Travelling from Palese Airport (BRI) to Istanbul: what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Palese Airport to Istanbul is 2 hours 10 minutes.
The timezone in Istanbul is UTC+3. The city is two hours ahead of Bari, where Palese Airport is located.
The most popular route is from Palese Airport (BRI) to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST). You can select from six weekly services between these two airports. Turkish Airlines offers a 08:50 departure between BRI and IST.
For stress-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your BRI to Istanbul flight.
Delays at check-in and security are likely if you're travelling during high season, so give yourself some extra wiggle room. A good rule of thumb for peak times? Arrive up to four hours early for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Begin your journey at BRI and travel straight to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST). That's where you can expect to land when searching for Palese Airport to Istanbul tickets.
Turkish Airlines is a well-known carrier that operates direct flights from Palese Airport to Istanbul.
Think about adding a stopover to potentially save on your plane ticket from BRI to Istanbul. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' during your search. Give yourself a breather (and maybe even a better deal) by stopping at one of these popular airports:
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
Vienna International Airport (VIE)
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
Located around 10 kilometres from central Bari, BRI can be reached in about 25 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport will take roughly 45 minutes.
Searching for a hotel close to BRI? If you've booked an early flight from Palese Airport to Istanbul, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:
Of all flights departing from Palese Airport, 72.39% land on time at their destination.
How to find the cheapest flights from Palese Airport (BRI) to Istanbul
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Palese Airport to Istanbul flight is 59 €. The cheapest price for a return flight is 109 €. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book six months before you want to fly. Research on pricing trends suggests this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from BRI to Istanbul.
October is the best month for nabbing an incredible deal on Palese Airport to Istanbul tickets. If you'd like to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.
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Airports in Istanbul
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
The distance from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to central Istanbul is roughly 48 kilometres. It'll take you around 50 minutes to get to the centre driving.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour 45 minutes.
Think about booking a hotel near IST if you're coming in on a late flight from Palese Airport to Istanbul. Select one of these options and make your first night all about rest:
Pick up an Istanbul Ataturk Airport rental car and discover Istanbul and beyond with your own set of wheels. Hit, Avec car rentals and Eren Rent a Car are popular providers you can book with here.
For the lowest price, reserve your ride from Istanbul Ataturk Airport about two weeks in advance of your flight from BRI to Istanbul.
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
After your flight from Palese Airport to Istanbul has hit the runway, you can reach the city centre in around 55 minutes by car. Central Istanbul is roughly 48 kilometres from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW).
The journey will take about 1 hour 30 minutes on public transport.
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and unwind at a hotel close to SAW. Here are a few options where you can kick back after your BRI to Istanbul flight:
Essence, Eren Rent a Car and 724 Rent make picking up a Sabiha Gokcen International Airport rental car simple. These suppliers are located in or around the terminal and will have you behind the wheel before you know it.
Call dibs on the best options. Reserving your ride from SAW four weeks ahead of time often means more savings and a greater range of vehicles.
Best time to go to Istanbul
Carefully consider your travel dates before booking your flight from Palese Airport to Istanbul. The city buzzes in high season, but hotel prices are usually higher and top attractions can be busy. Go to Istanbul in low season if you want a more relaxed vibe.
Book a Palese Airport to Istanbul plane ticket with a departure in August if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 20ºC (68ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from BRI to Istanbul in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 2ºC (36ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF) on average.
More about Istanbul
Once you've booked your flight from Palese Airport to Istanbul, find a hotel that offers both comfort and a great location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Istanbul:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be hard to figure out where to start. The Basilica Cistern, Topkapi Palace and Galata Tower are leading attractions which should be on any good Istanbul itinerary.
Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)
Istanbul has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Türkiye (Turkey) just waiting to be discovered. Around 354 kilometres east of Istanbul, a visit to Ankara will keep you on the go. Start with leading sights like Museum of Anatolian Civilizations, Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Genclik Park.
Around 322 kilometres south-west of Istanbul, Izmir is another essential stop in Türkiye (Turkey). No visit is complete without checking out Kordonboyu, Kadifekale Castle and Alsancak.