Direct flights from Doha to Istanbul DOH → IST

Qatar Airways and Turkish Airlines fly nonstop from Doha (DOH) to Istanbul (IST), 3–4 times a week. The flight takes about 4h 2m and covers 1,712 miles (2,756 km). Round-trip fares typically run around $722, with recent bookable fares from $434. Arrivals run on time 100.0% at IST — Eurocontrol data for the last three months, counting arrivals within 15 minutes of schedule. Fares last checked 30 August 2026.

60-day flexibility overview based on 128 recent fares across the next 60 days

Cheapest
$434
Typical
$722
Most expensive
$777

What flexibility is worth here

How long you stay changes it too

  • 6–9 nights $722
  • 10–16 nights $701
  • 17+ nights $722

Staying 10–16 nights typically costs $21 less than 6–9 nights.

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Cheapest combos

Turkish Best
Wed Oct 14 01:45 → 06:25
Wed Oct 21 20:30 → 00:45 7 nights
$434 Book →
Turkish
Thu Oct 15 01:45 → 06:25
Thu Oct 22 20:30 → 00:45 7 nights
$434 Book →
Turkish
Mon Nov 16 01:45 → 06:35
Tue Nov 24 01:30 → 05:50 8 nights
$434 Book →

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Nonstop departures observed in recent fares

Across 57 recent dates we priced, Doha (DOH) to Istanbul (IST) showed up to 2 nonstop departures a day, with the earliest around 01:45 and the latest around 14:15, operated by Qatar Airways and Turkish.

01:45 02:00 02:40 06:50 07:35 07:40 07:55 08:00 14:15

Departure times seen while pricing this route over the last few weeks — a sample, not the full timetable. Airlines adjust schedules seasonally.

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Frequently asked questions

Is there a direct flight from Doha to Istanbul?

Yes, Qatar Airways and Turkish Airlines operate nonstop flights from Doha (DOH) to Istanbul (IST).

Which airlines fly direct from Doha to Istanbul?

Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines operate nonstop flights from Doha to Istanbul.

How long is the flight from Doha to Istanbul?

The nonstop flight from Doha to Istanbul takes ~4h 2m (approximately 2756 km).

How often do direct flights operate from Doha to Istanbul?

Nonstop flights from Doha to Istanbul operate 3–4×/week.

What is the on-time performance for flights from Doha to Istanbul?

Arrivals run on time 100.0% at IST — Eurocontrol data for the last three months, counting arrivals within 15 minutes of schedule.

How much is a round-trip flight from Doha to Istanbul?

Round-trip flights from Doha (DOH) to Istanbul (IST) start at $434, with a typical fare around $722. Based on 128 recent fare combinations.

Does trip length change the round-trip fare from Doha to Istanbul?

Typical round-trip fares from Doha (DOH) to Istanbul (IST) by trip length: a week away (6–9 nights) about $722, around two weeks (10–16 nights) about $701, and a longer stay (17+ nights) about $722. Medians from 128 recent fare combinations.

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