Flights from Dubai Airport (DXB) to Istanbul Airport Airport (IST)
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If you are looking to fly from Dubai to Istanbul Airport you will find there are 7 airliners who offer this route. These include LOT, Qantas, FlyDubai, All Nippon Airways, Turkish Airlines, Royal Brunei Airlines and Emirates. The flight time is approximately 4 Hours 22 Minutes.
The cost of flights varies on the time and day you fly. 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. The ticket prices for most airliners will increase the closer you get the departure date, so as soon as you know the date you will travel you should book your flights.
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 Dubai.
Travellers planning to fly from Dubai Airport to Istanbul Airport can pre-book short or long term car parking at Dubai Airport.
If you chose to rent a car at Istanbul Airport and need to return it, find the nearest fuel station along your route to Istanbul Airport in order to avoid incurring additional cost when you return your vehicle.
Below are some options if you require transport to Dubai Airport:
- Private Transfers to Dubai Airport
- Buses to Dubai Airport
- Taxis to Dubai Airport
- Train Services to/near Dubai Airport
Ensure your arrival at Istanbul Airport is as smooth as possible by pre-booking your transport - which in many cases will also save you money:
- Car rental at Istanbul Airport (IST)
- Private transfers at Istanbul Airport (IST)
- Buses from Istanbul Airport (IST)
- Taxis from Istanbul Airport (IST)
- Train services at or near Istanbul Airport (IST)
Need a place to stay when you get to Istanbul? See a range of hotels near Istanbul Airport
For a full summary of all the airliners that fly from Dubai to Istanbul Airport, please see the table below.
Flights Chart| Airliner | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa | Su | First Flight | Last Flight | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emirates | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 10:15 | 20:50 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
| Turkish Airlines | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 02:50 | 14:55 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
| Royal Brunei Airlines | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 02:50 | 14:55 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
| Qantas | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 10:15 | 14:20 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
| FlyDubai | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 13:30 | 20:50 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
| All Nippon Airways | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 02:50 | 08:30 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
| LOT | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 08:30 | 09:30 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
Emirates is the most popular airliners who operate this route. They have around 35 a week with times that vary between 10:15 and 20:50.
To book your flight you can visit Emirates on their website emirates.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 | 02:50
08:30
09:30
10:15
13:30
14:20
14:55
17:45
20:50
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| Tuesday | 02:50
08:30
09:30
10:15
13:30
14:20
14:55
17:45
20:50
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| Wednesday | 02:50
08:30
09:30
10:15
13:30
14:20
14:55
17:45
20:50
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| Thursday | 02:50
08:30
09:30
10:15
13:30
14:20
14:55
17:45
20:50
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| Friday | 02:50
08:30
09:30
10:15
13:30
14:20
14:55
17:45
20:50
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| Saturday | 02:50
08:30
09:30
10:15
13:30
14:20
14:55
17:45
20:50
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| Sunday | 02:50
08:30
09:30
10:15
13:30
14:20
14:55
17:45
20:50
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If you are flexible on the airport you depart from, then there are other airports that offer direct flights to Istanbul Airport. You can see full details of these below.
Alternative Direct Routes| Route | Stops | Distance | Flying Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abu Dhabi to Istanbul | 0 | 4 Hours 23 Minutes | |
| Jebel Ali to Istanbul | 0 | 4 Hours 23 Minutes | |
| Ras Al Khaimah to Istanbul | 0 | 4 Hours 23 Minutes | |
| Sharjah to Istanbul | 0 | 4 Hours 23 Minutes |
Over the past 10 years flight regulations have become very strict so we advise you to leave plenty of time to check in and get through customs.
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