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Only Turkish Airlines operates flights between Basel EuroAirport Swiss and Istanbul Airport.

Flights from Basel EuroAirport Swiss to Istanbul Airport usually depart from Basel EuroAirport Swiss (BSL) and arrive at Istanbul (IST).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Turkish Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• IndiGo: a cabin bag in Economy class class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £144 return via Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH), compared with £248 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £26–£74 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A321-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Pegasus Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 MAX 8 variants.

One-stop flights from Basel EuroAirport Swiss to Istanbul Airport most commonly connect through:

• Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) – 54% of one-stop connections
• Frankfurt am Main (FRA) – 34% of one-stop connections
• Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) – 5% of one-stop connections
• Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl (BUD) – 4% of one-stop connections

Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 21% on the Basel EuroAirport Swiss to Istanbul Airport route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at £215 return on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at £271, a difference of £56. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Basel EuroAirport Swiss to Istanbul Airport route, 10% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 14 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Basel EuroAirport Swiss to Istanbul Airport flights, with 50% leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 50%, Afternoon flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Istanbul Airport are Taksim Square, Istanbul City Centre, and Taksim. These are among the most viewed places in Istanbul Airport on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Basel EuroAirport Swiss to Istanbul Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 10:40 and lands at 13:46
• Latest: departs at 19:15 and lands at 22:21.

The flight takes about 3h 06m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 1% above the route average of £243. Book 17 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Basel EuroAirport Swiss to Istanbul Airport takes 3h 06m, covering 1,128 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about £136 to £665. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Basel EuroAirport Swiss to Istanbul Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £102, which is 21% below the typical average for this route.

Turkish Airlines is the only airline operating Basel EuroAirport Swiss to Istanbul Airport flights. 90% of its flights are on time.

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 6h 10m, compared to 6h 49m via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) and 8h 19m via Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH).

Istanbul Airport is 1 hour ahead of Basel EuroAirport Swiss (Turkey Time vs Central European Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Istanbul Airport (IST) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £8 for economy cars. Top options include:
• CIRCULAR
• Avec Car Rental
• Ok Mobility
• Alamo
• Autounion Car Rental

Return flights from Basel EuroAirport Swiss to Istanbul Airport range from £196 to £306, with an average of £243 over the past 12 months. Anything below £196 counts as a good deal.