Find Cheapest Airlines Flying from Dubai to Istanbul

Choose from 5 airlines flying from Dubai to Istanbul, including Emirates, Gulf Air and Flydubai. AJet currently offers the cheapest ticket on this route.
Emirates logo Emirates
Gulf Air logo Gulf Air
Flydubai logo Flydubai
Azerbaijan Airlines logo Azerbaijan Airlines
Royal Jordanian logo Royal Jordanian
Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Dubai to Istanbul according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Find the cheapest direct flight options from Dubai to Istanbul over the next three months. Book one-way tickets from CAD 266 and round-trip tickets from CAD 463.

Displayed flight fares from Dubai to Istanbul are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Flight Information for Dubai to Istanbul Flights

The distance between Dubai and Istanbul is 3,001.11km. It takes around 4 hours 54 minutes on average to fly from Dubai to Istanbul. Based on Trip.com's data, travel demand peaks in January. The off-season for travel is September.

Cheapest one-way flight priceCAD 228
Cheapest return ticket priceCAD 371
Off-season travel monthSeptember
Peak season for travelJanuary
Flight distance3,001.11km
Average flight time4 hours 54 minutes
Popular airlineEmirates
Flight statistics for the Dubai–Istanbul route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Trip.com price insights on flights from Dubai to Istanbul

What is the cheapest month for one-way flights from Dubai to Istanbul?

The average one way ticket price paid by Trip.com users from Dubai to Istanbul in each month over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com data, the cheapest month to fly from Dubai to Istanbul is October, with an average price of CAD 209. The most expensive month is usually May, with average prices reaching CAD 598.

CAD 598
CAD 404
CAD 209
CAD 15
    Cheapest
  • CAD 383
    Jun
  • CAD 221
    Jul
  • CAD 245
    Aug
  • CAD 224
    Sep
  • CAD 209
    Oct
  • CAD 272
    Nov
  • CAD 235
    Dec
  • CAD 284
    Jan
  • CAD 252
    Feb
  • CAD 300
    Mar
  • CAD 562
    Apr
  • CAD 598
    May

What is the cheapest month for return flights from Dubai to Istanbul?

Average price of return flights from Dubai to Istanbul purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months

Based on Trip.com's historical data, September is often the cheapest month for fly from Dubai to Istanbul, with an average price of CAD 618. May is usually the most expensive period, with prices averaging as high as CAD 1,230.

CAD 1,230
CAD 924
CAD 618
CAD 312
    Cheapest
  • CAD 709
    Jun
  • CAD 661
    Jul
  • CAD 668
    Aug
  • CAD 618
    Sep
  • CAD 640
    Oct
  • CAD 795
    Nov
  • CAD 850
    Dec
  • CAD 823
    Jan
  • CAD 737
    Feb
  • CAD 942
    Mar
  • CAD 1,161
    Apr
  • CAD 1,230
    May

Which day of the week is cheapest to fly from Dubai to Istanbul?

Data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average weekly airfare from Dubai to Istanbul on different days of the week according to Trip.com.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the cheapest day to fly from Dubai to Istanbul is Tuesday. The average fare on this day is usually lower than on other days. Try to avoid flying on Friday as fares are usually the highest.

CAD 426
CAD 405
CAD 383
CAD 362
  • CAD 398
    Mon
  • CAD 383
    Tue
  • CAD 384
    Wed
  • CAD 384
    Thu
  • CAD 426
    Fri
  • CAD 421
    Sat
  • CAD 412
    Sun

Flight FAQs

  • Which airlines offer the cheapest flights from Dubai (DXB) to Istanbul (IST)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Sunexpress offers one-way fares as low as CAD 228 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. DXB to SAW on Wed, Aug 12), while Kuwait Airways offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from CAD 371 departing on Sat, Aug 15 and returning on Sat, Aug 22.
  • At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from Dubai to Istanbul with the following airlines, including: Emirates Flydubai Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes about 4 hours 54 minutes to fly from Dubai (DXB) to Istanbul (IST).
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Dubai to Istanbul is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 44 flight per week flying from Dubai to Istanbul. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Emirates: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- EK123 (11:08) Flydubai: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- FZ727 (13:34)
  • To find best deals on flights from Dubai to Istanbul, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Wed, Aug 12, with one-way flights priced at just CAD 228.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is AJet.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Istanbul travel is around January.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Dubai to Istanbul is September, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our June flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Dubai to Istanbul on June 24, 2026 with Pegasus Airlines, with prices starting at CAD 191.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Istanbul, with Dubai International Airport to Istanbul Airport (DXB-IST) is by far the most common option on this route: Ataturk Airport (ISL) Istanbul Airport (IST) Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW).
  • The time difference between Istanbul and Dubai is 1h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or cancelled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.

Trip.com airline insights on flights from Dubai to Istanbul

Which airlines offer the cheapest direct flights from Dubai to Istanbul?

Data is based on the past 12 months and reflects the average fare of all direct flights from Dubai to Istanbul on Trip.com.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the airline offering the cheapest direct flights from Dubai to Istanbul is AJet, with an average fare of CAD 252.

CAD 252
CAD 533
CAD 814
CAD 1,095
AJet
CAD 252
AJet
Pegasus Airlines
CAD 301
Pegasus Airlines
Gulf Air
CAD 405
Gulf Air
Flydubai
CAD 447
Flydubai
EgyptAir
CAD 531
EgyptAir
Emirates
CAD 1,095
Emirates

Which airlines operate the most flights from Dubai to Istanbul?

The data is based on the past month and shows the number of flights each airline has from Dubai to Istanbul on Trip.com.

According to Trip.com data from the past month, the airline with the most flights from Dubai to Istanbul is Emirates, operating 34 flights per week.

0
2
18
34
Emirates
34
Emirates
Qantas Airways
15
Qantas Airways
Flydubai
14
Flydubai
Pegasus Airlines
5
Pegasus Airlines
Royal Brunei Airlines
2
Royal Brunei Airlines
LOT Polish Airlines
2
LOT Polish Airlines

How many flights fly from Dubai to Istanbul each day?

The data is based on the past month and shows the number of flights per day of the week from Dubai to Istanbul on Trip.com.

Based on Trip.com data from the past month, flights from Dubai to Istanbul are most frequent on Saturday, while the fewest flights operate on Monday/Tuesday/Thursday.

52
45
37
30
Highest
37
Mon
37
Tue
41
Wed
37
Thu
49
Fri
52
Sat
47
Sun

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Change & Cancellation Policy

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Voluntary cancellation/change:
To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy.
Cancellation/change due to a flight schedule change:
If the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.