Question 1

How long does it take to travel from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul?

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A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Abu Dhabi and Istanbul takes around 4.8 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Abu Dhabi and Istanbul?

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The flight distance between Abu Dhabi and Istanbul is 3042 km.

Question 3

What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Abu Dhabi and Istanbul?

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Several carriers operate flights between Abu Dhabi and Istanbul. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Pegasus, Turkish Airlines, Air Arabia, Etihad Airways.

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from Abu Dhabi?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Abu Dhabi and London, Manila, Kuala Lumpur, Sydney, Chennai, New Delhi, Doha, Hyderabad, Muscat, Amman, Singapore, Dublin, Melbourne, Goa, Kannur, Kozhikode, Manchester, Kochi, Lahore, Islamabad.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from Istanbul?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Istanbul and London, Manchester, Toronto, Birmingham, Dublin, Montreal, Edinburgh, Vancouver, Bristol, Glasgow, Newcastle upon Tyne, Antalya, Athens, Reykjavik, Northern Cyprus, Amman, Calgary, Dalaman, Tallinn, Dubai.

Question 6

Which airports are there in Abu Dhabi?

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Abu Dhabi is mainly served by Zayed International Airport. But there are other airports nearby, including Abu Dhabi Yas Island SPB.

Question 7

What airports are near Abu Dhabi?

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The main airport in Abu Dhabi is Zayed International Airport. It is also served by Dubai International, Sharjah International, Ras Al Khaimah International, Al Maktoum International, Al Ain International, Sohar.

Question 8

What airports are near Istanbul?

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The main airport in Istanbul is Istanbul Airport. It is also served by Yenişehir, Anadolu, Tekirdağ Çorlu.

Question 9

Is it possible to combine flights, buses, and trains in one itinerary when traveling between Abu Dhabi and Istanbul?

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Yes, it's possible to combine different modes of transport between Abu Dhabi and Istanbul thanks to our Virtual Interlining technology. Making use of not only flights but also trains and buses between Abu Dhabi and Istanbul can give rise to new adventures. Read more about how Virtual Interlining works on Kiwi.com Stories.

Question 10

What is Virtual Interlining and how do I use it?

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Virtual Interlining provides a revolutionary way of traveling. You can combine different modes of transport like flights, trains, and buses into one itinerary. And this often saves money. Thanks to the world's largest carrier database, the Kiwi.com search function enables anyone to mix and match different modes of transport easily.

Question 11

Which airlines fly between Abu Dhabi and Istanbul?

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Currently, you can fly between Abu Dhabi and Istanbul with Wizz Air Abu Dhabi, Pegasus, Turkish Airlines, Etihad Airways, Air Arabia.

Question 12

When's the best time to travel between Abu Dhabi and Istanbul?

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Abu Dhabi and Istanbul, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.

Question 13

What flights operate between Abu Dhabi and Istanbul?

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Traveling between Abu Dhabi and Istanbul, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What's more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.

Question 14

How many airports are there near Abu Dhabi?

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There are a number of airports in and around Abu Dhabi. The main one is Zayed International Airport and other nearby airports include Dubai International, Sharjah International, Ras Al Khaimah International, Al Maktoum International, Al Ain International, Sohar

Question 15

How many airports are there near Istanbul?

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There are a number of airports in and around Istanbul. The main one is Istanbul Airport and other nearby airports include Yenişehir, Anadolu, Tekirdağ Çorlu.

Question 16

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Abu Dhabi and Istanbul depart?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Abu Dhabi, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 17

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Abu Dhabi and Istanbul arrive?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Istanbul, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 18

What time do flights between Abu Dhabi and Istanbul depart?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Abu Dhabi, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 19

What time do flights between Abu Dhabi and Istanbul arrive?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Istanbul, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	£124
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	£132
Cheapest round-trip	£213
Average round-trip	£263
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Airline	Mon 27.05	Tue 28.05	Wed 29.05	Thu 30.05	Fri 31.05	Sat 01.06	Sun 02.06
Turkish Airlines	2	3	2	3	---	3	5
Etihad Airways	1	2	1	2	---	1	2
Pegasus	---	1	1	---	---	---	1
Air Arabia	---	1	---	---	---	1	1

Airline	Mon 03.06	Tue 04.06	Wed 05.06	Thu 06.06	Fri 07.06	Sat 08.06	Sun 09.06
Turkish Airlines	2	3	2	4	3	3	4
Etihad Airways	1	2	1	2	1	1	2
Pegasus	---	1	1	---	1	1	1
Air Arabia	---	1	---	---	1	1	1

Airline	Mon 10.06	Tue 11.06	Wed 12.06	Thu 13.06	Fri 14.06	Sat 15.06	Sun 16.06
Turkish Airlines	2	3	3	4	4	3	6
Etihad Airways	1	2	1	2	1	1	2
Pegasus	---	1	1	---	1	1	1
Air Arabia	---	1	---	---	1	1	1

Airline	Mon 17.06	Tue 18.06	Wed 19.06	Thu 20.06	Fri 21.06	Sat 22.06	Sun 23.06
Turkish Airlines	1	4	1	1	3	2	3
Etihad Airways	1	2	1	2	1	1	2
Pegasus	---	1	1	---	1	1	1
Air Arabia	---	2	---	---	1	1	1

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Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking	Online check-in available
Wizz Air Abu Dhabi		5W	No	Opens 24 days before flight Closes 3 hours before flight
Pegasus	PGT	PC	Yes	Opens 48 days before flight Closes 2 hours before flight
Turkish Airlines	THY	TK	No	Opens 24 days before flight Closes 2 hours before flight
Etihad Airways	ETD	EY	No	Opens 30 days before flight Closes 1 hours before flight
Air Arabia	ABY	G9	No	Opens 23 days before flight Closes 4 hours before flight

Month	Average monthly max temperature	Average monthly min temperature
January	9°C	5°C
February	9°C	5°C
March	11°C	7°C
April	15°C	9°C
May	20°C	14°C
June	25°C	19°C
July	28°C	22°C
August	28°C	23°C
September	24°C	20°C
October	19°C	15°C
November	15°C	12°C
December	11°C	8°C