Flying from Istanbul to Birmingham Airport (BHX): What you need to know
There are two main airports you can start your trip from in Istanbul. Check out your options leaving from Istanbul Airport (IST) or Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) when organising your flight from Istanbul to Birmingham Airport (BHX).
Around 4 hours 10 minutes is how long you'll be in the air on a direct Istanbul to Birmingham Airport flight.
The timezone in Birmingham is UTC+0, which is three hours behind Istanbul. Birmingham Airport is located in Birmingham.
The most popular route is from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Birmingham Airport (BHX), with 16 direct services every week. If you're eager to be on your way, the earliest flight from IST to BHX is the 7:40am Turkish Airlines service. If a later start suits your schedule, the last departure is at 2:35pm with Turkish Airlines.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Istanbul to BHX. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
During popular months like August, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
Airports in Istanbul
Istanbul Airport (IST)
Istanbul Airport (IST) will have you travelling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Istanbul to Birmingham Airport (BHX) depart from this terminal.
Turkish Airlines is a popular airline that offers direct flights from Istanbul to Birmingham Airport departing from IST.
The preferred choice for passengers flying between IST and BHX is Turkish Airlines.
We make it simple to find cheap flights from Istanbul to BHX with a stopover. To explore your options leaving from Istanbul Airport (IST), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Next, select a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Major stopovers between IST and BHX include:
Vienna International Airport (VIE)
Dusseldorf Airport (DUS)
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP)
Located around 40 kilometres from central Istanbul, IST can be reached in about 45 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport will take roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
Have an early flight from Istanbul to Birmingham Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and enjoy a few extra z's) by picking one of these stays near Istanbul Airport:
Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Consider starting your journey from Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW). You can book a direct Istanbul to Birmingham Airport (BHX) plane ticket with departures from here.
You can board a direct flight from Istanbul to BHX with Pegasus. This is one of the leading airlines that operates this route out of SAW.
On the SAW to BHX route, Pegasus Airlines is the go-to airline for most travellers.
The top carrier for punctuality is Pegasus Airlines. Its Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Birmingham Airport flights land as planned 73.08% of the time.
Get the most out of your holiday with a stopover on your flight from Istanbul to Birmingham Airport. Here's where you can connect between Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport and BHX:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Vienna International Airport (VIE)
Dusseldorf Airport (DUS)
You can reach SAW from the centre of Istanbul in approximately 1 hour 5 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The ride by public transport will take roughly 1 hour 40 minutes to cover the 48 kilometres or so.
Taking off bright and early? Think about checking in to one of these accommodation options near Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport the day before your Istanbul to BHX flight:
Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport has an on-time performance of 68%. This figure gives an insight into how frequently flights that depart from this airport arrive on time.
About Birmingham Airport (BHX)
Reserve a hotel close to BHX if you're catching a late flight from Istanbul to Birmingham Airport. Pick one of these accommodation options and say goodnight sooner:
To get the best deal, reserve your vehicle around one week ahead of your Istanbul to Birmingham Airport flight.
Getting from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to central Birmingham
Central Birmingham is around 14 kilometres from Birmingham Airport and takes about 25 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for heading into the city, whether that's with a car hire, taxi or ride-share.
It takes around 25 minutes if you're using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Birmingham Airport (BHX)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Istanbul to Birmingham Airport is $129. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $299. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares could change.
To snap up cheap flights from Istanbul to BHX, book your plane ticket 11 months ahead of your planned departure.
Schedule your trip for April. That's the best month for scoring the biggest deals on Istanbul to Birmingham Airport tickets. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.
There's no need to search every day to find out if prices have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as a better deal comes up on plane tickets from Istanbul to BHX.
Tailor your travel plans using filters. Pick your departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Istanbul to Birmingham Airport.
The best time to fly from Istanbul to Birmingham Airport (BHX)
Think about the kind of holiday you want when picking your flight dates. December is the quietest month to visit Birmingham. August is when most people book flights from Istanbul to Birmingham Airport (BHX), which may be perfect if you're chasing more action.
The warmest month in Birmingham is July, with temperatures ranging between 10ºC and 24ºC. Lock in your Istanbul to BHX plane ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Istanbul to Birmingham Airport in January when temperatures are between 0ºC and 8ºC.
More about Birmingham
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Birmingham right here. Check out these options after you've booked your flight from Istanbul to Birmingham Airport:
Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery and Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre are just two of the big attractions to put on your Birmingham itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at Bournville Experience.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
Birmingham has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of the United Kingdom just waiting to be explored. Around 153 kilometres southeast of Birmingham, a trip to London will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading sights like The British Museum, Westminster Abbey and Big Ben.
Manchester is another sought-after destination in the United Kingdom and is around 121 kilometres north of Birmingham. No trip is complete without dropping by Manchester United Museum & Stadium Tour, The Homes of Football and Museum of Science and Industry.
