Dubai (DXB) to Istanbul (SAW)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 1,844
miles
2,967
kilometers
1,602
nautical miles

🕐 4h 1m
Flight Time
🧭 NW (312°)
Direction
🌍 -1h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
1,844 2,950
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
1,844 2,950
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
1,844 2,766
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
1,844 2,766
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
1,844 3,688
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
1,844 2,766
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 SAW route connects Dubai, United Arab Emirates with Istanbul, Turkey. This long-haul flight covers 1,844 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 312° 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 SAW

Sabiha Gökçen International Airport

Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) serves Istanbul, Turkey.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Dubai International Airport to Sabiha Gökçen International Airport is 1,844 miles (2,967 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from DXB to SAW typically take around 4h 1m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 1,844 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.