Dubai (DXB) to Istanbul (IST)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 1,882
miles
3,028
kilometers
1,635
nautical miles

🕐 4h 5m
Flight Time
🧭 NW (313°)
Direction
🌍 -1h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
1,882 3,011
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
1,882 3,011
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
1,882 2,823
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
1,882 2,823
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
1,882 3,764
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
1,882 2,823
Mosaic

* Elite bonus miles shown for mid-tier status. Actual miles earned depend on your fare class and elite status level.

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💡 Did You Know?

When you land in Istanbul, your watch will be 1 hour behind. Don't forget to adjust for jet lag!

✈️ Flight Details

The DXB to IST route connects Dubai, United Arab Emirates with Istanbul, Turkey. This long-haul flight covers 1,882 miles and typically uses narrow-body aircraft like Boeing 737 or Airbus A320.

This international flight crosses from United Arab Emirates to Turkey. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a NW bearing of 313° from Dubai. There is a 1 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About DXB

Dubai International Airport

Dubai International Airport (DXB) is the world's busiest airport for international passengers.

🛬 About IST

Istanbul Airport

Istanbul Airport (IST) serves Istanbul, Turkey.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Dubai International Airport to Istanbul Airport is 1,882 miles (3,028 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from DXB to IST typically take around 4h 5m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 1,882 base miles on most airline loyalty programs. Elite status members earn bonus miles on top of this base amount.
Multiple airlines typically operate this route. Check with major carriers including American, Delta, United, and other airlines that serve these airports.