Flights from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Istanbul Airport Airport (IST)

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Returns from £131.93

One-way from £78.36

Flights from Birmingham International Airport to Istanbul Airport are operated by 4 airliners including Turkish Airlines, Thai Airways, Pakistan International Airlines and IndiGo. The flight time is approximately 3 Hours 52 Minutes.

The cost of ticket prices to Istanbul Airport Turkey can vary quite considerably if you travel at certain times of the week especially at weekends. The cheapest flights available will generally be mid week or late in the evening, so if you are on a budget then these are the flight times you should consider. Alternatively, you could book well in advance and you flight could be up to 50% cheaper, especially with budget airliners. If it is possible, you should book your flights 2 or more months in advance as ticket prices will be substantially lower.

The time zone at Istanbul Airport is different from Birmingham International Airport, so please be aware of this when making travel arrangements.

Below you will see all the airlines that fly from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to Istanbul Airport (IST) and the number of flights they operate each day.

Flights Chart
AirlinerMoTuWeThFrSaSuFirst FlightLast FlightFlights
Turkish Airlines222222211:0516:50VIEW FLIGHTS
Thai Airways222222211:0516:50VIEW FLIGHTS
Pakistan International Airlines222222211:0516:50VIEW FLIGHTS
IndiGo222222211:0516:50VIEW FLIGHTS

Most people choose to fly with Turkish Airlines. They offer the largest number of flights so they have times which are most likely to suite you. The flights they offer will go by the flight numbers TK1968 and TK1970 with times between 11:05 and 16:50.

If you would like more information on this flight the please visit the website for Turkish Airlines at thy.com. You will be able to find the latest availability, prices and make your booking online.

Flight times for the route are summarised in the table below. These time were correct at the time of writing, but please be aware that times may vary from time to time so please check their website for exact times and the dates you wish to fly.

Flights Time In WeekDays
DayFlight TimesFlights
Monday
11:05
AirlineFlight  No
Thai AirwaysTG9077
Pakistan International AirlinesPK5968
Turkish AirlinesTK1968
IndiGo6E4175
16:50
AirlineFlight  No
Thai AirwaysTG9083
Pakistan International AirlinesPK5970
Turkish AirlinesTK1970
IndiGo6E4176
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Tuesday
11:05
AirlineFlight  No
Thai AirwaysTG9077
Pakistan International AirlinesPK5968
Turkish AirlinesTK1968
IndiGo6E4175
16:50
AirlineFlight  No
Thai AirwaysTG9083
Pakistan International AirlinesPK5970
Turkish AirlinesTK1970
IndiGo6E4176
VIEW FLIGHTS
Wednesday
11:05
AirlineFlight  No
Thai AirwaysTG9077
Pakistan International AirlinesPK5968
Turkish AirlinesTK1968
IndiGo6E4175
16:50
AirlineFlight  No
Thai AirwaysTG9083
Pakistan International AirlinesPK5970
Turkish AirlinesTK1970
IndiGo6E4176
VIEW FLIGHTS
Thursday
11:05
AirlineFlight  No
Thai AirwaysTG9077
Pakistan International AirlinesPK5968
Turkish AirlinesTK1968
IndiGo6E4175
16:50
AirlineFlight  No
Thai AirwaysTG9083
Pakistan International AirlinesPK5970
Turkish AirlinesTK1970
IndiGo6E4176
VIEW FLIGHTS
Friday
11:05
AirlineFlight  No
Thai AirwaysTG9077
Pakistan International AirlinesPK5968
Turkish AirlinesTK1968
IndiGo6E4175
16:50
AirlineFlight  No
Thai AirwaysTG9083
Pakistan International AirlinesPK5970
Turkish AirlinesTK1970
IndiGo6E4176
VIEW FLIGHTS
Saturday
11:05
AirlineFlight  No
Thai AirwaysTG9077
Pakistan International AirlinesPK5968
Turkish AirlinesTK1968
IndiGo6E4175
16:50
AirlineFlight  No
Thai AirwaysTG9083
Pakistan International AirlinesPK5970
Turkish AirlinesTK1970
IndiGo6E4176
VIEW FLIGHTS
Sunday
11:05
AirlineFlight  No
Thai AirwaysTG9077
Pakistan International AirlinesPK5968
Turkish AirlinesTK1968
IndiGo6E4175
16:50
AirlineFlight  No
Thai AirwaysTG9083
Pakistan International AirlinesPK5970
Turkish AirlinesTK1970
IndiGo6E4176
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Other routes are also possible. Flying from a different airport may offer more convenient flight times, so below we have we have put a list of other routes that may well be suitable.

Alternative Direct Routes
RouteStopsDistanceFlying Time
Bristol to Istanbul 03 Hours 55 Minutes
London Gatwick to Istanbul 03 Hours 42 Minutes
London Heathrow to Istanbul 03 Hours 44 Minutes
Luton to Istanbul 03 Hours 45 Minutes
Manchester to Istanbul 03 Hours 57 Minutes

A useful tip to save money to exchange money before you go, or go to a bureau de change outside of the airport when you arrive. The exchange rate within the airport are not very good so try to avoid changing money their if you can.

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Flight Price FAQ - Birmingham (BHX) to Istanbul (IST)

DIRECT Pegasus Airlines
What is the cheapest direct flight one way from Birmingham BHX to Istanbul IST?
The cheapest direct flight one way from Birmingham BHX to Istanbul IST is £78.36 ($98 €94.30)
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DIRECT Pegasus Airlines
What is the cheapest direct return flight from Birmingham BHX to Istanbul IST?
The cheapest direct return flight from Birmingham BHX to Istanbul IST is £131.93 ($165 €158.77)
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What is the cheapest flight one way from Birmingham BHX to Istanbul IST?
The cheapest flight one way from Birmingham BHX to Istanbul IST is £53.57 ($67 €64.47)
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What is the cheapest return flight from Birmingham BHX to Istanbul IST?
The cheapest return flight from Birmingham BHX to Istanbul IST is £113.54 ($142 €136.64)
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Flight Info FAQ - Birmingham (BHX) to Istanbul (IST)

Who flies from Birmingham to Istanbul?
The following airlines fly from Birmingham (BHX) to Istanbul (IST): IndiGo, Pakistan International Airlines, Thai Airways, Turkish Airlines.
How far is the flight from Birmingham to Istanbul?
The flight from Birmingham to Istanbul is 2,603KM or 1,618 miles.
How long does the flight from Birmingham to Istanbul to take?
The flight from Birmingham to Istanbul takes 3 Hours 52 Minutes.

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