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Cheapest one-way trip | £138 |
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Cheapest nonstop round-trip | £114 |
Cheapest round-trip | £189 |
Average round-trip | £297 |
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Book your trip to arrive at Sabiha Gökçen International, Istanbul Airport, Istanbul Bus Station, Istanbul - Alibeyköy, or Istanbul - Dudullu. The distance between Abu Dhabi and Istanbul is 2980 km. The most popular airlines for this route are Wizz Air Abu Dhabi, Pegasus, Turkish Airlines, Qatar Airways, and Air Arabia. Abu Dhabi and Istanbul have 401 direct flights per week. When you arrive at Istanbul, consider visiting Blue Mosque, Istanbul, Aya Sofya (Hagia Sophia), and Topkapi Palace.
Weekly direct flights
| Mondays | Tuesdays | Wednesdays | Thursdays | Fridays | Saturdays | Sundays | |
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| Direct flights | 5 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 5 | 7 |
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Pegasus on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays.
Air Arabia on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays.
Turkish Airlines on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays.
Etihad Airways on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays.
Check-in for a flight from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul
| Name | Carrier code | IATA Code | Passport needed during booking | Online check-in available |
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| Wizz Air Abu Dhabi | 5W | No | Opens 48 days before flight Closes 3 hours before flight | |
| Pegasus | PGT | PC | No | Opens 48 days before flight Closes 2 hours before flight |
| Turkish Airlines | THY | TK | Yes | 0 0 |
| Qatar Airways | QTR | QR | Yes | 0 0 |
| Air Arabia | ABY | G9 | No | 0 0 |
Turkey COVID-19 travel restrictions
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Most travelers from Abu Dhabi, AUH can enter Türkiye, but there are restrictions.
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Learn more about COVID-19 restrictions in Turkey in our dedicated Stories article.
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to travel from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Abu Dhabi and Istanbul takes around 5.1 hours.
What is the flight distance between Abu Dhabi and Istanbul?
The flight distance between Abu Dhabi and Istanbul is 2980 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Abu Dhabi and Istanbul?
Several carriers operate flights between Abu Dhabi and Istanbul. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Pegasus, Air Arabia, Turkish Airlines, Etihad Airways.
What are the most popular routes to and from Abu Dhabi?
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.
What are the most popular routes to and from Istanbul?
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.
Which airports are there in Abu Dhabi?
Abu Dhabi is mainly served by Abu Dhabi International. But there are other airports nearby, including Abu Dhabi Yas Island SPB.
What airports are near Abu Dhabi?
The main airport in Abu Dhabi is Abu Dhabi International. It is also served by Dubai International, Sharjah International, Al Maktoum International, Dubai Bus Station, Ras Al Khaimah International, Al Ain International.
What airports are near Istanbul?
The main airport in Istanbul is Sabiha Gökçen International. It is also served by Anadolu, Tekirdağ Çorlu, Yenişehir.
Is it possible to combine flights, buses, and trains in one itinerary when traveling between Abu Dhabi and Istanbul?
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.
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