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$140+ Cheap flights from Dubai, United Arab Emirates (DXB) to Istanbul (IST)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 4/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DXB — IST
Mar 30 — Apr 61
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Dubai Intl to Istanbul are usually found in July or September, booked 89 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Wednesday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Dubai to Istanbul

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Dubai (DXB) to Istanbul (IST). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated March 25, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$256
(oojo)

One-way from

$140
(Trip.com)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$350

Good round-trip deal

$525 or less

Good one-way deal

$425 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Dubai Intl-Istanbul flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Dubai Intl-Istanbul flights.
From Dubai Intl to Istanbul
One-way flight from Dubai Intl to Istanbul
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price ($15 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($7 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Dubai Intl to Istanbul.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Dubai Intl to Istanbul.

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Cheapest flights from Dubai to Istanbul
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Dubai to Istanbul. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 25, 2025.

This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/151:10 pmDXB - IST
1 stop9h 40mAzerbaijan Airlines
Fri 5/2310:50 pmIST - DXB
1 stop12h 05mAzerbaijan Airlines
Deal found 3/24$256
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/2112:50 pmDXB - IST
1 stop8h 00mflyadeal
Thu 4/248:50 pmIST - DXB
1 stop13h 55mflyadeal
Deal found 3/24$275
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/209:15 pmDXB - IST
Nonstop4h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sat 5/3112:00 pmIST - DXB
1 stop22h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/24$310
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/131:20 pmDXB - IST
1 stop12h 15mRoyal Jordanian
Wed 4/161:45 pmIST - DXB
1 stop21h 35mRoyal Jordanian
Deal found 3/24$334
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 6/19:00 pmDXB - IST
1 stop8h 55mGulf Air
Thu 6/54:10 pmIST - DXB
1 stop16h 40mGulf Air
Deal found 3/24$336
This Kuwait Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kuwait Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/159:55 pmDXB - IST
1 stop6h 30mKuwait Airways
Thu 5/223:25 amIST - DXB
1 stop7h 40mKuwait Airways
Deal found 3/24$352
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/189:15 pmDXB - IST
Nonstop4h 55mflydubai
Sun 4/276:35 pmIST - DXB
Nonstop4h 30mflydubai
Deal found 3/23$369
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/172:25 amDXB - IST
1 stop13h 25mSAUDIA
Sat 4/264:25 pmIST - DXB
1 stop7h 45mSAUDIA
Deal found 3/24$390
This Oman Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Oman Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/266:05 amDXB - IST
1 stop12h 50mOman Air
Wed 4/27:00 pmIST - DXB
1 stop25h 25mOman Air
Deal found 3/25$450
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/1412:50 amDXB - IST
1 stop21h 30mLufthansa
Fri 5/235:55 pmIST - DXB
1 stop27h 40mLufthansa
Deal found 3/24$506
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/175:50 amDXB - IST
1 stop7h 05mQatar Airways
Mon 5/268:05 pmIST - DXB
1 stop13h 10mQatar Airways
Deal found 3/24$513
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/315:20 amDXB - IST
1 stop22h 30mEgyptair
Tue 4/86:35 pmIST - DXB
1 stop19h 25mEgyptair
Deal found 3/24$557

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Customize your flight search to find flights from Dubai to Istanbul that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 25, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Dubai to Istanbul Airport that are best for you.

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Dubai

Fly to

Istanbul

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Depart

Return

Price

DubaiIstanbul

DXB - IST

DXBIST

Dubai Intl

Thu 5/15

1:10 pm-9:50 pm

1 stop9h 40m

Istanbul

Fri 5/23

10:50 pm-11:55 am

1 stop12h 05m

$256

DubaiIstanbul

DXB - IST

DXBIST

Dubai Intl

Mon 4/21

12:50 pm-7:50 pm

1 stop8h 00m

Istanbul

Thu 4/24

8:50 pm-11:45 am

1 stop13h 55m

$275

DubaiIstanbul

DXB - IST

DXBIST

Dubai Intl

Tue 5/20

9:15 pm-1:10 am

Nonstop4h 55m

Istanbul

Sat 5/31

12:00 pm-11:55 am

1 stop22h 55m

$310

DubaiIstanbul

DXB - IST

DXBIST

Dubai Intl

Sun 4/13

1:20 pm-12:35 am

1 stop12h 15m

Istanbul

Wed 4/16

1:45 pm-12:20 pm

1 stop21h 35m

$334

DubaiIstanbul

DXB - IST

DXBIST

Dubai Intl

Sun 6/1

9:00 pm-4:55 am

1 stop8h 55m

Istanbul

Thu 6/5

4:10 pm-9:50 am

1 stop16h 40m

$336

DubaiIstanbul

DXB - IST

DXBIST

Dubai Intl

Thu 5/15

9:55 pm-3:25 am

1 stop6h 30m

Istanbul

Thu 5/22

3:25 am-12:05 pm

1 stop7h 40m

$352

DubaiIstanbul

DXB - IST

DXBIST

Dubai Intl

Fri 4/18

9:15 pm-1:10 am

Nonstop4h 55m

Istanbul

Sun 4/27

6:35 pm-12:05 am

Nonstop4h 30m

$369

DubaiIstanbul

DXB - IST

DXBIST

Dubai Intl

Thu 4/17

2:25 am-2:50 pm

1 stop13h 25m

Istanbul

Sat 4/26

4:25 pm-1:10 am

1 stop7h 45m

$390

DubaiIstanbul

DXB - IST

DXBIST

Dubai Intl

Thu 5/15

11:05 am-6:00 pm

1 stop7h 55m

Istanbul

Fri 5/23

7:00 pm-3:10 am

1 stop7h 10m

$456

DubaiIstanbul

DXB - IST

DXBIST

Dubai Intl

Wed 5/14

12:50 am-9:20 pm

1 stop21h 30m

Istanbul

Fri 5/23

5:55 pm-10:35 pm

1 stop27h 40m

$506

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Compare providers for flights from Dubai to Istanbul

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Dubai to Istanbul in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
oojoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
GotogatePrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OneTravelPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
JetabroadPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Dubai-Istanbul Airport flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Dubai-Istanbul Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Dubai-Istanbul Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Dubai-Istanbul Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Dubai-Istanbul Airport flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Dubai to Istanbul

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Istanbul from Dubai with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Dubai to Istanbul Airport

How far ahead should I book a flight from Dubai to Istanbul Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Dubai to Istanbul. Price data was last updated on March 21, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Dubai to Istanbul Airport may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 89 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Dubai to Istanbul Airport?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dubai to Istanbul Airport (average of $923). Flying from Dubai to Istanbul Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,423). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from DXB to IST?

Find hourly flight availability from Dubai to Istanbul. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 25, 2025.

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 34% on flights from Dubai to Istanbul Airport by exploring options for tickets at noon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Dubai to Istanbul Airport?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Dubai to Istanbul. Price data was last updated on March 23, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Dubai to Istanbul Airport flight should consider departing on Monday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Dubai to Istanbul Airport

Explore weekly flight availability from Dubai to Istanbul. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated March 25, 2025.

The most flights from DXB to IST are scheduled on a Monday (19 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (13 on average).

Rainfall in Istanbul by month

Plan your trip to Istanbul by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Istanbul Airport ranges from 0.4 - 3.9 inches per month. December is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.9 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Istanbul Airport when rainfall is around 0.4 in.

Temperature in Istanbul by month

Plan your trip to Istanbul by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Istanbul Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 41.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Istanbul

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Istanbul. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Istanbul. Reviews last updated March 25, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Aegean Airlines, Emirates and MEA from Dubai to Istanbul to help guide your decision. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SKG - FRA

I am very proud of them. Everything was very nice everything thank you

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SKG - FRA

I am very proud of them. Everything was very nice everything thank you

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SKG - FRA

I am very proud of them. Everything was very nice everything thank you

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SKG - FRA

I am very proud of them. Everything was very nice everything thank you

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SKG - FRA

I am very proud of them. Everything was very nice everything thank you

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Dubai to Istanbul. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Dubai to Istanbul?

    Located just 6.8 mi from the city center, Dubai Intl is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Istanbul from Dubai. Booking flights from Dubai Intl (DXB) to Istanbul should be relatively easy as there are 16 daily outbound flights to Istanbul from 8 different airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Dubai to Istanbul Airport round-trip?

    Azerbaijan Airlines, at $256, was found to be the cheapest airline from Dubai to Istanbul Airport.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include flyadeal and Royal Jordanian. You may be able to fly from Dubai to Istanbul Airport for 26% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Dubai to Istanbul Airport one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Dubai to Istanbul Airport are flyadeal ($140), Azerbaijan Airlines ($159), and flydubai ($172).

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Dubai to Istanbul Airport?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Dubai to Istanbul Airport are LOT (87%), Qantas Airways (82%) and Turkish Airlines (80%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Dubai to Istanbul Airport?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Dubai to Istanbul Airport? While on average our users pay $1,974, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $175. The most popular route (Dubai Intl - Istanbul), is priced around $307.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Dubai to Istanbul that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Dubai to Istanbul flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Dubai to Istanbul?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Dubai to Istanbul.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Dubai to Istanbul?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Dubai to Istanbul by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Dubai to Istanbul Airport?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dubai to Istanbul Airport (average of $923). Flying from Dubai to Istanbul Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,423). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 8 airlines flying from Dubai to Istanbul

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from Dubai to Istanbul. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 25, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Royal JordanianCheapest$166Average$187FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
AjetCheapest$179Average$269FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Pegasus AirlinesCheapest$216Average$306FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$262Average$737FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
flydubaiCheapest$302Average$380FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Kuwait AirwaysCheapest$306Average$330FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time64%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$314Average$323FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
EmiratesCheapest$717Average$818FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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