Cheap Flights from Brisbane to Istanbul

Which airlines fly from Brisbane to Istanbul?

There are no direct flights from Brisbane to Istanbul, but several airlines fly this route with 1 stop at other international airports. These include:

• Emirates
• Etihad Airways
• Qantas
• Singapore Airlines
• Virgin Australia

These flights arrive at Istanbul Ataturk (IST) or Istanbul Sabiha (SAW). More routes are available with 2 or more stops.

Is there a time difference between Brisbane and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 7 hours behind Brisbane at all times of the year.

What is the weather like in Istanbul?

Istanbul has colder winters than Brisbane but similarly hot summers, although at the other side of the year. July reaches 24°C on average, while February is the coldest month at 6°C. The best balance can be found in the shoulder seasons of April to May and September to mid-November, which also avoid most of the rain.

How expensive is Istanbul?

Essential travel information for Istanbul

• You must apply for an e-visa for Turkey before taking a flight to Istanbul. Once granted, this allows entry for 3 months.
• Check the situation in Turkey before you travel using the Australian Governments Smartraveller website.

Departing from Brisbane

Brisbane Airport (BNE) has 2 terminals serving international flights (Terminal 1) and domestic flights (Terminal 2). Flights to Istanbul leave from the International Terminal, unless your route has a domestic connection in Australia.

When you arrive in the International Terminal, head to level 4 to check in before going down to level 3 for security checks and departure gates. You'll also find duty-free shops and airline lounges in this area, as well as a variety of restaurants, cafes and bars both airside and landside.

It's recommended that you get to the airport 3 hours before your international flight.

Arriving in Istanbul

Istanbul has 2 airports handling international flights:

• Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
• Istanbul Sabiha Airport (SAW)

Check your flight booking to make sure you know which one you're arriving at when arranging transport services. Ataturk is the larger of the 2 airports and closer to Istanbul at 23km or a 45-minute drive. Sabiha Gokchen Airport is 45km away, which can take 60 minutes by taxi or 90 minutes by public bus. You can also hire a car at the airports.

Return flights from Istanbul to Brisbane

Both of Istanbul's airports are far from the city centre, so make sure you leave enough time when making your return trip. You should arrive 3 hours before an international flight to avoid problems.

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Please note: all information is correct as of January 2019.