Travelling from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to Dublin Airport (DUB): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Dublin Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 4 hours 40 minutes.
Dublin's timezone is UTC+0, making Dublin three hours behind Istanbul.
Choose from 25 weekly Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Dublin Airport flights. The 06:55 departure with Turkish Airlines is the earliest flight you can take. Turkish Airlines operates the last service of the day at 13:55.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your IST to DUB flight.
Travelling during a peak time like April? Public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Turkish Airlines is your gateway to discovering Dublin (and maybe even some other exciting corners of Ireland!). Browse the direct flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Dublin Airport offered by this airline.
Most travellers choose to fly with Turkish Airlines on this route.
If you want to break up your flight, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Dublin Airport. These are the top stopovers between IST and DUB:
Vienna International Airport
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport
Birmingham International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to Dublin Airport (DUB)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Dublin Airport flight is R 961. A return plane ticket right now is R 1,913. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Book six months before your departure date. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from IST to DUB.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Dublin Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across every month.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from IST to DUB by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Dublin Airport.
Handy information about Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
To get to Istanbul Ataturk Airport from central Istanbul, it'll take about 50 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 48 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 45 minutes when using public transport.
Booked an early flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Dublin Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near IST:
Arriving at Dublin Airport (DUB)
Book a hotel near DUB if you're catching a late Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Dublin Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Explore without limits with a Dublin Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Easirent, Budget or Carhire and venture far and wide through Dublin and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Dublin Airport about two weeks before travelling.
Getting from Dublin Airport (DUB) to central Dublin
Dublin Airport is approximately 21 kilometres from the centre of Dublin. Driving there takes about 30 minutes.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of around 2 hours 10 minutes.
When to fly to Dublin Airport (DUB)
August is the most popular month for flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Dublin Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit Dublin in January.
Book your flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Dublin Airport for July if you want to go to Dublin during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 10ºC (50ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 1ºC (34ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF). Look for cheap tickets from IST to DUB sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Ireland
You've visited Dublin, now it's time to discover other corners of Ireland. Travel around 225 kilometres south-west to Cork to tick off its popular sights. From Blarney Castle to Fota Wildlife Park and Titanic Experience Cobh, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
If you're ready to explore another corner of Ireland, consider Tallaght, roughly 10 kilometres south-west of Dublin. Church of the Incarnation, Fettercairn, 3 stuffed bears and Johnson & Perrott Fleet are the start of reasons to visit.