Travelling from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Istanbul: what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Birmingham Airport to Istanbul and you'll be in the air for around 4 hours 10 minutes.
The timezone in Istanbul is UTC+3. The city is three hours ahead of Birmingham, where Birmingham Airport is located.
With 16 flights a week between the two airports, Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Istanbul Airport (IST) is the busiest route. Turkish Airlines operates the earliest flight at 10:50. If you prefer to make the most of your day before you fly, the last departure from BHX to IST is with Turkish Airlines at 17:10.
Allow plenty of time to make your BHX to Istanbul flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak month like August? Major public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
You can book a direct Birmingham Airport to Istanbul ticket. Begin your journey at BHX and touch down at Istanbul Airport (IST).
Turkish Airlines is a well-known carrier that operates direct flights from Birmingham Airport to Istanbul.
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to take a break from travelling and possibly even tick a new city off your list. When searching for plane tickets from BHX to Istanbul, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Top options include:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport (MUC)
BHX is about 11 kilometres from central Birmingham. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the travel time to be around 25 minutes.
Looking for a hotel near BHX? If you've booked an early flight from Birmingham Airport to Istanbul, these accommodation options put the terminal practically at your doorstep:
Of the departures from Birmingham Airport, 72% touch down on time at their destination.
How to find the cheapest flights from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Istanbul
$156 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Birmingham Airport to Istanbul flight. A return plane ticket starts from $289. These fares can change based on availability and demand.
To score cheap flights from BHX to Istanbul, book your journey 11 months ahead of your departure.
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Airports in Istanbul
Istanbul Airport (IST)
The distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) to central Istanbul is roughly 40 kilometres. It'll take you about 45 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Getting to the centre on public transport typically takes 1 hour 10 minutes.
If you have a late flight from Birmingham Airport to Istanbul, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these accommodation options near IST:
Booking your ride from Istanbul Airport about two weeks in advance of your flight from BHX to Istanbul can help you get the best possible rate.
Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
The centre of Istanbul is about 48 kilometres from Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW). Once your flight from Birmingham Airport to Istanbul has landed and you've made your way to arrivals, expect a drive of about 1 hour 5 minutes.
Public transport will get you there in around 1 hour 40 minutes.
After stepping off your BHX to Istanbul flight, unwind at a hotel near SAW. These are some great accommodation options that'll help you switch to relaxation mode:
Secure your first choice, not your last resort. Reserving your ride from SAW four weeks ahead of time often means better prices and a greater selection of vehicles.
Best time to go to Istanbul
August is the most popular month for flights from Birmingham Airport to Istanbul. To avoid the crowds, visit Istanbul in February.
The warmest month in Istanbul is July, with temperatures ranging between 21ºC and 30ºC. Book your Birmingham Airport to Istanbul plane ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from BHX to Istanbul in January when temperatures average between 2ºC and 11ºC.
More about Istanbul
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Istanbul right here. Browse these hotels once you've locked in your flight from Birmingham Airport to Istanbul:
Every great adventure has to include some sightseeing. Historic Areas of Istanbul, Hagia Sophia Museum and Hagia Sophia History Museum are essential stops on your Istanbul itinerary.
Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)
Ankara is just one of the many cities in Türkiye (Turkey) waiting to be discovered once you've seen Istanbul. Around 354 kilometres away to the east, popular attractions include The Roman Theatre, Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Museum of Anatolian Civilizations.
Around 322 kilometres southwest of Istanbul, Izmir is another favourite stop in Türkiye (Turkey). No visit is complete without checking out Aegean Coast, Smyrna Basilika and Ataturk Konak Square.
