Flying from Istanbul to Bergen Flesland Airport (BGO): What you need to know
The timezone in Bergen is UTC+1, which is two hours behind Istanbul. Bergen Flesland Airport is located in Bergen.
For stress-free travel, arrive 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 BGO.
During popular months like August, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during peak periods in general.
Airports in Istanbul
Istanbul Airport (IST)
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Istanbul to BGO. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Istanbul Airport (IST). Break the trip up (and maybe score a better deal) by stopping at one of these popular airports:
Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL)
Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN)
Billund Airport (BLL)
Located around 40 kilometres from the centre of Istanbul, IST can be reached in about 45 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Istanbul to Bergen Flesland Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and sneak in some bonus sleep) by picking one of these stays near Istanbul Airport:
Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Squeeze in an extra adventure with a stopover on your flight from Istanbul to Bergen Flesland Airport. Check out these connections between Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport and BGO:
Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL)
Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
You can arrive at SAW from the centre of Istanbul in approximately 1 hour 5 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The journey on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 40 minutes to travel the 48 kilometres or so.
Kick off your holiday early with an additional night away from home. Before your Istanbul to BGO flight, stay in one of these hotels near Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport:
68% of flights departing Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport meet their expected arrival time.
About Bergen Flesland Airport (BGO)
Have a late flight from Istanbul to Bergen Flesland Airport? Don't let it leave you bleary-eyed. Stay at one of these hotels near BGO and be in snooze mode sooner:
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your ride around two weeks before your Istanbul to Bergen Flesland Airport flight.
Getting from Bergen Flesland Airport (BGO) to central Bergen
Central Bergen is around 18 kilometres from Bergen Flesland Airport and takes about 25 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for making the trip into the city, whether that's with a car hire, taxi or ride-share.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of about 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Bergen Flesland Airport (BGO)
$101 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Istanbul to Bergen Flesland Airport. A return flight starts at $330. These fares can change depending on demand and availability.
To find cheap flights from Istanbul to BGO, book ahead. Airlines usually offer lower fares when flights are first released.
Cheap Istanbul to Bergen Flesland Airport tickets are easier to find when your dates are flexible. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares throughout the month and then pick the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Istanbul to Bergen Flesland Airport (BGO)
September is the most popular month for flights from Istanbul to Bergen Flesland Airport (BGO). Visit Bergen in January for a quieter experience.
Book a Istanbul to BGO plane ticket departing in July if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Bergen to range from 10ºC (50ºF) to 19ºC (66ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Istanbul to Bergen Flesland Airport in January when temperatures are between -5ºC (23ºF) and 5ºC (41ºF).
More about Bergen
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best stays in Bergen right here. Explore these hotels once you've locked in your flight from Istanbul to Bergen Flesland Airport:
There are so many things to do and see in this city, it can be difficult to know where to begin. Fløyfjellet, Bergen? And Fløyen Panorama are highlights which should feature on any well-planned Bergen itinerary.
Explore more of Norway
You've visited Bergen, now it's time to discover more of Norway. Journey around 153 kilometres south to Stavanger to tick off its top attractions. From Kjerag to Tide Reiser Kjerag and Flor & Fjære, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
If you're ready to explore another great destination in Norway, consider Drammen, about 290 kilometres east of Bergen. Drammen Spiral, Drammensbadet and Bragernes elvepark are among its highlights.