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Cheapest time to fly from Istanbul to Abu Dhabi

If you’re planning to fly this route soon, keep in mind that the lowest fares are usually available at the beginning of February. 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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Flight Duration4 h and 25 mFlights between Istanbul and Abu Dhabi take, on average, 4 h and 25 m minutes, but the time can vary according to other factors

Cheapest flight£64Cheapest price for a flight between Istanbul and Abu Dhabi found by our customers in the last 72 hours

Origin airportsIstanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, Istanbul AirportFor flights from Istanbul to Abu Dhabi

Destination airportAbu Dhabi International AirportFor the route from Istanbul to Abu Dhabi

High seasonMarchAccording to search data from our customers, March is the busiest time to fly from Istanbul to Abu Dhabi

Airlines flying this routePegasus Airlines, Intersky Luftfahrt, Turkish AirlinesAirline(s) with flights between Istanbul to Abu Dhabi

One-way average Price£157The average price for a flight Istanbul - Abu Dhabi at Opodo is £157, based on the price of last 6 months

Best time to bookDecemberAccording to real data August is the most popular time to book a flight to Abu Dhabi when departing from Istanbul

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Last checked on Tue 10/11

Distance: 1,854 mi

Istanbul airports

Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)How far from city centre: 19 mi

Istanbul Airport (IST)How far from city centre: 21 mi

Abu Dhabi airports

Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)How far from city centre: 1 mi

Book your Istanbul to Abu Dhabi flight

Search direct and connecting flights from Istanbul to Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) with Opodo. When your results appear, sort them by timing or fare and book whichever option fits your plans best.

The cheapest fare booked on this route in recent days was £64, although the price you're shown will vary with your travel dates and departure times.

Flying non-stop from Istanbul to Abu Dhabi takes roughly 5 h and 15 m, whereas journeys with a layover will take longer.

Airports and airlines on the Istanbul–Abu Dhabi route

Plan your trip with confidence by checking the relevant airports and comparing the airlines that fly this route.

Departure airport: Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)
Arrival airport: Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)

The weather in Abu Dhabi

The best time to go may come down to the kind of weather you most enjoy. In Abu Dhabi, temperatures average around 41ºC in the warmest months and roughly 13ºC in the coldest. Bear this in mind when deciding what to pack and planning time outdoors.

Highs: up to 42ºC
Lows: down to 12ºC
Hottest month: July
Coldest month: January
Driest month: May
Wettest month: February

Tips for cheaper flights from Istanbul to Abu Dhabi

A few ways to bring down the cost of your flight from Istanbul to Abu Dhabi:

Flexible dates: check fares across two or three departure days. Going a day earlier or later can make a real difference to what you pay.
Baggage allowance: see what's included in each fare before booking, so you're not stung by unexpected charges at the airport.
Airports on your route: double-check which airports you'll fly from and into, particularly if the city has more than one. It makes it easier to plan transfers and work out the full cost of getting around.

After a bigger saving? Book a Flight + Hotel package to combine the two in a single booking and unlock exclusive discounts on your stay in Abu Dhabi. Adding car hire to the same booking can save you money too.

Frequently asked questions about flights from Istanbul to Abu Dhabi

On average, how much is the price of a flight from Istanbul to Abu Dhabi?

When you fly from Istanbul to Abu Dhabi the average price is £157. However, this price depends on many other factors such as seasonality or how far in advance the route has been booked.

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

The cheapest price for a flight from Istanbul to Abu Dhabi is 64 £. 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.

When is the best time to book a flight from Istanbul to Abu Dhabi?

The most popular months to book a flight from Istanbul to Abu Dhabi are August, October and January, based on the searches of our customers.

When is the best time to travel from Istanbul to Abu Dhabi?

The best time of the year to go to Abu Dhabi when flying from Istanbul depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, December is the top 1º month to fly to Abu Dhabi from Istanbul in terms of searches from our customer, followed by October and February. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, May, April and July are the months with less volume of searchs for the route Istanbul - Abu Dhabi.

How long does the flight take to go from Istanbul to Abu Dhabi?

The total flight time between Istanbul and Abu Dhabi is of around 4 h and 25 m on average, considering an average distance of 1,853.9 mi, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).

Which airports have flights between Istanbul and Abu Dhabi?

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

Which are the airlines with flights from Istanbul to Abu Dhabi?

Airlines with direct flights departing from Istanbul to Abu Dhabi are:

Etihad Airways.
Pegasus Airlines.
Turkish Airlines.

Aegean Airlines

Gulf Air
Egyptair

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