What to know about flights from Istanbul to Abu Dhabi?

The distance between Istanbul and Abu Dhabi is approximately 2,987.79 km. It takes around 4 hours 40 minutes on average to fly from Istanbul to Abu Dhabi. Based on Trip.com's data, travel demand peaks in January. The cheapest month to book is October.

Cheapest one-way
$88
Pegasus Airlines Pegasus Airlines IST-AUH 4h 20m · Nonstop Mon, Nov 9
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Cheapest round-trip
$196
Pegasus Airlines Pegasus Airlines IST-AUH 4h 20m · Nonstop Sat, Nov 14 - Tue, Nov 17
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When to travel
November
Cheapest
January
Peak season for travel
Route details
2,987.79 km
Flight distance
4h 40m
Average flight time

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Istanbul to Abu Dhabi over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from $88 and round-trip from $196. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

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Flights from Istanbul to Abu Dhabi operate an average of 9 times per day over the past 7 days, with a 1.6% on-time departure rate and a 84.2% on-time arrival rate.

Which airlines are the most popular for Istanbul to Abu Dhabi flights?

Direct flights available! Find 2 airlines fly direct from Istanbul to Abu Dhabi, including Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways, Pegasus Airlines offers the cheapest non stop flights.
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Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Istanbul to Abu Dhabi according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Trip.com price insights on flights from Istanbul to Abu Dhabi

Which month has the cheapest one-way flights from Istanbul to Abu Dhabi?

The average price of one-way flights from Istanbul to Abu Dhabi purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for flights from Istanbul to Abu Dhabi is November, with an average price of $125; while the month with the highest flight price is usually May, with an average price of up to $297.

$297
$211
$125
$39
    Cheapest
  • $197
    Oct
  • $125
    Nov
  • $247
    Dec
  • $250
    Jan
  • $194
    Feb
  • $168
    Mar
  • $231
    Apr
  • $297
    May
  • $186
    Jun
  • $193
    Jul
  • $280
    Aug
  • $198
    Sep

What is the cheapest month for round-trip flights from Istanbul to Abu Dhabi?

Average price of round-trip flights from Istanbul to Abu Dhabi purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months

According to historical data from Trip.com, the lowest prices for flights from Istanbul to Abu Dhabi are found during October, with an average price of $283. Conversely, the highest prices are found during May, with an average price of up to $595.

$595
$439
$283
$127
  • $283
    Oct
  • $394
    Nov
  • $492
    Dec
  • $439
    Jan
  • $293
    Feb
  • $351
    Mar
  • $413
    Apr
  • $595
    May
  • $384
    Jun
  • $453
    Jul
  • $350
    Aug
  • $299
    Sep

When is the cheapest day to fly from Istanbul to Abu Dhabi during Columbus Day?

Data is based on the lowest one-way price from Istanbul to Abu Dhabi during Columbus Day on Trip.com in the past 3 days.

Columbus Day is scheduled for Oct 12. The cheapest flights from Istanbul to Abu Dhabi are available on Oct 14, with fares starting at $116.

$235
$176
$116
$57
    Cheapest
  • $235
    8
    Oct
  • $153
    9
  • $187
    10
  • $141
    11
  • $160
    12
  • $162
    13
  • $116
    14

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Abu Dhabi (IST-AUH)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Pegasus Airlines offers one-way fares as low as $88 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. SAW to AUH on Mon, Nov 9), while Pegasus Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from $196 departing on Sat, Nov 14 and returning on Tue, Nov 17.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Istanbul to Abu Dhabi with the following airlines, including: Etihad Airways Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes around 4 hours 40 minutes to fly from Istanbul (IST) to Abu Dhabi (AUH).
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Istanbul to Abu Dhabi is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 33 flight per week flying from Istanbul to Abu Dhabi. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Etihad Airways: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- EY4150 (19:24)
  • To find best deals on flights from Istanbul to Abu Dhabi, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Mon, Nov 9, with one-way flights priced at just $88.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Pegasus Airlines.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Abu Dhabi travel is around January.
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  • The cheapest months to fly from Istanbul to Abu Dhabi is October, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our October flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Istanbul to Abu Dhabi on October 29, 2026 with Pegasus Airlines, with prices starting at $88.
  • You can arrive at any of the following airports in Abu Dhabi: Zayed International Airport (AUH), Al Bateen Executive Airport (AZI), and Abu Dhabi Bus Station (ZVJ). Flights from Istanbul Airport to Zayed International Airport (IST-AUH) are by far the most popular option for this route.
  • The time difference between Abu Dhabi and Istanbul is 1h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.
  • Based on Trip.com data for flights departing in the next 30 days, the average one-way fare from Istanbul to Abu Dhabi is $305. Fares vary by travel date, airline and availability.
  • Based on Trip.com data for travel in the next 30 days, the average round-trip fare from Istanbul to Abu Dhabi is $444. The final price depends on the outbound and return dates, airline and fare conditions.
  • Enter Istanbul and Abu Dhabi, choose your travel dates and passengers, then compare flights by price, duration and baggage. Select a fare, review the change and cancellation rules, enter traveler details and complete payment to receive your confirmation.
  • Pegasus Airlinesare the most popular budget airlines flying from Istanbul to Abu Dhabi. Check baggage, seat and payment fees before comparing the final price.

Note: Prices shown on this page are estimated lowest price and include all taxes and fees found in the last 24 hours.

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Voluntary cancellation/change:
To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy.
Cancellation/change due to a flight schedule change:
If the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.