Search Flights from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul

Quick Flight Summary from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul

  • Lowest recent price
    $107
  • Direct flight duration 5 hour 5 min
  • Direct airlines Pegasus, Turkish Airlines, Etihad Airways
  • Arrival airports SAW / IST
  • Best days to book Wednesday, Sunday
  • Average over the last 30 days
    $121

Cheapest flights from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul

Cheapest Direct Flight

Pegasus

Pegasus
14 Oct, Wed
Abu Dhabi – Istanbul
5h 5m
Non-stop
AUH–SAW

Pegasus

Pegasus
16 Oct, Fri
Abu Dhabi – Istanbul
5h 5m
Non-stop
AUH–SAW

Pegasus

Pegasus
18 Oct, Sun
Abu Dhabi – Istanbul
5h 5m
Non-stop
AUH–SAW

Pegasus

Pegasus
19 Oct, Mon
Abu Dhabi – Istanbul
5h 5m
Non-stop
AUH–SAW

Pegasus

Pegasus
20 Oct, Tue
Abu Dhabi – Istanbul
5h 5m
Non-stop
AUH–SAW

Pegasus

Pegasus
21 Oct, Wed
Abu Dhabi – Istanbul
5h 5m
Non-stop
AUH–SAW

Pegasus

Pegasus
22 Oct, Thu
Abu Dhabi – Istanbul
5h 5m
Non-stop
AUH–SAW
Shortest Flight

Pegasus

Pegasus
29 Oct, Thu
Abu Dhabi – Istanbul
4h 55m
Non-stop
AUH–SAW

Pegasus

Pegasus
24 Oct, Sat
Abu Dhabi – Istanbul
5h 5m
Non-stop
AUH–SAW

Last update: 09 October 2026 15:06

Direct flights from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul

Pegasus
Turkish Airlines
Etihad Airways

Estimated Prices for Abu Dhabi to Istanbul Flights

Cheapest Day14 October Wednesday
Best Price
$107
Average Price
$143
$418
$107
$418
09Fri
Oct
$284
10Sat
$239
11Sun
$166
12Mon
$130
13Tue
$107
14Wed
$130
15Thu
$107
16Fri
$128
17Sat
$107
18Sun
$107
19Mon
$107
20Tue
$107
21Wed
$107
22Thu
$142
23Fri
$108
24Sat
$109
25Sun
$142
26Mon
$130
27Tue
$108
28Wed
$107
29Thu
$128
30Fri
$142
31Sat
$159
01Sun
Nov
$142
02Mon
$130
03Tue
$142
04Wed
$142
05Thu
$142
06Fri
$142
07Sat
$142
08Sun
$108
09Mon
$108
10Tue
$108
11Wed
$142
12Thu
$108
13Fri
$142
14Sat
$108
15Sun
$142
16Mon
$129
17Tue
$129
18Wed
$165
19Thu
$202
20Fri
$220
21Sat
$142
22Sun
$129
23Mon
$129
24Tue

Key Features of the Airlines

Information compiled by AI. For the most up-to-date information, contact the airline.

Transportation to Airport from Abu Dhabi City Center

Zayed International Airport

Abu Dhabi International Airport is 30 kilometers in the east of the city center. The city center is easily reached by shuttle, city bus or taxi. You can also rent a car from the offices of car rental companies located in the city center and at the airport.

Airport Shuttle

You can make benefit of the 24-hour shuttle service to go to the airport. You can easily get to the airport from the city center with services arranged according to flight departure times.

City Bus

In the United Arab Emirates, especially in Abu Dhabi and Dubai, public transport is quite inadequate. However, you can still try buses A1. You can use this option to get to the airport from the city center.

Taxi

The most common means of transportation in Abu Dhabi are taxis. Because of the inadequate public transportation, the public prefer the taxi. Taxi prices are also reasonable because the country is rich in oil reserves. You can consider the taxi option to reach the airport.

Private Car

It is one of the easiest ways to get to the airport. Abu Dhabi has wide, high standard urban roads. Traffic density is experienced at certain hours in the city center. You can easily reach the airport by connecting to the E20 and E22 motorway from the city center with your private car.

Airport Information

Abu Dhabi Airport offers you many options. If you like, you can spend your time in cafés and restaurants such as Mc Donalds, O'Brien's, Panapolis, Illy Espressamante or you can enjoy duty free shopping. You can evaluate your time in spa and massage rooms until your flight is up, and you can make your business negotiations in the exclusive VIP lounges.

Transportation to Istanbul City Center from Airport

Sabiha Gökçen Intl. Airport

Sabiha Gökçen Airport is located in Pendik, on the Anatolian Side of Istanbul. From the airport, you can get to the city center by metro, municipal bus, Havabus, public transport with a Marmaray transfer, taxi, car rental, or transfer service.

Metro
  • The airport is the terminus of the M4 Kadıköy–Sabiha Gökçen Airport metro line. The line takes about 50 minutes to get from the airport to Kadıköy.
  • You can transfer to Marmaray at Ayrılık Çeşmesi station and to the Metrobus at Ünalan station.
  • Timetables and weekend night services vary according to the current IBB (Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality) schedule. For up-to-date information, you can check Metro Istanbul's announcements.
  • You board the metro with an Istanbulkart. To buy a card, you can use the ticket machines at the stations.
Havabus
  • With Havabus services, you can reach Taksim and Kadıköy without transfers.
  • The Taksim line follows the Kavacık and Zincirlikuyu route. The journey takes about 1.5 hours, depending on traffic.
  • The Kadıköy line also stops at Yenisahra. The journey to Kadıköy takes about 1 hour, depending on traffic.
  • For current timetables and fares, you can check Havabus's official website.
Bus
  • E10: Kadıköy via Kurtköy
  • E3: 4. Levent Metro (European Side)
  • 16S: Uzunçayır Metrobus
  • MR60: Pendik YHT (Marmaray)
  • Routes and schedules may change. For up-to-date information, you can check the official IETT website or mobile app.
Marmaray
  • With Marmaray, you can reach many parts of the city by transferring.
  • You can take the MR60 bus to Pendik YHT station and transfer to Marmaray.
  • You can also take the M4 metro to Ayrılık Çeşmesi station and switch to Marmaray.
Taxi
  • You can take a taxi from the airport to anywhere in the city.
  • Bridge and tunnel tolls are paid by the passenger.
Car Rental
  • There are offices of international and local car rental companies at the airport.
  • If you make a reservation in advance, you can pick up your car without waiting in line.
Transfer
  • You can travel comfortably from the airport to different parts of the city with a private transfer service.
  • It is recommended to book your transfer at least one day in advance.

Istanbul Airport

Istanbul Airport is located on the European Side. From the airport, which is in the Arnavutköy district, you can get to the city center by bus, Havaist, metro, taxi, car rental, or transfer service.

Bus
  • From Istanbul Airport, you can reach different parts of the city center, such as Mecidiyeköy, Mahmutbey, Sultangazi, Sarıyer, and Halkalı, on the H-1, H-2, H-3, H-6, and H-8 buses.
  • The journey takes 1 hour 40 minutes to Mecidiyeköy, 1 hour 45 minutes to Halkalı, 1 hour 30 minutes to Mahmutbey, 1 hour 25 minutes to Sultangazi, and 1 hour 50 minutes to Sarıyer. Travel times may vary depending on traffic conditions.
  • You can buy bus tickets at the ticket booths or machines on the airport platforms, or online.
Metro
  • You can get from the airport to the city center on the M11 Gayrettepe - Istanbul Airport metro line.
  • The metro provides direct access to the Arnavutköy, İhsaniye, Göktürk, Kemerburgaz, Hasdal, Kağıthane, and Gayrettepe areas of the city center.
  • After getting off at Gayrettepe station, you can also transfer to the metrobus, buses, and the M1 Hacıosman - Yenikapı metro line.
  • The metro operates between 06:00 and 00:00.
  • The journey takes about 45 minutes on average.
Havaist
  • Havaist services take you to Aksaray, Esenler Bus Terminal, Arnavutköy, Halkalı-Başakşehir, Silivri - Çatalca, Beylikdüzü, Avcılar - Bahçeşehir, Bakırköy, Kadıköy, Taksim, and Sabiha Gökçen Airport.
  • You can pay the Havaist fare online, at the ticket booths on the platforms, or by card on the bus. Istanbulkart is accepted on some Havaist buses.
  • The Havaist fare varies depending on the route you take.
Taxi
  • Orange, turquoise, and black taxis run from Istanbul Airport to the city center.
  • A fixed fare applies from the airport to certain points in the city center.
  • Bridge crossings, bus terminal exit fees, and toll roads are paid by the passenger.
Car Rental
  • You can rent a car from Avec, Sixt, Hertz, Rent Go, Budget, Europcar, Enterprise, Garenta, and many other companies at the airport and drive to the city center.
  • If you make a reservation before

Istanbul Weather

5-Day Forecast • Min / Max Temperature

Thursday
8 Oct
Fog
20°11°
Today
Friday
9 Oct
Clear
23°13°
Saturday
10 Oct
Clear
26°14°
Sunday
11 Oct
Cloudy
26°14°
Monday
12 Oct
Cloudy
21°15°

Flights with Alternative Departure Locations Abu Dhabi Istanbul

Frequently Asked Questions

When you search for Abu Dhabi-Istanbul flights, Wingie directly gathers and compares instant data from all airlines. You can see all Abu Dhabi-Istanbul flights together for the date you are looking for and choose the most suitable flight.
For Abu Dhabi-Istanbul flights, you can use Zayed International Airport, Abu Dhabi Bus Station, Sir Bani Yas Island Airport as departure airport, and Sabiha Gökçen Intl. Airport, Istanbul Airport for arrival.
The flight distance between Abu Dhabi-Istanbul is 2995 kilometers in total. The flight between the two cities takes 3 hour 40 minutes.
When the average prices are examined, the most suitable day for Abu Dhabi-Istanbul flights is Friday.
Pegasus, Royal Jordanian, Qatar Airways organizes direct flights between Abu Dhabi-Istanbul.
On this route, low-cost airlines typically offer fares that include only cabin and hand baggage. Full-service airlines may include baggage and refreshment fees in the base price. The best option varies according to baggage needs. Based on current data, the lowest fare on this route with Pegasus starts from approximately $82.
AirlinePriceStandard inclusions
Pegasus
$82
1 piece X 3 kg handbag (40x30x15 cm)
Gulf Air
$258
Paid Change (up to 48 hours) / Partial Refund (up to 48 hours) / 1 piece X 6 kg cabin baggage / 1 piece X 25 kg checked baggage / Complimentary Refreshments
Royal Jordanian
$122
Paid Change (up to 48 hours) / No Refund / 1 piece X 7 kg cabin baggage / 1 piece X 30 kg checked baggage
Saudi Arabian Airlines
$155
Paid Change (up to 48 hours) / 1 piece X 7 kg cabin baggage / 1 piece checked baggage

Last update: 09.10.2026

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