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£128 Find Cheap Flights from Doha to Istanbul Airport

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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Doha to Istanbul, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheapest return fare
£188
Overall average: £303
Etihad Airways
Mon 2/3Fri 6/3
DOH - IST • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
£300
Typical prices: £220-£298
Turkish Airlines
Fri 9/1Thu 15/1
DOH - IST • Direct
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Qatar Airways includes free checked bags in economy.
Turkish Airlines provides free Wi-Fi in business class.
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Cheap Flights from Doha to Istanbul (DOH-IST)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Doha to Istanbul that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent return flight deals from Doha to Istanbul

Mon, 2 Mar - Fri, 6 Mar
Etihad Airways Logo
10:50 - 12:55
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26h 05m1 stop
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14:00 - 09:35
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DOH
19h 35m1 stop
£188Etihad Airways
Thu, 25 Dec - Wed, 31 Dec
Gulf Air Logo
05:30 - 15:30
DOH
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IST
10h 00m1 stop
Gulf Air Logo
06:05 - 02:35
IST
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DOH
20h 30m1 stop
£209Gulf Air
Fri, 9 Jan - Fri, 16 Jan
Royal Jordanian Logo
20:20 - 13:05
DOH
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16h 45m1 stop
Royal Jordanian Logo
14:05 - 23:05
IST
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DOH
9h 00m1 stop
£217Royal Jordanian
Wed, 24 Dec - Thu, 25 Dec
Gulf Air Logo
05:30 - 15:30
DOH
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10h 00m1 stop
Gulf Air Logo
06:05 - 02:35
IST
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DOH
20h 30m1 stop
£231Gulf Air
Wed, 24 Dec - Mon, 29 Dec
Gulf Air Logo
05:30 - 15:30
DOH
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10h 00m1 stop
Gulf Air Logo
06:05 - 17:15
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DOH
11h 10m1 stop
£232Gulf Air
Sat, 27 Dec - Tue, 30 Dec
Gulf Air Logo
05:30 - 05:20
DOH
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23h 50m1 stop
Gulf Air Logo
06:05 - 21:35
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DOH
15h 30m1 stop
£232Gulf Air
Wed, 24 Dec - Wed, 31 Dec
Gulf Air Logo
11:25 - 15:30
DOH
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28h 05m1 stop
Gulf Air Logo
06:05 - 17:15
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DOH
11h 10m1 stop
£240Gulf Air
Thu, 25 Dec - Tue, 30 Dec
Gulf Air Logo
05:30 - 15:30
DOH
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10h 00m1 stop
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06:05 - 21:35
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DOH
15h 30m1 stop
£242Gulf Air
Fri, 26 Dec - Sun, 28 Dec
Gulf Air Logo
22:35 - 05:20
DOH
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6h 45m1 stop
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06:05 - 21:35
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DOH
15h 30m1 stop
£243Gulf Air
Tue, 23 Dec - Thu, 25 Dec
Gulf Air Logo
22:35 - 15:30
DOH
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16h 55m1 stop
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06:05 - 02:35
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20h 30m1 stop
£258Gulf Air
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Doha to Istanbul flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Doha to Istanbul to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Doha to Istanbul Airport?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Doha to Istanbul Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Istanbul Airport on a Friday and more expensive on a Monday. On your return trip to Doha, you should consider flying back on a Friday, and avoid Saturdays for better deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Doha to Istanbul Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Doha to Istanbul Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Doha to Istanbul Airport is September, where tickets cost £164 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £303 and £296 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Doha to Istanbul Airport?

The average return price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of £321, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Doha to Istanbul Airport?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Doha to Istanbul Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Doha to Istanbul Airport, you should book around 10 weeks before departure, which saves you about 16% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 26 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Doha to Istanbul

 
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Qatar Airways

Qatar Airways' Qsuites offer privacy with closing doors, ideal for business travelers seeking comfort.


Qatar Airways provides free checked bags in economy, adding value for budget-conscious travelers.

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines offers free Wi-Fi up to 1GB in business class, enhancing connectivity during flights.


Turkish Airlines' onboard chefs ensure high-quality meals in business class, enhancing the dining experience.

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Good to know - Cheap tickets from Doha to Istanbul Airport

Low seasonNovember
Cheapest flight£128
Best time to beat the crowds (16% less expensive on average)
Flight from Doha to Istanbul Airport

When to book flights from Doha to Istanbul

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Doha to Istanbul based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking Doha to Istanbul Airport flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Doha to Istanbul Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Doha to Istanbul Airport was £128 for a one-way ticket and £188 for a return.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Doha to Istanbul Airport?

    Only Iberia offers inflight Wi-Fi service on the Doha to Istanbul Airport flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Doha to Istanbul Airport?

    The Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Doha to Istanbul Airport flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Doha to Istanbul Airport?

    Star Alliance, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Doha and Istanbul Airport, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Doha to Istanbul Airport?

    There are direct flights from Doha to Istanbul Airport on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Doha to Istanbul, Qatar Airways or Etihad Airways?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Doha to Istanbul are Qatar Airways and Etihad Airways. With an average price for the route of £327 and an overall rating of 7.4, Qatar Airways is the most popular choice. Etihad Airways is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of £195 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Doha to Istanbul Airport?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Doha to Istanbul Airport.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Doha to Istanbul Airport?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Istanbul Airport from Doha is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Doha to Istanbul Airport?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Istanbul Airport with an airline and back to Doha with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Doha to Istanbul Airport?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Istanbul Airport from Doha up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Doha to Istanbul Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight from Istanbul Airport to Doha? 25% of our users found flights on this route for £307 or less one-way and £557 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Doha to Istanbul Airport?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Doha Hamad Intl to Istanbul.
Find which airlines fly direct from Doha Hamad Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Doha Hamad Intl to Istanbul

Monday

Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines

Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines

Tuesday

Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines

Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines

Wednesday

Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines

Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines

Thursday

Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines

Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines

Friday

Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines

Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines

Saturday

Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines

Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines

Sunday

Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines

Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines

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Direct returns

Istanbul to Doha Hamad Intl

Monday

Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines

Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines

Tuesday

Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines

Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines

Wednesday

Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines

Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines

Thursday

Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines

Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines

Friday

Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines

Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines

Saturday

Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines

Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines

Sunday

Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines

Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines

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Reviews of the top 4 airlines flying from Doha to Istanbul

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Doha to Istanbul. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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7.4
Qatar AirwaysOverall score based on 3677 reviews
7.5Boarding
7.4Entertainment
7.4Comfort
7.9Crew
7.3Food
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Crew and food was good, ok leg room if you don’t have a big box under the seat. And the seats are so narrow (I’m only 70kg), will consider an alternate airline next time

6.0 GoodAnonymous, Oct 2025
DOH - MEL
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Crew and food was good, ok leg room if you don’t have a big box under the seat. And the seats are so narrow (I’m only 70kg), will consider an alternate airline next time

Paid $10 for wifi for full flight duration and the wifi wasn’t available after initial 2 hours

Boarding from DOH to SYD the Business Class were pointed in a separate gate but no one there to receive us. Otherwise it was ok.

The flight was delayed and one member of the crew was a bit rude. But apart from that all good.

My flight was delayed. I was rebooked twice and even the second flight that was additional connection in London was delayed too, so I ended up spending more than 24 hours flying between four different countries and to be honest I’m not sure whether I ever want to use this airline again. My luggage is still delete. It’s been more than 48 hours now so to be honest, I’m not even sure how to describe the level of frustration I have.

The flight overall was good. The attendants did a good job except that 1 female had too much fragrance on. The other things that made the flight unpleasant were out of the airlines control.

I would love the entertainment center to be updated with more content. The flight to Doha had more options than the one to Miami

I prebooked a comfort plus seat on this flight and therefore the flight was comfy. I got the correct seat in the correct section of the plane that I have booked, that's this. Flight was comfortable. Staff were average on the flight, appearing to be rushed and short in engagement with travellers, perhaps this to maximise there rest time on the flight.

Economy travel is really hard with no room to move especially when the person sitting beside you is an XL or XXL size person who if moving could hit your face

The seats were uncomfortable. The service was poor. We bought internet for my family and myself and it didn’t work. The charger for our phone didn’t work. The service seemed like they were tired and exhausted and seemed a bit upset. It was not a good flight. Our flight from miami to Qatar was great but from Qatar to Tokyo was simply awful

It’s a business class ticket but they didn’t give a lounge access

I paid 44 $ for seat upgrade (22D) and my seat was stack in high position for all the 6 hours of flight. I don't recommend the upgrade. I am looking to get my upgrade payment back

Crew was amazing as usual. Very comfortable for a 13hour flight. Check in at ATL was terrible. Ticket counter charged me $200 for a small bag. Apparently Kayak sold me a zero luggage ticket. No carry on no checked. So the check in desk charged me a bullshit $200 dollar fee for a small gym bag weighing less than 20lbs. In true 3rd party ticket buying. This will turn into a finger pointing process between Kayak and Etihad. Now I'm going to have to ship my bag back in the mail a day ahead of my return flight.

More leg space than other flights, but *maybe* narrower seats

My baggage was not boarded and is still missing. I was only carring one piece of luggage and that is misplaced now I am stuck at mumbai without luggage. I had an onward journey from here

Did not provided with option for class upgrade. Staff at gate was not able and willing to accommodate with class upgrade, eather with plenty empty spots in business and first class.

Boarding was excellent except they did last call 30 minutes earlier .

The check-in has been the very best so far I didn't get to use my priority access which made me feel like a paid a higher price with no benefit for that I loved the food Very tasty and hot The staff friendliness, empathy could be better as it was not linear amongst the whole crew Otherwise, no complaints. I'd still fly again via Etihad Great prices despite the long 6h of waiting time

Surprised at the lower quality of seats on the Boeing 777 in Business Class. Seats are tight and the whole Business class section is jam packed with seats. It doesn’t feel like Business Class at all. Also the way the tray tables are placed with a huge bulky solid metal hinge at knee level makes it so uncomfortable and always anxious that one will accidentally bang their knee on it. Quality of amenities has also declined. Over priced tickets with diminished quality of the entire experience.

It was OK as the seat which we paid for doesn’t have any window. We paid $120 for 3 seats but it’s for nothing. Crew could not help. None of the ports worked so all our phones went dry

Second leg of Turkish Airline with Indigo is disaster for following reason. 1) You have to carry your cabin bags through ladder to boeing 777 because it was parked somewhere in parking lot and was not given a gate to board passengers and this seems to be people traveling to and fro from those flights and is not issue with flight itself. 2) I choose non vegetarian food on Turkish portal way ahead of checkin to entire trip, However the Indigo flight gave me random veg food saying they code veg food code from Turkish. 3) Indigo did not served any alcoholic beverages stating some weird reason which is non nonsensical. 4)Indigo have TV screens in front of you but it displays nothing except "Welcome Onboard" with annoying white black ground in dark flight. This is the most stupidest and annoying part because you are held hostage for 7 hours and only thing you could do is stare back at white screen which does not have entertainment package or even flight tracker. Such a shame.

flight was full and folks coming from Dubai all wear this strong perfume (OUD) which is annoying. Also, not sure why but these fools all stand up and get ready to bail once the plane stops. they seem to all run for the door which is funny AF. Plane was a 2 4 2 configuration and kind of an older plane with USB connection. Food wasn't that great either. Not sure i'd take this airline again since i have no plans on going to Istanbul again. Emirates is definitely better if you want to go from US to DXB,

I had ordered gluten free vegetarian but I got chicken instead. I wasn’t able to eat the meal. It’s hard not having food to eat when it’s an international flight. I don’t want to complain but when it’s a 14 hours flight. It would be nice to have something to eat.

Amazing service on board in business class. The lounges are also great. The inflight entertainment could do with a larger selection and the food choices more but overall, very pleased.

Horrible, hated every part of it. They do not have business class- just tried to make one row. Boarding was a mess- felt like hungry people fighting for food. Will never ever travel in Indigo

Overall it was good. Food was bad. I ordered gluten free vegetarian meal. But I got gluten free chicken for my long flight from Seattle to Istanbul. I don’t eat any kind of meat. Second meal I got eggplant with meat which I couldn’t eat. I don’t understand why we can’t get gluten free vegetarian meal for a 12 hour flight. I eat the bread and that was it.

So boarding is a little slow when you fly 787 but on the 777 the business class had its own entrance. The entertainment can be a little bit more up to date Other than that it was a great experience food and service was great

I paid $150 to upgrade to this seat. My exit row seat had ample leg room BUT the collapsable table was broken so my food tray and drinks slid over to my lap, the screen malfunctioned.

As a big guy the seats are way too small for me. Would prefer more comfortable seats on these long haul flights.

Very bad this airline changes my schedule date of travel and get me stranded in Istanbul for three days, paid for only one day hotel accommodation with only one breakfast and i had to pay for lunches ,and dinners and hotel accommodations for the two and half days

Online check-in was unavailable for my flight. So I waited 40 min in the queue at the check-in counter. Then, unlike any other airline in the world (and I am a very frequent international flyer) Pegasus was adamant that my CPAP was just another carry on and that I had to pay extra for it. Then, after I had paid in advance for a seat, they insisted I could not sit in an exit row because I was over 60 years old (I'm clearly in good shape and buy exit row seats more or less weekly). We pushed back harder and harder and insisted on talking to the station chief, who spoke with the counter staff by phone (not to me) and eventually relented. Experience on boarf was ok-- for a budget airline.

You adjourned my flight by 1h 30 mns and only updated me 1h30 mns before the new scheduled flight. I submitted an email to Kayak asking for a refund. It was the most stressful experience I've had.

Not because when i try to do check in there is only in turkish language i can not select other language

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Don't fly Pegasus, terrible service at the airport and boarding was really bad. Both flights I took with them were significantly late. This flight had us all changing the gate at the last moment and it was chaos.withour explanation or apology. The planes have seats that don't recline and seats are really hard. The crew on board was good both flights, but that is the only positive thing I can say about this airline. It's not worth it and I won't be flying them again.

The airport staff were some of the worst I've ever flown, and I fly at least 50x every year. From the staff at the gate, to the check in staff, to the ticketing sales staff. My experience in Instanbul was so bad Ill.never fly Pegasus again. They were incredibly rude, dismissive and not helpful whatsoever. This is the worst of the worst if you want to fly a budget airline I'd go elsewhere. The airplane seats are really uncomfortable and don't recline at all, you get charged for every single thing so in the end you will pay more flying with them. The crew on the plane were the only kind people we encountered with Pegasus.

Pegasus Airlines which is the most efficient and cost worth low cost airline all over the Europe

Flight from London was delayed and we had to hurry up to catch the connecting flight to Riyadh

The crew were outstandingly kind and cheerful. We carried our cat and they offered help.

Late departure. No announcements. Boarding was a disaster. Some kind of technical issue scanning boarding passes.

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