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

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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Birmingham Airport to Istanbul Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $487. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Istanbul.$285 per passenger.Departing Thu, 24 Sep, returning Tue, 29 Sep.Return flight with Ryanair and Wizz Air UK.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Birmingham on Thu, 24 Sep, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Wizz Air UK, departs from Istanbul on Tue, 29 Sep, arriving in Birmingham.Price includes taxes and charges.From $285, select.

Istanbul.$325 per passenger.Departing Fri, 26 Feb, returning Tue, 2 Mar.Return flight with KLM and Air France.Outbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Birmingham on Fri, 26 Feb, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Istanbul on Tue, 2 Mar, arriving in Birmingham.Price includes taxes and charges.From $325, select.

Istanbul.$326 per passenger.Departing Sat, 6 Mar, returning Thu, 11 Mar.Return flight with KLM and Air France.Outbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Birmingham on Sat, 6 Mar, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Istanbul on Thu, 11 Mar, arriving in Birmingham.Price includes taxes and charges.From $326, select.

Istanbul.$327 per passenger.Departing Fri, 22 Jan, returning Mon, 25 Jan.Return flight with KLM and Air France.Outbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Birmingham on Fri, 22 Jan, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Istanbul on Mon, 25 Jan, arriving in Birmingham.Price includes taxes and charges.From $327, select.

Istanbul.$327 per passenger.Departing Tue, 13 Oct, returning Tue, 20 Oct.Return flight with Wizz Air Malta and Wizz Air.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air Malta, departs from Birmingham on Tue, 13 Oct, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Wizz Air, departs from Istanbul on Tue, 20 Oct, arriving in Birmingham.Price includes taxes and charges.From $327, select.

Istanbul.$333 per passenger.Departing Sat, 12 Sep, returning Sat, 12 Dec.Return flight with KLM and Air France.Outbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Birmingham on Sat, 12 Sep, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Istanbul on Sat, 12 Dec, arriving in Birmingham.Price includes taxes and charges.From $333, select.

Istanbul.$335 per passenger.Departing Wed, 2 Dec, returning Wed, 9 Dec.Return flight with KLM.Outbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Birmingham on Wed, 2 Dec, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Istanbul on Wed, 9 Dec, arriving in Birmingham.Price includes taxes and charges.From $335, select.

Istanbul.$336 per passenger.Departing Tue, 2 Feb, returning Sat, 6 Feb.Return flight with KLM.Outbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Birmingham on Tue, 2 Feb, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Istanbul on Sat, 6 Feb, arriving in Birmingham.Price includes taxes and charges.From $336, select.

Istanbul.$342 per passenger.Departing Mon, 30 Nov, returning Mon, 7 Dec.Return flight with Air France and KLM.Outbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Birmingham on Mon, 30 Nov, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Istanbul on Mon, 7 Dec, arriving in Birmingham.Price includes taxes and charges.From $342, select.

Istanbul.$343 per passenger.Departing Sat, 30 Jan, returning Sat, 6 Feb.Return flight with Air France and KLM.Outbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Birmingham on Sat, 30 Jan, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Istanbul on Sat, 6 Feb, arriving in Birmingham.Price includes taxes and charges.From $343, select.

Istanbul.$343 per passenger.Departing Sat, 28 Nov, returning Mon, 30 Nov.Return flight with Air France and KLM.Outbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Birmingham on Sat, 28 Nov, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Istanbul on Mon, 30 Nov, arriving in Birmingham.Price includes taxes and charges.From $343, select.

Istanbul.$345 per passenger.Departing Sun, 4 Oct, returning Sun, 20 Dec.Return flight with KLM.Outbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Birmingham on Sun, 4 Oct, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Istanbul on Sun, 20 Dec, arriving in Birmingham.Price includes taxes and charges.From $345, select.

Istanbul.$345 per passenger.Departing Mon, 29 Mar, returning Tue, 6 Apr.Return flight with KLM.Outbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Birmingham on Mon, 29 Mar, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Istanbul on Tue, 6 Apr, arriving in Birmingham.Price includes taxes and charges.From $345, select.

Istanbul.$351 per passenger.Departing Fri, 28 Aug, returning Sat, 12 Sep.Return flight with KLM.Outbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Birmingham on Fri, 28 Aug, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Istanbul on Sat, 12 Sep, arriving in Birmingham.Price includes taxes and charges.From $351, select.

Istanbul.$352 per passenger.Departing Thu, 27 May, returning Tue, 1 Jun.Return flight with KLM.Outbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Birmingham on Thu, 27 May, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Istanbul on Tue, 1 Jun, arriving in Birmingham.Price includes taxes and charges.From $352, select.

Istanbul.$352 per passenger.Departing Thu, 13 May, returning Tue, 25 May.Return flight with KLM.Outbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Birmingham on Thu, 13 May, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Istanbul on Tue, 25 May, arriving in Birmingham.Price includes taxes and charges.From $352, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Birmingham to Istanbul

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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.

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Birmingham to Istanbul: Flight information

The things to know before you go.

Cheapest flight found	$285
Cheapest month to fly	September
Average flight time	4 hrs, 3 mins
Most popular airline	Turkish Airlines
Average flights per week	71

Finding cheap flights from Birmingham to Istanbul: Frequently asked questions

How much are return flights from Birmingham to Istanbul?

The best price we found for a return flight from Birmingham to Istanbul is $285. 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.

How long does it take to fly from Birmingham to Istanbul?

4 hours and 3 minutes is the average flight time from Birmingham to Istanbul.

Which airlines fly direct from Birmingham to Istanbul?

Turkish Airlines, Thai Airways and IndiGo fly direct from Birmingham to Istanbul.

How many flights are there a week from Birmingham to Istanbul?

As of July 2026, there are 71 flights per week flying from Birmingham to Istanbul.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Birmingham to Istanbul?

The cheapest month to fly from Birmingham to Istanbul is usually September.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Birmingham Airport to Istanbul Airport on?

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, 24 September 2026.

Can I get a direct flight from Birmingham Airport to Istanbul Airport?

Yes – the average flight time is 4 hours and 3 minutes.

How can I find the best flight deal to Istanbul?

We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Istanbul but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

When is the best time to book flights to Istanbul?

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.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly from Birmingham Airport to Istanbul with?

Currently, Ryanair and Turkish Airlines offer the cheapest flight tickets to Istanbul.

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

The average time for a direct flight from Birmingham Airport to Istanbul Airport is 4 hours 5 minutes.
Istanbul's timezone is UTC+3, making Istanbul three hours ahead of Birmingham.
Every week, there are 16 Birmingham Airport to Istanbul Airport flights. If you'd like to jet off as early as possible, pick the 10:50 Turkish Airlines flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before flying, the last flight is at 17:10 with Turkish Airlines.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your BHX to IST flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
Turkish Airlines has direct flights from Birmingham Airport to Istanbul Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to discover the sights in Istanbul — and maybe even more of Türkiye (Turkey) if you have time.
Turkish Airlines is the airline most travellers choose for this route.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Birmingham Airport to Istanbul Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Here's where you can stop between BHX and IST:
- Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
- Frankfurt am Main Airport
- Munich Airport

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

$153 is currently the best price for a one-way Birmingham Airport to Istanbul Airport flight. Return flights start from $285. These fares may change depending on availability and demand.
Get cheap tickets from BHX to IST by booking at least 11 months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
Schedule your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from Birmingham Airport to Istanbul Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across every month.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from BHX to IST by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Birmingham Airport to Istanbul Airport.

Handy information about Birmingham Airport (BHX)

When it comes to the on-time performance of Birmingham Airport, data shows 72% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Birmingham Airport is about 14 kilometres from central Birmingham. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of about 25 minutes when using public transport.
Get your holiday off to a hassle-free start by staying near BHX. Whether you've booked an early flight from Birmingham Airport to Istanbul Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are perfect:

Arriving at Istanbul Airport (IST)

Book a hotel near IST if you're on a late Birmingham Airport to Istanbul Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Istanbul Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Hit, Avec car rentals or Eren Rent a Car and explore beyond Istanbul's usual tourist stops.
To get the lowest price, reserve your ride from Istanbul Airport about two weeks before travelling.

Getting from Istanbul Airport (IST) to central Istanbul

From Istanbul Airport, Istanbul is approximately 40 kilometres away. It takes around 45 minutes to reach the centre by car.
It takes roughly 1 hour 10 minutes to get there using public transport.

When to fly to Istanbul Airport (IST)

It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Birmingham Airport to Istanbul Airport. August is the most popular month to visit Istanbul. If you want a quieter vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Istanbul is July, with the temperature ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Book your flights from Birmingham Airport to Istanbul Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Search for cheap tickets from BHX to IST in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 2ºC (36ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF) on average.

Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)

You've seen Istanbul, now it's time to discover other parts of Türkiye (Turkey). Journey around 354 kilometres east to Ankara to check off its top attractions. From The Roman Theatre to Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Museum of Anatolian Civilizations, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Izmir is another sought-after destination in Türkiye (Turkey) and is around 322 kilometres south-west of Istanbul. No trip is complete without seeing Aegean Coast, Smyrna Basilika and Ataturk Konak Square.