Turkish Airlines to add second daily Abu Dhabi–Istanbul flight

Turkish Airlines is boosting connectivity between Abu Dhabi and Istanbul with the introduction of four additional weekly flights, taking its total to 14 per week from 26 October.

 

The added frequencies will give passengers the flexibility of two daily departures from Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) to Istanbul Airport (IST). 

 

The first departs AUH at 01:35, arriving in IST at 05:30, while the second leaves AUH at 07:55, touching down in IST at 12:10 local time. 

 

Fares on the Abu Dhabi–Istanbul route start from AED950. 

 

In addition to connecting travellers to Türkiye’s capital, the twice-daily service offers seamless access to over 350 global destinations through the airline’s Istanbul hub.

 

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Commenting on the expansion, Turkish Airlines Vice President, Sales (Middle East and Cyprus), Erol Şenol, said the double-daily schedule reaffirms the airline’s “commitment to offering our guests more choice, convenience and connectivity.”

 

Istanbul remains one of the most visited cities in the world, known for landmarks such as the Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque and Topkapi Palace. Beyond its cultural attractions, the city boasts 85 public beaches, with many along the Black Sea coast accessible within an hour by metro.

 

The GCC continues to be one of Türkiye’s strongest source markets, supported by short flight times and cultural and culinary links. Türkiye ranked as the world’s fourth-largest inbound market in 2024, welcoming 62.3 million visitors – a 9.8% year-on-year increase.

 

According to the 2025 Connecting Travel Insight Report, Türkiye remains a leading year-round destination for Gulf travellers, with airline seat capacity from the GCC to Istanbul up 20% in 2024 compared to pre-pandemic levels, based on data from Mabrian.

 

For more information, visit www.turkishairlines.com