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Flight deals from Dubai to Istanbul

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best round-trip flight from Dubai Airport to Istanbul Airport? If you want to travel next month, round-trip fares start from $346. Find the lowest prices on one-way and round-trip tickets right here.

Istanbul.$273 per passenger.Departing Thu, Dec 3, returning Wed, Dec 9.Round-trip flight with Kuwait Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Kuwait Airways, departing from Dubai on Thu, Dec 3, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Kuwait Airways, departing from Istanbul on Wed, Dec 9, arriving in Dubai.Price includes taxes and charges.From $273, select.

Istanbul.$275 per passenger.Departing Mon, Dec 14, returning Thu, Jan 7.Round-trip flight with Kuwait Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Kuwait Airways, departing from Dubai on Mon, Dec 14, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Kuwait Airways, departing from Istanbul on Thu, Jan 7, arriving in Dubai.Price includes taxes and charges.From $275, select.

Istanbul.$275 per passenger.Departing Tue, Jan 26, returning Tue, Feb 2.Round-trip flight with Kuwait Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Kuwait Airways, departing from Dubai on Tue, Jan 26, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Kuwait Airways, departing from Istanbul on Tue, Feb 2, arriving in Dubai.Price includes taxes and charges.From $275, select.

Istanbul.$275 per passenger.Departing Mon, Oct 26, returning Wed, Nov 11.Round-trip flight with Kuwait Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Kuwait Airways, departing from Dubai on Mon, Oct 26, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Kuwait Airways, departing from Istanbul on Wed, Nov 11, arriving in Dubai.Price includes taxes and charges.From $275, select.

Istanbul.$275 per passenger.Departing Mon, Feb 1, returning Sun, Feb 7.Round-trip flight with Kuwait Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Kuwait Airways, departing from Dubai on Mon, Feb 1, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Kuwait Airways, departing from Istanbul on Sun, Feb 7, arriving in Dubai.Price includes taxes and charges.From $275, select.

Istanbul.$275 per passenger.Departing Fri, Sep 4, returning Mon, Nov 30.Round-trip flight with Kuwait Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Kuwait Airways, departing from Dubai on Fri, Sep 4, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Kuwait Airways, departing from Istanbul on Mon, Nov 30, arriving in Dubai.Price includes taxes and charges.From $275, select.

Istanbul.$275 per passenger.Departing Fri, Sep 11, returning Wed, Sep 16.Round-trip flight with Kuwait Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Kuwait Airways, departing from Dubai on Fri, Sep 11, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Kuwait Airways, departing from Istanbul on Wed, Sep 16, arriving in Dubai.Price includes taxes and charges.From $275, select.

Istanbul.$275 per passenger.Departing Mon, Jan 25, returning Thu, Jan 28.Round-trip flight with Kuwait Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Kuwait Airways, departing from Dubai on Mon, Jan 25, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Kuwait Airways, departing from Istanbul on Thu, Jan 28, arriving in Dubai.Price includes taxes and charges.From $275, select.

Istanbul.$275 per passenger.Departing Sat, Mar 20, returning Thu, Mar 25.Round-trip flight with Kuwait Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Kuwait Airways, departing from Dubai on Sat, Mar 20, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Kuwait Airways, departing from Istanbul on Thu, Mar 25, arriving in Dubai.Price includes taxes and charges.From $275, select.

Istanbul.$275 per passenger.Departing Fri, Oct 9, returning Mon, Oct 19.Round-trip flight with Kuwait Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Kuwait Airways, departing from Dubai on Fri, Oct 9, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Kuwait Airways, departing from Istanbul on Mon, Oct 19, arriving in Dubai.Price includes taxes and charges.From $275, select.

Istanbul.$276 per passenger.Departing Sat, Nov 28, returning Sun, Jan 10.Round-trip flight with Kuwait Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Kuwait Airways, departing from Dubai on Sat, Nov 28, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Kuwait Airways, departing from Istanbul on Sun, Jan 10, arriving in Dubai.Price includes taxes and charges.From $276, select.

Istanbul.$276 per passenger.Departing Sun, Nov 22, returning Fri, Dec 4.Round-trip flight with Kuwait Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Kuwait Airways, departing from Dubai on Sun, Nov 22, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Kuwait Airways, departing from Istanbul on Fri, Dec 4, arriving in Dubai.Price includes taxes and charges.From $276, select.

Istanbul.$276 per passenger.Departing Sat, Sep 19, returning Thu, Oct 1.Round-trip flight with Kuwait Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Kuwait Airways, departing from Dubai on Sat, Sep 19, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Kuwait Airways, departing from Istanbul on Thu, Oct 1, arriving in Dubai.Price includes taxes and charges.From $276, select.

Istanbul.$276 per passenger.Departing Mon, Nov 23, returning Wed, Nov 25.Round-trip flight with Kuwait Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Kuwait Airways, departing from Dubai on Mon, Nov 23, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Kuwait Airways, departing from Istanbul on Wed, Nov 25, arriving in Dubai.Price includes taxes and charges.From $276, select.

Istanbul.$277 per passenger.Departing Fri, Feb 26, returning Wed, Mar 3.Round-trip flight with Kuwait Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Kuwait Airways, departing from Dubai on Fri, Feb 26, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Kuwait Airways, departing from Istanbul on Wed, Mar 3, arriving in Dubai.Price includes taxes and charges.From $277, select.

Istanbul.$277 per passenger.Departing Fri, Oct 9, returning Sun, Feb 28.Round-trip flight with Kuwait Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Kuwait Airways, departing from Dubai on Fri, Oct 9, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Kuwait Airways, departing from Istanbul on Sun, Feb 28, arriving in Dubai.Price includes taxes and charges.From $277, select.

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Dubai to Istanbul: Alternative routes

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Dubai to Istanbul: Flight information

The things to know before you go.

Cheapest flight found	$273
Cheapest month to fly	December
Average flight time	4 hrs, 59 mins
Most popular airline	Emirates
Average flights per week	200

Finding cheap flights from Dubai to Istanbul: Frequently asked questions

How much are round-trip flights from Dubai to Istanbul?

The best price we found for a round-trip flight from Dubai to Istanbul is $273. 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.

How long does it take to fly from Dubai to Istanbul?

4 hours and 59 minutes is the average flight time from Dubai to Istanbul.

Which airlines fly direct from Dubai to Istanbul?

Emirates, Turkish Airlines and Royal Brunei fly direct from Dubai to Istanbul.

How many flights are there a week from Dubai to Istanbul?

There are 200 flights per week flying from Dubai to Istanbul, as of July 2026.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Dubai to Istanbul?

The cheapest month to fly from Dubai to Istanbul is usually December.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Dubai Airport to Istanbul Airport on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Dubai Airport to Istanbul Airport on Thursday, December 3, 2026.

Can I get a direct flight from Dubai Airport to Istanbul Airport?

Yes – the average flight time is 4 hours and 59 minutes.

How can I find the best flight deal to Istanbul?

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.

When is the best time to book flights to Istanbul?

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.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly with from Dubai Airport to Istanbul?

Currently, Kuwait Airways and flydubai offer the cheapest flight tickets to Istanbul.

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

The average time for a direct flight from Dubai Airport to Istanbul Airport is 4 hours 55 minutes.
Istanbul's timezone is UTC+3, which makes Istanbul one hour behind Dubai.
Flights from DXB to IST start at 02:00 — the first with Turkish Airlines. The last departure is at 21:15 with flydubai. In total, there are 62 weekly Dubai Airport to Istanbul Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Show up at the airport on time to board your DXB to IST flight.
You can expect longer queues during popular months like December. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
You can travel nonstop to Istanbul, Türkiye (Turkey). Take to the skies with one of these airlines offering direct flights from Dubai Airport to Istanbul Airport:
Turkish Airlines is the airline most travelers choose to fly with on this route.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Dubai Airport to Istanbul Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Stopovers between DXB and IST include:
- Kuwait Airport
- Amman Queen Alia Airport
- Bahrain Airport

Handy information about Dubai Airport (DXB)

71% of flights taking off from Dubai Airport make it to their destination on time.
Dubai Airport is about 14 kilometers from central Dubai. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the center, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Dubai Airport to Istanbul Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near DXB:

Arriving at Istanbul Airport (IST)

The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Dubai Airport to Istanbul Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near IST instead:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Istanbul Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Hit, Avec car rentals or Eren Rent a Car and experience the lesser-explored corners of Istanbul and beyond.
Get the best deal by booking your vehicle from Istanbul Airport about two weeks ahead of your departure.

Getting from Istanbul Airport (IST) to central Istanbul

From Istanbul Airport, Istanbul is approximately 40 kilometers away. It takes around 45 minutes to reach the center driving.
If you're traveling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.

When to fly to Istanbul Airport (IST)

August is the busiest month for flights from Dubai Airport to Istanbul Airport. For smaller crowds, travel to Istanbul in March.
When booking your flight from Dubai Airport to Istanbul Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Istanbul, with the temperature ranging from 21ºC (70ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from DXB to IST in January. Temperatures average between 2ºC (36ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF) then.

Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)

Ankara is just one of the many places in Türkiye (Turkey) waiting to be discovered after you've seen Istanbul. Around 354 kilometers away to the east, top sights here include The Roman Theatre, Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Museum of Anatolian Civilizations.
Around 322 kilometers south-west of Istanbul, Izmir is another essential stop in Türkiye (Turkey). Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Aegean Coast, Smyrna Basilika and Ataturk Konak Square.