Flights from Geilenkirchen Airport (GKE) to Istanbul Airport Airport (IST)
Flights from Geilenkirchen to Istanbul Airport are in quite low demand and there is only one airliner that operates flights – Freebird Airlines. The official airport code for Geilenkirchen is GKE and for Istanbul Airport it is IST.
The price of the flight is dependent on the time of the day you fly and the day of the week with weekends being normally a higher price. If you know the dates you wish to travel then book you flights as soon as you can. The earlier you book your lights the cheaper they will be. You can get saving of up to 50% of you book 2 or 3 months in advance! Flight to Istanbul Airport will get more expensive the nearer you get the departure date, so it’s advisable to book in advance if it is possible.
On arriving at Istanbul Airport please note the time difference, the time zone at Istanbul Airport is 2.0 GMT compared to 1.0 GMT at Geilenkirchen.
If you are renting a car at Istanbul Airport (IST) it is recommended to fill up the fuel tank before returning the vehicle at the nearest fuel station to Istanbul Airport (IST) in order to avoid incurring additional costs. *Please check your rental agreement to understand the fuel policy for your vehicle.
Ensure your arrival at Istanbul Airport (IST) is as stress-free as possible by pre-booking your onward transport - booking early may also save you money:
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To see all airliners that offer flights between Geilenkirchen and Istanbul Airport please see the table below.
| Airliner | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa | Su | First Flight | Last Flight | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freebird Airlines | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:47 | 19:47 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
Freebird Airlines is the most popular airliners who operate this route. They have around 1 a week with times that vary between 19:47 and 19:47.
Would you like to book your flight? Bookings can be made direct with Freebird Airlines on their website futura-aer.com.
The flight time for the selected route vary based on the month you will travel, but below we has summarised the most common times they will fly. We recommend you only take these times as guidance and check with appropriate airline for the exact times for the date you depart.
| Day | Flight Times | Flights | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday | 19:47
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If the airlines stated don’t offer flights that suite your travel times, you could look at alternative options. Below we have summarised flights from alternative departures airports and flights that are not direct.
| Route | Stops | Distance | Flying Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amsterdam Schiphol to Istanbul | 0 | 3 Hours 23 Minutes | |
| Brussels to Istanbul | 0 | 3 Hours 20 Minutes | |
| Cologne to Istanbul | 0 | 3 Hours 7 Minutes | |
| Dusseldorf to Istanbul | 0 | 3 Hours 11 Minutes | |
| Frankfurt to Istanbul | 0 | 2 Hours 58 Minutes | |
| Liege to Istanbul | 0 | 3 Hours 15 Minutes | |
| Luxembourg to Istanbul | 0 | 3 Hours 8 Minutes | |
| Maastricht to Istanbul | 0 | 3 Hours 14 Minutes |
Whilst you will find a bureau de change at Istanbul Airport, we recommend you change some money before you depart if you don’t have the local currency. The exchange rates within any airport are not very favorable, so exchanging money before hand is a good idea.
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