Dubai Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 4 hours 50 minutes.

  • Istanbul's timezone is UTC+3, making Istanbul one hour behind Dubai.

  • Choose from 84 weekly Dubai Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport flights. The 02:00 departure with Turkish Airlines is the earliest available. Flydubai operates the latest service of the day at 21:15.

  • To ensure you get on your DXB to IST flight, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.

  • Flying during a peak time such as January? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.

  • You'll find a variety of airlines offering direct flights from Dubai Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport. When you're ready to kick off your Istanbul holiday, let one of these carriers fly you to this must-see part of Türkiye (Turkey):

  • The airline that serves the most passengers on this route is Emirates.

  • Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Dubai Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here are some options between DXB and IST:

    • Queen Alia International Airport

    • Imam Khomeini International Airport

    • Basra International Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Dubai Airport (DXB) to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)

  • P7,297 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Dubai Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport flight. A return flight starts at P13,862. These prices may change based on demand.

  • Book six months before you want to fly. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from DXB to IST.

  • Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Dubai Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across every month.

  • Landing cheap flights from DXB to IST is a breeze with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as fares go down.

  • Select your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Dubai Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport.

Handy information about Dubai Airport (DXB)

  • 74.31% of flights taking off from Dubai Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.

  • Central Dubai to Dubai Airport is approximately 14 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 15 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.

  • You can expect a journey time of roughly 50 minutes on public transport.

  • Get your travels off to a leisurely start by staying near DXB. Whether you're catching an early flight from Dubai Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are the answer:

Arriving at Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)

Getting from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to central Istanbul

  • Istanbul Ataturk Airport is approximately 48 kilometres from the centre of Istanbul. Driving there takes about 50 minutes.

  • Travelling to the centre on public transport will take you roughly 1 hour 45 minutes.

When to fly to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)

  • April is the most popular month for flights from Dubai Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport. For a quieter experience, head to Istanbul in February.

  • Lock in your flight from Dubai Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport for August if you want to explore Istanbul during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).

  • Look for cheap tickets from DXB to IST in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 2ºC (36ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF) on average.

Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)

  • Istanbul has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Türkiye (Turkey) you'll want to see. About 354 kilometres east of Istanbul, a visit to Ankara will keep you on the move. Start with leading sights like Museum of Anatolian Civilizations, Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Genclik Park.

  • Around 322 kilometres south-west of Istanbul, Izmir is another essential stop in Türkiye (Turkey). No visit is complete without checking out Kordonboyu, Kadifekale Castle and Konak Square.

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