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Cheap flights from Istanbul Airport to Dubai, United Arab Emirates

IST — DXB
3 Aug — 10 Aug1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Istanbul to Dubai Intl are usually found in September or July, booked 73 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Monday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Istanbul to Dubai

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Istanbul (IST) to Dubai (DXB). 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 29 July 2025.

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December

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September

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C$ 392
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Best time to book a flight from Istanbul to Dubai

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Istanbul Airport to Dubai

How far ahead should I book a flight from Istanbul Airport to Dubai?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Istanbul to Dubai. Price data was last updated on 25 July 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Istanbul Airport to Dubai, you should look to book at least 73 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Istanbul Airport to Dubai (average of C$ 970). Flying from Istanbul Airport to Dubai in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 1,422). 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 DXB?

Find hourly flight availability from Istanbul to Dubai. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 29 July 2025.

Unlike at noon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 47% on flights from Istanbul Airport to Dubai by exploring options for tickets in the morning.

Weekly flight availability from Istanbul Airport to Dubai

Explore weekly flight availability from Istanbul to Dubai. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 29 July 2025.

The most flights from IST to DXB are scheduled on a Monday (17 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (13 on average).

What’s the top layover airport for flights from Istanbul Airport to Dubai?

Share of one-stop round-trip flights from Istanbul Airport to Dubai chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.

Baku (GYD) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 80% of one-stop itineraries from Istanbul Airport to Dubai on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Istanbul Airport to Dubai?

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from Istanbul Airport to Dubai, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.

Abu Dhabi (AUH) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of C$ 328.

What’s the fastest layover option from Istanbul Airport to Dubai?

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Istanbul Airport to Dubai, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.

Flights via Abu Dhabi (AUH) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 2h 50m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Istanbul Airport to Dubai?

Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from Istanbul Airport to Dubai, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Abu Dhabi (AUH) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 18m.

Related info for your journey

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

    Dubai Intl (DXB) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Istanbul to Dubai. You should not have trouble finding flights to Dubai Intl from Istanbul; the airport handles an average of 15 inbound flights from Istanbul per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 1 airline has flights to the Dubai airport from Istanbul. It is only a 10.9 km journey from Dubai Intl (DXB) to Dubai’s city centre.

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

    Consider ANA (72%), Turkish Airlines (70%) or Emirates (69%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Istanbul Airport to Dubai.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Istanbul to Dubai?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Istanbul to Dubai 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 Dubai?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Istanbul Airport to Dubai (average of C$ 970). Flying from Istanbul Airport to Dubai in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 1,422). 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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