How often are flights from Istanbul to Dubai delayed?

Weekly flights between Istanbul and Dubai historically see delays in approximately 21% of cases , with the average delay over the past year being 116 minutes.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Istanbul to Dubai flights?

Based on our data, Emirates have experienced the fewest delays on this route in the past 12 months, with only about 14% of their flights encountering any delays.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Statistically, Tuesday is the day of the week with the fewest delays on this flight route, while Friday has typically experienced more delays than other days.

What is the most punctual flight time for Istanbul to Dubai flights?

Typically, flights leaving in the morning tend to face fewer delays, whereas flights in the evening have historically encountered delays more often.

What are the most popular airlines flying to Dubai?

The most popular airline among KAYAK users flying to Dubai is flydubai, followed by Etihad Airways and Ajet.

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Cheapest return fare

£235

Typical prices: £216-£345

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Thu 29/10Thu 5/11

IST - DXB • 2 stops

Cheapest direct flights

£277

Typical prices: £299-£355

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IST - DXB • Direct

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Thu, 29 Oct - Thu, 5 Nov

20:55 - 02:25IST Istanbul-DXB Dubai Intl

28h 30m2 stops Riyadh King Khaled Intl Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl

06:45 - 20:00DXB Dubai Intl-IST Istanbul

14h 15m1 stop Riyadh King Khaled Intl

£235Multiple Airlines

Thu, 5 Nov - Mon, 16 Nov

09:55 - 21:10IST Istanbul-DXB Dubai Intl

10h 15m1 stop Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

22:45 - 21:05DXB Dubai Intl-IST Istanbul

23h 20m1 stop Amman Queen Alia Intl

£244Multiple Airlines

Thu, 29 Oct - Mon, 2 Nov

21:35 - 05:55IST Istanbul-DXB Dubai Intl

7h 20m1 stop Riyadh King Khaled Intl

11:30 - 20:25DXB Dubai Intl-IST Istanbul

9h 55m1 stop Riyadh King Khaled Intl

£245flynas

Thu, 29 Oct - Thu, 5 Nov

20:55 - 11:45IST Istanbul-DXB Dubai Intl

13h 50m1 stop Riyadh King Khaled Intl

11:30 - 20:00DXB Dubai Intl-IST Istanbul

9h 30m1 stop Riyadh King Khaled Intl

£245Multiple Airlines

Sat, 30 Jan - Sat, 6 Feb

23:55 - 12:20IST Istanbul-DXB Dubai Intl

11h 25m1 stop Kuwait City

13:20 - 22:40DXB Dubai Intl-IST Istanbul

10h 20m1 stop Kuwait City

£246Kuwait Airways

Thu, 22 Oct - Sat, 24 Oct

20:45 - 10:35IST Istanbul-DXB Dubai Intl

12h 50m1 stop Riyadh King Khaled Intl

11:25 - 19:55DXB Dubai Intl-IST Istanbul

9h 30m1 stop Riyadh King Khaled Intl

£247flynas

Thu, 21 Jan - Sat, 30 Jan

23:55 - 12:20IST Istanbul-DXB Dubai Intl

11h 25m1 stop Kuwait City

13:20 - 22:40DXB Dubai Intl-IST Istanbul

10h 20m1 stop Kuwait City

£249Kuwait Airways

Thu, 21 Jan - Thu, 4 Feb

23:55 - 12:20IST Istanbul-DXB Dubai Intl

11h 25m1 stop Kuwait City

13:20 - 22:40DXB Dubai Intl-IST Istanbul

10h 20m1 stop Kuwait City

£249Kuwait Airways

Thu, 1 Oct - Wed, 7 Oct

01:50 - 08:00IST Istanbul-DXB Dubai Intl

5h 10mdirect

13:45 - 17:25DXB Dubai Intl-IST Istanbul

4h 40mdirect

£277flydubai

Sun, 27 Sep - Sun, 4 Oct

01:45 - 07:55IST Istanbul-DXB Dubai Intl

5h 10mdirect

13:45 - 17:25DXB Dubai Intl-IST Istanbul

4h 40mdirect

£277flydubai

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

Flight prices are typical for this route right now.

Flights to Dubai from Istanbul Airport usually cost between £182 and £297 in October.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was £235 on Multiple Airlines (29 Oct–5 Nov).

How far in advance should I book a flight to Dubai?

To get a below average price, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 21% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 19 weeks before departure.

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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.

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Cheapest flight	£118

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Looking for a cheap flight from Dubai to Istanbul Airport? 25% of our users found flights on this route for £211 or less one-way and £658 or less round-trip.

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