Cheap Flights from Istanbul to Birmingham

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Flight deals from Istanbul to Birmingham

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Istanbul Airport to Birmingham Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $375. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Istanbul to Birmingham

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Istanbul to Birmingham flights are currently cheapest in June.

Direct flights from Istanbul to Birmingham

Istanbul to Birmingham: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Istanbul to Birmingham below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Birmingham.

Istanbul to Birmingham: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$372
Cheapest month to flyJune
Average flight time4 hrs, 10 mins
Most popular airlineTurkish Airlines
Average flights per week63

Finding cheap flights from Istanbul to Birmingham: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Istanbul to Birmingham is $372. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
4 hours and 10 minutes is the average flight time from Istanbul to Birmingham.
Turkish Airlines, IndiGo and PIA fly direct from Istanbul to Birmingham.
As of April 2026, there are 63 flights per week flying from Istanbul to Birmingham.
The cheapest month to fly from Istanbul to Birmingham is usually June.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Istanbul Airport to Birmingham Airport on Tuesday, 16 June 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 4 hours and 10 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Birmingham but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Birmingham is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Air France and Turkish Airlines offer the cheapest flight tickets to Birmingham.

Flying from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to Birmingham International Airport (BHX): what you need to know

  • The average time for a direct flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Birmingham International Airport is 4 hours 10 minutes.

  • Birmingham's timezone is UTC+0, which makes Birmingham three hours behind Istanbul.

  • Every week, there are 23 Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Birmingham International Airport flights. To take off as early as possible, select the 07:35 Turkish Airlines flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before flying, the last departure is at 14:30 with Turkish Airlines.

  • For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to board your IST to BHX flight.

  • Flying during a peak time like April? School holidays and other popular periods can result in longer lines at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.

  • Travelling to Birmingham (and then discovering more of United Kingdom!) is a cinch with Turkish Airlines. This popular carrier has direct flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Birmingham International Airport.

  • Turkish Airlines is the airline most travellers choose for this route.

  • If you'd like to split up your journey, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Birmingham International Airport. These are the top stopovers between IST and BHX:

    • Dusseldorf International Airport

    • Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport

    • Vienna International Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to Birmingham International Airport (BHX)

  • $125 is currently the best price for a one-way Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Birmingham International Airport flight. A return flight starts from $372. These fares may change based on demand and availability.

  • To secure cheap tickets from IST to BHX, book your journey five months before your planned departure.

  • The cheapest month for flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Birmingham International Airport is April. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have a flexible travel schedule.

  • Save time searching for cheap flights from IST to BHX by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when fares go down.

  • Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Birmingham International Airport.

Handy information about Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)

  • To get to Istanbul Ataturk Airport from central Istanbul, it takes about 50 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 48 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.

  • The journey on public transport takes about 1 hour 45 minutes.

  • Booked an early flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Birmingham International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays near IST:

Arriving at Birmingham International Airport (BHX)

Getting from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to central Birmingham

  • From Birmingham International Airport, Birmingham is approximately 24 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to get to the centre driving.

  • When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.

When to fly to Birmingham International Airport (BHX)

  • June is the most popular month for flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Birmingham International Airport. For smaller crowds, visit Birmingham in January.

  • Lock in your flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Birmingham International Airport for July if you'd like to go to Birmingham during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 10ºC and 24ºC.

  • If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from IST to BHX in January. Temperatures average between 0ºC and 8ºC then.

Explore more of United Kingdom

  • London is just one of the many cities in United Kingdom waiting to be discovered after you've seen Birmingham. Around 161 kilometres away to the south-east, its best attractions include Big Ben, The British Museum and Buckingham Palace.

  • If you're ready to explore another major destination in United Kingdom, consider Bristol, about 121 kilometres south-west of Birmingham. Clifton Suspension Bridge, Cabot Tower and Brandon Hill Nature Park are key reasons to visit.

Prices shown on this page are estimated lowest prices only. Found in the last 45 days.