Travelling from Bremen Airport (BRE) to Istanbul Airport (IST): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Bremen Airport to Istanbul Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 3 hours 15 minutes.
The timezone in Istanbul is UTC+3, which is two hours ahead of Bremen.
Each week, there are 11 Bremen Airport to Istanbul Airport flights. To be on board early, take the 10:20 Turkish Airlines flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before flying, the last departure is at 18:20 with Turkish Airlines.
To ensure you catch your BRE to IST flight, allow plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Flying during a peak month such as September? School holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Travelling to Istanbul (and then discovering more of Türkiye (Turkey)!) is easy with Turkish Airlines. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Bremen Airport to Istanbul Airport.
Most passengers choose to travel with Turkish Airlines on this route.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Bremen Airport to Istanbul Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here's where you can stop between BRE and IST:
Frankfurt am Main Airport
Munich Airport
Izmir Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Bremen Airport (BRE) to Istanbul Airport (IST)
$208 is the best price for a one-way Bremen Airport to Istanbul Airport flight. A return flight starts from $361. These fares can change based on availability and demand.
Book five months before you want to fly. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from BRE to IST.
The cheapest month for flights from Bremen Airport to Istanbul Airport is October. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have flexible dates.
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Handy information about Bremen Airport (BRE)
Bremen Airport has a strong on-time performance, so flight disruptions are less likely. Departures from BRE arrive at their destination as scheduled 83% of the time.
To get to Bremen Airport from central Bremen, it'll take around 15 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 8 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a trip time of about 25 minutes when using public transport.
Need a convenient hotel near BRE? If you've booked an early flight from Bremen Airport to Istanbul Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Istanbul Airport (IST)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Bremen Airport to Istanbul Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near IST instead:
Grab a Istanbul Airport rental car and discover Istanbul and beyond with your own wheels. Hit, Avec car rentals and Eren Rent a Car are well-known companies you can book with here.
Lock in the best deal by booking your vehicle from Istanbul Airport around two weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Istanbul Airport (IST) to central Istanbul
Istanbul Airport is roughly 40 kilometres from the centre of Istanbul. The drive time takes about 45 minutes.
It'll take around 1 hour 10 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Istanbul Airport (IST)
The quietest month for a flight from Bremen Airport to Istanbul Airport is March, while August is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to visit Istanbul based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
When reserving your flight from Bremen Airport to Istanbul Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Istanbul, with temperatures ranging from 21ºC to 30ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from BRE to IST in January. Temperatures average between 2ºC and 11ºC then.
Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)
Ankara is just one of the many cities in Türkiye (Turkey) waiting to be explored after you've experienced Istanbul. Around 354 kilometres away to the east, well-known attractions include The Roman Theatre, Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Museum of Anatolian Civilizations.
If you're interested in discovering another corner of Türkiye (Turkey), consider Izmir, about 322 kilometres south-west of Istanbul. Aegean Coast, Smyrna Basilika and Ataturk Konak Square are the start of reasons to visit.