Flights
Flights between Dubai and Istanbul
Non-stop between Dubai and Istanbul in about four hours, up to 20 departures a day — and we arrange flights into either city from anywhere in the world.
Popular routes
Dubai International Airport → Istanbul Airport (European side)
- Flight time
- 4h 30m
- Typical return fare
- USD 380–720
- Booking tips
- 28–56 d
Dubai International Airport → Sabiha Gökçen Airport (Asian side)
- Flight time
- 4h 25m
- Typical return fare
- USD 220–480
- Booking tips
- 21–45 d
Istanbul Airport → Dubai International Airport
- Flight time
- 4h 15m
- Typical return fare
- USD 380–720
- Booking tips
- 28–56 d
Sabiha Gökçen Airport → Dubai International Airport
- Flight time
- 4h 10m
- Typical return fare
- USD 220–480
- Booking tips
- 21–45 d
Flights
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Booking tips
- Book 4–8 weeks ahead for the best fares; Eid, New Year and summer holidays sell out early.
- Istanbul has two airports: IST (European side, Turkish Airlines/Emirates) and SAW (Asian side, Pegasus/flydubai). Check which is closer to your hotel.
- Morning departures from Dubai land in Istanbul by lunchtime — perfect for a Bosphorus sunset cruise on day one.
- Turkish Airlines and Emirates include checked baggage; low-cost fares on Pegasus and flydubai often do not.
Travel Guide
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Dubai Airport (DXB) Arrival Guide: Immigration, SIM Cards, Transfers and How Long It All Takes
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