Birmingham to Istanbul
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Typical flight time: Approximate published flight time: 4h 05m from Birmingham Airport
Fare check
Fare spotted
£169 return
Turkish Airlines · Economy
Checked 22 September 2026
Checked 38 days ago. Price or availability may have changed.
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More route information
Birmingham has direct service to Istanbul with Turkish Airlines and Pegasus Airlines. Turkish Airlines serves Istanbul Airport (IST), while Pegasus serves Sabiha Gökçen (SAW). Birmingham Airport publishes an approximate flight time of 4h05. Check the airport, airline and exact schedule carefully before booking.
Flight time
Approximate published flight time: 4h 05m from Birmingham Airport
Frequency
Direct service; exact dates and frequency vary by schedule
Airlines
Turkish Airlines, Pegasus Airlines
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Fare history & current example
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Economy · 4 comparable checks tracked
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Economy · Lufthansa
Checked 6 October 2026
Travel dates: 17 November 2026 – 1 December 2026
£191
return, per person, one adult; Lufthansa, 1 stop; outbound BHX to IST, 9 hr 10 min; connection: 4h 25m Frankfurt; return leg not checked; baggage not stated
Economy · Turkish Airlines
Checked 29 September 2026
Travel dates: 17 November 2026 – 1 December 2026
£153
return, per person, one adult; Turkish Airlines, outbound non-stop; return leg not checked; baggage not stated
Economy · Turkish Airlines
Checked 22 September 2026
Travel dates: 17 November 2026 – 1 December 2026
£169
return, per person, one adult; Turkish Airlines, non-stop; outbound BHX-IST, 4 hr 5 min, departs 4:50 PM Tue 17 Nov, arrives 11:55 PM; return leg not checked; baggage not stated
Economy · Wizz Air / TAROM / Ryanair
Checked 18 August 2026
Travel dates: 13 October 2026 – 27 October 2026
£166
return, per person, one adult; Wizz Air / TAROM / Ryanair; outbound connecting; return connecting; baggage not stated
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