Search Flights from Istanbul to Abu Dhabi

Quick Flight Summary from Istanbul to Abu Dhabi

Key numbers to know before you book

  • Lowest recent price
    326 AED
  • Direct flight duration 4 hour 55 min
  • Direct airlines Etihad Airways, Pegasus
  • Arrival airports AUH / ZVJ / XSB
  • Best days to book Wednesday, Tuesday
  • Average over the last 30 days
    510 AED

Cheapest flights from Istanbul to Abu Dhabi

Cheapest Direct Flight

Pegasus

Pegasus
2 Oct, Fri
Istanbul – Abu Dhabi
4h 55m
Non-stop
SAW–AUH

Pegasus

Pegasus
30 Sep, Wed
Istanbul – Abu Dhabi
4h 55m
Non-stop
SAW–AUH

Pegasus

Pegasus
1 Oct, Thu
Istanbul – Abu Dhabi
4h 55m
Non-stop
SAW–AUH

Pegasus

Pegasus
8 Oct, Thu
Istanbul – Abu Dhabi
4h 55m
Non-stop
SAW–AUH

Pegasus

Pegasus
9 Oct, Fri
Istanbul – Abu Dhabi
4h 55m
Non-stop
SAW–AUH

Pegasus

Pegasus
13 Oct, Tue
Istanbul – Abu Dhabi
4h 55m
Non-stop
SAW–AUH

Pegasus

Pegasus
19 Oct, Mon
Istanbul – Abu Dhabi
4h 55m
Non-stop
SAW–AUH

Pegasus

Pegasus
20 Oct, Tue
Istanbul – Abu Dhabi
4h 55m
Non-stop
SAW–AUH

Pegasus

Pegasus
21 Oct, Wed
Istanbul – Abu Dhabi
4h 55m
Non-stop
SAW–AUH

Last update: 27 September 2026 09:31

Direct flights from Istanbul to Abu Dhabi

Etihad Airways
Pegasus

Estimated Prices for Istanbul to Abu Dhabi Flights

Cheapest Day11 October Sunday
Best Price
312 AED
Average Price
529 AED
957 AED
312 AED
618 AED
26Sat
Sep
957 AED
27Sun
498 AED
28Mon
315 AED
29Tue
315 AED
30Wed
409 AED
01Thu
Oct
410 AED
02Fri
545 AED
03Sat
953 AED
04Sun
503 AED
05Mon
558 AED
06Tue
421 AED
07Wed
405 AED
08Thu
409 AED
09Fri
570 AED
10Sat
312 AED
11Sun
558 AED
12Mon
405 AED
13Tue
410 AED
14Wed
513 AED
15Thu
721 AED
16Fri
874 AED
17Sat
955 AED
18Sun
417 AED
19Mon
405 AED
20Tue
405 AED
21Wed
498 AED
22Thu
498 AED
23Fri
405 AED
24Sat
609 AED
25Sun

Key Features of the Airlines

Information compiled by AI. For the most up-to-date information, contact the airline.

Transportation to Airport from Istanbul City Center

Sabiha Gökçen Intl. Airport

Sabiha Gökçen Airport is accessible by car using the TEM highway. Take the Sabiha Gökçen Airport exit off the TEM highway and follow the signs to the airport. The airport is also accessible by city buses and Havataş shuttles. There is an outdoor parking lot and a multi-story parking lot at the airport. There are some private parking facilities located around the airport that travelers can also use.   

Taxi

The fastest and most convenient way to get to Sabiha Gökçen Airport is by taxi. However, when taking a taxi the most important factor to consider is the traffic, especially during rush hour. If you plan to take a taxi to the airport we recommend checking the traffic before you leave and planning accordingly.

Havabus

Havabus shuttle buses provide transportation between Sabiha Gökçen Airport and central locations in the city like Taksim on the European side and Kadıköy and Yenisahra on the Anatolian side. The shuttle buses provide quick and comfortable transportation to and from the airport every 30 minutes.

Marmaray

The Marmaray is a particularly convenient means of transportation for those coming from the European side of the city. Those on the European side can get on at Yenikapı, take the Marmaray to the Ayrılık Çeşmesi stop, from there get on the Kadıköy-Kartal metro to Kartal and then either take a taxi or public bus to Sabiha Gökçen Airport.

Bus

The Sabiha Gökçen Airport is also accessible by public bus.

Lines that operate between central locations in the city and the airport are as follows: E3 - 4.Levent - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, 122H - 4.Levent - Yenişehir - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, E9 - Bostancı - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, E10 - Kadıköy - Kurtköy - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, E11 - Kadıköy - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, E18 - Altunizade - Ümraniye - Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, 16S - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport - Metrobus Uzuncayır, KM20 - Pendik YHT - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, KM22 - Cevizli - Kartal Metro - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, 132H Pendik YHT - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, and 122H - 4.Levent - Yenişehir - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport.

Metro

Starting in Kadikoy on the Anatolian side of the city, the metro passes through many stations like Kozyatağı, Bostancı, Küçükyalı, and Maltepe. Get off at the Kartal stop. From here you can take a bus or taxi to the airport.

Rental Cars

The airport is accessible by car, so another option is to rent a vehicle for transportation. There are many car rental agencies located in the city from which you can rent a car and drive to the airport. You can return your rental car at the airport by notifying them in advance.

Airport Information

Simit Sarayı, Center Point, Mc Donald’s, Mc D Cafe, İstanbul Cafe, Drive Inn Cafe, Burger King, Popeyes, Sbarro, Usta Dönerci, Kahve Dünyası and Starbucks are located in the departures hall. Kahve Dünyası, Secco Kafe, Usta Dönerci, Burger King, Sbarro, Mc Donald’s, Trattoria Milano, Heroes Sports Bar, Grab&Fly and Gate Café are located after passport control for international departures. Kahve Dünyası, Burger King, Mc Donald’s, Center Point, Turkish Kitchen, Kıvanç Gökçe Büfe, Grab&Fly, Simit&Çay and Coca Cola Gate Café are located after the security checkpoint in the domestic terminal. Kahve Dünyası, Karafırın, Simit Sarayı and Burger King are located in the arrivals hall. Fly Café is located in the outdoor parking lot. The following passenger lounges offer comfortable and convenient services at Sabiha Gökçen Airport: LGM CIP Lounge, Wings Lounge, Lounge İstanbul International Flights and Turkish Airlines Lounge. The Setur duty free retail stores offer a rich selection of products. 


Istanbul Airport

Istanbul Atatürk Airport is accessible by taxi, airport shuttles, metro, and buses. You can also choose to drive your personal car and park in the parking lot for a certain fee. The airport is equipped with an outdoor lot and an indoor multi-story lot.  

Taxi

The fastest and most convenient way to get to Atatürk Airport is by taxi. However, when taking a taxi the most important factor to consider is the traffic. Hitting the road during rush hour runs the risk of missing your flight. If you plan to take a taxi to the airport we recommend checking the traffic before you leave and planning accordingly.

Havabus

The Havabus shuttle buses provide transportation between Atatürk Airport and central locations in the city. The Havataş shuttles provide service to and from Taksim and the Yenikapi IDO Pier every 30 minutes.

Bus

Atatürk Airport is also accessible from the city center by bus. You can get to Atatürk Airport using the TH-1 bus from Taksim and YH-1 bus from Yenikapi.

Metro

One of the fastest ways to get to the airport is by metro. The metro passes through many locations, such as Yenikapı, Aksaray, Fatih, Topkapı, and Esenler Otogar and goes directly into the airport.

Rental Cars

You can rent a car from rental agencies such as AVIS, Budget, or Europcar both at the airport and at various locations in the city. You can also return your rental vehicle to the airport branch of the aforementioned companies. If you are traveling between multiple places make sure to specify your vehicle pick up and drop off location.

Airport Information

Caffe Nero, Starbucks Coffee and Simit Sarayı are located in the international arrivals hall. Popeyes, Sbarro, Caffe Nero, Simit Sarayı, Cakes & Bakes, Turcuisine, Sweet Deligts, Quick Asia, Efes Beerport, The Greenport, Starbucks Coffee, Cafe-Inn, Eat & Go, Coca-Cola Cafe, Kitchenette, Flight Point and Zero Café are located in the international departures hall. Simit Sarayi is located in the domestic arrivals hall. Kantin, The Greenport, Kokpit, Tadında Anadolu, Cakes & Bakes, Starbucks Coffee, Cafe-Inn, Burger King and Sbarro are located in the domestic departures hall.

The Primeclass Lounge, Akbank Wings Lounge, Comfort Lounge, Emirates Lounge, Sky Team Lounge and TTNET Platin Lounge are located in the international terminal. The THY CIP Lounge, Akbank Wings Lounge and Primeclass Lounge are located in the domestic terminal. The ATÜ retail stores provide duty free shopping services.

Transportation to Abu Dhabi City Center from Airport

Zayed International Airport

Abu Dhabi International Airport is 30 kilometers east of the city center. You can easily reach the city center by shuttle bus, city bus or taxi. You can also rent a car from companies located in the city center and at the airport.

Airport Shuttle

Some airline companies flying to Abu Dhabi International Airport offer a free 24-hour shuttle service which you can benefit to go both to the airport and the city center.

City Bus

You can reach the city by taking buses A1, which depart from the airport every 40 minutes.

Taxi

Taxi is one of the alternatives that can be considered to reach the city. The most common means of transport in Abu Dhabi is taxi. However, since demand is high, you can wait for a long time under heat. Almost all the taxis accept credit cards. If you are traveling for business purposes, buying a voucher may be beneficial.

Car Rental

Renting a car is one of the most reasonable options for transportation in Abu Dhabi. Because the United Arab Emirates is a fortunate country in terms of oil reserves, oil prices are quite low. If you want to take advantage of this, it is possible to find many car rental offices in the city center and at the airport.

Abu Dhabi Weather

5-Day Forecast • Min / Max Temperature

Saturday
26 Sep
Clear
38°29°
Today
Sunday
27 Sep
Cloudy
39°28°
Monday
28 Sep
Clear
40°28°
Tuesday
29 Sep
Clear
42°30°
Wednesday
30 Sep
Clear
40°29°

Frequently Asked Questions

When you search for Istanbul-Abu Dhabi flights, Wingie directly gathers and compares instant data from all airlines. You can see all Istanbul-Abu Dhabi flights together for the date you are looking for and choose the most suitable flight.
For Istanbul-Abu Dhabi flights, you can use Sabiha Gökçen Intl. Airport, Istanbul Airport as departure airport, and Zayed International Airport, Abu Dhabi Bus Station, Sir Bani Yas Island Airport for arrival.
The flight distance between Istanbul-Abu Dhabi is 2995 kilometers in total. The flight between the two cities takes 3 hour 40 minutes.
When the average prices are examined, the most suitable day for Istanbul-Abu Dhabi flights is Saturday.
Etihad Airways, Pegasus organizes direct flights between Istanbul-Abu Dhabi.
On this route, low-cost airlines typically offer fares that include only cabin and hand baggage. Full-service airlines may include baggage and refreshment fees in the base price. The best option varies according to baggage needs. Based on current data, the lowest fare on this route with Pegasus starts from approximately 304 AED.
AirlinePriceStandard inclusions
Pegasus
304 AED
1 piece X 3 kg handbag (40x30x15 cm)
Royal Jordanian
953 AED
1 piece X 7 kg cabin baggage / 1 piece X 30 kg checked baggage / Paid Change (up to 48 hours) / Partial Refund (up to 48 hours)
Saudi Arabian Airlines
689 AED
1 piece X 7 kg cabin baggage

Last update: 24.09.2026

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