Dubai to Istanbul (DXB–IST) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
No flights match your filters.
No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
DXB–IST is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Emirates, Turkish Airlines and flydubai lead the route. The flight covers 1,883 miles in approximately 4h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EK Emirates | 35 | 359, 388, 73H, 77W | 4h35-5h10 | – | – | – |
| TK Turkish Airlines Also: 4O, BI, LO, NH, TS | 28 | 32Q, 333 | 3h59-4h55 | – | Star Alliance | 4O, BI, LO, NH, TS |
| FZ flydubai | 14 | 73H | 4h40 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Istanbul from Dubai
| Metric | DXB→IST | SHJ→IST | DWC→IST |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from DXB | – | 11 mi | 28 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 129 | 10 | 1 |
| Flight time | 4h 50m | 5h | 4h 50m |
Travel Essentials
DXB: +04 · IST: +03
When it's 6:00 PM in Dubai, it's 5:00 PM in Istanbul.
UAE passport holders enter Turkey visa-free for up to 90 days within any 180-day period. No eVisa or prior authorization is required. Passport must be valid for at least 60 days beyond the intended stay. Turkey has straightforward entry procedures for GCC nationals.
Dubai Metro Red Line connects Union and BurJuman stations to T1 and T3 (Airport: Terminal 1 and Terminal 3 stations). T1 is 20 minutes from Union, T3 is 22 minutes (AED 6.50–10 depending on zones and Gold/Silver class). Trains run 5:30am–midnight Saturday–Wednesday, until 1am Thursday–Friday. T2 (low-cost) is not on the metro; taxi or bus required.Taxis from Dubai Marina cost AED 70–90; from Downtown Dubai (Burj Khalifa area) AED 35–50. Ride-hail via Careem is widely available and comparable to taxis. Traffic on Sheikh Zayed Road is heavy during morning and evening rush.
M11 Metro to Gayrettepe takes about 35 minutes (₺60–70 with Istanbulkart) with connections to M2 (Taksim) and M7. Runs from 5am to midnight. The metro bypasses O-7 motorway traffic, which is frequently heavy into the city.Havaist buses serve major destinations including Taksim, Kadıköy (European and Asian sides), and Sabiha Gökçen Airport (₺50–80). Taxis from arrivals are metered; insist on the meter. Journey to Sultanahmet or Taksim costs ₺400–700 depending on traffic. Rental cars available. Hotel shuttles common for business hotels near the city.
The new airport sits 35km from central Istanbul on the European side, slightly inland and exposed to Black Sea weather systems. Winters (December–March) are cold (0–8°C) with fog, rain, and occasional snow. Snow on the exposed plateau is more likely than in the city. Ice on taxiways causes delays.
Summers are warm (25–32°C) with dry, reliable weather. Spring and fall bring heavy rain and strong northerly winds (Poyraz) that can affect smaller aircraft. Fog is the primary low-season disruption risk. The airport's elevated position makes it slightly windier than the Atatürk site it replaced.
DXB–IST Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from DXB to IST
Dubai International Airport (DXB) and İstanbul Airport (IST) are connected by nonstop service from Emirates, Turkish Airlines and flydubai. With 129 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
DXB to IST Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from DXB to IST is about 4 hours 50 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,883 miles (3,030 km). There are approximately 129 weekly flights outbound and 129 return, totaling 258 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Hamad, Beirut Rafic Hariri and Kuwait. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Sharjah (SHJ), Dubai(Jebel Ali) (DWC) and Ras Al Khaimah (RKT).