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How to get fromIstanbul to Abu Dhabiby plane, bus, or shuttle

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There are 6 ways to get from Istanbul to Abu Dhabi by plane, bus, or shuttle

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  1. Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Abu Dhabi

    best
    1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Abu Dhabi (AUH)plane plane SAW - AUH
    8h 29m
    AED 809–1,213

  2. Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Dubai International Airport, shuttle

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Dubai International Airport (DXB)plane plane SAW - DXB
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Dubai Airport to Abu Dhabishuttle bus
    11h 24m
    AED 489–1,113

  3. Fly Istanbul Airport to Abu Dhabi

    1. Fly from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Abu Dhabi (AUH)plane plane IST - AUH
    8h 29m
    AED 609–1,111

  4. Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Sharjah International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Sharjah International Airport (SHJ)plane plane SAW - SHJ
    2. Take the bus from Al Jubail Bus Terminal to Abu Dhabi Central Bus Stationbus bus
    11h 12m
    AED 547–1,367

  5. Fly Istanbul Airport to Dubai International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Dubai International Airport (DXB)plane plane IST - DXB
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Dubai Airport to Abu Dhabishuttle bus
    11h 4m
    AED 609–1,111

  6. Fly Istanbul Airport to Sharjah International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Istanbul Airport (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
    11h 17m
    AED 697–1,365

Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Abu Dhabi (AUH) flights

Calendar26Weekly Planes
Duration6h 40mAverage Duration
TicketAED 438Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,047.2 km
  • Duration: 8h 29m

What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates?

Pegasus Airlines, Qatar Airways, and Etihad fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Abu Dhabi (AUH) 4 times a day.

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