Travelling from Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Istanbul: what you need to know
The timezone in Istanbul is UTC+3. The city is 2 hours 30 minutes behind Bengaluru, where Kempegowda International Airport is located.
For stress-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your flight from BLR to Istanbul.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months such as August and other peak periods. Arriving up to fours hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Think about adding a stopover to potentially find a cheaper flight from BLR to Istanbul. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing the departures. Break up your trip (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these popular options:
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM)
Kuwait International Airport (KWI)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
To enter Türkiye (Turkey) for tourism purposes, you will need an e-visa if you hold a passport from India. However, visa rules can change and you may need additional documents depending on the duration and purpose of your visit. Always check the most recent guidelines before reserving your cheap ticket from Kempegowda International Airport to Istanbul.
Located around 32 kilometres from the centre of Bengaluru, BLR can be reached in approximately 50 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport will take roughly 1 hour and 54 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Kempegowda International Airport to Istanbul? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near BLR:
How to find the cheapest flights from Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Istanbul
ر.ق. 603 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Kempegowda International Airport to Istanbul. A return flight starts from ر.ق. 1,234. These fares can change based on demand and availability.
To pick up cheap tickets from BLR to Istanbul, book ahead. Airlines usually offer their best fares when flights are first released.
Getting cheap tickets from Kempegowda International Airport to Istanbul is easier if you're flexible with your travel dates. Check out the 'Whole month' function to show the best prices across the month and bag a great deal.
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Use the filters to tailor your flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Istanbul. Enter your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals.
Airports in Istanbul
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) is around 48 kilometres from the centre of Istanbul. With your own car rental or in a cab, the drive is about 50 minutes.
Travelling by public transport takes roughly 1 hour and 45 minutes.
If you have a late flight from Kempegowda International Airport to Istanbul, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect 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)
Once your flight from Kempegowda International Airport to Istanbul has hit the runway, you can reach the city centre in around 57 minutes by car. Central Istanbul is approximately 48 kilometres from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW).
You can also opt for public transport, which will take around 1 hour and 30 minutes.
Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and relax at a hotel near SAW. Here are a few options where you can settle in after your flight from BLR to Istanbul:
Best time to go to Istanbul
August is the most popular month to catch a flight from Kempegowda International Airport to Istanbul while February is the quietest. To work out the ideal time to go to Istanbul, consider your preferred travel pace and style.
The warmest month in Istanbul is August, with the temperature ranging between 20ºC and 30ºC. Book your flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Istanbul in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
January has average temperatures of between 2ºC and 11ºC. Look for cheap flights from BLR to Istanbul sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
More about Istanbul
Once you've booked your flight from Kempegowda 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:
All great holidays should include a little sightseeing. Topkapi Palace, The Basilica Cistern and Galata Tower are attractions you won't want to skip in Istanbul.
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