Cheap Flights from Istanbul to Dubai
From USD 220 · Example fare
Flight time
4h 35m
Distance
3,010 km
Airlines
Turkish Airlines (TK), Emirates (EK), Pegasus Airlines (PC), flydubai (FZ)
Typically served — verify with the airline.
Carriers seen in a sample search — verify availability
Aegean Airlines (A3), Azerbaijan Airlines (J2), EgyptAir (MS), Ethiopian Airlines (ET), Gulf Air Bahrain (GF), Hahn Air (HR), Oman Air (WY), Pegasus Airlines (PC), Qatar Airways (QR), Royal Jordanian (RJ), Saudi Arabian Airlines (SV), SunExpress (XQ), Turkish Airlines (TK), Uzbekistan Airways, flydubai (FZ)
Nonstop options were found in this sample search.
Fare snapshot
GBP 167.14
Range in this sample: GBP 167.14–807.67
Sample search, fares as of Aug 13, 2026 · not a live quote · in GBP
The Istanbul to Dubai route covers roughly 3,010 km, and a non-stop flight takes about 4 hours 35 minutes. Four airlines fly it directly — Turkish Airlines, Emirates, Pegasus Airlines and flydubai.
Best time to book
On this route, booking roughly 4–8 weeks ahead has typically offered the best fares.
- Cheaper months (illustrative)
- Apr, May
- Pricier months (illustrative)
- Jan, Dec
Illustrative guidance, not a live fare quote
Price trend
| Best time to book | From |
|---|---|
| Jan | USD 253 |
| Feb | USD 231 |
| Mar | USD 209 |
| Apr | USD 198 |
| May | USD 198 |
| Jun | USD 209 |
| Jul | USD 231 |
| Aug | USD 242 |
| Sep | USD 209 |
| Oct | USD 198 |
| Nov | USD 209 |
| Dec | USD 286 |
Illustrative monthly price trend — for guidance only, not real fares
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Good to know
- Set a price alert and book two to six weeks ahead — last-minute non-stop seats on IST → DXB tend to cost more.
- Compare all four non-stop carriers (Turkish Airlines, Emirates, Pegasus and flydubai); low-cost and full-service tickets can differ a lot once bags and seats are added.
- The flight is under 5 hours, so a carry-on-only fare can be worth it — just factor checked-bag costs into the total before picking the cheapest ticket.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the flight from Istanbul to Dubai?
A non-stop flight from Istanbul (IST) to Dubai (DXB) takes about 4 hours 35 minutes, covering a great-circle distance of roughly 3,010 km.
Which airlines fly non-stop from Istanbul to Dubai?
Turkish Airlines, Emirates, Pegasus Airlines and flydubai all operate non-stop flights on the IST → DXB route.
When is the best time to book Istanbul to Dubai flights?
Booking a few weeks ahead usually gives the best chance at the lowest non-stop prices.
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