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

• Earliest: departs at 05:35 and lands at 10:05
• Latest: departs at 17:15 and lands at 21:45.

The flight takes about 4h 30m.

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

• Economy class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Dublin to Istanbul Airport takes 4h 30m, covering 4,699 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 Airport range from €255 to €403, with an average of €319 over the past 12 months. Anything below €255 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 20% above the route average of €319. Book 3 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average €123 return via London Luton (LTN), compared with €345 for direct.

Turkish Airlines is the only airline operating Dublin to Istanbul Airport flights. 88% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge €46–€88 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A321neo family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Turkish Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A321-100/200 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Dublin to Istanbul Airport flights, with 67% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, Evening flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

One-way fares from Dublin to Istanbul Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about €107, which is 44% below the typical average for this route.

Istanbul Airport (IST) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around €9 for economy cars. Top options include:
• CIRCULAR
• Avec Car Rental
• Ok Mobility
• Alamo
• Autounion Car Rental

Flights from Dublin to Istanbul Airport usually depart from Dublin (DUB) and arrive at Istanbul (IST).

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

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 Airport route, 12% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 11 minutes.

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

• Frankfurt am Main (FRA) – 45% of one-stop connections
• Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) – 25% of one-stop connections
• Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) – 15% of one-stop connections
• London Heathrow (LHR) – 5% of one-stop connections

Frankfurt am Main (FRA) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 11% on the Dublin to Istanbul Airport route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at €303 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at €339, a difference of €36. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only Turkish Airlines operates flights between Dublin and Istanbul Airport.

Flying via London Heathrow (LHR) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 7h 28m, compared to 7h 34m via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) and 7h 40m via Frankfurt am Main (FRA).

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

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

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

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

Your closest restaurant when you arrive at Istanbul Airport would be the Via Cafe. The café has a small selection of baked goods and will also sell ready-made meals like sandwiches. You can also grab a tea or coffee as a way to refresh yourself when you arrive.

If you’re flying from Dublin International Airport and you want a non-stop flight to Turkey’s Istanbul International Airport, then you should fly with Turkish Airlines. Istanbul is one of the central hubs for the airline, so direct flights to the airport are fairly common with Turkish Airlines. You can also fly to Istanbul with one stop in Düsseldorf on Eurowings and Pegasus Airlines, arriving at Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW), which is smaller than Istanbul Airport (IST) and 32 km from the city centre on the Asian side of the metropolis.

The Airport Pharmacy and the Huzur Pharmacy are both fully stocked pharmacies that will be able to supply you with all your medical needs. They also stock things like toiletries and sunblock in case you forgot to pack your own before you left Dublin.