Turkey and Dubai Tour Package from India 2027: 8 to 10 Days, Two Visas

A Turkey and Dubai tour package from India in 2027 works best over 8 to 10 days: three nights in Dubai, then a flight of about five hours to Istanbul for three or four nights, with two nights in Cappadocia if you have ten days. You need two separate visas, one for the UAE and one for Turkey, and the best months for both are late October to November (Diwali falls on 29 October 2027) and March to April. Our private Turkey part starts from $1,250 per person (about ₹1.19 lakh) for six days in Istanbul and Cappadocia; we also book the Dubai–Istanbul flight.

This page covers routes, visas, flights, the best dates in 2027, a honeymoon version and what the Turkey part costs. We are a licensed Istanbul agency: we plan and guide the Turkish side ourselves, and for the Dubai nights we work alongside your Indian travel agent or you book them directly. Prices were checked on 23 October 2026; rupee figures use about ₹95 to the dollar (18 October 2026) and are rounded.

Turkey and Dubai at a glance

Prices vary by season, hotel and what's included, so ask us for today's price.

Which order: Dubai first or Turkey first?

Dubai first is the usual choice from India. Flights from Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Kochi and many smaller cities reach Dubai in three to four hours, often at lower fares than a direct flight to Istanbul. After three nights you fly on to Istanbul and return home from Istanbul, either nonstop from Delhi or Mumbai or via Dubai.

Turkey first suits travellers flying the nonstop Delhi–Istanbul or Mumbai–Istanbul route, which takes about 6.5 to 7.5 hours. You end in Dubai with its malls and beaches, which is a relaxed close to a trip that starts with a lot of walking in Istanbul and early mornings in Cappadocia.

Either way, book a multi-city ticket (India–Dubai, Dubai–Istanbul, Istanbul–India) rather than two returns. It is usually cheaper and saves a day.

Three routes for 2027

Classic 8 days. Dubai: Burj Khalifa, the Dubai Mall fountain show, a desert safari and the old Creek with its abra boats. Istanbul: a full day in the old city (Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, Topkapı Palace, the Grand Bazaar), a Bosphorus cruise, Galata and a day on the Asian side or the Princes' Islands.

With Cappadocia, 10 days. The balloon morning in Cappadocia is what most Indian families and honeymoon couples remember best. Fly Istanbul to Kayseri or Nevşehir in about 1 hour 15 minutes, stay in a cave hotel, take the Red and Green tours and keep two mornings for the balloon in case one is cancelled by wind. Our Cappadocia packages run from two days with flights.

Turkey-heavy 12 days. Add Ephesus or Pamukkale by domestic flight. All of these combinations are on our multi-city Turkey packages page with day-by-day programmes.

Visas for Indian passport holders

Turkey. Indians need a visa. If you hold a valid US, UK, Schengen or Irish visa or residence permit, you can apply online for a single-entry e-Visa at evisa.gov.tr. A UAE tourist visa is not on the list of accepted supporting documents, so it does not help. Everyone else applies for a sticker visa through VFS Global centres in India, with bank statements, hotel and flight bookings and travel insurance. Apply before you leave India, not from Dubai.

UAE. Indian passport holders also need a visa for the UAE. Those with a valid US visa or green card, or a UK or EU residence permit, can usually get a visa on arrival; others apply in advance through their airline or travel agent. Check the UAE immigration (ICP) website for the current rules.

Our article on whether Indians need a visa for Turkey lists the documents step by step.

Flights: India, Dubai and Istanbul

Dubai to Istanbul takes about 4 h 45 min to 5 h 15 min. Emirates and Turkish Airlines fly from Dubai International (DXB) to Istanbul Airport (IST); flydubai and Pegasus also fly between Dubai and Istanbul's Sabiha Gökçen (SAW) on the Asian side. Check which Istanbul airport you land at: Sabiha Gökçen is about 90 minutes by road from Sultanahmet in traffic.

India to Istanbul nonstop: Turkish Airlines from Delhi and Mumbai, and IndiGo with A321XLR aircraft from Delhi and Mumbai since mid-2026. India to Dubai: Emirates, Air India, IndiGo, flydubai and others from more than twenty Indian cities.

Luggage is a common surprise. Low-cost tickets between Dubai and Istanbul often include only a cabin bag, while Indian families travel with checked suitcases. Compare fares with baggage included.

Best dates in 2027: Diwali, summer vacation and Eid

Diwali week, late October 2027. Diwali falls on Friday 29 October 2027, the same day as Turkey's Republic Day, when Istanbul is decorated with flags and there are fireworks over the Bosphorus. Dubai has cooled to about 30–33 °C, Istanbul is 15–20 °C and Cappadocia is crisp and clear. This is the best overlap of the year for both destinations, and the busiest; book by June.

Summer vacation, May–June. Indian school holidays are the most popular time, but Dubai is above 40 °C in June, so shift the balance to Turkey: two nights in Dubai and six or seven in Turkey. Avoid 16–19 May 2027, Kurban Bayramı (Eid al-Adha) in Turkey, when hotels in Cappadocia fill with domestic travellers.

Winter, December–February. Dubai is at its best (around 25 °C), but Istanbul is 5–10 °C and rainy and Cappadocia can have snow. Good for a Dubai-heavy trip with three nights of Istanbul in warm clothes.

March–April. Mild in both. Note that Eid al-Fitr is around 9–11 March 2027, a holiday in both Turkey and the UAE.

Honeymoon version

For couples, we usually suggest Istanbul 3 nights, Cappadocia 2 nights in a cave suite, Dubai 3 nights: the balloon flight and a private Bosphorus dinner cruise in Turkey (see our Istanbul packages), a beach hotel or a desert camp in Dubai. Most Indian honeymooners travel from mid-November to February, after the wedding season starts; in Turkey that means cool weather, fewer crowds and lower hotel rates outside the New Year week.

Vegetarian and Jain meals are easy to arrange in Istanbul if you tell us in advance; Indian restaurants are found in Sultanahmet, Taksim and near the big hotels. Our Turkey honeymoon package from India page has more on cave suites and private dinners.

What the Turkey part costs with us

These are our current private-package prices for the Turkey part. All include hotels with breakfast, airport transfers and the guided days listed on each page. International flights and the Dubai part are extra.

For the 10-day Dubai route, the 6-day Premium Istanbul and Cappadocia tour fits exactly. If you only want Istanbul, our Istanbul packages start at four days, and the Cappadocia packages can be added separately.

Booking is Book Now, Pay Later: we send a written quote first and nothing is charged online. Travel agents in India can also work with us directly; see our page for Indian travel agents. More routes are on our multi-city packages page, and if you are planning Turkey alone, read our Turkey trip from India 2027 guide.

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