Question 1

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

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A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Istanbul and Abu Dhabi takes around 4.6 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Istanbul and Abu Dhabi?

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The flight distance between Istanbul and Abu Dhabi is 2980 km.

Question 3

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

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

Question 4

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, Birmingham, Edinburgh, Antalya, Kayseri, Newcastle upon Tyne, Nevşehir, Budapest, Dubai, Belfast, Tel Aviv, İzmir, Bristol, Chișinău, Jeddah, Ankara, Tivat, Athens, Tbilisi.

Question 5

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, Manchester, Birmingham, Amman, Edinburgh, Jeddah, Medina, Larnaca, Dammam, Kutaisi, Vienna, Budapest, Riyadh, Bucharest, Tel Aviv, Cairo, Belgrade, Tashkent, Kraków, Glasgow.

Question 6

Which airports are there in Istanbul?

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Istanbul is mainly served by Istanbul Airport. But there are other airports nearby, including Sabiha Gökçen International, Istanbul Atatürk.

Question 7

What airports are near Istanbul?

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

Question 8

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, Al Ain International, Al Maktoum International, Ras Al Khaimah International, Sohar.

Question 9

Which airlines fly between Istanbul and Abu Dhabi?

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

Question 10

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

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Istanbul and Abu Dhabi, 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 11

What flights operate between Istanbul and Abu Dhabi?

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Traveling between Istanbul and Abu Dhabi, 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 12

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 Anadolu, Yenişehir, Tekirdağ Çorlu

Question 13

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, Al Ain International, Al Maktoum International, Ras Al Khaimah International, Sohar.

Question 14

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Istanbul and Abu Dhabi 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 Istanbul, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 15

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Istanbul and Abu Dhabi 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 Abu Dhabi, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 16

What time do flights between Istanbul and Abu Dhabi 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 Istanbul, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 17

What time do flights between Istanbul and Abu Dhabi 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 Abu Dhabi, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	£85
Cheapest round-trip	£185
Average round-trip	£273
Nonstop flights in June	£85 – £1,118
Most popular airline	Etihad Airways

Transport Option	Typical Time	Typical Cost	Frequency	Best For
Public Bus A1 to Abu Dhabi Central Bus Station	45-60 min	AED 4 (~USD 1.10); Hafilat card required	every 30–40 min (traffic dependent)	budget travelers
Public Bus A2 to Al Wahda Bus Station	40-55 min	AED 4 (~USD 1.10); Hafilat card required	every 30–40 min (traffic dependent)	Al Wahda area access
Taxi (metered)	30-45 min	AED 70–100 (~USD 19–27); metered fare plus AED 25 airport surcharge	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	door-to-door convenience
Uber	30-45 min	AED 60–90 (~USD 16–25); surge pricing may apply	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	app-based booking
Careem	30-45 min	AED 60–90 (~USD 16–25); surge pricing may apply	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	regional ride-hailing app
Private transfer	30-45 min	AED 150–300 (~USD 41–82); pre-booked fixed rate	pre-booked (traffic dependent)	groups and business travelers
Rental car	30-45 min	AED 100–250 (~USD 27–68) per day; varies by vehicle	on-demand (traffic dependent)	flexibility and exploration

Airline	Mon 29.06	Tue 30.06	Wed 01.07	Thu 02.07	Fri 03.07	Sat 04.07	Sun 05.07
Turkish Airlines	---	1	2	1	2	1	1
Pegasus	---	1	1	1	1	1	1
Etihad Airways	---	1	1	1	1	1	1
Weekly flights: 20 total	Daily flights: 2.86 average	Most flights: Wednesday 2 flights

Airline	Mon 06.07	Tue 07.07	Wed 08.07	Thu 09.07	Fri 10.07	Sat 11.07	Sun 12.07
Turkish Airlines	2	1	2	1	2	1	2
Pegasus	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
Etihad Airways	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
Weekly flights: 25 total	Daily flights: 3.57 average	Most flights: Monday 2 flights

Airline	Mon 13.07	Tue 14.07	Wed 15.07	Thu 16.07	Fri 17.07	Sat 18.07	Sun 19.07
Turkish Airlines	2	1	2	1	2	1	3
Pegasus	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
Etihad Airways	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
Weekly flights: 26 total	Daily flights: 3.71 average	Most flights: Sunday 3 flights

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Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking
Etihad Airways	ETD	EY	No
Air Arabia	ABY	G9	No
Turkish Airlines	THY	TK	No
Pegasus	PGT	PC	No
Qatar Airways	QTR	QR	Yes

Month	Average monthly max temperature	Average monthly min temperature
January	23°C	16°C
February	25°C	17°C
March	29°C	20°C
April	33°C	23°C
May	38°C	27°C
June	40°C	29°C
July	41°C	31°C
August	41°C	31°C
September	39°C	29°C
October	35°C	25°C
November	30°C	22°C
December	25°C	18°C