Cheap Flights from Dubai to Istanbul
Cheap Flights from Dubai to Istanbul
Looking for cheap flights from Dubai to Istanbul? PointsYeah scans award availability across major airline and bank transfer programs in one place, so travelers can compare the lowest points and cash routes faster. Instead of searching each airline separately, users can see pricing from programs like Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt side by side.
Award prices from Dubai to Istanbul vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 26,700–60,500 points one way, with premium cabins available at higher mileage levels. The live search above allows filtering by cabin, airline, stops, or maximum points to find the best award flights from Dubai to Istanbul for specific travel dates.
2027-01-03
DXB - SAW
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 26,700 Pts + $64.6
2027-01-04
DXB - SAW
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 26,700 Pts + $64.6
2026-11-28
DXB - SAW
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 26,700 Pts + $64.7
2026-11-30
DXB - SAW
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 26,700 Pts + $64.7
2026-11-08
DXB - SAW
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 27,600 Pts + $64.7
2027-01-03
DXB - SAW
Business | Non stop | 9+ left
From 60,500 Pts + $64.6
Dubai to Istanbul flight facts
Distance
1,844 mi
2,967 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 4h 15m
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
−1h
Istanbul is 1 hour behind Dubai.
Airports in Dubai
DXB · Dubai Intl
Airports in Istanbul
SAW · Sabiha Gökçen Intl
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights Dubai - Istanbul · Istanbul is 39 mi from Istanbul
Premium cabin flights from Dubai to Istanbul
Premium cabin
2027-01-02
DXB - SAW
Business | Non stop | 9+ left
From 60,500 Pts + $64.6
Premium cabin
2027-01-03
DXB - SAW
Business | Non stop | 9+ left
From 60,500 Pts + $64.6
Premium cabin
2027-01-04
DXB - SAW
Business | Non stop | 9+ left
From 60,500 Pts + $64.6
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Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from Dubai to Istanbul depends on award space, transfer bonuses, and travel dates. PointsYeah compares bank and airline programs in one place so you can find the best points and cash combinations faster.
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from Dubai to Istanbul.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from Dubai to Istanbul.
Dubai and Istanbul are about 1,844 miles (2,967 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 1,844-mile straight-line distance takes about 4h 15m in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
Istanbul is 1 hour behind Dubai.
Departures from Dubai: Dubai Intl (DXB). Arrivals in Istanbul: Sabiha Gökçen Intl (SAW).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Istanbul, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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