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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Dublin to Istanbul:

• Earliest: departs at 05:35 and lands at 10:04
• Latest: departs at 17:15 and lands at 21:44.

The flight takes about 4h 29m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Dublin to Istanbul:

• Economy class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Dublin to Istanbul takes 4h 29m, covering 4,752 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Return flights from Dublin to Istanbul range from €206 to €399, with an average of €286 over the past 12 months. Anything below €206 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 13% above the €286 route average. Book 4 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average €125 return via London Luton (LTN), compared with €297 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge €12–€89 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Dublin to Istanbul flights, with 50% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 50%, Evening flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

Since Istanbul is served by multiple airports, car hire options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near Istanbul Airport (IST) – daily rates from around €9:

• CIRCULAR
• Avec Car Rental
• Ok Mobility
• Alamo
• Autounion Car Rental

Near Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW) – daily rates from around €11:

• Avec Car Rental
• CIRCULAR
• Final Rentals
• ESSENCE CAR RENTAL
• 724Rent

Flights from Dublin to Istanbul usually depart from Dublin (DUB) and may arrive at several airports in Istanbul area, including Istanbul (IST) and Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen (SAW).

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Dublin to Istanbul route, 16% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 58m.

One-stop flights from Dublin to Istanbul most commonly connect through:

• Frankfurt am Main (FRA) – 44% of one-stop connections
• Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) – 26% of one-stop connections
• Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) – 10% of one-stop connections
• London Stansted (STN) – 8% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 17% on flights from Dublin to Istanbul. Monday is the cheapest departure day at €276 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at €329, a difference of €53.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

2 airlines operate flights between Dublin and Istanbul. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Turkish Airlines
• Pegasus Airlines

Flying via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 7h 01m, compared to 7h 33m via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) and 7h 45m via Frankfurt am Main (FRA).

Istanbul is 2 hours ahead of Dublin (Turkey Time vs Irish Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Istanbul are Taksim Square, Sultan Ahmet Tomb, and Fatih Camii. These are among the most viewed places in Istanbul on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Dublin to Istanbul flights:

• Pegasus Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Pegasus Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Turkish Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

Istanbul Airport has three lounges, but you can only purchase access to one of them. If you’re a frequent flyer, travelling in business class, or a member of a flight miles club, you’ll have automatic access to Istanbul’s lounges. If not, you can buy access for around €60 at the door (assuming there’s space). It has showers, air conditioning, alcoholic and non-alcohol beverages, and even a duty-free shopping area.

Istanbul Airport’s international terminal has “IGA sleepods”—they’re bed-sized pods which you can close off for privacy and nap/rest inside. You can rent them for around €9 per person per hour (with an extra surcharge of around €2 if you want to rent a blanket and pillow, too).

Yes, Istanbul Airport (IST) has several currency exchange desks where you can change your Euros into Turkish Lira. The vast majority of the currency exchange places at Istanbul Airport are run by the same company, so you won’t have much in the way of variety/competition for exchange rates. There are also a few Turkish banks in the airport that offer exchange services.