Travelling from EuroAirport Swiss (BSL) to Istanbul: what you need to know
Book a direct flight from EuroAirport Swiss to Istanbul and you'll be travelling for an average of 3 hours 10 minutes.
The timezone in Istanbul is UTC+3. The city is two hours ahead of Basel, where EuroAirport Swiss is located.
The busiest route is from EuroAirport Swiss (BSL) to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW). Choose from 18 weekly services between these two airports. If you'd like to head off as soon as possible, the earliest flight from BSL to SAW is the 11:55 AJet option. If you prefer travelling later, the last departure is at 21:20 with Pegasus.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This leaves you with plenty of time to catch your BSL to Istanbul flight.
Flying during a peak month like September? Public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Direct EuroAirport Swiss to Istanbul tickets are available for booking. Istanbul Airport (IST) is where you'll complete your journey.
You can choose from various carriers that offer direct flights from EuroAirport Swiss to Istanbul, including:
Consider adding a stopover to potentially find a cheaper plane ticket from BSL to Istanbul. All you need to do is uncheck 'Direct flights only' during your search. Take a break (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these airports:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)
Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport (ADB)
Located around 6 kilometres from central Basel, BSL can be reached in about 20 minutes by car. The journey on public transport takes roughly 30 minutes.
Searching for a hotel near BSL? If you're catching an early flight from EuroAirport Swiss to Istanbul, these stays will get you from your pillow to the plane in no time:
81% of flights leaving EuroAirport Swiss land at their destination on time. With its strong performance rating, you're unlikely to experience delays when taking off from BSL.
How to find the cheapest flights from EuroAirport Swiss (BSL) to Istanbul
The best price we've seen for a one-way EuroAirport Swiss to Istanbul flight is 60 €. The cheapest price for a return flight is 117 €. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To score cheap flights from BSL to Istanbul, reserve your trip six months ahead of your departure date.
Organise your trip for November. That's the best month for scoring an incredible deal on EuroAirport Swiss to Istanbul tickets. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to access the lowest price across each month.
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Airports in Istanbul
Istanbul Airport (IST)
Istanbul Airport (IST) to central Istanbul takes about 45 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 40 kilometres away.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour 10 minutes.
Consider staying in a hotel close to IST if you have a late flight from EuroAirport Swiss to Istanbul. Check in to one of these accommodation options and make your first night all about rest:
Reserving your ride from Istanbul Airport around two weeks ahead of your flight from BSL to Istanbul can help you get the lowest rate.
Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Once your flight from EuroAirport Swiss to Istanbul has touched down, you can get to the city centre in around 1 hour 5 minutes by car. Central Istanbul is roughly 48 kilometres from Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW).
If you're catching public transport, it'll take about 1 hour 40 minutes.
Hang the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and rest at a hotel close to SAW. Here are a few options where you can tuck yourself in after your BSL to Istanbul flight:
Score the best price by securing your ride from SAW four weeks in advance. You'll also have access to a bigger selection of vehicles.
Best time to go to Istanbul
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from EuroAirport Swiss to Istanbul. August is the busiest month for a trip to Istanbul. If you want a more relaxed atmosphere, go in February.
Lock in a EuroAirport Swiss to Istanbul plane ticket with a departure in July if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 21ºC (70ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 2ºC (36ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF). Look for a cheap ticket from BSL to Istanbul around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Istanbul
After booking your flight from EuroAirport Swiss to Istanbul, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Istanbul:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be hard to work out where to begin. Historic Areas of Istanbul, Hagia Sophia Museum and Hagia Sophia History Museum are top sights which should be on any well-planned Istanbul itinerary.
Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)
Istanbul has plenty going for it, 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 move. Start with leading attractions like The Roman Theatre, Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Museum of Anatolian Civilizations.
Around 322 kilometres southwest of Istanbul, Izmir is another essential stop in Türkiye (Turkey). No visit is complete without checking out Aegean Coast, Smyrna Basilika and Ataturk Konak Square.
