Flying from Istanbul to Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport (AUH): What you need to know
Istanbul is home to a couple of airports that set the stage for your next getaway. Explore your options for booking a flight from Istanbul to Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport (AUH) flying out of Istanbul Airport (IST) or Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW).
4 hours 35 minutes is the average duration of a direct Istanbul to Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport flight.
Abu Dhabi is one hour ahead of Istanbul. Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport is located in Abu Dhabi, which operates on the UTC+4 timezone.
Istanbul Airport (IST) to Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport (AUH) is the most popular route. There are 19 direct weekly flights to pick from. If you have plans before you fly, hop on the last flight with Turkish Airlines at 7:45pm. Go for the first IST to AUH departure operated by Turkish Airlines at 12:20am if you'd rather not wait around.
To ensure you catch your flight from Istanbul to AUH, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
During popular months like August, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during high season in general.
Airports in Istanbul
Istanbul Airport (IST)
You can find a direct flight from Istanbul to Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport (AUH) departing from Istanbul Airport (IST).
When departing from IST, you can take a direct flight from Istanbul to Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport with Turkish Airlines.
The preferred choice for passengers flying between IST and AUH is Turkish Airlines.
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to break up your journey and maybe even visit a new city. When browsing cheap flights from Istanbul to AUH leaving from Istanbul Airport (IST), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to discover where you can stop along the way. Popular options include:
Doha Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Kuwait International Airport (KWI)
Amman Queen Alia International Airport (AMM)
IST is around 40 kilometres from central Istanbul. If you're catching a taxi, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the trip time to be around 1 hour 10 minutes.
Looking for a comfortable hotel near Istanbul Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Istanbul to Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport, these stays will put you just around the corner from the terminal:
Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Looking to fly out of Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)? Direct Istanbul to Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport (AUH) plane tickets are available from here.
You can board a direct flight from Istanbul to AUH with Pegasus. This is one of the main carriers flying this route out of SAW.
On the SAW to AUH route, Pegasus Airlines is the airline most travellers rely on.
Pegasus Airlines is rated the most punctual carrier operating flights between Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport and Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport.
Break up your flight from Istanbul to Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport with a stop so you can recharge or tick a new place off your list. Some popular stopovers between Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport and AUH include:
Doha Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Cairo International Airport (CAI)
Antalya Airport (AYT)
You can reach SAW from central Istanbul in approximately 1 hour 5 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The ride by public transport will take roughly 1 hour 40 minutes to cover the 48 kilometres or so.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before your Istanbul to AUH flight? Relax in a hotel near Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport before your adventure officially begins. These stays have a room with your name on it:
Looking at how often flights stay on schedule, Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 68%.
About Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport (AUH)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Istanbul to Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near AUH instead:
Getting from Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport (AUH) to central Abu Dhabi
Central Abu Dhabi is around 32 kilometres from Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport and takes about 30 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for getting into town, whether that's with a taxi, car hire or ride-share.
It takes around 1 hour if you're travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport (AUH)
₹ 7,509 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Istanbul to Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport. A return flight starts from ₹ 15,176. These prices may change depending on availability.
Book five months before flying. Pricing trends suggest that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Istanbul to AUH.
The best month for finding cheap Istanbul to Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport tickets is October. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare prices, then choose the dates that offer the biggest savings.
There's no need to check every day to find out if prices have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a better deal on plane tickets from Istanbul to AUH.
Tailor your flights using filters. Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Istanbul to Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport.
The best time to fly from Istanbul to Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport (AUH)
August is the busiest month for flights from Istanbul to Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport (AUH). Visit Abu Dhabi in December if you'd rather avoid peak season.
Book a Istanbul to AUH plane ticket departing in August if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Abu Dhabi to range from 30ºC to 42ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from Istanbul to Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 14ºC and 25ºC.
More about Abu Dhabi
Start your Abu Dhabi trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Istanbul to Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport, check out our selection of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to see and do in this city, it can be hard to know where to start. Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Mosque and Emirates Palace are leading attractions which should feature on any good Abu Dhabi itinerary.
Explore more of the United Arab Emirates
You've seen Abu Dhabi, now it's time to discover other parts of the United Arab Emirates. Travel about 105 kilometres northeast to Dubai to tick off its top attractions. From Burj Khalifa to Dubai Opera and Dubai Gold Souk, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Sharjah is another sought-after destination in the United Arab Emirates and is around 129 kilometres northeast of Abu Dhabi. No trip is complete without dropping by Rain Room, Al Noor Mosque and Adventureland.
