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Flight deals from Birmingham to Istanbul

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Birmingham to Istanbul? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Istanbul.$338 per passenger.Departing Thu, 4 Dec, returning Sat, 6 Dec.Return flight with KLM and Air France.Outbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Birmingham on Thu, 4 Dec, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Istanbul on Sat, 6 Dec, arriving in Birmingham.Price includes taxes and charges.From $338, select.
Istanbul.$339 per passenger.Departing Mon, 16 Mar, returning Sun, 22 Mar.Return flight with KLM and Air France.Outbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Birmingham on Mon, 16 Mar, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Istanbul on Sun, 22 Mar, arriving in Birmingham.Price includes taxes and charges.From $339, select.
Istanbul.$339 per passenger.Departing Thu, 1 Jan, returning Wed, 7 Jan.Return flight with KLM and Air France.Outbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Birmingham on Thu, 1 Jan, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Istanbul on Wed, 7 Jan, arriving in Birmingham.Price includes taxes and charges.From $339, select.
Istanbul.$339 per passenger.Departing Wed, 31 Dec, returning Wed, 7 Jan.Return flight with KLM and Air France.Outbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Birmingham on Wed, 31 Dec, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Istanbul on Wed, 7 Jan, arriving in Birmingham.Price includes taxes and charges.From $339, select.
Istanbul.$342 per passenger.Departing Sun, 8 Feb, returning Sat, 14 Feb.Return flight with KLM and Air France.Outbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Birmingham on Sun, 8 Feb, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Istanbul on Sat, 14 Feb, arriving in Birmingham.Price includes taxes and charges.From $342, select.
Istanbul.$356 per passenger.Departing Thu, 20 Nov, returning Tue, 25 Nov.Return flight with Air France and KLM.Outbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Birmingham on Thu, 20 Nov, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Istanbul on Tue, 25 Nov, arriving in Birmingham.Price includes taxes and charges.From $356, select.
Istanbul.$361 per passenger.Departing Tue, 13 May, returning Tue, 20 May.Return flight with Wizz Air.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air, departs from Birmingham on Tue, 13 May, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Wizz Air, departs from Istanbul on Tue, 20 May, arriving in Birmingham.Price includes taxes and charges.From $361, select.
Istanbul.$364 per passenger.Departing Thu, 29 Jan, returning Thu, 12 Feb.Return flight with KLM.Outbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Birmingham on Thu, 29 Jan, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Istanbul on Thu, 12 Feb, arriving in Birmingham.Price includes taxes and charges.From $364, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Birmingham to Istanbul

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Birmingham to Istanbul flights are currently cheapest in December.
May
from $361
Jun
from $388
Jul
from $474
Aug
from $601
Sep
from $420
Oct
from $412
Nov
from $356
Dec
from $338
Jan
from $339
Feb
from $342
Mar
from $339
Apr
from $415

Direct flights from Birmingham to Istanbul

Birmingham to Istanbul: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Birmingham to Istanbul below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Istanbul.

Birmingham to Istanbul: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$338
Cheapest month to flyDecember
Average flight time4 hrs, 4 mins
Most popular airlineIndiGo
Average flights per week69

Finding cheap flights from Birmingham to Istanbul: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Birmingham to Istanbul is $338. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
4 hours and 4 minutes is the average flight time from Birmingham to Istanbul.
IndiGo, Turkish Airlines and PIA fly direct from Birmingham to Istanbul.
As of May 2025, there are 77 flights per week flying from Birmingham to Istanbul.
The cheapest month to fly from Birmingham to Istanbul is usually May 2025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Birmingham Airport to Istanbul Airport on Thursday, 4 December 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 4 hours and 4 minutes.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Istanbul is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, KLM and Turkish Airlines offer the cheapest flight tickets to Istanbul.

Flying from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST): what you need to know

  • The average duration of a direct flight from Birmingham International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport is 4 hours 5 minutes.

  • Istanbul is three hours ahead of Birmingham and observes the UTC+3 timezone.

  • Every week, there are 23 Birmingham International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport flights. To jet off as early as possible, jump on the 10:45 Turkish Airlines flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before you fly, the last departure is at 17:15 with Turkish Airlines.

  • Give yourself enough time to make your BHX to IST flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • During popular months like June, it's best to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.

  • Jetting into Istanbul (and then discovering more of Türkiye (Turkey)!) is a cinch with Turkish Airlines. This popular airline offers direct flights from Birmingham International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport.

  • Most passengers choose to travel with Turkish Airlines on this route.

  • If you'd like to split up your journey, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Birmingham International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between BHX and IST:

    • Franz Josef Strauss Airport

    • Amsterdam Airport Schiphol

    • Frankfurt Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)

  • The lowest price we've found for a one-way Birmingham International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport flight is $132. A round-trip fare right now is $338. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.

  • To get cheap tickets from BHX to IST, book your trip five months ahead of your planned departure.

  • The cheapest month for flights from Birmingham International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport is April. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have flexible dates.

  • You won't have to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from BHX to IST.

  • Tailor your flights with filters. Select your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Birmingham International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport.

Handy information about Birmingham International Airport (BHX)

  • 65.48% of flights taking off from Birmingham International Airport land at their destination on schedule.

  • To get to Birmingham International Airport from central Birmingham, it'll take about 25 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 24 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.

  • Expect a trip time of roughly 50 minutes when using public transport.

  • Get your break off to a leisurely start by staying near BHX. Whether you've booked an early flight from Birmingham International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays have you covered:

Arriving at Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)

  • The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Birmingham International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near IST instead:

  • Hit the road running by picking up an Istanbul Ataturk Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Hit, Avec car rentals or Eren Rent a Car and explore beyond Istanbul's main sights.

  • Lock in the best rate by reserving your ride from Istanbul Ataturk Airport around two weeks before your departure date.

Getting from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to central Istanbul

  • Istanbul Ataturk Airport to central Istanbul has a drive time of around 50 minutes. It's approximately 48 kilometres away.

  • Getting there on public transport will take you roughly 1 hour 45 minutes.

When to fly to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)

  • April is the most popular month for flights from Birmingham International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Istanbul in February.

  • When reserving your flight from Birmingham International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Istanbul, with temperatures ranging from 20ºC (68ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).

  • January has average temperatures of between 2ºC (36ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF). Search for cheap tickets from BHX to IST around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.

Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)

  • Ankara is just one of the many cities in Türkiye (Turkey) waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Istanbul. Around 354 kilometres away to the east, top sights here include Museum of Anatolian Civilizations, Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Genclik Park.

  • Around 322 kilometres south-west of Istanbul, Izmir is another essential stop in Türkiye (Turkey). Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Kordonboyu, Kadifekale Castle and Konak Square.

Plan the rest of your trip from Birmingham to Istanbul

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