Travelling from Istanbul to Brindisi - Salento Airport (BDS): What you need to know
Set your travel plans in motion by considering where you'll board your flight from Istanbul to Brindisi - Salento Airport (BDS). Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) and Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) are the main airports in Istanbul.
Brindisi is two hours behind Istanbul. Brindisi - Salento Airport is located in Brindisi, which operates on the UTC+1 timezone.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your flight from Istanbul to BDS.
With more people on the move during peak seasons, it's smart to get to your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international journeys will help you deal with longer queues.
Airports in Istanbul
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Istanbul to BDS. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST). Break up the journey at one of these popular airports:
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)
Turin Airport (TRN)
The journey from central Istanbul to IST takes around 1 hour 45 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a cab, you'll cover the 48 kilometres in 50 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to Istanbul Ataturk Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Istanbul to Brindisi - Salento Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Split up your flight from Istanbul to Brindisi - Salento Airport with a stop so you can stretch your legs or tick another place off your list. Top stopovers between Sabiha Gokcen International Airport and BDS include:
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Zurich Airport (ZRH)
Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Istanbul to SAW in about 1 hour 30 minutes. The terminal is roughly 48 kilometres away, and making the journey by car will take approximately 55 minutes.
Start your holiday sooner with an extra night away from home. Before catching your Istanbul to BDS flight, kick back in one of these hotels close to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport:
When it comes to flight punctuality, Sabiha Gokcen International Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 76.93%.
About Brindisi - Salento Airport (BDS)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Istanbul to Brindisi - Salento Airport, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these options near BDS:
Go where the road takes you with a Brindisi - Salento Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Felirent, Filorent or Drivalia and experience more of Brindisi and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your vehicle around one week before your Istanbul to Brindisi - Salento Airport flight.
Getting from Brindisi - Salento Airport (BDS) to central Brindisi
From Brindisi - Salento Airport, central Brindisi is around 6 kilometres away. It takes about 10 minutes to reach the city centre by car.
It'll take around 30 minutes when travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Brindisi - Salento Airport (BDS)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Istanbul to Brindisi - Salento Airport is $142. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $313. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares can change.
Booking early is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Istanbul to BDS. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more expensive your ticket may be.
If you have some flexibility with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across every month when searching for your Istanbul to Brindisi - Salento Airport ticket.
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Save money on your flight from Istanbul to Brindisi - Salento Airport by using filters. Select your preferred duration, departure time and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Istanbul to Brindisi - Salento Airport (BDS)
Think about the pace you're looking for when deciding when to fly. February is the quietest month to visit Brindisi. August is when most people book flights from Istanbul to Brindisi - Salento Airport (BDS), which may be perfect if you'd rather travel when it's busy.
When booking your Istanbul to BDS flight ticket, consider the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Brindisi, with temperatures ranging from 22ºC (72ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Istanbul to Brindisi - Salento Airport in January when temperatures are between 5ºC (41ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF).
More about Brindisi
Once you've booked your flight from Istanbul to Brindisi - Salento Airport, find a hotel that puts you in a great location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Brindisi:
There are so many things to see and do in this city, it can be tricky to work out where to begin. Piaszczysta plaża, Torre Guaceto and Tenute Rubino are top sights which should be on any well-planned Brindisi itinerary.
Explore more of Italy
You've done Brindisi, now it's time to discover other parts of Italy. Journey around 105 kilometres north-west to Bari to tick off its leading attractions. From Basilica di San Nicola to Southern Mezzogiorno and Piazza Mercantile, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Salerno is another must-experience destination in Italy and is around 274 kilometres west of Brindisi. No trip is complete without visiting Medieval Aqueduct, Duomo di Salerno and Arco Naturale di Palinuro.
