Flights from Istanbul Airport IST to Abu Dhabi Airport AUH

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Returns from £172.71

One-way from £52.77

Flights from Istanbul Airport to Abu Dhabi International are operated by 5 airliners including All Nippon Airways, AirSERBIA, SriLankan Airlines, Turkish Airlines and Etihad Airways. The flight time is approximately 4 Hours 23 Minutes.

The most expensive flight prices are typically at weekends and daytime flights. 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. We advise all our viewers to book well in advance. This way you will get the low priced tickets available.

The time zone at Abu Dhabi International is different from Istanbul Airport, so please be aware of this when making travel arrangements.

The table below displays the numbers of daily flights from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Abu Dhabi International (AUH) and the relevant airlines that fly.

Flights Chart
AirlinerMoTuWeThFrSaSuFirst FlightLast FlightFlights
Turkish Airlines334343301:2019:45VIEW FLIGHTS
Etihad Airways334343301:2019:45VIEW FLIGHTS
SriLankan Airlines222222107:3514:40VIEW FLIGHTS
All Nippon Airways111111019:4519:45VIEW FLIGHTS
AirSERBIA111111019:4519:45VIEW FLIGHTS

Most people choose to fly with Turkish Airlines. They offer the largest number of flights so they have times which are most likely to suite you. The flights they offer will go by the flight numbers TK8050, TK8052, TK866 and TK868 with times between 01:20 and 19:45.

If you would like more information on this flight the please visit the website for Turkish Airlines at thy.com. You will be able to find the latest availability, prices and make your booking online.

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
DayFlight TimesFlights
Monday
07:35
AirlineFlight  No
Turkish AirlinesTK8052
SriLankan AirlinesUL2698
Etihad AirwaysEY544
14:25
AirlineFlight  No
Turkish AirlinesTK8050
SriLankan AirlinesUL2696
Etihad AirwaysEY542
19:45
AirlineFlight  No
AirSERBIAJU8284
Turkish AirlinesTK868
All Nippon AirwaysNH6642
Etihad AirwaysEY4150
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Tuesday
07:35
AirlineFlight  No
Turkish AirlinesTK8052
SriLankan AirlinesUL2698
Etihad AirwaysEY544
14:40
AirlineFlight  No
Turkish AirlinesTK8050
SriLankan AirlinesUL2696
Etihad AirwaysEY542
19:45
AirlineFlight  No
AirSERBIAJU8284
Turkish AirlinesTK868
All Nippon AirwaysNH6642
Etihad AirwaysEY4150
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Wednesday
01:20
AirlineFlight  No
Turkish AirlinesTK866
Etihad AirwaysEY4152
07:35
AirlineFlight  No
Turkish AirlinesTK8052
SriLankan AirlinesUL2698
Etihad AirwaysEY544
14:25
AirlineFlight  No
Turkish AirlinesTK8050
SriLankan AirlinesUL2696
Etihad AirwaysEY542
19:45
AirlineFlight  No
AirSERBIAJU8284
Turkish AirlinesTK868
All Nippon AirwaysNH6642
Etihad AirwaysEY4150
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Thursday
07:35
AirlineFlight  No
Turkish AirlinesTK8052
SriLankan AirlinesUL2698
Etihad AirwaysEY544
14:25
AirlineFlight  No
Turkish AirlinesTK8050
SriLankan AirlinesUL2696
Etihad AirwaysEY542
19:45
AirlineFlight  No
AirSERBIAJU8284
Turkish AirlinesTK868
All Nippon AirwaysNH6642
Etihad AirwaysEY4150
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Friday
01:20
AirlineFlight  No
Turkish AirlinesTK866
Etihad AirwaysEY4152
07:35
AirlineFlight  No
Turkish AirlinesTK8052
SriLankan AirlinesUL2698
Etihad AirwaysEY544
14:25
AirlineFlight  No
Turkish AirlinesTK8050
SriLankan AirlinesUL2696
Etihad AirwaysEY542
19:45
AirlineFlight  No
AirSERBIAJU8284
Turkish AirlinesTK868
All Nippon AirwaysNH6642
Etihad AirwaysEY4150
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Saturday
07:35
AirlineFlight  No
Turkish AirlinesTK8052
SriLankan AirlinesUL2698
Etihad AirwaysEY544
14:40
AirlineFlight  No
Turkish AirlinesTK8050
SriLankan AirlinesUL2696
Etihad AirwaysEY542
19:45
AirlineFlight  No
AirSERBIAJU8284
Turkish AirlinesTK868
All Nippon AirwaysNH6642
Etihad AirwaysEY4150
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Sunday
01:20
AirlineFlight  No
Turkish AirlinesTK866
Etihad AirwaysEY4152
07:35
AirlineFlight  No
Turkish AirlinesTK8052
SriLankan AirlinesUL2698
Etihad AirwaysEY544
14:25
AirlineFlight  No
Etihad AirwaysEY542
19:45
AirlineFlight  No
Turkish AirlinesTK868
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Instead of flying from Istanbul Airport you could consider a few airports that are close by. Please see that table below of alternative routes.

Alternative Direct Routes
RouteStopsDistanceFlying Time
Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen to Abu Dhabi04 Hours 19 Minutes

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Flight Price FAQ - Istanbul (IST) to Abu Dhabi (AUH)

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What is the cheapest direct flight one way from Istanbul IST to Abu Dhabi AUH?
The cheapest direct flight one way from Istanbul IST to Abu Dhabi AUH is £52.77 ($66 €63.51)
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What is the cheapest direct return flight from Istanbul IST to Abu Dhabi AUH?
The cheapest direct return flight from Istanbul IST to Abu Dhabi AUH is £172.71 ($216 €207.85)
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What is the cheapest return flight from Istanbul IST to Abu Dhabi AUH?
The cheapest return flight from Istanbul IST to Abu Dhabi AUH is £156.72 ($196 €188.60)
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Flight Info FAQ - Istanbul (IST) to Abu Dhabi (AUH)

Who flies from Istanbul to Abu Dhabi?
The following airlines fly from Istanbul (IST) to Abu Dhabi (AUH): AirSERBIA, All Nippon Airways, Etihad Airways, SriLankan Airlines, Turkish Airlines.
How far is the flight from Istanbul to Abu Dhabi?
The flight from Istanbul to Abu Dhabi is 3,039KM or 1,888 miles.
How long does the flight from Istanbul to Abu Dhabi to take?
The flight from Istanbul to Abu Dhabi takes 4 Hours 23 Minutes.

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