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Direct flights from Istanbul to Abu Dhabi

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IST - AUH route map All flights from IST to AUH non-stop. There are direct flights from Istanbul Airport (IST), Turkey to Zayed International Airport (AUH), United Arab Emirates with Etihad Airways and Turkish Airlines. 12 weekly departures are currently scheduled on this route. Departure times range from 00:55 to 20:00 depending on the schedule period. The flight distance is 1898 miles (3054 km). Flight time ranges from 4 hours and 30 minutes to 4 hours and 40 minutes.

IST
Istanbul Airport
TurkiyeIstanbul , Turkiye
AUH
Zayed Airport
United Arab EmiratesAbu Dhabi , United Arab Emirates
IST
Istanbul Airport
TurkiyeIstanbul , Turkiye
Zayed Airport
United Arab EmiratesAbu Dhabi , United Arab Emirates
AUH
Flight time 4h 30min to 4h 40min
Updated Aug 11, 2026
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Airlines with non-stop routes:

Etihad Airways

Departure times vary between 13:45 and 13:55
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8 flights/week
8 flights/week

Turkish Airlines Star Alliance

Departure times vary between 00:55 and 20:00
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4 flights/week
4 flights/week
Weekday-labels: HAS FLIGHTS UPCOMING NO FLIGHTS
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Flight schedule from Istanbul to Abu Dhabi 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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Sep 7
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Sep 11
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EY542
13:50
13:45
13:45
13:50
13:50
13:45
13:50

The timetable & schedule information was updated at 2026-08-11

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Flight schedule from Istanbul to Abu Dhabi 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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Sep 7
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TK868
18:45
18:45
18:45
18:45
18:45
18:45
18:45

The timetable & schedule information was updated at 2026-08-11

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Istanbul to Abu Dhabi scheduled departures

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

Sunday
Sun
Sep 06
2 flights(2)
Monday
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Sep 07
2 flights(2)
Tuesday
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Sep 08
2 flights(2)
Wednesday
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Sep 09
2 flights(2)
Thursday
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Sep 10
2 flights(2)
Friday
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Sep 11
2 flights(2)
Saturday
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Sep 12
2 flights(2)
Time
Airline
Flight
13:50
Etihad Airways Etihad Airways
EY542
18:45
Turkish Airlines Turkish Airlines
TK868
13:50
Etihad Airways Etihad Airways
EY542
18:45
Turkish Airlines Turkish Airlines
TK868
13:45
Etihad Airways Etihad Airways
EY542
18:45
Turkish Airlines Turkish Airlines
TK868
13:45
Etihad Airways Etihad Airways
EY542
18:45
Turkish Airlines Turkish Airlines
TK868
13:50
Etihad Airways Etihad Airways
EY542
18:45
Turkish Airlines Turkish Airlines
TK868
13:50
Etihad Airways Etihad Airways
EY542
18:45
Turkish Airlines Turkish Airlines
TK868
13:45
Etihad Airways Etihad Airways
EY542
18:45
Turkish Airlines Turkish Airlines
TK868
Departing from Istanbul Airport
Departing from Istanbul Airport. Copyright: Ataturk airport
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IST-AUH flight route
Route map from Istanbul, IST to Abu Dhabi, AUH. The distance is 1898 miles or 3054 km.
Istanbul - Abu Dhabi direct flight map
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IST - AUH route facts

  • Distance
    1898 miles (3054 km)
  • Flight time
    4 hours and 30 minutes to 4 hours and 40 minutes
  • Airlines
    Etihad Etihad
    Turkish Airlines Turkish Airlines
  • Airline alliances
    Star Alliance
  • Cabins
    Economy Business First
  • Hub airports
    Turkish Airlines: IST
  • Arrival terminals
    Etihad Airways: Terminal A
    Turkish Airlines: Terminal A
  • Aircraft
    Etihad Airways: Airbus A321, Airbus A320 and Airbus A321neo
    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 IST to AUH with 12 weekly departures.

Scheduled flight time from IST to AUH ranges from 4 hours and 30 minutes to 4 hours and 40 minutes. The route covers 1898 miles (3054 km).

12 weekly departures are currently scheduled on this route, with published departure times ranging from 00:55 to 20:00 depending on the schedule period.

Arrival 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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