£181 Cheap flights from Istanbul to Abu Dhabi

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Key info about flying to Abu Dhabi

Depart from

Sabiha Gökçen International

Arrive to

Zayed International Airport

Flights per week

400

Flight distance

2980 km

Worth visiting

Abu Dhabi (island) - Burj Khalifa - Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque

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Direct
Wed, Jan 13
Istanbul ISTAbu Dhabi AUH

£91
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Direct
Sun, Jan 10
Istanbul ISTAbu Dhabi AUH

£123
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1 stop
Sun, Nov 22
Istanbul ISTAbu Dhabi AUH

£151
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1 stop
Sun, Nov 29
Istanbul ISTAbu Dhabi AUH

£173
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Direct
Fri, Dec 4 – Tue, Dec 8
Istanbul SAWAbu Dhabi AUH

£183
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Direct
Mon, Dec 7 – Thu, Dec 10
Istanbul SAWAbu Dhabi AUH

£210
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Direct
Sat, Dec 5 – Thu, Dec 10
Istanbul SAWAbu Dhabi AUH

£215
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Direct
Wed, Dec 2 – Sat, Dec 5
Istanbul SAWAbu Dhabi AUH

£225
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Direct
Tue, Dec 1 – Fri, Dec 4
Istanbul SAWAbu Dhabi AUH

£227
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Thu, Dec 3 – Tue, Dec 8
Istanbul SAWAbu Dhabi AUH

£228
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Direct flights from Istanbul to Abu Dhabi

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Getting from Abu Dhabi airport to the city center

Abu Dhabi is served by Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH), located approximately 30 km east of the city center. The airport offers various airport transfers to city center destinations including public buses, taxis, ride-hailing services, and private transfers. Journey times typically range from 30 to 45 minutes depending on traffic conditions and your final destination within the city.

Notes:

  • Prices in AED; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Public buses require a Hafilat smart card, available for purchase at the airport or bus stations.
  • Taxis have a fixed AED 25 airport pickup surcharge in addition to metered fare.
  • Ride-hailing prices vary with demand; expect higher fares during peak hours.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Weather in Abu Dhabi

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January23°C16°C
February25°C17°C
March29°C20°C
April33°C23°C
May38°C27°C
June40°C29°C
July41°C31°C
August41°C31°C
September39°C29°C
October35°C25°C
November30°C22°C
December25°C18°C
Hottest Month
41°C
August
Coldest month
16°C
January
Sunny days
360
days per year

14 day forecast

Sunday
8 Nov
32°C27°C
15 Nov
27°C26°C
Monday
9 Nov
32°C27°C
16 Nov
27°C26°C
Tuesday
10 Nov
17%
30°C28°C
17 Nov
27°C26°C
Wednesday
11 Nov
30°C28°C
18 Nov
27°C26°C
Thursday
12 Nov
17%
29°C27°C
19 Nov
27°C25°C
Friday
13 Nov
28°C27°C
20 Nov
28°C26°C
Saturday
14 Nov
27°C27°C
21 Nov
27°C26°C
Travelers usually depart from Sabiha Gökçen International, or Istanbul Airport when they travel from Istanbul to Abu Dhabi. The distance between Istanbul and Abu Dhabi is 2980 km. The most popular airlines for this route are Pegasus, Etihad Airways, Air Arabia, Saudi Arabian Airlines, and Qatar Airways. Istanbul and Abu Dhabi have 400 direct flights per week. When you arrive at Abu Dhabi, consider visiting Abu Dhabi (island), Burj Khalifa, and Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque.

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