Flights from Abu Dhabi Airport (AUH) to Istanbul Airport Airport (IST)
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If you are looking to fly from Abu Dhabi International to Istanbul Airport you will find there are 5 airliners who offer this route. These include AirSERBIA, All Nippon Airways, SriLankan Airlines, Turkish Airlines and Etihad Airways. The flight time is approximately 4 Hours 23 Minutes.
The price of the flight is dependent on the time of the day you fly and the day of the week with weekends being normally a higher price. The cheapest flights available will generally be mid week or late in the evening, so if you are on a budget then these are the flight times you should consider. Alternatively, you could book well in advance and you flight could be up to 50% cheaper, especially with budget airliners. If it is possible, you should book your flights 2 or more months in advance as ticket prices will be substantially lower.
On arriving at Istanbul Airport please note the time difference, the time zone at Istanbul Airport is 2.0 GMT compared to 4.0 GMT at Abu Dhabi International.
If you are renting a car at Istanbul Airport it is recommended to fill up the fuel tank before returning the vehicle at the nearest fuel station to Istanbul Airport in order to avoid incurring additional costs. *Please check your rental agreement to understand the fuel policy for your vehicle.
Ensure your arrival at Istanbul Airport is as stress-free as possible by pre-booking your onwards transport - booking early may also save you money:
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Below you will see all the airlines that fly from Abu Dhabi International (AUH) to Istanbul Airport (IST) and the number of flights they operate each day.
Flights Chart| Airliner | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa | Su | First Flight | Last Flight | Flights |
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| Turkish Airlines | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 06:30 | 13:20 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
| Etihad Airways | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 06:30 | 13:20 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
| SriLankan Airlines | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 06:30 | 13:20 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
| All Nippon Airways | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 06:35 | 06:35 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
| AirSERBIA | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 12:10 | 12:10 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
Turkish Airlines is the most popular airliners who operate this route. They have around 24 a week with times that vary between 06:30 and 13:20.
To book your flight you can visit Turkish Airlines on their website thy.com. You will find up to date information on availability and the latest discounts.
Flight times for the route are summarised in the table below. These time were correct at the time of writing, but please be aware that times may vary from time to time so please check their website for exact times and the dates you wish to fly.
Flights Time In WeekDays| Day | Flight Times | Flights | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Monday | 06:30
06:35
13:20
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| Tuesday | 06:30
06:35
13:20
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| Wednesday | 06:30
06:35
12:10
13:20
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| Thursday | 06:30
06:35
13:20
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| Friday | 06:30
06:35
12:10
13:20
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| Saturday | 06:30
06:35
13:20
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| Sunday | 06:30
06:35
12:10
13:20
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Other routes are also possible. Flying from a different airport may offer more convenient flight times, so below we have we have put a list of other routes that may well be suitable.
Alternative Direct Routes| Route | Stops | Distance | Flying Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jebel Ali to Istanbul | 0 | 4 Hours 23 Minutes | |
| Dubai to Istanbul | 0 | 4 Hours 22 Minutes | |
| Ras Al Khaimah to Istanbul | 0 | 4 Hours 23 Minutes | |
| Sharjah to Istanbul | 0 | 4 Hours 23 Minutes |
Whilst you will find a bureau de change at Istanbul Airport, we recommend you change some money before you depart if you don’t have the local currency. The exchange rates within any airport are not very favorable, so exchanging money before hand is a good idea.
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