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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 Doha and Istanbul is 2696 km. The most popular airlines for this route are Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines, flynas, Pegasus, and Jazeera Airways. Doha and Istanbul have 311 direct flights per week. When you arrive at Istanbul, consider visiting Topkapi Palace, Blue Mosque, Istanbul, and Aya Sofya (Hagia Sophia).
Weekly direct flights
| Mondays | Tuesdays | Wednesdays | Thursdays | Fridays | Saturdays | Sundays | |
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| Direct flights | 7 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
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Turkish Airlines on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays.
Check-in for a flight from Doha to Istanbul
| Name | Carrier code | IATA Code | Passport needed during booking | Online check-in available |
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| Qatar Airways | QTR | QR | Yes | 0 0 |
| Turkish Airlines | THY | TK | Yes | 0 0 |
| flynas | KNE | XY | Yes | No |
| Pegasus | PGT | PC | No | Opens 48 days before flight Closes 2 hours before flight |
| Jazeera Airways | JZR | J9 | No | 0 0 |
Turkey COVID-19 travel restrictions
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Most travelers from Qatar 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 Doha to Istanbul?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Doha and Istanbul takes around 4.5 hours.
What is the flight distance between Doha and Istanbul?
The flight distance between Doha and Istanbul is 2696 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Doha and Istanbul?
Several carriers operate flights between Doha and Istanbul. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines, Pegasus.
What are the most popular routes to and from Doha?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Doha and Dubai, Manila, London, Cairo, Muscat, Manchester, Chennai, Kochi, Kuwait City, Mumbai, Alexandria, Khartoum, Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, Riyadh, Abu Dhabi, Thiruvananthapuram, New Delhi, Bahrain Island, Edinburgh.
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.
What airports are near Doha?
The main airport in Doha is Hamad International. It is also served by Hamad International, Al-Ahsa International.
What airports are near Istanbul?
The main airport in Istanbul is Sabiha Gökçen International. It is also served by Tekirdağ Çorlu, Yenişehir, Anadolu.
Is it possible to combine flights, buses, and trains in one itinerary when traveling between Doha and Istanbul?
Yes, it's possible to combine different modes of transport between Doha and Istanbul thanks to our Virtual Interlining technology. Making use of not only flights but also trains and buses between Doha and Istanbul can give rise to new adventures. Read more about how Virtual Interlining works on Kiwi.com Stories.
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