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Cheap flights from Doha to Istanbul

DOH — IST
Nov 6 — Nov 131
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Doha Hamad Intl to Istanbul are usually found in November or February, booked 55 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Monday and return on a Thursday

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Popular in

May

Cheapest in

November

Average price

1,229﷼
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (410﷼ potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (101﷼ potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in October 2026
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Best time to book a flight from Doha to Istanbul

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Doha to Istanbul

How far ahead should I book a flight from Doha to Istanbul?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Doha to Istanbul, you should look to book at least 82 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Doha to Istanbul?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Doha to Istanbul (average of 996﷼). Flying from Doha to Istanbul in May is currently the most expensive (average of 1,600﷼). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from DOH to IST?

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Doha to Istanbul at midday. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 42% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

Reviews of airlines servicing Istanbul

Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Turkish Airlines,Qatar Airways, andEtihad Airways from Doha to Istanbul to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Turkish Airlines
7.4
Good
4,455 reviews
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Food

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

7.8

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2026

SEA - IST

I was in business class on this airplane for a 12 hour flight from Seattle to Istanbul. It was about the smoothest in the most luxurious flight. I think I have ever been on. The staff were excellent and extremely patient which I really appreciate it. Given the opportunity, I will certainly choose Turkish Airlines in the future. Job well done, hope to see you again in the future
Turkish Airlines
7.4
Good
4,455 reviews
Turkish Airlines
7.4
Good
4,455 reviews
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Food

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

7.8

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2026

SEA - IST

I was in business class on this airplane for a 12 hour flight from Seattle to Istanbul. It was about the smoothest in the most luxurious flight. I think I have ever been on. The staff were excellent and extremely patient which I really appreciate it. Given the opportunity, I will certainly choose Turkish Airlines in the future. Job well done, hope to see you again in the future
Qatar Airways
7.3
Good
3,726 reviews
Turkish Airlines
7.4
Good
4,455 reviews
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Food

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

7.8

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2026

SEA - IST

I was in business class on this airplane for a 12 hour flight from Seattle to Istanbul. It was about the smoothest in the most luxurious flight. I think I have ever been on. The staff were excellent and extremely patient which I really appreciate it. Given the opportunity, I will certainly choose Turkish Airlines in the future. Job well done, hope to see you again in the future
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,539 reviews
Turkish Airlines
7.4
Good
4,455 reviews
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Food

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

7.8

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2026

SEA - IST

I was in business class on this airplane for a 12 hour flight from Seattle to Istanbul. It was about the smoothest in the most luxurious flight. I think I have ever been on. The staff were excellent and extremely patient which I really appreciate it. Given the opportunity, I will certainly choose Turkish Airlines in the future. Job well done, hope to see you again in the future
Gulf Air
7.3
Good
246 reviews
Turkish Airlines
7.4
Good
4,455 reviews
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Food

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

7.8

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2026

SEA - IST

I was in business class on this airplane for a 12 hour flight from Seattle to Istanbul. It was about the smoothest in the most luxurious flight. I think I have ever been on. The staff were excellent and extremely patient which I really appreciate it. Given the opportunity, I will certainly choose Turkish Airlines in the future. Job well done, hope to see you again in the future
Pegasus Airlines
6.6
Okay
613 reviews
Turkish Airlines
7.4
Good
4,455 reviews
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Food

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

7.8

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2026

SEA - IST

I was in business class on this airplane for a 12 hour flight from Seattle to Istanbul. It was about the smoothest in the most luxurious flight. I think I have ever been on. The staff were excellent and extremely patient which I really appreciate it. Given the opportunity, I will certainly choose Turkish Airlines in the future. Job well done, hope to see you again in the future

Related info for your journey

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Doha to Istanbul?

    If you book a flight to Istanbul from Doha, you will be flying from Hamad Intl, which is the city’s only airport. Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) is located 8.8 km from the centre of Doha. There are 7 flights from Hamad Intl to Istanbul per day from 8 different airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Doha to Istanbul round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Doha to Istanbul is Royal Jordanian. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as 702﷼ on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Qatar Airways and Pegasus Airlines, starting at 712﷼ and 728﷼ round-trip. Royal Jordanian is currently priced 47% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Doha to Istanbul one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Pegasus Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at 370﷼. Air Arabia flights start at 503﷼ while deals on Royal Jordanian start at 552﷼ one-way.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Doha to Istanbul?

    Consider SriLankan Airlines (88%), RwandAir (85%) or Virgin Australia (85%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Doha to Istanbul.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Doha to Istanbul?

    On average you can expect to pay 1,938﷼ for a flight from Doha to Istanbul. The cheapest flight overall is 741﷼ while the most popular route, (Doha Hamad Intl - Istanbul) is currently priced at 1,086﷼.

  • Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Doha to Istanbul?

    Flights departing from Doha and landing in Istanbul stopover in Abu Dhabi most frequently.

  • Where are the least popular stopover locations for Doha to Istanbul flights?

    The least popular stopover on flights from Doha to Istanbul is Manama.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Doha to Istanbul that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Doha to Istanbul flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Doha to Istanbul?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Doha to Istanbul.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Doha to Istanbul?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Doha to Istanbul by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Doha to Istanbul?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Doha to Istanbul (average of 996﷼). Flying from Doha to Istanbul in May is currently the most expensive (average of 1,600﷼). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 8 airlines flying from Doha to Istanbul

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Royal JordanianCheapest702﷼Average1,277﷼FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest712﷼Average1,987﷼FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Pegasus AirlinesCheapest728﷼Average1,333﷼FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Gulf AirCheapest773﷼Average1,178﷼FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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flydubaiCheapest872﷼Average1,650﷼FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest916﷼Average1,147﷼FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest1,043﷼Average1,725﷼FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Air ArabiaCheapest1,101﷼Average1,492﷼FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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