Travelling from Istanbul to Dublin Airport (DUB): What you need to know
Istanbul has two main airports where you can kick off your trip. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Istanbul to Dublin Airport (DUB) heading out from Istanbul Airport (IST) or Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW).
The average length of a direct Istanbul to Dublin Airport flight is 4 hours 35 minutes.
Dublin is three hours behind Istanbul. Dublin Airport is located in Dublin, which operates on the UTC+0 timezone.
The most popular route is from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Dublin Airport (DUB), with 19 direct services every week. If you want to be on your way right away, the earliest flight from IST to DUB is the 7am Turkish Airlines service. If a later start suits your schedule, the last departure is at 1:55pm with Turkish Airlines.
Your flight from Istanbul to DUB won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
You'll want to head there even earlier during popular months like August. Aim for two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international journeys. After checking in, you can use any extra time to relax or go over your itinerary.
Airports in Istanbul
Istanbul Airport (IST)
Get to your destination in one go from Istanbul Airport (IST). Direct flights from Istanbul to Dublin Airport (DUB) can be booked from here.
When taking off from IST, you can take a direct flight from Istanbul to Dublin Airport with Turkish Airlines.
The top choice among passengers flying between IST and DUB is Turkish Airlines.
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to break up your journey and possibly even tour another city. When browsing cheap flights from Istanbul to DUB leaving from Istanbul Airport (IST), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can stop along the way. Popular options include:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Vienna International Airport (VIE)
Located around 40 kilometres from central Istanbul, IST can be reached in about 45 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport is roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
Planning to catch an early flight from Istanbul to Dublin Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near Istanbul Airport:
Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Thinking of flying out of Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)? Direct Istanbul to Dublin Airport (DUB) plane tickets are available from this popular hub.
Board your direct flight from Istanbul to DUB with Pegasus. This is one of the top airlines that operates this route out of SAW.
Pegasus Airlines is the most popular choice for travellers flying from SAW to DUB.
With 65.0% of services landing as planned, Pegasus Airlines is the top on-time carrier flying between Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport and Dublin Airport.
Turn your flight into part of the adventure with a stopover on your flight from Istanbul to Dublin Airport. Check out these connections between Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport and DUB:
Vienna International Airport (VIE)
Manchester Airport (MAN)
London Stansted Airport (STN)
SAW is around 48 kilometres from central Istanbul. It takes 1 hour 5 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour 40 minutes.
Catching an early morning flight? Think about staying at one of these hotels near Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport the day before your Istanbul to DUB flight:
When it comes to flight punctuality, Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 68%.
About Dublin Airport (DUB)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Istanbul to Dublin Airport, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these hotels near DUB:
Booking your ride around two weeks ahead of your Istanbul to Dublin Airport flight can help you find the best deal.
Getting from Dublin Airport (DUB) to central Dublin
Dublin Airport is around 11 kilometres from the centre of Dublin. It takes around 25 minutes or so to drive to the city.
Travelling by public transport takes roughly 30 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Dublin Airport (DUB)
48 € is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Istanbul to Dublin Airport. Return flights start from 108 €. These prices can change based on availability.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Istanbul to DUB if you book early. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird deals.
Cheap Istanbul to Dublin Airport tickets are easier to find if your travel dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares across the month and then pick the cheapest day.
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Save on your flight from Istanbul to Dublin Airport by using filters. Choose your ideal departure time, duration and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Istanbul to Dublin Airport (DUB)
July is the most popular month for flights from Istanbul to Dublin Airport (DUB). Plan your visit to Dublin in December if you'd rather be there when it's quieter.
The warmest month in Dublin is July, with temperatures ranging between 10ºC (50ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF). Lock in your Istanbul to DUB plane ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Istanbul to Dublin Airport in January when temperatures are between 2ºC (36ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF).
More about Dublin
Start your Dublin trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Istanbul to Dublin Airport, explore our range of hotels including:
There are so many things to see and do in this city, it can be tricky to work out where to start. Guinness Storehouse, Trinity College Library and St. Patrick's Cathedral are major attractions which should be on any well-planned Dublin itinerary.
Explore more of Ireland
You've done Dublin, now it's time to discover other parts of Ireland. Travel around 225 kilometres southwest to Cork to tick off its top attractions. From Blarney Castle & Gardens to Blarney Castle House(Teach Caisleán na Blarnan) and Blarney Stone, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Waterford is another well-known destination in Ireland and is around 145 kilometres southwest of Dublin. No journey is complete without experiencing Bishop's Palace, Christ Church Cathedral and Waterford Treasures Medieval Museum.
