Cheap flights from Dubai to Istanbul

One-way fares from $121 · DXB → IST · prices found by travellers in the last 48 hours

Compare all dates Istanbul → Dubai
Cheapest fare
$121

Azimuth · Tue, 1 Dec

Cheapest month
December

from $121

Direct flights
Yes

Ajet and Pegasus Airlines

Flight time
5h 00m

2,990 km

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Cheapest month to fly from Dubai to Istanbul

Lowest one-way fare per person in each month. Choose a month to see every date.

  1. November 2026 $134
  2. December 2026 Cheapest $121
  3. January 2027 $135
  4. February 2027 $121
  5. March 2027 $154
  6. April 2027 $185
  7. June 2027 $191
  8. July 2027 $185
  9. August 2027 $153
  10. September 2027 $153
  11. October 2027 $150

Cheapest dates in December 2026

The lowest fares we've seen for each day, cheapest first.

Azimuth
Depart10:30 Tue, 1 DecDWC → IST 6h 20m · 1 stop
$121one way, per person
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Azimuth
Depart07:35 Sat, 5 DecDWC → IST 6h 25m · 1 stop
$121one way, per person
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Ajet
Depart06:55 Sat, 19 DecDXB → SAW 6h 10m · 1 stop
$138one way, per person
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Ajet
Depart04:25 Fri, 4 DecDXB → SAW 5h 05m · Direct
$141one way, per person
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Ajet
Depart04:25 Wed, 16 DecDXB → SAW 5h 05m · Direct
$142one way, per person
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Pegasus Airlines
Depart04:10 Thu, 24 DecDXB → SAW 5h 40m · 1 stop
$142one way, per person
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Ajet
Depart05:40 Fri, 18 DecDXB → SAW 6h 05m · 1 stop
$144one way, per person
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Ajet
Depart07:00 Mon, 14 DecDXB → SAW 6h 10m · 1 stop
$145one way, per person
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About flights from Dubai to Istanbul

Dubai (DXB) and Istanbul (IST) are about 2,990 km apart. Direct flights take around 5h 00m, and recent direct fares were with Ajet and Pegasus Airlines. Over the next few months, one-way fares start from $121, and December 2026 is currently the cheapest month to fly.

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Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from Dubai to Istanbul?

The cheapest one-way fare we've seen recently is $121 with Azimuth, departing Tuesday, 1 December 2026. Over the coming months, the lowest fare in each month ranges from $121 to $191.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Dubai to Istanbul?

December 2026 currently has the lowest fares, from $121 one way.

Are there direct flights from Dubai to Istanbul?

Yes. Recent direct fares were with Ajet and Pegasus Airlines.

How long is the flight from Dubai to Istanbul?

A direct flight takes about 5h 00m. Dubai and Istanbul are around 2,990 km apart.

Which airlines fly from Dubai to Istanbul?

Recent fares on this route were with Ajet, Azimuth, Pegasus Airlines, SunExpress and Kuwait Airways.

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