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Cheap flights to Istanbul

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Common routes to Istanbul from the UAE

different points of departure in the UAE

Dubai to Istanbul

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Abu Dhabi to Istanbul

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Sharjah to Istanbul

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You’ve searched for flights to Istanbul. We recommend you start your flight search well in advance of booking and monitor the cost of flights, unless you’re looking to bag a last minute deal. The more flexible you can be in your dates of travel, the more cheaper options will become available to you. For example, flying during the week is often cheaper than weekends.

Istanbul flight facts

what you need to know

What are the cheapest airlines?

Turkish Airlines

These airlines usually offer the cheapest flights to Istanbul.

What airlines fly direct to Istanbul?

Turkish Airlines
Etihad Airways
Emirates
Flydubai

Fly from the UK direct to Istanbul with these airlines.

What airlines fly indirectly?

Middle East Airlines
Egyptair
Royal Jordanian Airlines
Gulf Air
Oman Air

Flying indirectly to Istanbul can save you money.

How long is the flight to Istanbul?

4 hrs 35 mins

This is the average flight time from the UK to Istanbul.

Which airports in the UK fly to Istanbul?

Dubai
Abu Dhabi
Sharjah

You can fly from any of these UAE airports.

How to land a low priced flight to Istanbul

booking advice, visa information and airports and airlines tips

Scroll through the results for cheap flights to Istanbul in Turkey. To get the best deal, we'd advise booking in advance, particularly if you want to fly with a specific airline. The most popular airlines are Middle East Airlines, Egyptair & Royal Jordanian Airlines, but that doesn't necessarily mean they're the cheapest. Check your dates and see.

If you don’t have set dates for when you want to fly to Istanbul, try searching by month – that way, you can compare airfares throughout the year.

1,994 direct and indirect flights go to Istanbul every week and we scan them all. Look out for flights with Turkish Airlines, as they often have good deals. Or broaden your search by looking at other airports in Turkey.

For even more options, check what other airports you could fly to Istanbul from. You might be able to make a saving by going from a different airport or city. The most popular airports with direct flights to Istanbul are Dubai (DXB), Abu Dhabi (AUH) & Sharjah (SHJ).