Cheap Flights from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul

About Istanbul

Istanbul, straddling both Europe and Asia, across the Bosphorus Strait, possesses so many layers that make this Turkish city absolutely fascinating. It was an imperial capital for 1,700 years and has seen the rise and fall of two empires – Byzantine and Ottoman. The ancient Roman and Byzantine architecture and the contemporary glass skyscrapers are scattered in the city, depicting how throughout the ages, Istanbul has embraced changes and yet sticking to the roots. Many book a Abu Dhabi to Istanbul flight to explore the city’s rich cultural heritage and modern attractions.

Best Time to Book Abu Dhabi to Istanbul Flights

Istanbul features a transitional Mediterranean climate, with warm, humid, and dry summers, and cold, windy, and cloudy winters. The best time to visit Istanbul is from March through May and September through November, when there are less tourists in the city and even the accommodations are a lot affordable.

Details About Abu Dhabi to Istanbul Flights

The aerial distance between Abu Dhabi to Istanbul (AUH-IST) is 1,854 miles. Several airlines like Etihad, Turkish Airlines, Gulf Air, Qatar Airways, EgyptAir, and KLM, etc., offer regular flights on this route. There are over 74 flights available on this route on a daily basis. It takes 04 hours and 50 minutes to reach your destination.

To avail cheap flights from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul, book your seat with Etihad at the cost of 2,981 TL for a one-way trip, and 5,902 TL for a round trip.

Furthermore, the nearest airports to travel between the two cities are Abu Dhabi International Airport and Istanbul Airport (AUH-IST).

Here are some insights concluding flight fares from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul:

One-way trip

Airlines	Airlines Name	Price	Action
	Etihad	2,981 TL	Book Now
	Egypt Air	3,442 TL	Book Now
	KLM	3,597 TL	Book Now
	Turkish Airlines	3,686 TL	Book Now
	Gulf Air	3,802 TL	Book Now

Round Trip

Airlines	Airlines Name	Price	Action
	Etihad	5,902 TL	Book Now
	Gulf Air	6,829 TL	Book Now
	Qatar Airways	6,840 TL	Book Now
	Egypt Air	6,844 TL	Book Now
	Turkish Airlines	6,848 TL	Book Now

Best Restaurants in Istanbul

Turk Fatih Tutak

Turk Fatih Tutak has been awarded the well-deserved two Michelin stars. The chef, who also owns the restaurant, gathers ingredients from local suppliers to ensure sustainability. The menu is rooted to traditional Turkish cuisine, but modern influence is evident.

Ulus 29

Ulus 29 is an upscale hilltop restaurant. It features an international menu with traditional cooking techniques. The dry-aged meat-based dishes, pasta, and homemade ice cream make it popular among the city’s food connoisseurs. It also has a massive 4,500 bottles of wine. So, expect to be overwhelmed by their bar menu as well.

Karadeniz Pide Ve Döner Salonu

Don’t leave Istanbul without relishing a luscious hunk of meat wrap, the local’s favorite. This place is a popular eatery among the locals and foreigners, for serving the perfectly-cooked meat, sandwiches, and wraps. Moreover, its prices are very reasonable compared to the delectable dish it serves.

Best Hotels in Istanbul

Cronton Design Hotel

Address –  Hobyar Mah, Şeyhulislam Hayri Efendi Cad, Rahvancı Sk. No:5, 34112 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye

Price – 6,685 TL

Blue House Hotel

Address – Cankurtaran, Dalbastı Sk. No:14, 34122 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye

Price – 3,968 TL

Pera Palace Hotel

Address – Evliya Celebi Mesrutiyet Caddesi, Tepebasi CD no 2, Istanbul, Turkey 34430

Price – 1,024 TL

Places to Visit in Istanbul

The Blue Mosque

Built by Sultan Ahmet Cami between 1609 and 1616, the Blue Mosque is a stunning sight to behold. It was built with tens of thousands of Iznik tiles and hence looks blue in color. It has a classical Ottoman layout with four semi-domes and six minarets.

Hippodrome

The Hippodrome of Constantinople was a circus, used for sporting and social events during the Byzantine era. Today, it is known as Sultanahmet Square. The construction of the first Hippodrome began in CE 203 by Septimius Severus. It was later completed by Constantine the Great in CE 330.

Hagia Sophia Mosque

Visit this grand mosque, which was formerly the church of Holy Wisdom. It was converted into a mosque after the Ottoman army conquered Constantinople. In the 20th century, it was turned into a museum and then again in 2020 it was converted to a mosque. Admire the intricate design and architecture of this 15 centuries old iconic monument.

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