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Cheapest time to fly from Dubai to Istanbul

If you’re planning to fly this route soon, keep in mind that the lowest fares are usually available in the middle of March. Take advantage of this period to save on your flight tickets and make the most of your trip. Please note that prices may change after your search.

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Flights from just AED 496

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Airlines that fly from Dubai to Istanbul

Currency and price comparison

TrainLocal, one-way ticket

50%Trains in Istanbul are 50% cheaper than in Dubai.

DubaiAED 6.00

IstanbulAED 3.01

MealMid-priced restaurant

7%The average meal is 7% more expensive in Istanbul than in Dubai.

DubaiAED 40.00

IstanbulAED 42.99

TaxiStandard daytime start rate

60%A taxi fare in Istanbul is 60% cheaper than in Dubai.

DubaiAED 12.00

IstanbulAED 4.30

CoffeeRegular cappuccino

34%Coffee in Istanbul is 34% cheaper than in Dubai.

DubaiAED 21.78

IstanbulAED 14.42

Exchange rate

1 AED = 11.64 TRY

1 TRY = 0.09 AED

Last checked on Thu, 18/12

Distance: 3000 kms

Dubai airports

Dubai International Airport (DXB)How far from city centre: 19 kms

Al Maktoum International (DWC)How far from city centre: 21 kms

Etihad Bus Station (XNB)How far from city centre: 6 kms

Istanbul airports

Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)How far from city centre: 30 kms

Istanbul Airport (IST)How far from city centre: 34 kms

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Frequently asked questions about flights from Dubai to Istanbul

How long does the flight take to go from Dubai to Istanbul?

The total flight time between Dubai and Istanbul is of around 05:13 hours on average, considering an average distance of 3,078 km, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).

How can I find cheap flights from Dubai to Istanbul at Opodo?

The cheapest price for a flight from Dubai to Istanbul is AED289. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.

Is Istanbul expensive to visit compared to Dubai?

If you compare transportation prices, the taxi ride in Istanbul costs an average of 4.30 AED, 64% cheaper than Dubai, with a fare of 12.00 AED,

while train tickets costs 50% less in Istanbul: 3.01 AED against 6.00 AED in Dubai.

If you compare the price of a lunch meal, however, you can find it from 42.99 AED in Istanbul, 7% more than the 40.00 AED in Dubai.

The price of the coffee is around 34% cheaper in Istanbul, with an average of 14.42 AED, while in Dubai the coffee costs 21.78 AED.

Is it possible to purchase a flexible ticket for my flight from Dubai to Istanbul?

At Opodo we want to make sure that your travel plans are not affected by any cancelation as well as any possible restrictions Turkey may apply when travelling from Dubai. Is your flight cancelled? We've got your back! With our flexible ticket guarantee you can decide if you want to book another flight - free of rebooking fee - or get a full refund!

Which airports have flights between Dubai and Istanbul?

The main airport route flying between Dubai and Istanbul is: Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW). This route is covered by the following airline(s):

Pegasus Airlines.

Flydubai.

Ajet.

Alternatively, you can find Dubai - Istanbul flights between Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Istanbul Airport (IST) with the following airline(s) flying the route: Flydubai.

Flynas.