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Cheap flights from Istanbul Airport to Abu Dhabi

IST — AUH
11 Oct — 18 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Istanbul to Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl are usually found in April or March, booked 46 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Wednesday and return on a Friday

Cheap flight deals from Istanbul to Abu Dhabi

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Istanbul (IST) to Abu Dhabi (AUH). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 11 September 2025.

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

C$ 370

Good round-trip deal

C$ 4,480 or less

Good one-way deal

C$ 202 or less
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Istanbul Airport to Abu Dhabi

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Istanbul Airport to Abu Dhabi?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Istanbul Airport to Abu Dhabi (average of C$ 1,100). Flying from Istanbul Airport to Abu Dhabi in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 1,491). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from IST to AUH?

Find hourly flight availability from Istanbul to Abu Dhabi. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 11 September 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Istanbul Airport to Abu Dhabi in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 30% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, which is usually more expensive.

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Abu Dhabi from Istanbul?

    Most people fly into Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) if they book a flight to Abu Dhabi from Istanbul. On average, Zayed Intl has 6 inbound flights from Istanbul per day from 0 airlines. Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl is conveniently located just 28.0 km from Abu Dhabi’s city centre.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Istanbul Airport to Abu Dhabi?

    Before booking your flight to Abu Dhabi from Istanbul Airport, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Etihad Airways (82%), Turkish Airlines (82%), Garuda Indonesia( 82%).

  • Can I find deals for flights from Istanbul to Abu Dhabi that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Istanbul to Abu Dhabi flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Istanbul to Abu Dhabi?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Istanbul to Abu Dhabi.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Istanbul to Abu Dhabi?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Istanbul to Abu Dhabi by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Istanbul Airport to Abu Dhabi?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Istanbul Airport to Abu Dhabi (average of C$ 1,100). Flying from Istanbul Airport to Abu Dhabi in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 1,491). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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