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Flights from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul

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Route details

2986 km
Distance

Direct flights to Istanbul

Turkish Airlines
Etihad Airways
InterSky
Pegasus

Weather now

☀️
+79°F
Clear sky

Airports

IST
14km
SAW
31km
ISL
35km

Flight prices from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul

Price range

Typically the return flight from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul costs about that much:
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Founder, CEO
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Flight examples

Here are different examples (return flights) for those prices:
Etihad Airways
In a few months
AUH
IST
Direct, 4h 50m
$2,716
2 days ago
Turkish Airlines
In a few months
AUH
IST
Direct, 5h 20m
$2,732
2 days ago
Turkish Airlines
In a few months
AUH
IST
Direct, 5h 20m
$2,732
2 days ago
2986 km
Distance
4h 50m - 5h 20m
Duration

Which is the cheapest month to fly to Istanbul?

Here are approximate min and max prices for Abu Dhabi to Istanbul flight (one-way) at the moment:
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Lars
Founder, CEO
We don’t yet have enough data to estimate which month is the cheapest. We will display this data when more people search for this route.
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7 - 14 nights
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June
July
August
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October
November
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Founder, CPO
We’ve developed the Trip Period feature to help you find the best prices to Istanbul if you are flexible. Just select the amount of days that you want to be away and the desired month and we’ll find the best combination.
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Is Istanbul an expensive destination?

We have compared flights from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul with other routes:
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Recently found flights

Return
One-Way
16 Dec (Mon) - 16 Feb (Sun)16 Dec (Mon) + nights
22:20
AUH
5h 10m
Direct
03:30
IST
11:25
IST
4h 25m
Direct
15:50
AUH
$2,732
Found 2 days ago
21 Dec (Sat) - 01 Jan (Wed)21 Dec (Sat) + nights
22:15
AUH
5h 20m
Direct
03:35
IST
22:20
IST
4h 25m
Direct
02:45
AUH
$2,732
Found 2 days ago
21 Dec (Sat) - 02 Jan (Thu)21 Dec (Sat) + nights
22:15
AUH
5h 20m
Direct
03:35
IST
16:45
IST
4h 30m
Direct
21:15
AUH
$2,732
Found 2 days ago
03 Dec (Tue) - 03 Jan (Fri)03 Dec (Tue) + nights
05:30
AUH
4h 50m
Direct
10:20
IST
04:35
IST
4h 30m
Direct
09:05
AUH
$2,716
Found 2 days ago

Direct flights from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul

There are 4 airlines that fly directly from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul: Turkish Airlines, Etihad Airways, InterSky, Pegasus if you are departing from Abu Dhabi. Most airlines that have direct connections are departing from Abu Dhabi International Airport. Most airlines arrive to Istanbul Ataturk Airport, Sabiha Gokcen International Airport. Most flights depart on Saturday, Friday.

Airlines that have direct flights from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul

Turkish Airlines
AUH
IST
ПН
ВТ
СР
ЧТ
ПТ
СБ
ВС
Etihad Airways
AUH
IST
ПН
ВТ
СР
ЧТ
ПТ
СБ
ВС
InterSky
AUH
SAW
ПН
ВТ
СР
ЧТ
ПТ
СБ
ВС
Pegasus
AUH
SAW
ПН
ВТ
СР
ЧТ
ПТ
СБ
ВС
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Airlines that have connecting flights from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul

There are 10 other airlines that fly from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul, including EgyptAir, British Airways, Etihad Airways, Turkish Airlines and others.
EgyptAir
British Airways
Etihad Airways
Turkish Airlines
Lars
Founder, CEO
Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) are your choice if you want to fly direct. Then you most likely will arrive at Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW). Pick Saturday, Friday to depart when looking for a direct flight.
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Airports in Istanbul and Abu Dhabi

Istanbul has 3 airports and Abu Dhabi has 1 airport.
Istanbul
Abu Dhabi
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
http://www.ataturkairport.com/
14 km from Istanbul city center.
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Taxi
~30 Min.
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Bus
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Train
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Shuttle
~32 Min.
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Subway
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2 airlines with direct flights
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
31 km from Istanbul city center.
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Taxi
~30 Min.
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Bus
~115 Min.
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Train
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Shuttle
~30 Min.
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Subway
~70 Min.
2 airlines with direct flights
Istanbul Airport (ISL)
http://istanbulhavalimani.aero/
35 km from Istanbul city center.
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Taxi
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Which airport in Istanbul is better?

The closest airport to Istanbul city center is Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) with 14 km distance. The quickest way to get to city center is to take a shuttle from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST), trip will take 32 min. Most airlines like InterSky, Pegasus with direct flights are flying to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW).
Lars
Founder, CEO
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) is usually the main choice for traveling to Istanbul. If you want to get to Istanbul faster, use the shuttle. The trip will take about 32 min.
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Where to stay in Istanbul

Find the right accommodation in Istanbul with Avionero:
8.2
Santa Ottoman Hotel
Istiklal Cad. Kurabiye Sok. No:1 Taksim
24-Hour Reception • Airport shuttle • Elevator / Lift • Mini Bar • Currency Exchange
7.0
Ata Hotel Kumburgaz
Merkez Mah.Umut Cad.No:1
Free Wi-Fi • WiFi • Swimming pool • Safe-Deposit Box • Conference Room(s)
8.7
Sura Hagia Sophia Hotel
Divanyolu Cd. Alemdar Mah.
WiFi • 24-Hour Reception • Swimming pool • Fitness Room/Gym • Airport shuttle
8.0
Star Hotel Istanbul
Cankurtaran Mah. Akbiyik Cad No:16
WiFi • Parking • 24-Hour Reception • Airport shuttle • Multilingual Staff
7.9
Parmada Hotel Old City
Kemalpasa Mahallesi, Ordu Cadddesi No:74 Laleli, Fatih
24-Hour Reception • Airport shuttle • Elevator / Lift • Dry Cleaning • Currency Exchange
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Tips on how to find cheap flights to Istanbul

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Planning a trip from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul? Check the weather

16 Days Weather Forecast

Here’s how the weather in Istanbul looks currently:
Sat, 28 September
☀️
+79°F
Clear sky
4 m/s
53 %
Sun, 29 September
☀️
+77°F
Clear sky
10 m/s
64 %
Mon, 30 September
🌦
+61°F
Rain
10 m/s
74 %
Tue, 01 October
☁️
+59°F
Broken clouds
5 m/s
54 %
Wed, 02 October
☁️
+66°F
Broken clouds
4 m/s
56 %
Thu, 03 October
☀️
+72°F
Clear sky
3 m/s
51 %
Fri, 04 October
☁️
+73°F
Broken clouds
4 m/s
57 %
Sat, 05 October
☁️
+72°F
Broken clouds
6 m/s
74 %
Sun, 06 October
☀️
+73°F
Clear sky
5 m/s
53 %
Mon, 07 October
☀️
+77°F
Clear sky
3 m/s
46 %
Tue, 08 October
☁️
+77°F
Scattered clouds
5 m/s
60 %
Wed, 09 October
☁️
+75°F
Broken clouds
6 m/s
69 %
Thu, 10 October
☁️
+72°F
Broken clouds
5 m/s
67 %
Fri, 11 October
🌦
+63°F
Rain
8 m/s
74 %
Sat, 12 October
☁️
+64°F
Scattered clouds
7 m/s
48 %
Sun, 13 October
☁️
+63°F
Broken clouds
7 m/s
53 %

Monthly weather

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Istanbul will be like?
Still thinking when to go? Read when is the best time to visit Istanbul.

FAQ

Flying from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul? Here are some useful things to know:
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What airports does Istanbul has?
There are 3 of airports in Istanbul: Istanbul Ataturk Airport, Sabiha Gokcen International Airport, Istanbul Airport. The closest one is Istanbul Ataturk Airport which is 14 km away.
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How far is it to fly between Abu Dhabi and Istanbul?
A passenger flying direct from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul will travel around 2986 km.
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How long does it take to travel from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul?
You should expect a flight time of around – .
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When should I fly to Istanbul from Abu Dhabi?
The busiest and most costly travel period from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul is usually , while the cheapest month is . If you travel now, the weather in Istanbul is Clear sky, +79°F.
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How much does it cost to fly from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul?
We recommend using Avionero Flexible Dates to find the best prices within multiple date ranges.
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What’s the weather like in Istanbul?
On average you could expect +43°F in February to +77°F in August. Currently, it is Clear sky and +79°F in Istanbul.
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Is there a direct connection between Abu Dhabi and Istanbul?
Yes, there are direct flights from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul. You can fly to Istanbul 5 days a week: Saturday, Friday, Thursday, Tuesday, Monday.
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Which airlines offer direct flights from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul?
Here are the airlines that have direct connections from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul: Turkish Airlines, Etihad Airways, InterSky, Pegasus.
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About Avionero

Avionero is a Swedish travel planning startup located in Malmo, founded by Lars Kristensson and Anton Tyulenev.
Using our smart AI Search engine, we combine millions of flight, hotel, and activity options for your trip to Istanbul.

4 things to know about Avionero:

We provide the most flexible search
We have the largest inventory of flights
We are not the sellers, but aggregators of flights, hotels & activities
We do not track you to raise prices