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Flights to Istanbul

It's hardly surprising Istanbul is such a popular travel destination; it's the largest city in Europe and has a long history going right back to 660 BCE. Formerly the Turkish capital, parts of Istanbul are classed as a World Heritage Site, and the city is also a thriving cultural hub hosting a range of arts and film festivals. There are two main Istanbul airports: Istanbul International and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen.  Both are within easy reach of the city center and offer plenty of transfer options.

Which is the main airport in Istanbul?

Istanbul International Airport is the main airport for the city, with Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen coming a close second.  Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport is 28 miles from the city center, and public transport options into the city include shuttle buses and taxis. Istanbul International Airport is 22 miles from the city and public buses are available between them. Metro links from both airports to the city center are planned for the future.

Which airlines offer flights to Istanbul?

It's anticipated that around 16 million passengers will use use Istanbul Airport in 2019, and popular airlines offering flights to Istanbul International include British Airways, which offers direct flights from London Heathrow, and Air France, with flights from Paris. Turkish Airlines is the major provider of flights to the airport, from locations such as Washington, Boston, Manchester,Toronto and Los Angeles. Airlines offering flights to Sabiha Gökçen  include Emirates, Nile Air, Atlas Global, with flights from Stansted, and Turkish Airlines, which provides flights from Frankfurt and Milan Malpensa.

Why travel by plane to Istanbul?

Direct flights from the UK to Istanbul take around 4 hours, so flying is definitely the quickest travel solution. Many visitors from the UK travel to Turkey for vacation and business purposes; no matter the reason for the travel, flying to Istanbul will offer them the fast and convenient connection they need. Flights to Istanbul are available from London airports and large regional hubs such as Birmingham and Manchester, making planning a trip from most areas of the UK easy to plan.

Before you travel to Istanbul by plane - good to know!

The Istanbul airport infrastructure has been upgraded considerably since the former international hub, Ataturk, did not have capacity for all arriving flights. Once the Metro links are in place from both of the current local international airports, traveling into Istanbul city center will be smooth and quick. Istanbul visitors with limited available time will appreciate a trip to Miniaturk in the Golden Horn area, as this delightful theme park showcases all the major Istanbul attractions and landmarks in miniature. This is also a great day out for families.