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It is possible to fly non-stop to Istanbul Airport from Birmingham with Turkish Airlines. With most other airlines that fly from Birmingham, your journey will usually involve one stopover before you reach your destination. It is rare that you will have two stopovers, but this is occasionally the case on some Istanbul flights.

Birmingham Airport is a busy, international travel hub. Passengers travelling through Birmingham may face long waits at check-in or security points. Therefore, passengers are advised to arrive at the airport at least 3h before their flight is due to depart to make time for potential hold-ups. You can also prebook a fast-track voucher for around £5 that will allow you to bypass long queues.

Birmingham Airport has several car parks, all located close to the airport. Car parks 1-4 are situated less than 5min walk from the terminal buildings, while Car Park 5 is located 5-10min away. For Car Park 7, a free shuttle bus is available to customers who have prebooked. This shuttle bus takes around 10min to reach the terminal.

There are several convenient transport options available from Istanbul Airport. Passengers can take the BURULAS bus to the city, which costs around ₺115 (£10). This journey takes around half an hour. Passengers at the airport can also use the HAVAIST and iETT bus lines. Taxis are also available at the airport and can be found outside International Arrivals at the Plaza Section. Prices of taxis range from ₺100 to ₺300 (£10-30), depending on where you want to go, and all Istanbul taxis are metered.

Accommodation is available at the Yotel Istanbul Airport Hotel. Passengers can find the entrance to the Yotel Istanbul just beside the Arrivals Duty-Free Area and can enjoy a comfortable stay in a modern and luxurious suite. The hotel also features several dining areas and a hotel fitness centre.

Stopover flights are some of the cheapest flights between these cities and a popular choice. Air France has one of the top choices, with a short stopover at Charles de Gaulle en route. KLM offers cheap flights to Istanbul with a single stopover at Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS).

Turkish Airlines is one of the most popular airlines on this route and only operates one route several times a day. These are direct flights from Birmingham Airport to Istanbul International (IST). There are usually flights in the morning and late afternoon.

KLM flight prices are based on the Light ticket option, which only includes one carry-on cabin bag. The Standard ticket type costs a little extra and includes carry-on luggage and a checked bag of 23 kg. If you need more luggage, pay extra during online booking.

The best way to lower your carbon footprint is to pick reduced Co2 flights. One of the best choices is a single stopover flight by KLM that stops over at Amsterdam Schiphol, with 49% fewer Co2 emissions. Lufthansa also offers a single-stopover flight via Frankfurt Airport (FRA), with 43% fewer emissions.

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SkyTeam, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Birmingham and Istanbul, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

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