Travelling from Palese Airport (BRI) to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 5 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Palese Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport.
Istanbul's timezone is UTC+3, which makes Istanbul two hours ahead of Bari.
Take your pick of nine weekly Palese Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport flights. The 08:55 departure with Turkish Airlines is the earliest flight available. Turkish Airlines operates the last service of the day at 20:35.
Leave plenty of time to catch your BRI to IST flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
Turkish Airlines is your gateway to discovering Istanbul (and perhaps some other exciting corners of Türkiye (Turkey)!). Check out the direct flights from Palese Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport offered by this carrier.
The airline that tops the list for bookings on this route is Turkish Airlines.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Palese Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Check out these options between BRI and IST:
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
Belgrad Nikola Tesla Airport
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Palese Airport (BRI) to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
At the moment, $129 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Palese Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $267. Remember that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book 11 months before travelling. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from BRI to IST.
October is the cheapest month for flights from Palese Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport. If you want to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for each month.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from BRI to IST.
Select your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Palese Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport.
Handy information about Palese Airport (BRI)
72.39% of flights departing from Palese Airport reach their destination on schedule.
Central Bari to Palese Airport is approximately 13 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Need a handy hotel close to BRI? If you're catching an early flight from Palese Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Consider booking a hotel close to IST if you're catching a late Palese Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Follow your own route with an Istanbul Ataturk Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Hit, Avec car rentals or Eren Rent a Car and experience more of Istanbul and beyond.
For the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Istanbul Ataturk Airport about two weeks ahead.
Getting from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to central Istanbul
Istanbul Ataturk Airport to central Istanbul has a drive time of around 50 minutes. It's approximately 48 kilometres away.
It takes around 1 hour 45 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
The quietest month for a flight from Palese Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport is February, while April is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to visit Istanbul based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
The warmest month in Istanbul is August, with temperatures ranging between 20ºC and 30ºC. Lock in your flights from Palese Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Look for cheap tickets from BRI to IST in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 2ºC and 11ºC on average.
Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)
Ankara is just one of the many cities in Türkiye (Turkey) waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Istanbul. Around 354 kilometres away to the east, popular attractions include Museum of Anatolian Civilizations, Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Genclik Park.
If you want to check out another major destination in Türkiye (Turkey), consider Izmir, roughly 322 kilometres south-west of Istanbul. Kordonboyu, Kadifekale Castle and Konak Square are among the biggest draws.