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Travel to Istanbul
A city on two continents: Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, the Grand Bazaar, Bosphorus cruises and the Princes' Islands.
Best time: Spring (April–May) and autumn (September–October).
Turkish lira (TRY)
IST · SAW
Cheapest flights from Dubai
Cheapest days to fly in the coming weeks (one way, per person).
Wed, 18 Nov
¥20,137
Direct
Sat, 19 Dec
¥18,234
1 stop
Wed, 23 Dec
¥17,283
1 stop
Sat, 26 Dec
¥18,234
1 stop
Wed, 30 Dec
¥18,076
1 stop
Thu, 31 Dec
¥20,137
1 stop
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Hotels in Istanbul
Live prices from Booking.com, Expedia and more on the map.
Cars & experiences
Good to know
Best time to visit
Spring (April–May) and autumn (September–October).
Airports
Istanbul Airport (IST) is on the European side; Sabiha Gökçen (SAW) is on the Asian side, further from Sultanahmet and Taksim.
Entry & visa
Entry rules depend on your nationality and can change; check official sources before booking.
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