Flying from Benina International Airport (BEN) to Istanbul: what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Benina International Airport to Istanbul and you'll be travelling for around 3 hours.
The timezone in Istanbul is UTC+3. The city is 1 hour ahead of Benghazi, where Benina International Airport is located.
The busiest route is from Benina International Airport (BEN) to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST). There are 6 weekly services between these two airports. If you want to take off as soon as possible, the earliest flight from BEN to IST is the 08:00 Libyan Arab Airlines option. If you prefer to leave later in the day, the final departure is at 17:00 with Berniq.
Give yourself enough time to catch your flight from BEN to Istanbul. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer lines during popular months such as July and other peak seasons. Arriving up to fours hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
You can catch a direct flight from Benina International Airport to Istanbul. Begin your trip at BEN and touch down at Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST).
Look out for offers from Berniq. This carrier operates direct flights from Benina International Airport to Istanbul.
Stopovers are a great opportunity to discover a new place or just take a break during your trip. When booking your flight from BEN to Istanbul, uncheck 'Direct flights only' to check out all potential stops. Cairo International Airport (CAI) is one option.
You'll need an e-visa for Türkiye (Turkey) if you have a passport from Libya and are travelling for tourism purposes. Visa and travel documentation requirements change frequently. So before you book your cheap ticket from Benina International Airport to Istanbul, check with your airline and the destination country's local consulate or embassy for up-to-date information.
BEN is approximately 18 kilometres from central Benghazi. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on traffic conditions.
How to find the cheapest flights from Benina International Airport (BEN) to Istanbul
The best price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Benina International Airport to Istanbul is ر.ق. 816. The cheapest price for a return flight is ر.ق. 933. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To score cheap tickets from BEN to Istanbul, reserve your trip 9 months ahead of your departure.
The cheapest month for tickets from Benina International Airport to Istanbul is May. You can easily compare prices using the 'Whole month' tool and choose the date that offers the best deal.
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Airports in Istanbul
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to central Istanbul is roughly 48 kilometres. It takes about 50 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Getting to the centre on public transport will take you roughly 1 hour and 45 minutes.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Benina International Airport to Istanbul, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these accommodation options near IST:
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
After your flight from Benina International Airport to Istanbul has hit the runway, you can make your way to the city centre in around 57 minutes by car. Central Istanbul is approximately 48 kilometres from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW).
If you're travelling on public transport, it'll take around 1 hour and 30 minutes.
There are some great places to rest your head close to SAW. Unwind and get cosy after your flight from BEN to Istanbul at one of these well-located options:
Best time to go to Istanbul
August is the busiest month to hop on a flight from Benina International Airport to Istanbul while February is the quietest. To work out the ideal time to go to Istanbul, consider the pace you like to travel at.
Lock in your flight from Benina International Airport to Istanbul for August to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 20ºC to 30ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 2ºC and 11ºC. Search for cheap flights from BEN to Istanbul sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
More about Istanbul
Once you've booked your flight from Benina International Airport to Istanbul, think about where you want to stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Istanbul:
Topkapi Palace and The Basilica Cistern are just two of the top-rated attractions to add to your Istanbul to-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at Galata Tower.
Complete your Istanbul trip with a car rental
Choose one of our car rentals in Istanbul and see the sights on your own terms. Easily compare rates in one place to find the perfect ride once you've locked in your hotel and cheap flights from Benina International Airport to Istanbul.
