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Flights between Abu Dhabi (AUH) and Istanbul (IST)

Abu Dhabi International Airport, United Arab Emirates ↔ Istanbul Airport, Turkey

A direct route between Abu Dhabi and Istanbul appears in the OpenFlights route network.

This reflects historical scheduled service and may be out of date — it is not a live timetable.

Airlines that have operated this route include:

Etihad Airways (EY)Turkish Airlines (TK)
Distance
3,039 km
1,888 miles
Est. flight time
4h 18m
great-circle estimate
Time difference
~1h
varies with DST
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Climate

Typical monthly temperatures in United Arab Emirates

Jan
24°
29/19
12mm
Feb
26°
31/21
25mm
Mar
29°
34/24
25mm
Apr
33°
38/28
8mm
May
38°
43/33
2mm
Jun
40°
45/35
0mm
Jul
41°
46/36
1mm
Aug
41°
46/36
1mm
Sep
39°
44/34
1mm
Oct
35°
40/30
2mm
Nov
30°
35/25
3mm
Dec
26°
31/21
18mm

Mean °C (high/low below), avg. rainfall mm · country-level monthly normals, not airport-specific.

Typical monthly temperatures in Turkey

Jan
9°
14/4
55mm
Feb
10°
15/5
50mm
Mar
14°
19/9
50mm
Apr
19°
24/14
45mm
May
24°
29/19
35mm
Jun
28°
33/23
20mm
Jul
31°
36/26
15mm
Aug
31°
36/26
15mm
Sep
27°
32/22
25mm
Oct
21°
26/16
50mm
Nov
15°
20/10
60mm
Dec
10°
15/5
65mm

Mean °C (high/low below), avg. rainfall mm · country-level monthly normals, not airport-specific.

Travel advisories

United Arab Emirates: Against all but essential (UK FCDO) ↗Turkey: Caution — some areas (UK FCDO) ↗

Common questions

How far is Abu Dhabi from Istanbul?

Abu Dhabi (AUH) and Istanbul (IST) are around 3,039 km (1,888 miles) apart — an estimated 4h 18m by air. Distances and flight times are great-circle estimates.

Which airlines have operated the AUH–IST route?

Airlines recorded operating this route in the OpenFlights network include Etihad Airways, Turkish Airlines. This reflects historical scheduled service and may be out of date.

What is the time difference between Abu Dhabi and Istanbul?

Time difference ~ 1 hour (varies with daylight-saving).

When is it warmest in Turkey?

Across Turkey, the warmest month on average is July, with mean temperatures around 31°C. These are country-level monthly climate normals, not airport-specific.

Are there travel advisories for United Arab Emirates and Turkey?

The UK FCDO currently rates United Arab Emirates as Against all but essential; The UK FCDO rates Turkey as Caution — some areas. Check the official sources before you travel.

Distances and flight times are great-circle estimates, not booked block times.