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How to get fromIstanbul Airport (IST) to Abu Dhabiby plane, shuttle, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Abu Dhabi by plane, shuttle, or bus

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  1. Fly to Abu Dhabi

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    1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Abu Dhabi (AUH)plane plane IST - AUH
    5h 32m
    AED 607–1,057

  2. Fly to Dubai International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Dubai International Airport (DXB)plane plane IST - DXB
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Dubai Airport to Abu Dhabishuttle bus
    8h 7m
    AED 688–1,427

  3. Fly to Sharjah International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Sharjah International Airport (SHJ)plane plane IST - SHJ
    2. Take the bus from Al Jubail Bus Terminal to Abu Dhabi Central Bus Stationbus bus
    8h 51m
    AED 720–1,633

Istanbul (IST) to Abu Dhabi (AUH) flights

Calendar37Weekly Planes
Duration6h 25mAverage Duration
TicketAED 617Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,068.6 km
  • Duration: 5h 32m

What companies run services between Istanbul Airport (IST), Turkey and Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates?

Etihad, Turkish Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Istanbul (IST) to Abu Dhabi (AUH) 5 times a day.

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