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Cheapest return fare
£247
Typical prices: £226-£328
Kuwait Airways
Fri 11/12Sat 2/1
DXB - IST • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
£357
Typical prices: £207-£343
flydubai
Mon 27/7Fri 21/8
DXB - IST • Direct
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Cheapest • from £247 (return)
Best reviews • 8.1 score
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You can fly direct with Emirates, Turkish Airlines, and flydubai. Average duration is 4h 58m
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Most punctual • 88% on-time
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Cheapest • Avg £250 (return)
Shortest trip • 7h 20m (one-way)
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Our data shows that travellers who book at least 3 weeks in advance save around 23% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheap Flights from Dubai to Istanbul (DXB-IST)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Dubai 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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent return flight deals from Dubai to Istanbul

Fri, 11 Dec - Sat, 2 Jan
Kuwait Airways Logo
04:30 - 12:45
DXB
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IST
9h 15m
1 stop
Kuwait Airways Logo
14:10 - 21:55
IST
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DXB
6h 45m
1 stop
£247Kuwait Airways
Thu, 31 Dec - Tue, 5 Jan
Kuwait Airways Logo
04:30 - 12:45
DXB
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IST
9h 15m
1 stop
Kuwait Airways Logo
14:10 - 21:55
IST
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DXB
6h 45m
1 stop
£249Kuwait Airways
Thu, 10 Dec - Sat, 2 Jan
SAUDIA Logo
02:25 - 13:45
DXB
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IST
12h 20m
2 stops
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18:25 - 09:25
IST
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DXB
14h 00m
2 stops
£253SAUDIA
Mon, 3 Aug - Thu, 6 Aug
Royal Jordanian Logo
06:30 - 20:30
DXB
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IST
15h 00m
1 stop
Royal Jordanian Logo
21:30 - 12:20
IST
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DXB
13h 50m
1 stop
£254Royal Jordanian
Sun, 27 Dec - Wed, 30 Dec
Kuwait Airways Logo
04:30 - 12:45
DXB
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IST
9h 15m
1 stop
Kuwait Airways Logo
14:10 - 21:55
IST
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DXB
6h 45m
1 stop
£255Kuwait Airways
Fri, 18 Dec - Sat, 2 Jan
Kuwait Airways Logo
04:30 - 12:45
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IST
9h 15m
1 stop
Kuwait Airways Logo
14:10 - 03:30
IST
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DXB
12h 20m
1 stop
£261Kuwait Airways
Fri, 11 Dec - Sat, 2 Jan
SAUDIA Logo
02:25 - 14:50
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IST
13h 25m
1 stop
SAUDIA Logo
11:35 - 01:10
IST
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DXB
12h 35m
2 stops
£267SAUDIA
Sat, 2 Jan - Sat, 9 Jan
Kuwait Airways Logo
13:20 - 22:40
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IST
10h 20m
1 stop
Kuwait Airways Logo
14:10 - 03:30
IST
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DXB
12h 20m
1 stop
£269Kuwait Airways
Fri, 11 Dec - Fri, 1 Jan
SAUDIA Logo
02:25 - 13:45
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12h 20m
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22:25 - 12:00
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DXB
12h 35m
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£274SAUDIA
Tue, 18 Aug - Wed, 26 Aug
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10:40 - 21:10
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11h 30m
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18:25 - 09:25
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14h 00m
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£276SAUDIA
Booking Insights

KAYAK’s insights & trends for Dubai to Istanbul flights

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

How much is a return flight from Dubai to Istanbul Airport?

This analysis is based on the cheapest return trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Dubai to Istanbul Airport departing in December.

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

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

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Istanbul Airport on a Wednesday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Sunday is the most expensive day to fly from Dubai to Istanbul Airport. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Thursday and avoiding Wednesdays for the best deals.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Dubai 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 Dubai to Istanbul Airport is September, where tickets cost £231 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are May and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £488 and £375 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Dubai 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 £419, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Dubai 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 Dubai 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 Dubai to Istanbul Airport, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 23% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 19 weeks before departure.

Expert advice

Expert advice for your flight from Dubai to Istanbul

 
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Jenna Scatena

Jenna Scatena

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Journalist and Travel Writer, Jenna Scatena is an award-winning travel writer with a love for sharing stories and exploring new places, especially by Vespa. Though she's from San Francisco, she has spent a significant chunk of her vacation days over the last decade eating her way through Texas and sleeping in hotels around the world—especially in California, the Middle East, and Europe.

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Jessica Macdonald

Expert on DXB

Currently based in Scotland after living in South Africa and the United States, Jessica has been writing travel and aviation content for more than 10 years. She regularly contributes to Travel + Leisure and TripSavvy, and has had work published by Condé Nast Traveller and The Independent. She has travelled to more than 50 countries across six continents.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from Dubai to Istanbul Airport

Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight£136
Best time to beat the crowds (20% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (58% more expensive on average)
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When to book flights from Dubai to Istanbul

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Dubai 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 Dubai to Istanbul Airport flights

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

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Dubai to Istanbul Airport was £136 for a one-way ticket and £247 for a return.

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

    flydubai, Emirates, and Lufthansa offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Dubai to Istanbul Airport flight route.

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

    The Boeing 737 MAX 8 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Dubai to Istanbul Airport flight route.

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

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

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Dubai to Istanbul, Emirates or Kuwait Airways?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Dubai to Istanbul are Emirates and Kuwait Airways. With an average price for the route of £618 and an overall rating of 8.1, Emirates is the most popular choice. Kuwait Airways is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of £222 and an overall rating of 7.1.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Dubai 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 Dubai to Istanbul Airport.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Istanbul Airport from Dubai 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 Dubai 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 Dubai with another airline.

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

  • Looking for a cheap flight from Istanbul Airport to Dubai? 25% of our users found flights on this route for £299 or less one-way and £559 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Dubai to Istanbul Airport?

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

Direct departures

Dubai Intl to Istanbul

Monday

Emirates,Turkish Airlines,flydubai

Emirates,Turkish Airlines, +1 more

Tuesday

Emirates,Turkish Airlines,flydubai

Emirates,Turkish Airlines, +1 more

Wednesday

Emirates,Turkish Airlines,flydubai

Emirates,Turkish Airlines, +1 more

Thursday

Emirates,Turkish Airlines,flydubai

Emirates,Turkish Airlines, +1 more

Friday

Emirates,Turkish Airlines,flydubai

Emirates,Turkish Airlines, +1 more

Saturday

Emirates,Turkish Airlines,flydubai

Emirates,Turkish Airlines, +1 more

Sunday

Emirates,Turkish Airlines,flydubai

Emirates,Turkish Airlines, +1 more

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Direct returns

Istanbul to Dubai Intl

Monday

Emirates,Turkish Airlines,flydubai

Emirates,Turkish Airlines, +1 more

Tuesday

Emirates,Turkish Airlines,flydubai

Emirates,Turkish Airlines, +1 more

Wednesday

Emirates,Turkish Airlines,flydubai

Emirates,Turkish Airlines, +1 more

Thursday

Emirates,Turkish Airlines,flydubai

Emirates,Turkish Airlines, +1 more

Friday

Emirates,Turkish Airlines,flydubai

Emirates,Turkish Airlines, +1 more

Saturday

Emirates,Turkish Airlines,flydubai

Emirates,Turkish Airlines, +1 more

Sunday

Emirates,Turkish Airlines,flydubai

Emirates,Turkish Airlines, +1 more

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Reviews of the top 4 airlines flying from Dubai to Istanbul

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Dubai 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.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Dubai to Istanbul? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.1
EmiratesOverall score based on 3617 reviews
8.1Boarding
8.4Crew
8.0Comfort
7.9Food
8.2Entertainment
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It was very exlent flight and thanks a lot kayak

10.0 Excellentabdul, Jul 2026
DXB - JFK
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It was very exlent flight and thanks a lot kayak

As always Emirates is always dependent on the crew you get on the day and today was a good one. Everyone knew what they were doing and gracefully without hesitation . Great conversation all round even about the food and wine.

Very bad service and food variety will never come back again

Flight was cancelled without notification. Information on flight status was not available on Emirates's website.

Everything was perfect. Staff were informative and professional and flight boarding, flying and de-embarking was smooth. I would certainly travel with Emirates again.

My baby was with me it was really good experience with emirates

Fantastic as ever. Great staff super catering and excellent service.

Very nice experience in business class. Flight attendants were attentive. Foods and beverages were very good.

Flight and entertainment great. Food needs to be improved, only one choice on the menu. Staff worked well throughout.

Everything was great except the boarding experience. After the check in, they "packed us" in a small area, very hot there. It would be nice to be aware of this, I'd wait on the outside area

Kuwait Airways is one of the airlines that has entered into competition with other carriers and has become distinguished in the quality of its services. However, it still requires further development, particularly in its digital services related to airport operations and in-flight entertainment. I believe that over the coming years, Kuwait Airways may reach a highly competitive level in terms of the services it provides.

Are you KIDDING RIGHT NOW?!? SENDING OUT SURVEYS FOR CANCELED FLIGHTS IN A CONFLICT ZONE?!? ARE YOU FEELING OK???

Food is terrible, service is not good. Staff were not personable and rushed food service.

The onboarding was extremely confusing. Had to climb the stairs to plan from tarmac with carryon bags in hand. No apologies for inconvenience. Overall not quite pleasant experience.

Beautiful Flight took off on time and everything was good

Comfortable seats. Be aware there is no alcohol on this airline.

Seats were comfortable. Be aware there is no alcohol on this airline.

Every thing was very food except the meal. It was a sandwich of something like a beef kebab. It was really bad in terms of hardness as well as taste. We were a family of 7 persons non of us could eat it his sandwich. Cake was good.

Food quality should be upgrade. Plastic spoons looks like not good as well as food quality not up to the mark.

The crew was attentive and kind. The business class cabin wasn’t very full during the flight so the service was catered to your specific needs.

Great flight and great crew. Many thanks to them for their hard work making our trip so relaxing.

The plane was too hot inside. There was no entertainment and we had to sit on the plane for one hour before takeoff. There was no free wifi.

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.

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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.

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.

It was like moving cattle around. Very abrupt, uncomfortable and not much hospitality

All good but air not give the pasing er any food even glase of water

Flight delayed by 1hr when we already boarded because someone had to get off. Leg room is terrible for 6ft people like me.

If the flight was full I would have been more uncomfortable as the space was small. The seat in front of me was very close, I wear transition lenses and it was too close for a comfortable viewing experience. The foot room was not the best either. The row was empty so I had shoulder width space. The foot space in my opinion could be better, I am just 6ft tall, medium built and found the space mediocre. The AC on the flight could have been cooler. We were delaed on the tarmac and the air con was warm. Even in the air, it could have been cooler. Apart from that excellent service crew, we were delayed on the tarmac and water was offered to us which was of good temperature. The snacks offered were acceptable. Thanks for a safe and smooth journey.

Boarding from T3 is a nightmare for the transfer to the aircraft.

BEST air crew in the industry and service delivery takes it to the next level from great to AMAZING!!!

The timing for this flight is really odd.. at 4.45AM If it was 1AM or 8AM it would be great. I guess its probably for European connecting flights with Emirates? Anyway, for a budget airline, the business class product in FlyDubai is quite decent. You even get Champagne, although 4AM is an off time to have it. The Throne seat for me while is great for privacy, sleeping isn't great for the foot extension. This flight is great for me due to its direct nature but if Emirates did it, I would choose that.

The quality is worse and worse , this business ticket pricing is overpriced !!!!

The Plane was very small.. domestic route will perfect not international

Second-row economy doesn't have leg space if you are 6 feet

Very helpful and welcoming crew, good food in fair quantities, enough space for the legs. Surprisingly good quality for a "lowcoster".

Boarding was almost an hour late but there was no communication. Cabin crew did nothing to ensure people kept masks on and even with seat belt sign on people were wondering around the plane.

Flight was cancelled. Kayak agents were not helpful at all to rebook flights. Worst experience in customer service. Kayak did not even informed me about the flight cancellation. I only came to know after reaching the airport. Horrible experience

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