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Direct flights from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul

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AUH - IST route map All flights from AUH to IST non-stop. There are direct flights from Zayed International Airport (AUH), United Arab Emirates to Istanbul Airport (IST), Turkey with Etihad Airways and Turkish Airlines. 11 weekly departures are currently scheduled on this route. Departure times range from 01:30 to 08:45 depending on the schedule period. The flight distance is 1898 miles (3054 km). Flight time ranges from 4 hours and 50 minutes to 5 hours and 20 minutes.

AUH
Zayed Airport
United Arab EmiratesAbu Dhabi , United Arab Emirates
IST
Istanbul Airport
TurkiyeIstanbul , Turkiye
AUH
Zayed Airport
United Arab EmiratesAbu Dhabi , United Arab Emirates
Istanbul Airport
TurkiyeIstanbul , Turkiye
IST
Flight time 4h 50min to 5h 20min
Updated Jul 13, 2026
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Airlines with non-stop routes:

Etihad Airways

Departure times vary between 08:40 and 08:45 • From Terminal A
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7 flights/week
7 flights/week

Turkish Airlines Star Alliance

Departure times vary between 01:30 and 08:00 • From Terminal A
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4 flights/week
4 flights/week
Weekday-labels: HAS FLIGHTS UPCOMING NO FLIGHTS
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Flight schedule from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul with Etihad Airways

This is a weekly direct flight schedule for Etihad Airways. Use the arrows or click on the date to change week. Click on any flight departure time to show more information and check availability.

 
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EY541
08:40
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08:40
08:40

The timetable & schedule information was updated at 2026-07-13

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Flight schedule from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul with Turkish Airlines

This is a weekly direct flight schedule for Turkish Airlines. Use the arrows or click on the date to change week. Click on any flight departure time to show more information and check availability.

 
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TK869
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The timetable & schedule information was updated at 2026-07-13

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Abu Dhabi to Istanbul scheduled departures

Select a date to see every published non-stop departure between AUH and IST.

Saturday
Sat
Aug 08
2 flights(2)
Sunday
Sun
Aug 09
1 flights(1)
Monday
Mon
Aug 10
2 flights(2)
Tuesday
Tue
Aug 11
2 flights(2)
Wednesday
Wed
Aug 12
1 flights(1)
Thursday
Thu
Aug 13
2 flights(2)
Friday
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Aug 14
1 flights(1)
Time
Airline
Flight
01:30
Turkish Airlines Turkish Airlines
TK869
08:40
Etihad Airways Etihad Airways
EY541
08:40
Etihad Airways Etihad Airways
EY541
01:30
Turkish Airlines Turkish Airlines
TK869
08:40
Etihad Airways Etihad Airways
EY541
01:30
Turkish Airlines Turkish Airlines
TK869
08:40
Etihad Airways Etihad Airways
EY541
08:40
Etihad Airways Etihad Airways
EY541
01:30
Turkish Airlines Turkish Airlines
TK869
08:40
Etihad Airways Etihad Airways
EY541
08:40
Etihad Airways Etihad Airways
EY541
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AUH-IST flight route
Route map from Abu Dhabi, AUH to Istanbul, IST. The distance is 1898 miles or 3054 km.
Abu Dhabi - Istanbul direct flight map
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AUH - IST route facts

  • Distance
    1898 miles (3054 km)
  • Flight time
    4 hours and 50 minutes to 5 hours and 20 minutes
  • Airlines
    Etihad Etihad
    Turkish Airlines Turkish Airlines
  • Airline alliances
    Star Alliance
  • Cabins
    Economy Business First
  • Hub airports
    Turkish Airlines: IST
  • Departure terminals
    Etihad Airways: Terminal A
    Turkish Airlines: Terminal A
  • Aircraft
    Etihad Airways: Airbus A321neo, Airbus A321 and Airbus A320
    Turkish Airlines: Boeing 737MAX 8 Passenger, Airbus A321neo and Boeing 737-800 (winglets) Passenger/BBJ2

Route FAQ

Etihad Airways and Turkish Airlines operate non-stop flights from AUH to IST with 11 weekly departures.

Scheduled flight time from AUH to IST ranges from 4 hours and 50 minutes to 5 hours and 20 minutes. The route covers 1898 miles (3054 km).

11 weekly departures are currently scheduled on this route, with published departure times ranging from 01:30 to 08:45 depending on the schedule period.

Departure terminals: Etihad Airways: Terminal A and Turkish Airlines: Terminal A.

Economy, Business and First are currently scheduled on non-stop flights for this route.
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