Flying from Antwerp International Airport (ANR) to Istanbul: what you need to know
Antwerp International Airport is located in Antwerp. Operating on the UTC+3 timezone, Istanbul is 2 hours ahead of Antwerp.
Leave enough time to make your flight from ANR to Istanbul. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months such as August and other peak periods. Arriving up to fours hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
You won't need a visa for Türkiye (Turkey) if you hold a passport from Belgium and are travelling for tourism purposes. Travel documentation and visa requirements can be subject to change. So before organizing your flight tickets from Antwerp International Airport to Istanbul, be sure to check with your airline and your destination country's local consulate or embassy for the latest information.
ANR is around 6 kilometres from central Antwerp. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 24 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the travel time to be around 54 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel near ANR? If you're catching an early flight from Antwerp International Airport to Istanbul, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
How to find the cheapest flights from Antwerp International Airport (ANR) to Istanbul
C$275 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Antwerp International Airport to Istanbul. A return flight starts from C$512. These prices may change based on availability and demand.
It's usually best to book ahead of time if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from ANR to Istanbul. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, check out the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across each month when looking for a ticket from Antwerp International Airport to Istanbul.
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Airports in Istanbul
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to central Istanbul is approximately 48 kilometres. It'll take you about 50 minutes to get to the centre driving.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of roughly 1 hour and 45 minutes.
If you have a late flight from Antwerp International Airport to Istanbul, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these hotels near IST:
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) is roughly 48 kilometres from the centre of Istanbul. Once you've disembarked your flight from Antwerp International Airport to Istanbul, it'll take you around 57 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
You can expect the journey to take about 1 hour and 30 minutes on public transport.
After your flight from ANR to Istanbul, unwind at a hotel near SAW. These are some great accommodation options that'll help you switch to relaxation mode:
Best time to go to Istanbul
August is the most popular month to board a flight from Antwerp International Airport to Istanbul while February is the quietest. To work out the ideal time to visit Istanbul, consider your preferred travel pace and style.
Before you book a flight from Antwerp International Airport to Istanbul, think about the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Istanbul, with temperatures ranging from 20ºC to 30ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 2ºC and 11ºC. Look for cheap flights from ANR to Istanbul around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Istanbul
Start your Istanbul trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Antwerp International Airport to Istanbul, browse our selection of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be difficult to know where to start. Topkapi Palace, The Basilica Cistern and Galata Tower are top sights which should feature on every Istanbul itinerary.
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