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

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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 Airlines222222210:4523:20VIEW FLIGHTS
Thai Airways222222210:4523:20VIEW FLIGHTS
Pakistan International Airlines222222210:4523:20VIEW FLIGHTS
IndiGo222222210:4523:20VIEW 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 10:45 and 23:20.

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
10:45
AirlineFlight  No
Turkish AirlinesTK1968
16:50
AirlineFlight  No
Thai AirwaysTG9077
Pakistan International AirlinesPK5968
IndiGo6E4175
17:15
AirlineFlight  No
Turkish AirlinesTK1970
23:20
AirlineFlight  No
Thai AirwaysTG9083
Pakistan International AirlinesPK5970
IndiGo6E4176
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Tuesday
10:45
AirlineFlight  No
Thai AirwaysTG9077
Pakistan International AirlinesPK5968
IndiGo6E4175
16:50
AirlineFlight  No
Turkish AirlinesTK1968
17:15
AirlineFlight  No
Thai AirwaysTG9083
Pakistan International AirlinesPK5970
IndiGo6E4176
23:20
AirlineFlight  No
Turkish AirlinesTK1970
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Wednesday
10:45
AirlineFlight  No
Thai AirwaysTG9077
Pakistan International AirlinesPK5968
Turkish AirlinesTK1968
IndiGo6E4175
17:15
AirlineFlight  No
Pakistan International AirlinesPK5970
Turkish AirlinesTK1970
23:20
AirlineFlight  No
Thai AirwaysTG9083
IndiGo6E4176
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Thursday
16:50
AirlineFlight  No
Thai AirwaysTG9077
Pakistan International AirlinesPK5968
Turkish AirlinesTK1968
IndiGo6E4175
17:15
AirlineFlight  No
Thai AirwaysTG9083
Pakistan International AirlinesPK5970
Turkish AirlinesTK1970
IndiGo6E4176
VIEW FLIGHTS
Friday
10:45
AirlineFlight  No
Thai AirwaysTG9077
Pakistan International AirlinesPK5968
Turkish AirlinesTK1968
IndiGo6E4175
17:15
AirlineFlight  No
Thai AirwaysTG9083
Pakistan International AirlinesPK5970
Turkish AirlinesTK1970
IndiGo6E4176
VIEW FLIGHTS
Saturday
10:45
AirlineFlight  No
Thai AirwaysTG9077
Turkish AirlinesTK1968
IndiGo6E4175
16:50
AirlineFlight  No
Pakistan International AirlinesPK5968
17:15
AirlineFlight  No
Turkish AirlinesTK1970
23:20
AirlineFlight  No
Thai AirwaysTG9083
Pakistan International AirlinesPK5970
IndiGo6E4176
VIEW FLIGHTS
Sunday
10:45
AirlineFlight  No
Turkish AirlinesTK1968
16:50
AirlineFlight  No
Thai AirwaysTG9077
Pakistan International AirlinesPK5968
IndiGo6E4175
17:15
AirlineFlight  No
Thai AirwaysTG9083
Pakistan International AirlinesPK5970
IndiGo6E4176
23:20
AirlineFlight  No
Turkish AirlinesTK1970
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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
Farnborough to Istanbul03 Hours 45 Minutes
London Gatwick to Istanbul03 Hours 42 Minutes
London Heathrow to Istanbul03 Hours 44 Minutes
Luton to Istanbul03 Hours 45 Minutes
Manchester to Istanbul03 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)

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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 £91.59 ($116 €106.48)
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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 £160.29 ($203 €186.33)
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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 £89.23 ($113 €103.72)
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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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