Turkish Airlines doubles Abu Dhabi–Istanbul flights to 14 weekly from Sunday

Airline celebrates four decades of connecting UAE travellers to global destinations

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Caption: Turkish Airlines will increase Abu Dhabi-Istanbul flights to 14 weekly from October 26, 2025, enhancing travel flexibility and global connections.
Source: Turkish Airlines


ABU DHABITurkish Airlines is set to strengthen its presence in the UAE with the introduction of two daily flights between Abu Dhabi and Istanbul starting this Sunday.

The airline will increase its frequency from ten to fourteen weekly flights, offering greater convenience and smoother connectivity for passengers across its extensive network of over 350 destinations worldwide.

Abu Dhabi-Istanbul flights

Travellers from Abu Dhabi will have the choice of two departures daily – flight TK869 at 1:35am arriving in Istanbul at 5:30am, and flight TK867 at 7:55am arriving at 12:10pm. The move provides improved flexibility for both business and leisure travellers.

The frequency increase coincides with Turkish Airlines’ 44th year of flight operations in the UAE, highlighting its continued commitment to connecting the Emirates to global destinations.

Erol Şenol, Turkish Airlines Vice President, Sales (Middle East and Cyprus), said the milestone reflects the airline’s dedication to offering guests more choice, convenience and connectivity, while serving as a bridge between Türkiye and the world.