Cheap flights from Istanbul to Dubai

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Istanbul to Dubai and booking your next trip
Cheapest round-trip flightsTRY 8,347
Air ArabiaNonstop5 hrThu, Feb 19 — Thu, Feb 26
The cheapest round-trip flight from Istanbul to Dubai is currently TRY 8,347
Cheapest one-way flightTRY 3,438
AJetNonstop5 hrFri, Mar 6
The cheapest one-way flight from Istanbul to Dubai is currently TRY 3,438
Last-minute weekend getawayTRY 15,082
PegasusNonstop5 hrThu, Dec 25 — Mon, Dec 29
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Istanbul to Dubai is currently TRY 15,082
Cheapest business class flightsTRY 56,534
Azerbaijan Airlines1 stop19 hrThu, Jan 29 — Wed, Feb 4
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Istanbul to Dubai is currently TRY 56,534
Fastest flight4 hr 10 minThe fastest nonstop flight from Istanbul to Dubai takes 4 hr 10 min
Nonstop flightsEvery dayThere are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Istanbul to Dubai is typically July. The most expensive month to fly is typically December.
July
Cheapest
Typical prices: TRY 6,400–9,200
December
Most expensive
Typical prices: TRY 10,000–18,000

Popular airlines from Istanbul to Dubai

  • flydubai
    Nonstop
    from TRY 17,894
    Typical price: TRY 13,500–20,000
    28 weekly nonstop flights
    IST, SAW - DXBEvery day
  • Turkish Airlines
    Nonstop
    from TRY 28,827
    Typical price: TRY 25,500–38,500
    28 weekly nonstop flights
    IST - DXBEvery day
  • Emirates
    Nonstop
    from TRY 30,772
    Typical price: TRY 26,000–32,500
    21 weekly nonstop flights
    IST - DXBEvery day
  • Pegasus
    Nonstop
    from TRY 9,192
    Typical price: TRY 7,600–15,000
    17 weekly nonstop flights
    SAW - DXB, SHJEvery day
    94 weekly connecting flights
    IST, SAW - DXB, SHJEvery day
  • Air Arabia
    Nonstop
    from TRY 9,035
    Typical price: TRY 10,500–17,500
    17 weekly nonstop flights
    IST, SAW - SHJEvery day
  • Flynas
    Typical price: TRY 12,500–20,000
    659 weekly connecting flights
    IST, SAW - DWC, DXB, SHJEvery day

Popular airports near Istanbul

  • Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)
    IstanbulTürkiye59 min30 km
  • Istanbul Airport (IST)
    IstanbulTürkiye46 min34 km
  • Bursa Yenişehir Airport (YEI)
    BursaTürkiye2 hr 22 min96 km
  • Tekirdag Ataturk Corlu Airport (TEQ)
    TekirdağTürkiye1 hr 33 min90 km

Popular airports near Dubai

  • Dubai International Airport (DXB)
    DubaiUnited Arab Emirates28 min10 km
  • Sharjah International Airport (SHJ)
    SharjahUnited Arab Emirates35 min28 km
  • Zayed International Airport (AUH)
    Abu DhabiUnited Arab Emirates1 hr 11 min106 km
  • Fujairah International Airport (FJR)
    FujairahUnited Arab Emirates1 hr 19 min106 km

Frequently asked questions about flying from Istanbul to Dubai

The cheapest flights from Istanbul to Dubai are usually in July. Typical ticket prices in July range from TRY 6,400 to TRY 9,200.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Istanbul to Dubai recently found on Google Flights was with Air Arabia from TRY 8,347. The cheapest one-way flight was with AJet from TRY 3,438.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest flydubai flight from Istanbul to Dubai is TRY 17,894, flying from Jan 30 to Feb 5.
  • The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Istanbul to Dubai is TRY 28,827, flying from Jan 8 to Jan 14.
  • The cheapest Emirates flight from Istanbul to Dubai is TRY 30,772, flying from Jan 8 to Jan 14.
  • The cheapest Pegasus flight from Istanbul to Dubai is TRY 9,192, flying from Mar 2 to Mar 11.
  • The cheapest Air Arabia flight from Istanbul to Dubai is TRY 9,035, flying from Feb 19 to Feb 26.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Istanbul to Dubai starts at TRY 8,347 from Thu, Feb 19 to Thu, Feb 26. The cheapest one-way flight starts at TRY 3,438 and departs on Fri, Mar 6.
4 hr 10 min is the shortest flight time from Istanbul to Dubai.
Most visitors arrive Oct–Apr when the weather is warm and dry. With a desert climate, temperatures soar in the summer (Jun–Sep). Major events include the Dubai Shopping Festival (Jan–Feb); Dubai International Jazz Festival and Dubai Tennis Championships (both Feb–Mar); the Dubai World Cup horse race (Mar–Apr); and the Dubai International Film Festival (Nov–Dec). The major religious holidays are Ramadan, Eid Al Fitr and Eid Al Adha (all dates vary) when some restaurants may close temporarily.
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Istanbul to Dubai.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
What counts as the best airline for your flights from Istanbul to Dubai really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Istanbul to Dubai.

In terms of nonstop flights, flydubai is the most popular. flydubai offers 28 nonstop flights per week. flydubai flies from Istanbul Airport (IST), Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Dubai International Airport (DXB).

In terms of flights, Flynas is the most popular. Flynas offers 659 connecting flights per week. Flynas flies from Istanbul Airport (IST), Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) (DWC), Dubai International Airport (DXB), Sharjah International Airport (SHJ).

Other popular airlines flying from Istanbul to Dubai are:
  • Turkish Airlines offers 28 nonstop flights per week. Turkish Airlines flies from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Dubai International Airport (DXB).
  • Emirates offers 21 nonstop flights per week. Emirates flies from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Dubai International Airport (DXB).
  • Pegasus offers 17 nonstop flights and 94 connecting flights per week. Pegasus flies from Istanbul Airport (IST), Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Dubai International Airport (DXB), Sharjah International Airport (SHJ).
  • Air Arabia offers 17 nonstop flights per week. Air Arabia flies from Istanbul Airport (IST), Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Sharjah International Airport (SHJ).
The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Istanbul and Dubai.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Istanbul to Dubai recently found on Google Flights was with Air Arabia from TRY 8,347. The cheapest one-way flight was with AJet from TRY 3,438.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest flydubai flight from Istanbul to Dubai is TRY 17,894, flying from Jan 30 to Feb 5.
  • The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Istanbul to Dubai is TRY 28,827, flying from Jan 8 to Jan 14.
  • The cheapest Emirates flight from Istanbul to Dubai is TRY 30,772, flying from Jan 8 to Jan 14.
  • The cheapest Pegasus flight from Istanbul to Dubai is TRY 9,192, flying from Mar 2 to Mar 11.
  • The cheapest Air Arabia flight from Istanbul to Dubai is TRY 9,035, flying from Feb 19 to Feb 26.
Turkish Airlines, Emirates, flydubai, Air Arabia, Pegasus and AJet fly direct from Istanbul to Dubai.
  • There are 28 flydubai direct flights from Istanbul to Dubai per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 28 Turkish Airlines direct flights from Istanbul to Dubai per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 21 Emirates direct flights from Istanbul to Dubai per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 17 Pegasus direct flights from Istanbul to Dubai per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 17 Air Arabia direct flights from Istanbul to Dubai per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Istanbul and Dubai at price TRY 15,082 is offered by Pegasus from Thu, Dec 25 to Mon, Dec 29.
Turkish Airlines, Emirates, flydubai, Air Arabia, Pegasus and AJet fly direct from Istanbul to Dubai.
  • There are 28 flydubai direct flights from Istanbul to Dubai per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 28 Turkish Airlines direct flights from Istanbul to Dubai per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 21 Emirates direct flights from Istanbul to Dubai per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 17 Pegasus direct flights from Istanbul to Dubai per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 17 Air Arabia direct flights from Istanbul to Dubai per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
There are direct flights from Istanbul to Dubai on a daily basis.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Istanbul and Dubai start at TRY 8,347 from Thu, Feb 19 to Thu, Feb 26 with Air Arabia.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Istanbul to Dubai, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.
The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Istanbul and Dubai start at TRY 56,534 from Thu, Jan 29 to Wed, Feb 4 with Azerbaijan Airlines.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Istanbul and Dubai start at TRY 8,347 from Thu, Feb 19 to Thu, Feb 26.
To book business class trips from Istanbul to Dubai, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Istanbul and Dubai starts at TRY 15,082 from Thu, Dec 25 to Mon, Dec 29 with Pegasus.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Istanbul and Dubai at price TRY 15,082 is offered by Pegasus from Thu, Dec 25 to Mon, Dec 29.
To find last-minute flight deals from Istanbul to Dubai, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.

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