Flying from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to Birmingham International Airport (BHX): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Birmingham International Airport is 4 hours 11 minutes. Birmingham's timezone is UTC+0, which makes Birmingham 3 hours behind Istanbul.
Every week, there are 23 flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Birmingham International Airport. To take off early, pick the 07:35 Turkish Airlines flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before you fly, the last departure from IST to BHX is 17:15 with Turkish Airlines.
You can expect longer lines in popular months such as August and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Turkish Airlines is your gateway to exploring Birmingham (and maybe even some other exciting parts of United Kingdom!). Choose from the direct flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Birmingham International Airport offered by this popular carrier.
To break up your flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Birmingham International Airport, add a stopover to your trip. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' and find a city that appeals to you. The most popular stopovers on the IST - BHX route include:
Dusseldorf International Airport
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport
Vienna International Airport
To see if you need a visa to enter United Kingdom, contact your carrier and the local embassy or consulate. They'll give you all the necessary information, including additional documents you may need after booking your cheap ticket from IST to BHX.
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to Birmingham International Airport (BHX)
The best price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Birmingham International Airport is ر.ق. 278. The cheapest price for a return flight is ر.ق. 738. Keep in mind that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book 8 months before you want to fly. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap flight tickets from IST to BHX.
April is the cheapest month for flight tickets from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Birmingham International Airport. If you prefer to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for every month.
Getting a cheap ticket from IST to BHX is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when the price has fallen.
Use filters to tailor your flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Birmingham International Airport. Simply enter your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals.
Handy information about Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
The journey from central Istanbul to Istanbul Ataturk Airport takes around 1 hour and 45 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or hail a cab, you'll cover the 48 kilometres in 50 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Booked an early flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Birmingham International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to IST:
Arriving at Birmingham International Airport (BHX)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Birmingham International Airport. Book one of these accommodation options near BHX instead:
Getting from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to central Birmingham
From Birmingham International Airport, Birmingham is approximately 24 kilometres away. It takes around 23 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Getting there by public transport typically takes 48 minutes.
When to fly to Birmingham International Airport (BHX)
June is the busiest month for flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Birmingham International Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel to Birmingham in February.
When booking your flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Birmingham International Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Birmingham, with temperatures ranging from 10 ºC to 24 ºC.
Search for cheap flight tickets from IST to BHX in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 0 ºC and 8 ºC on average.
More about Birmingham
Start your Birmingham trip right by finding a fantastic stay. After booking your flight from IST to BHX, check out our range of accommodation options including:
Cadbury World and The Library of Birmingham are just a couple of the top-rated attractions to add to your Birmingham must-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to National Sea Life Centre.
Complete your Birmingham trip with hotels and a car rental
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