Cheap flights from Dublin to Istanbul

November is the cheapest month on this route, so if your dates are flexible, aim for it. Prices are listed for every month from September through August, which means you can compare the whole year before you commit. Summer and the Christmas period are the busiest, and fares climb when school holidays line up on both sides. Midweek departures usually cost less than Friday or Sunday flights, and booking a few months ahead helps in peak season. For a quieter trip, look at late autumn and early spring, when Istanbul is still mild enough for walking.

Several airlines sell seats between Dublin and Istanbul, and the mix covers both low-cost and full-service travel. Turkish Airlines, Pegasus, Sun Express, Aer Lingus, Norwegian, FLYONE, Emerald Airlines, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Transavia France and KLM Cityhopper all appear on this route. Direct flights are available, so compare those first if the journey time matters. Low-cost fares usually include a cabin bag and little else, with checked luggage and seat choice added at booking. Full-service tickets tend to include a checked bag and a meal, and they are the ones to look at when you want a single ticket for a connecting trip.

Istanbul has two airports, and they sit on opposite sides of the city. Istanbul Airport is on the European side, well out from the centre, while Sabiha Gokcen is on the Asian side. Both are connected to the city by metro and by airport buses, and taxis and private transfers are easy to find at either. The ride into the centre takes a while, especially in traffic, so build in time before an onward connection or a hotel check-in. Check which airport your ticket names before you book ground transport, because moving between the two is a long trip across the city.

Currency

TRY (₺)

Power sockets

Type C, F · 230 V

Language

Turkish

Emergency number

112, 177

Driving side

right

Calling code

+36

Internet domain

.tr

Population of Istanbul

15.7 M (2023)

Time zone

UTC+03 (Europe/Istanbul)

Country facts: Wikidata

• Check which Istanbul airport your fare uses, since Istanbul Airport and Sabiha Gokcen are far apart.
• Check the baggage allowance on low-cost tickets, where a cabin bag may be all that is included.
• Check whether a connecting itinerary is on one ticket or two, because separate tickets mean you carry the risk of a missed connection.
• Check the current entry rules and passport validity for Turkey before you pay.
• Check the price calendar for November if your dates can move, as it is the cheapest month on this route.
• Check that public transport still runs when you land if you are arriving late at night.