Flying from Istanbul to Bacha Khan International Airport (PEW): what you need to know
Start your vacation planning by considering where you'll board your flight from Istanbul to Bacha Khan International Airport (PEW). Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) and Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) are the two main airports in Istanbul.
Peshawar is 2 hours ahead of Istanbul. Bacha Khan International Airport is located in Peshawar, which operates on the UTC+5 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your flight from Istanbul to PEW.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months like August and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
Airports in Istanbul
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Consider adding a stopover to possibly find a cheaper flight from Istanbul to PEW. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST). Break up your trip (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these airports:
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)
Sharjah International Airport (SHJ)
From central Istanbul, IST is around 48 kilometres away. Use navigation apps or check the official airport website to find the best way to get there.
Looking for a handy hotel close to Istanbul Ataturk Airport? If you're boarding an early flight from Istanbul to Bacha Khan International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Get the most out of your vacation with a stopover on your flight from Istanbul to Bacha Khan International Airport. Visit family or friends or tick a new city off your bucket list. Whatever you'd like to do, here's where you can stop between Sabiha Gokcen International Airport and PEW:
Sharjah International Airport (SHJ)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED)
With public transport, you can travel from central Istanbul to SAW in around 1 hour and 30 minutes. The airport is roughly 48 kilometres away, and making the trip by car takes approximately 57 minutes.
Want to spoil yourself with an extra night away before your flight from Istanbul to PEW? Kick back in a hotel near Sabiha Gokcen International Airport before your trip officially starts. Here's where you can stay:
About Bacha Khan International Airport (PEW)
Consider booking a hotel close to PEW if you have a late flight from Istanbul to Bacha Khan International Airport. Pick one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Getting from Bacha Khan International Airport (PEW) to central Peshawar
Bacha Khan International Airport to central Peshawar is around 0.16 kilometres. If you're getting a cab or renting a car, plan in advance to make your trip as smooth as possible. Journey times will vary based on traffic and the time of day.
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Bacha Khan International Airport (PEW)
For a one-way ticket from Istanbul to Bacha Khan International Airport, C$283 is the best price we've seen. You can also book a return trip starting from C$801. These are currently the lowest fares and may vary depending on availability.
To find flight tickets from Istanbul to PEW, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
Take advantage of the 'Whole month' search function to compare the prices of tickets from Istanbul to Bacha Khan International Airport across each month. We've made the lowest fares green, making it easy to choose a flight your budget will love.
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Customize your journey with filters. Adjust the number of stops, total duration, and departure and arrival times to find the right flight from Istanbul to Bacha Khan International Airport. You can also sort the results to see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' options first.
The best time to fly from Istanbul to Bacha Khan International Airport (PEW)
July is the most popular month to board a flight from Istanbul to Bacha Khan International Airport while April is the quietest. To work out the ideal time to go to Peshawar, consider the pace you prefer to travel at.
Think about the kind of weather that'll work with your plans for Peshawar. The warmest month is June. Lock in your flights from Istanbul to PEW sometime then and you can expect temperatures of between 24ºC and 42ºC.
Search for cheap flights from Istanbul to Bacha Khan International Airport in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 3ºC and 20ºC on average.
More about Peshawar
After booking your flight from Istanbul to Bacha Khan International Airport, think about where you'll stay in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Peshawar:
Peshawar Museum reception and Bala Hisar Fort are a couple of leading attractions to put on your Peshawar travel itinerary. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Gor Khatri Museum.
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