Istanbul to Abu Dhabi IST, SAW → AUH
Istanbul New Airport (IST), Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)
The cheapest return found recently is $278 with Pegasus Airlines, 10 Jan 2027 – 13 Jan 2027, found yesterday.
Return
The cheapest return fare on each of 16 departure dates is usually $304 to $365.
Cheapest return found recently
$278
10 Jan 2027 – 13 Jan 2027 · Pegasus Airlines
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)
Leaves 9:30 p.m. · Return leaves 3:55 a.m. · 9 h 15 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found yesterday
Cheapest nonstop return
$278
10 Jan 2027 – 13 Jan 2027 · Pegasus Airlines
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)
Leaves 9:30 p.m. · Return leaves 3:55 a.m. · 9 h 15 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found yesterday
Every nonstop date from Istanbul to Abu Dhabi
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$278 10 Jan 2027 – 13 Jan 2027found yesterdaySee prices for these dates
It is also the cheapest return we hold, of any age.
What have prices looked like?
Over 25 days, 24 Sept to 18 Oct, the cheapest return we saw each day was $213 to $341.
25 days is a short history, so treat this range as an early guide.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good return price?
Compared with the cheapest return fare on each of 16 departure dates from 30 Oct to 17 Apr 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other 3-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 10 Jan 2027 to compare.
Every date we hold
26 fares on 16 departure dates
See the chart as a table
| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Oct – 14 Dec | $324 | Pegasus Airlines | Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 3 Dec – 14 Dec | $341 | Kuwait Airways | Istanbul New Airport (IST) → Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) | out 1 stop, back 2 stops | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 6 Dec – 21 Dec | $368 | Kuwait Airways | Istanbul New Airport (IST) → Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) | out 1 stop, back 2 stops | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 14 Dec – 14 Dec | $496 | Ajet | Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) | out 2 stops, back 1 stop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 21 Dec – 30 Dec | $326 | Pegasus Airlines | Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 24 Dec – 30 Dec | $361 | Turkish Airlines | Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 3 Jan 2027 – 14 Jan 2027 | $364 | flyadeal | Istanbul New Airport (IST) → Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) | out 2 stops, back nonstop | found yesterday | See prices for these dates |
| 5 Jan 2027 – 12 Jan 2027 | $289 | Pegasus Airlines | Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 6 Jan 2027 – 12 Jan 2027 | $290 | Pegasus Airlines | Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 7 Jan 2027 – 13 Jan 2027 | $290 | Pegasus Airlines | Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 10 Jan 2027 – 13 Jan 2027 | $278 | Pegasus Airlines | Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found yesterday | See prices for these dates |
| 25 Jan 2027 – 29 Jan 2027 | $321 | Kuwait Airways | Istanbul New Airport (IST) → Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 4 Feb 2027 – 11 Feb 2027 | $309 | Pegasus Airlines | Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 8 Mar 2027 – 11 Mar 2027 | $332 | Royal Jordanian | Istanbul New Airport (IST) → Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 9 Apr 2027 – 18 Apr 2027 | $446 | Turkish Airlines | Istanbul New Airport (IST) → Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 17 Apr 2027 – 19 Apr 2027 | $428 | Turkish Airlines | Istanbul New Airport (IST) → Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
Which month looks cheapest?
January 2027 is the cheapest month — from $278.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Pegasus Airlines, Kuwait Airways, Turkish Airlines, Ajet, flyadeal, Royal Jordanian.
Premium cabin fares from Istanbul to Abu Dhabi
We hold no premium economy, business or first-class fares for this route: we collect them for the busiest routes, and this one is not among them yet.
Today's prices for 10 Jan 2027 – 13 Jan 2027 in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
How far ahead were prices cheapest for Istanbul to Abu Dhabi?
Return
The cheapest fares were 30 to 59 days before departure.
From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 18 Oct (25 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14–29 days | $284 | $213 | +2% | 10 |
| 30–59 days | $278 | $236 | Cheapest seen | 19 |
| 60–89 days | $326 | $278 | +17% | 23 |
| 90–179 days | $320 | $244 | +15% | 18 |
| 180+ days | $418 | $341 | +50% | 19 |
Could a nearby airport be cheaper?
A different airport at either end can change the fare — sometimes a lot.
Return
Istanbul → Sharjah
145 km from Abu Dhabi
$206
$72 less than flying to Abu Dhabi
30 Sept 2027 – 6 Oct 2027 · SAW → SHJ · out nonstop, back nonstop
found yesterday
Istanbul → Dubai
123 km from Abu Dhabi
$260
$18 less than flying to Abu Dhabi
11 Feb 2027 – 15 Feb 2027 · SAW → DXB · out nonstop, back nonstop
found yesterday
Cheapest recent price on each route — round trip, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.
One-way
Istanbul → Sharjah
145 km from Abu Dhabi
$129
27 Aug 2027 · SAW → SHJ · nonstop
found 3 days ago
Cheapest recent price on each route — one way, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.
Live price for these dates
The cheapest return found recently is for 10 Jan 2027 – 13 Jan 2027. A live search on this page shows what those dates cost now, for one adult in economy.
Prices are what travelers' searches on Aviasales found in the last 7 days, in US dollars: the price the seller showed on Aviasales; bags may cost extra. Fares change, so check today's price before you book. How our prices work