Birmingham Istanbul | 08/08/24 1 Stopover (CDG) AF1315, AF1390 24h 40min | 27/08/24 1 Stopover (AMS) KL1960, KL1041 17h 30min | Air France | £544 Found several days ago | Check | ||
Best option Birmingham Istanbul | 08/08/24 direct TK1970 04h 05min | 27/08/24 direct TK1927 04h 10min | Turkish Airlines | ? | £553 Found several days ago | Check | |
Birmingham Istanbul | 08/08/24 direct TK1970 04h 05min | 27/08/24 direct TK1927 04h 10min | Turkish Airlines | ? | £561 Found several days ago | Check | |
Birmingham Istanbul | 08/08/24 direct TK1928 04h 05min | 27/08/24 direct TK1927 04h 10min | Turkish Airlines | ? | £578 Found several days ago | Check | |
Birmingham Istanbul | 08/08/24 direct TK1968 04h 05min | 27/08/24 direct TK1927 04h 10min | Turkish Airlines | £584 Found several days ago | Check | ||
Birmingham Istanbul | 08/08/24 direct TK1970 04h 05min | 27/08/24 direct TK1927 04h 10min | Turkish Airlines | £586 Found several days ago | Check | ||
Birmingham Istanbul | 08/08/24 direct TK1928 04h 05min | 27/08/24 direct TK1927 04h 10min | Turkish Airlines | ? | £589 Found several days ago | Check | |
Birmingham Istanbul | 08/08/24 1 Stopover (FRA) LH0955, LH1304 06h 20min | 27/08/24 1 Stopover (FRA) LH1299, LH0958 10h 25min | Lufthansa | ? | £636 Found several days ago | Check | |
Birmingham Istanbul | 08/08/24 direct TK1970 04h 05min | 27/08/24 direct TK1927 04h 10min | Turkish Airlines | ? | £661 Found several days ago | Check |
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Istanbul: A modern yet ancient city
Istanbul is mysteriously ancient, while conveniently modern and a city that hosts millions of visitors yearly. According to the Istanbul Cultural and Tourism Directorate, 10,474,867 travellers came to visit in 2013 and it was described as being the most rapidly growing destination worldwide.
When to visit
Weather wise, May through to October is the best period to visit. The Commemoration of Ataturk - Youth and Sports Day - is held on the 19th May and Republic Day is celebrated on the 29th October. Eid and Ramadan are acknowledged yearly, although the dates will vary according to the moon phases. The Prince Islands, are worth visiting too. It's a car free zone, and horse drawn carriages are the only form of transportation permitted.
Before travelling and upon arrival
British nationals need visas to enter Turkey, which can be arranged online. Make sure your passport is valid for up to 6 months from the date of your arrival in Turkey. It's also a good idea to get hepatitis A, tetanus, typhus and diphtheria vaccinations before travelling. London is 2 hours behind Turkey. Markets like the Grand Bazaar and Egyptian Bazaar are full of beautifully exotic goods, but be prepared to partake in the tradition of haggling to avoid being overcharged. There are plenty of fast food restaurants in Turkey and the food is considerably cheaper, although fish is expensive. Kebabs are around 8 TRY, while an assortment of snacks cost around 2 TRY and beer about 6 TRY.
Travelling to the city centre and accommodation choices
Once you arrive in Istanbul airport head to floor -2 and take the HAVATA or IETT buses to Istanbul city centre for the price of 50 TRY. A taxi to the centre will cost you around 200 TRY. Travel into the centre of the city will take 40 minutes at least.
Hostels and Guest Houses are very affordable, starting from 30 TRY upwards. You'll also find a wide range of accommodation in Eminonou, where the Blue Mosque and Grand Bazaar are situated, and Beyoglu, by Taksim Square and Istiklal Caddesi. The public transport network is well established and reliable, and includes the bus, minibus, metro, Metrobus and tram services. Access to all of these transportation modes is available with an Istanbulkart, or Istanbul Card. Taxis are more costly, although they are still comparatively cheaper than those in the UK.
Flight information: Birmingham - Istanbul
Outbound and return from | £543.45 |
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Flight duration | min. 03:50 / max. 04:00 |
Return flight duration | min. 04:20 |
Distance | 2632 km |
Flights per week | 12 |
Departure airport | Birmingham (BHX) |
Arrival airport | Istanbul (IST) |
Destination country | Turkey |
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