Travelling from Brindisi - Salento Airport (BDS) to Istanbul: what you need to know
The timezone in Istanbul is UTC+3. The city is 2 hours ahead of Brindisi, where Brindisi - Salento Airport is located.
To ensure you get on your flight from BDS to Istanbul, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months like August and other peak periods. Arriving up to fours hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to take a break from travelling — and possibly even explore a different city. When browsing flights from BDS to Istanbul, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Here are some options to consider:
Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)
Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)
Zurich Airport (ZRH)
You won't need a visa for Türkiye (Turkey) if you hold a passport from Italy and are visiting for tourism purposes. Travel documentation and visa requirements can be subject to change. So before locking in your flight tickets from Brindisi - Salento Airport to Istanbul, be sure to check with your airline and your destination country's local consulate or embassy for up-to-date information.
The journey from central Brindisi to BDS takes approximately 32 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 6 kilometres in 12 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Booked an early flight from Brindisi - Salento Airport to Istanbul? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays close to BDS:
How to find the cheapest flights from Brindisi - Salento Airport (BDS) to Istanbul
C$122 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Brindisi - Salento Airport to Istanbul. For a return flight on this route, the best price is C$274. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares can change.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from BDS to Istanbul, book ahead. Airlines typically offer lower fares when flights are first made available.
Finding cheap tickets from Brindisi - Salento Airport to Istanbul is easy if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Check out the 'Whole month' search tool to show the lowest fares across each month and bag a great deal.
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Airports in Istanbul
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) is around 48 kilometres from the centre of Istanbul. With a cab or in your own car rental, the drive is about 50 minutes.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of roughly 1 hour and 45 minutes.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Brindisi - Salento Airport to Istanbul, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these accommodation options near IST:
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) is around 48 kilometres from central Istanbul. Once you've hopped off your flight from Brindisi - Salento Airport to Istanbul, it'll take you around 57 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
You can also opt for public transport, which will take about 1 hour and 30 minutes.
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and rest at a hotel near SAW. Here are a few options where you can take a load off after your flight from BDS to Istanbul:
Best time to go to Istanbul
August is the busiest month to hop on a flight from Brindisi - Salento Airport to Istanbul while February is the quietest. To work out the ideal time to visit Istanbul, consider whether you like a lively atmosphere or a quieter vibe.
The warmest month in Istanbul is August, with the temperature ranging between 20ºC and 30ºC. Book your flights from Brindisi - Salento Airport to Istanbul in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January sees average temperatures of between 2ºC and 11ºC. Look for cheap flights from BDS to Istanbul sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Istanbul
After booking your flight from Brindisi - Salento Airport to Istanbul, think about where you'll stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Istanbul:
Every great journey has to include some sightseeing. Topkapi Palace, The Basilica Cistern and Galata Tower are must-visits when exploring Istanbul.
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