Flying from Istanbul to Milas-Bodrum Airport (BJV): What you need to know
Begin planning your trip by looking up the most convenient place to catch your flight from Istanbul to Milas-Bodrum Airport (BJV). Explore your options for setting off from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) or Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW), the city's main airports.
1 hour 25 minutes is the average duration of a direct Istanbul to Milas-Bodrum Airport flight.
Milas-Bodrum Airport is located in Bodrum. The city's timezone is UTC+3, which is the same as Istanbul.
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to Milas-Bodrum Airport (BJV) is the most popular route. There are 55 direct weekly departures to choose from. If you prefer starting your day later, hop on the last flight with Turkish Airlines at 11pm. Go for the first IST to BJV departure with Turkish Airlines at 1:30am if you want to get going earlier.
To ensure you catch your flight from Istanbul to BJV, leave plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Planning to travel during a peak period like school or public holidays? Expect longer queues at security and check-in. Give yourself extra leeway and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Istanbul
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Get there in one go from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST). Direct flights from Istanbul to Milas-Bodrum Airport (BJV) can be booked from here.
Turkish Airlines is a leading airline that offers direct flights from Istanbul to Milas-Bodrum Airport jetting out of IST.
Turkish Airlines is the most frequently chosen airline for flights from IST to BJV.
Located around 48 kilometres from central Istanbul, IST can be reached in about 50 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport is roughly 1 hour 45 minutes.
Want a relaxed start to your travels? Stay near Istanbul Ataturk Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Istanbul to Milas-Bodrum Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
You can book a direct Istanbul to Milas-Bodrum Airport (BJV) plane ticket out of Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW). Figure out if flying from SAW works better for your plans.
Catch your direct flight from Istanbul to BJV with Pegasus. This is one of the main airlines that operates this route out of SAW.
Pegasus is the top choice for travellers flying from SAW to BJV.
Pegasus is the most reliable carrier flying between Sabiha Gokcen International Airport and Milas-Bodrum Airport, with 78.92% of its services landing on time.
Using public transport, you can travel from central Istanbul to SAW in around 1 hour 30 minutes. The airport is roughly 48 kilometres away, and getting there by car will take approximately 55 minutes.
Catching the earliest flight? You might like to check in to one of these accommodation options near Sabiha Gokcen International Airport the day before your Istanbul to BJV flight:
Looking at how often flights stay on schedule, Sabiha Gokcen International Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 76.93%.
About Milas-Bodrum Airport (BJV)
Have a late flight from Istanbul to Milas-Bodrum Airport? Don't let it rob you of real rest. Stay at one of these hotels near BJV and shut your eyes sooner:
Travel at your own pace with a Milas-Bodrum Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Goldcar, Ziraat Filo or Avec car rentals and experience more of Bodrum and beyond.
Booking your vehicle around three weeks in advance of your Istanbul to Milas-Bodrum Airport flight can help you get a cheaper deal.
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Milas-Bodrum Airport (BJV)
21 € is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Istanbul to Milas-Bodrum Airport. A return flight starts from 43 €. These prices can change depending on availability.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Istanbul to BJV. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely spend.
Cheap Istanbul to Milas-Bodrum Airport tickets are easier to find when your dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares across each month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Istanbul to Milas-Bodrum Airport (BJV)
July is when most people book flights from Istanbul to Milas-Bodrum Airport (BJV). Visit Bodrum in February if you'd rather avoid peak season.
When booking your Istanbul to BJV plane ticket, consider the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. August is the warmest month in Bodrum, with temperatures ranging from 23ºC (73ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
January sees temperatures of between 8ºC (46ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Istanbul to Milas-Bodrum Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Bodrum
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Bodrum right here. Explore these hotels after locking in your flight from Istanbul to Milas-Bodrum Airport:
There are so many things to explore in this city, it can be hard to know where to begin. Oasis beach, Bodrum Castle and Bodrum Amphitheatre are highlights which should feature on any good Bodrum itinerary.
Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)
Izmir is just one of the many cities in Türkiye (Turkey) waiting to be explored once you've seen Bodrum. Around 137 kilometres away to the north, popular attractions include Aegean Coast, Smyrna Basilika and Kordonboyu.
Antalya is another essential stop in Türkiye (Turkey) and is around 274 kilometres east of Bodrum. No journey is complete without a visit to Antalya Beach, Antalya and Kaleici.