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Cheapest return flight
£478
Typical prices: £432-£641
Gulf Air
Thu 15/2Tue 27/2
IST - DAC • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
£729
Typical prices: £635-£957
Turkish Airlines
Thu 15/2Tue 27/2
IST - DAC • Direct
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You can fly direct with Turkish Airlines. Average duration is 7h 21m
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Most punctual • 75% on-time
Best time • Fewest delays
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Cheapest • 39% price drop
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Top stopover airports
Cheapest • Avg £426 (return)
Shortest trip • 12h 36m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Istanbul to Dhaka (IST-DAC)

 
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Recent return flight deals from Istanbul to Dhaka

Mon, 15 Feb - Sat, 27 Feb
Gulf Air Logo
16:20 - 18:55IST  Istanbul-DAC Dhaka Hazrat Shahjalal Intl
23h 35m1 stop Manama Bahrain Intl
Gulf Air Logo
09:50 - 05:30DAC  Dhaka Hazrat Shahjalal Intl-IST Istanbul
22h 40m1 stop Manama Bahrain Intl
£478Gulf Air
Fri, 27 Nov - Fri, 4 Dec
IndiGo Logo
14:55 - 12:20IST  Istanbul-DAC Dhaka Hazrat Shahjalal Intl
18h 25m1 stop Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl
IndiGo Logo
15:20 - 18:30DAC  Dhaka Hazrat Shahjalal Intl-IST Istanbul
30h 10m1 stop Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl
£488IndiGo
Mon, 25 Jan - Sat, 6 Feb
IndiGo Logo
14:55 - 12:20IST  Istanbul-DAC Dhaka Hazrat Shahjalal Intl
18h 25m1 stop Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl
IndiGo Logo
15:20 - 18:30DAC  Dhaka Hazrat Shahjalal Intl-IST Istanbul
30h 10m1 stop Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl
£507IndiGo
Thu, 10 Dec - Sat, 30 Jan
IndiGo Logo
14:55 - 12:20IST  Istanbul-DAC Dhaka Hazrat Shahjalal Intl
18h 25m1 stop Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl
IndiGo Logo
15:20 - 18:30DAC  Dhaka Hazrat Shahjalal Intl-IST Istanbul
30h 10m1 stop Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl
£507IndiGo
Fri, 18 Dec - Sun, 3 Jan
Air Arabia Logo
18:40 - 22:00IST  Istanbul-DAC Dhaka Hazrat Shahjalal Intl
24h 20m1 stop Sharjah
Air Arabia Logo
22:50 - 13:20DAC  Dhaka Hazrat Shahjalal Intl-IST Istanbul
17h 30m1 stop Sharjah
£516Air Arabia
Mon, 25 Jan - Sat, 6 Feb
Air Arabia Logo
14:05 - 08:15IST  Istanbul-DAC Dhaka Hazrat Shahjalal Intl
15h 10m1 stop Sharjah
Air Arabia Logo
22:50 - 17:50DAC  Dhaka Hazrat Shahjalal Intl-IST Istanbul
22h 00m1 stop Sharjah
£521Air Arabia
Wed, 20 Jan - Sat, 23 Jan
Gulf Air Logo
06:30 - 08:50IST  Istanbul-DAC Dhaka Hazrat Shahjalal Intl
23h 20m1 stop Manama Bahrain Intl
Gulf Air Logo
09:50 - 05:30DAC  Dhaka Hazrat Shahjalal Intl-IST Istanbul
22h 40m1 stop Manama Bahrain Intl
£531Gulf Air
Tue, 24 Nov - Thu, 3 Dec
Gulf Air Logo
06:30 - 08:50IST  Istanbul-DAC Dhaka Hazrat Shahjalal Intl
23h 20m1 stop Manama Bahrain Intl
Gulf Air Logo
09:50 - 15:20DAC  Dhaka Hazrat Shahjalal Intl-IST Istanbul
32h 30m1 stop Manama Bahrain Intl
£534Gulf Air
Wed, 20 Jan - Sat, 23 Jan
Gulf Air Logo
06:30 - 08:50IST  Istanbul-DAC Dhaka Hazrat Shahjalal Intl
23h 20m1 stop Manama Bahrain Intl
Gulf Air Logo
09:50 - 05:30DAC  Dhaka Hazrat Shahjalal Intl-IST Istanbul
22h 40m1 stop Manama Bahrain Intl
£534Gulf Air
Mon, 30 Nov - Tue, 1 Dec
SAUDIA Logo
11:55 - 11:55IST  Istanbul-DAC Dhaka Hazrat Shahjalal Intl
21h 00m1 stop Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl
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23:50 - 18:40DAC  Dhaka Hazrat Shahjalal Intl-IST Istanbul
21h 50m1 stop Riyadh King Khaled Intl
£900SAUDIA
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Price, demand, and travel trends for Istanbul Airport to Dhaka flights

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

Return flights from Istanbul Airport to Dhaka typically range from £432 to £641. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was £478 on Gulf Air.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Istanbul Airport to Dhaka?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Sunday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Istanbul Airport to Dhaka. It's 10% cheaper than the average day, while Thursday is the most expensive, with prices 25% higher.

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

•October is the cheapest month to fly from Istanbul Airport to Dhaka at £316 return.
•August (£711) and November (£670) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 124% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

Expert advice

Expert advice for your flight from Istanbul to Dhaka

 
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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Daniel Scheffler

Daniel Scheffler

Expert on DAC

Daniel Scheffler is a travel writer, podcaster, and producer. Born in Africa, bred in Europe and now living in America he has traveled to 140 countries (and all 50 U.S. states). Plus he has stayed at over 2500 hotels across the globe. His original shows Everywhere and Without Maps (available on Spotify) showcase his beliefs, travel is about humanity and sharing that beauty. And thus it reminds you that you shouldn’t believe everything you think.

Jenna Scatena

Jenna Scatena

Expert on IST

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.

Key details for Istanbul Airport to Dhaka flights

Low season

September

Cheapest flight

£215
Beat the crowds with an average 71% drop in traveller numbers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 103% increase in traveller numbers.
One-way flight from Istanbul Airport to Dhaka

When to book flights from Istanbul to Dhaka

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Istanbul to Dhaka based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your Istanbul Airport to Dhaka flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking tips.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Istanbul Airport to Dhaka?

    These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Istanbul Airport to Dhaka:

    • Earliest: departs at 19:25 and lands at 02:46
    • Latest: departs at 20:10 and lands at 03:31.

    The flight takes about 7h 21m.

  • Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Istanbul Airport to Dhaka?

    Only Economy class is available on flights from Istanbul Airport to Dhaka.

  • How long is a flight from Istanbul Airport to Dhaka?

    A direct flight from Istanbul Airport to Dhaka takes 7h 21m, covering 3,703 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Istanbul Airport to Dhaka?

    Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Istanbul Airport to Dhaka flight?

    Return flights from Istanbul Airport to Dhaka range from £432 to £641, with an average of £523 over the past 12 months. Anything below £432 counts as a good deal.

  • How much can I save by having a stopover when flying from Istanbul Airport to Dhaka?

    On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £426 return via New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl (DEL), compared with £715 for direct.

  • How does on-time performance compare across airlines flying from Istanbul Airport to Dhaka?

    Turkish Airlines is the only airline operating Istanbul Airport to Dhaka flights. 75% of its flights are on time.

  • Which aircraft model is used most often on flights from Istanbul Airport to Dhaka?

    The Airbus A330-300 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Turkish Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A350-900 variants.

  • How are flight departures from Istanbul Airport to Dhaka spread across the day?

    Evening is the busiest departure period on Istanbul Airport to Dhaka flights, with 100% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, Afternoon flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

  • Have flight prices from Istanbul Airport to Dhaka changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about £478 to £2,332. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Istanbul Airport to Dhaka looking right now?

    One-way fares from Istanbul Airport to Dhaka are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £361, which is 43% above the typical average for this route.

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Istanbul Airport to Dhaka?

    Flights from Istanbul Airport to Dhaka usually depart from Istanbul (IST) and arrive at Dhaka Hazrat Shahjalal Intl (DAC).

  • What time of day has the fewest delays on flights from Istanbul Airport to Dhaka?

    Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route, while morning departures tend to have the most.

  • At what point is a flight considered delayed on the route from Istanbul Airport to Dhaka?

    A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Istanbul Airport to Dhaka route, 25% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 2h 21m.

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Istanbul Airport to Dhaka pass through?

    One-stop flights from Istanbul Airport to Dhaka most commonly connect through:

    • Sharjah (SHJ) – 38% of one-stop connections
    • Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH) – 23% of one-stop connections
    • Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl (JED) – 19% of one-stop connections
    • Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 12% of one-stop connections

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Istanbul Airport to Dhaka?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 28% on flights from Istanbul Airport to Dhaka. Sunday is the cheapest departure day at £474 return on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at £655, a difference of £181.

    Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

  • Which airlines fly from Istanbul Airport to Dhaka?

    Only Turkish Airlines operates flights between Istanbul Airport and Dhaka.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different stopover airport from Istanbul Airport to Dhaka?

    Flying via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 12h 36m, compared to 13h 28m via Dubai Intl (DXB) and 14h 28m via Kuwait City (KWI).

  • What is the time difference between Istanbul Airport and Dhaka?

    Dhaka is 3 hours ahead of Istanbul Airport (Bangladesh Time vs Turkey Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on Istanbul Airport to Dhaka flights?

    Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

    • Turkish Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

    Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

Your guide to booking Istanbul Airport to Dhaka flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly, and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Sunday departure and avoid flying on Thursday. On this route, Sunday flights average £474, about £181 less than Thursday fares (28% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Istanbul Airport to Dhaka trip for October. Fares historically average £316 return in that month – typically £394 less than the most expensive month, which is August (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you have the time, taking a 1-stop flight through New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl Airport (DEL) can be cheaper than flying direct. The cheapest stopover option averages £426 return on this route – about £289 less than direct flights (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Dhaka Hazrat Shahjalal Intl Airport.

    • Radisson Blu Dhaka Water Garden
    • Le Méridien Dhaka
    • Richmond Hotel & Suites

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Monday

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

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Thursday

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Friday

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Saturday

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Sunday

Turkish Airlines

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Dhaka Hazrat Shahjalal Intl to Istanbul

Monday

Turkish Airlines

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

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Thursday

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Friday

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Saturday

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Sunday

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