Travelling from Istanbul to Dushanbe Airport (DYU): What you need to know
Istanbul is home to a couple of airports where you can kick off your trip. Check out your options for booking a flight from Istanbul to Dushanbe Airport (DYU) heading out from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) or Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW).
Expect to be travelling for 5 hours 30 minutes. That's the average journey time for a direct Istanbul to Dushanbe Airport flight.
Dushanbe Airport is located in Dushanbe. The city runs on the UTC+5 timezone and is two hours ahead of Istanbul.
The busiest route is from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to Dushanbe Airport (DYU). Choose from 6 direct services every week. Somon Air operates a 2:05pm departure between IST and DYU.
To ensure you catch your flight from Istanbul to DYU, allow plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Planning to travel during a peak time like a bank holiday? Expect longer queues at check-in and security. To be on the safe side, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
Airports in Istanbul
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) is a convenient option for travelling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Istanbul to Dushanbe Airport (DYU) take off from this terminal.
Turkish Airlines is a popular airline that operates direct flights from Istanbul to Dushanbe Airport jetting out of IST.
The airline most travellers choose when flying between IST and DYU is Turkish Airlines.
We make it a piece of cake to book cheap flights from Istanbul to DYU that include a stopover. To explore all your options departing from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Major stopovers between IST and DYU include:
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Novosibirsk Tolmachevo Airport (OVB)
Almaty Airport (ALA)
IST is around 48 kilometres from central Istanbul. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 50 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the travel time to be around 1 hour 45 minutes.
In search of a comfortable hotel near Istanbul Ataturk Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Istanbul to Dushanbe Airport, these accommodation options will put you just around the corner from the terminal:
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Fit a stopover into your itinerary at Dubai Airport (DXB). It's a popular transfer point for flights from Istanbul to Dushanbe Airport (DYU) leaving Sabiha Gokcen International Airport.
You can reach SAW from the centre of Istanbul in about 55 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 30 minutes to travel the 48 kilometres or so.
Got a crack-of-dawn departure? Think about staying at one of these hotels near Sabiha Gokcen International Airport the day before your Istanbul to DYU flight:
76.93% of flights taking off from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport arrive according to schedule.
About Dushanbe Airport (DYU)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Istanbul to Dushanbe Airport. Book one of these accommodation options near DYU instead:
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Dushanbe Airport (DYU)
Right now, $206 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Istanbul to Dushanbe Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $455. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book five months before your departure date. Research into pricing trends suggests this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Istanbul to DYU.
Organise your trip for October. That's the best month for scoring cheap Istanbul to Dushanbe Airport tickets. If you're open to different travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.
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The best time to fly from Istanbul to Dushanbe Airport (DYU)
August is the most popular month for flights from Istanbul to Dushanbe Airport (DYU). Plan your visit to Dushanbe in February for a more low-key escape.
Book an Istanbul to DYU flight ticket departing in July if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Dushanbe to range from 18ºC (64ºF) to 38ºC (100ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Istanbul to Dushanbe Airport in January when temperatures are between -6ºC (21ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF).
More about Dushanbe
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Dushanbe right here. Check out these hotels after you've booked your flight from Istanbul to Dushanbe Airport:
There are so many things to discover in this city, it can be hard to know where to begin. National Museum of Tajikistan, Ismoili Somoni square and Iskanderkul Lake are major attractions which should feature on any good Dushanbe itinerary.
Explore more of Tajikistan
Dushanbe has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Tajikistan you'll want to see. Around 153 kilometres north of Dushanbe, a visit to Istaravshan will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading sights like Sary Mazar complex, Bemorkhonai Dekhai Bogkalon and Park Pobedy.
Isfara is another standout destination in Tajikistan and is around 241 kilometres north-east of Dushanbe. No journey is complete without visiting Starinnyy Zamok, Isfara Cultural Centre and Maschidi Umari Odil.
