Cheap Flights from Istanbul to Abu Dhabi

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Find the cheapest month to fly from Istanbul to Abu Dhabi

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Istanbul to Abu Dhabi flights are currently cheapest in May.

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Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from Istanbul to Abu Dhabi? You could fly into the following airports instead.

Istanbul to Abu Dhabi: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found191 €
Cheapest month to flyMay
Average flight time4 hrs, 26 mins
Most popular airlineEtihad Airways
Average flights per week65

Finding cheap flights from Istanbul to Abu Dhabi: Frequently asked questions

There are 4 airports in Abu Dhabi: Yas Island SPB, Zayed International, Jebel Ali SPB, and Dubai Al Maktoum International.
The best price we found for a return flight from Istanbul to Abu Dhabi is 191 €. 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.
4 hours and 26 minutes is the average flight time from Istanbul to Abu Dhabi.
Etihad Airways, Turkish Airlines and SriLankan Airlines fly direct from Istanbul to Abu Dhabi.
As of April 2024, there are 65 flights per week flying from Istanbul to Abu Dhabi.
The cheapest month to fly from Istanbul to Abu Dhabi is usually May.
If you're flying from Istanbul Airport, the cheapest airport near Abu Dhabi is Zayed International – which is 17.8 km away from the centre of Abu Dhabi. We've found flights into this airport from 191 €.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Istanbul Airport to Abu Dhabi on Sunday, 19 May 2024.
Yes – the average flight time is 4 hours and 26 minutes.
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 Abu Dhabi 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.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Abu Dhabi is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In April, the average temperature is usually around 28°C. August is typically the warmest month in Abu Dhabi, when it usually averages around 41°C. You can expect the least rain in May. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging 16°C. The rainiest month is January.
Currently, Etihad Airways offers the cheapest flight tickets to Abu Dhabi.

How to find cheap flights to Abu Dhabi (AUH) from Istanbul (IST)in 2024

Looking for cheap tickets from Istanbul to Abu Dhabi? Return tickets start from 191 € and one-way flights to Abu Dhabi from Istanbul start from 89 €


Here are a few tips on how to secure the best flight price and make your journey as smooth as possible.

  • Simply hit 'search'. From British Airways to international carriers like Emirates, we compare all major airlines along with the most popular online travel agents to find the cheapest plane tickets from Istanbul to Abu Dhabi. And with us there are no hidden fees - what you see is what you pay.
  • Compare flight deals to Abu Dhabi from Istanbul from over 1,000 providers. Then choose the cheapest or fastest plane tickets. Flight tickets to Abu Dhabi start from 89 € one-way.
  • Set up a Price Alert. You can easily track the fare of your cheap Istanbul-Abu Dhabi flights by creating an alert. Whenever prices go down or up, you'll get an email or push notification to help make sure you get the best possible flight deal.
  • Flex your dates to find the best IST-AUH ticket prices. If you are flexible when it comes to your travel dates, use Skyscanner's 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest month, and even day to fly to Abu Dhabi from Istanbul.
  • Fly without stops. Only interested in direct flights between Istanbul and Abu Dhabi? Make sure to tick 'Direct flights only' when performing a search. If there are direct flights available on the route, these will appear in the results. Airlines that fly direct include: Etihad Airways
    Turkish Airlines
    SriLankan Airlines
    Air Serbia
    ANA (All Nippon Airways)
  • Find the cheapest Business class flights from Istanbul and Abu Dhabi. We scour the internet for the best Business, Premium Economy and First Class flight fares to Abu Dhabi, too. Check the difference in price as you search – you might just chance upon a last-minute low fare. Note that not all cabin classes are available for every destination or airline.
  • Include nearby airports in your search. Widen your search for Istanbul to Abu Dhabi flight deals by selecting the "add nearby airports" option. This will allow you to see flight prices for all the nearest airports at your departure point and your destination and could help you save next time you travel.
  • Flexible on when you travel? The cheapest month to fly from Istanbul to Abu Dhabi is May.
  • Search for cheap flights regardless of where you are. To get the best flight booking experience when out and about, download the app and search for plane tickets between Istanbul and Abu Dhabi whenever you want.

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