Direct flights from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul

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Abu Dhabi

United Arab Emirates

United Arab Emirates

AUH

Abu Dhabi International Airport

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Istanbul

Turkey

Turkey

IST

Atatürk International Airport (Yesilköy)

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Distance
1,887 miles  ·  (3,037 km)
Flight time
5 hours and 55 minutes
Airlines
  • Etihad Airways
  • Turkish Airlines
Alliances
  • Oneworld
  • SkyTeam
  • Star Alliance
Classes
  • Economy
  • Premium Economy
  • Business Class
  • First Class
Aircrafts
  • Airbus A320 (sharklets)
  • Airbus A321 (sharklets)
  • Airbus A321-100/200
  • Airbus A321neo
  • Boeing 737 MAX 8
  • Boeing 737-800 (winglets)

Abu Dhabi to Istanbul Flight Schedule

Scan through all non-stop flights from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul. The full flight schedule below gives an overview of all non-stop flights from AUH to IST, which includes the daily timetable of every operating airline for the upcoming 12 months.

Note: for airline-specific flight schedules, please scroll further down.

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Best time to visit Istanbul

What is the best time to visit Istanbul?

☀️  Hot Mediterranean

The Mediterranean regions near Istanbul are known for their warm, arid summers, where temperatures often go beyond 30°C (86°F). In some inland spots, the heat can climb even higher, sometimes reaching 40°C (104°F) or more. The winters are pleasantly mild, accompanied by some rainfall. This lovely climate, paired with breathtaking landscapes and bright, sunny days attract visitors from around the globe.

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Istanbul is a wonderful place to visit all year long, but spring (March-May) and fall (September-November) are the best seasons to visit. The weather is pleasantly warm during these times, especially since the summers can be quite hot in those regions.

Airlines flying from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul

Airline-specific flight schedules from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul

In total there are 2 airlines operating nonstop flights from Abu Dhabi AUH to Istanbul IST. This section gives an overview of the flight schedules and timetables of every airline with direct flights for this route.

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Etihad Airways
Etihad Airways flight schedulefrom Abu Dhabi to Istanbul

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Turkish Airlines
Turkish Airlines flight schedulefrom Abu Dhabi to Istanbul

Turkish Airlines is a member of Star Alliance
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Abu Dhabi to Istanbul Flights

Flights from AUH to IST are operated 9 times a week, with an average of 1 flight per day. Departure times vary between 01:30 - 09:30. The earliest flight departs at 01:30, the last flight departs at 09:30. However, this depends on the date you are flying so please check with the full flight schedule above to see which departure times are available on your preferred date(s) of travel.

You can fly in Economy and Business Class. Premium Economy and First Class are not available on this route (at least not as a non-stop flight).

The fastest direct flight from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul takes 5 hours and 55 minutes. The flight distance between Abu Dhabi and Istanbul is 1,887 miles (or 3,037 km).

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Frequently asked questions - FAQ

How many airports are there in Istanbul?

There are 2 airports in Istanbul: Atatürk International Airport (Yesilköy) (IST) and Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW).

How many flights per week are there from AUH to IST?

There are 9 flights per week flying from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul (as of April 2026).

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

5 hours and 55 minutes is the average flight time from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul.

How far is Istanbul from Abu Dhabi?

The distance from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul is 1,887 miles (3,037 kilometers).

What airlines fly nonstop from AUH airport to IST airport?

Etihad Airways and Turkish Airlines are flying nonstop from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul.

What alliances have direct flights from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul?

Star Alliance is currently the only alliance flying nonstop from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul.

What classes are available from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul?

You can fly non-stop in Economy and Business Class.

What aircraft types fly from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul?

Aircraft types that fly from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul:

  • Airbus A320 (sharklets)
  • Airbus A321 (sharklets)
  • Airbus A321-100/200
  • Airbus A321neo
  • Boeing 737 MAX 8
  • Boeing 737-800 (winglets)

What is the earliest flight departing from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul?

The earliest flight departs at 01:30 from Abu Dhabi and arrives at 05:25 at Istanbul.

What is the latest flight available from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul?

The latest flight departs at 09:30 from Abu Dhabi and arrives at 14:25 at Istanbul.

Popular flights from Abu Dhabi via Istanbul

Non-stop flights from AUH to IST

1,887 miles (3,037 km)  ·  5h 55m

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1 passenger
Economy
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