Flights Istanbul → Dubai
IST → DXB
Route overview
The flight route connects Istanbul, where the airport opened in 2018, with Dubai, a major global hub that sees nearly 92 million passengers annually. The journey is operated using a mix of aircraft including the Boeing 777-300ER and various Airbus models such as the A321, A340-300, and A330 series, offering travelers reliable connectivity between these two bustling cities.
Your rights on this US flight (DOT)
US flights have no statutory cash compensation for delays. Under the US DOT rules, if your flight is cancelled or significantly changed and you decline rebooking, you're owed an automatic refund of the unused ticket. The tarmac-delay limit is 3 hours (domestic) / 4 hours (international). Amenities for controllable delays depend on each airline's contract of carriage.
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The Istanbul (IST) → Dubai (DXB) route is operated by Emirates, Turkish Airlines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 8.2/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Dubai the average ATFM delay is 2.0 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Istanbul the average ATFM delay is 3.5 minutes.
Heading to Dubai: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Istanbul (IST) to Dubai (DXB) heads south-east for about 3,030 km, a flight time of roughly 4h 12m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Istanbul the average ATFM delay is 3.5 min (atfm); arriving into Dubai it is 2.0 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airlines operating IST-DXB
Frequently asked questions about IST-DXB
Route-specific punctuality data isn't available yet. Check your flight on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis.
The cancellation rate varies by airline and season. Check your flight risk for an up-to-date estimate.
The route is operated by 2 airlines: Emirates, Turkish Airlines.
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US flights have no statutory cash compensation for delays. Under US DOT rules, if the airline cancels or significantly changes your flight and you decline rebooking, you're owed an automatic refund of the unused ticket. The tarmac-delay limit is 3 hours (domestic) / 4 hours (international). Meals or hotels for controllable delays depend on each airline's contract of carriage.
