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Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Birmingham to Istanbul that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent return flight deals from Birmingham to Istanbul

Fri, 31 Oct - Fri, 7 Nov
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05:45 - 22:45BHX-IST
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£154Multiple Airlines
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Fri, 7 Nov - Sat, 15 Nov
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22:00 - 21:05BHX-IST
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10:10 - 18:55IST-BHX
11h 45m1 stop
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Wed, 8 Oct - Thu, 9 Oct
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07:55 - 21:55BHX-IST
12h 00m1 stop
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14h 35m2 stops
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Fri, 9 Jan - Thu, 15 Jan
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07:00 - 18:35BHX-IST
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Wed, 15 Oct - Mon, 20 Oct
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07:55 - 21:55BHX-IST
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04:45 - 19:45IST-BHX
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Wed, 8 Oct - Thu, 9 Oct
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07:55 - 21:55BHX-IST
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07:20 - 18:05IST-BHX
12h 45m1 stop
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Thu, 30 Oct - Thu, 6 Nov
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19:25 - 12:30BHX-IST
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Wed, 19 Nov - Sat, 22 Nov
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12:15 - 00:40BHX-IST
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10:10 - 13:15IST-BHX
6h 05m1 stop
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Fri, 10 Oct - Thu, 16 Oct
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17:10 - 23:15BHX-IST
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07:40 - 09:50IST-BHX
4h 10mdirect
£164Turkish Airlines
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Thu, 9 Oct - Thu, 16 Oct
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17:10 - 23:15BHX-IST
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Our travellers' advice
AI-generated summary based on content written by travel experts
Consider express lane access at BHX for faster security.
Use the M11 Metro Line for quick access to Istanbul.
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When to book
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March
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Cheapest return fare
£154
Overall average: £243
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Expert advice for your flight from Birmingham to Istanbul

 
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Consider express lane access at BHX for faster security queues. Buy online for a discount and save time before your flight.

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IST

Use the M11 Metro Line for a quick trip from IST to Istanbul city centre. Trains run every 5 minutes from 6 am to midnight.

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KAYAK's insights & trends for Birmingham to Istanbul flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Birmingham to Istanbul to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Birmingham to Istanbul Airport?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Birmingham to Istanbul Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Istanbul Airport on a Tuesday and more expensive on a Sunday. On your return trip to Birmingham, you should consider flying back on a Thursday, and avoid Mondays for better deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Birmingham to Istanbul Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Birmingham to Istanbul Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Birmingham to Istanbul Airport is March, where tickets cost £174 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and August, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £343 and £341 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Birmingham to Istanbul Airport?

The average return price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of £270, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Birmingham to Istanbul Airport?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Birmingham to Istanbul Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Birmingham to Istanbul Airport, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 8% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 26 weeks before departure.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from Birmingham to Istanbul Airport

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight£69
Best time to beat the crowds (26% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 2% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Birmingham to Istanbul

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Birmingham to Istanbul based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking Birmingham to Istanbul Airport flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Birmingham to Istanbul Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Birmingham to Istanbul Airport was £94 for a one-way ticket and £210 for a return.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Birmingham to Istanbul Airport?

    Only Asiana Airlines offers inflight Wi-Fi service on the Birmingham to Istanbul Airport flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Birmingham to Istanbul Airport?

    The Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Birmingham to Istanbul Airport flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Birmingham to Istanbul Airport?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Birmingham and Istanbul Airport.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Birmingham to Istanbul Airport?

    There are direct flights from Birmingham to Istanbul Airport on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Birmingham to Istanbul, KLM or Air France?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Birmingham to Istanbul are KLM and Air France. With an average price for the route of £263 and an overall rating of 7.8, KLM is the most popular choice. Air France is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of £154 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Birmingham to Istanbul Airport?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Birmingham to Istanbul Airport.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Birmingham to Istanbul Airport?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Istanbul Airport from Birmingham is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Birmingham to Istanbul Airport?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Istanbul Airport with an airline and back to Birmingham with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Birmingham to Istanbul Airport?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Istanbul Airport from Birmingham up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Birmingham to Istanbul Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight from Istanbul Airport to Birmingham? 25% of our users found flights on this route for £313 or less one-way and £526 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Birmingham to Istanbul Airport?

 
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Birmingham to Istanbul

Monday

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

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Thursday

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Friday

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Saturday

Turkish Airlines

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Sunday

Turkish Airlines

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Istanbul to Birmingham

Monday

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

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Thursday

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Friday

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Saturday

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Sunday

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying from Birmingham to Istanbul

 
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KLMOverall score based on 1386 reviews
8.4Crew
7.3Food
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Over 1 Hr delay. No APU so no AC on ground. Plane was hot during boarding and then they closed the doors over 20 minutes before engine start so interior of plane was steamy hot and stuffy. Could have been helped by opening doors until ready to depart.

2.0 MediocrePeter, Aug 2025SAN - AMS
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Over 1 Hr delay. No APU so no AC on ground. Plane was hot during boarding and then they closed the doors over 20 minutes before engine start so interior of plane was steamy hot and stuffy. Could have been helped by opening doors until ready to depart.

Ad experience - been flying many years with them but they are losing out to other carriers with their service and bagage / seating policy. My 2 12-yo kids were not placed with the parent. Absurdity.

Short flight so it was okay. Nice crew, all very pleasant and professional. We were near the back in row 27 so just as we got our drinks, we started our descent so had to drink very quickly!

KLM remains a quality flag carrier airline which maintains its standards whilst all their competitors are lowering theirs.

The baggage drop-off in Stuttgart is bad: after online check-in you cannot use the automated baggage drop off as indicated on the website. You can use the terminals but have to cue to 1 of three open and slowly working counters to drop the bags. took about 45 minutes wait time.

Our first flight was delayed so we missed our connecting flight. However it was easy to book a later flight on their app.

My flight was delayed by 6 hours then I missed BOTH of my connecting flights, I then had to stay in the AIRPORT at JFK because soooooo many people also suffered from missing flights and there was no hotels available. I would like to be compensated for this experience! I had to stay in the airport for over 16 hours!

Cabin crew professional, polite and friendly, boarding was seemless, but come on KLM surely you can do better than a pack of cheesy biscuits as an inflight snack

Legroom not all it could be, especially when the seat in front is reclined. Otherwise it was good, food and beverage were nice.

You should not have to pay for WiFi in business class

I bought business class tickets but the seats are exactly like economy with no comfort seats nor an empty seat next to me provided. Very poor, low quality airline.

I don't understand the concept of paying to get your personal luggage onboard and then asked to check it in.... either sell the space or don't, its a hassle to carry those all through the airport just to make a check in at the last minute.

The food was great and the service and attitude was amazing!!

It was a great experience. The only thing I would have changed was that the bathrooms were never cleaned and they got very dirty.

Old airplanes small seats expensive tickets, not as expected overall and not comfortable according to the price

It was an OK flight with below mediocre service by their flight attendants

My experience was good overall, the quality of the food really decreased! There used to be a choice between meat and fish now it’s between chicken and pasta! In the choices of entertainment meditation has been added which is very good. Soft chair workout to improve blood circulation and avoid phlebitis should be added.

The only reason the overall rating wasn't "excellent" was due to problems in claiming luggage. The bags are delivered to the main area (Cinta 35) for domestic passengers, but to a DIFFERENT ROOM for international arrivees. After waiting 30 minutes, someone (who didn't appear to be from Air France or the airport) told us to go to another area. There we found our bags, which appeared to have been awaiting us for a while. We had to go through a bag check before leaving the airport. If we had been alerted to this possibility, or better yet, been to go directly to Cinta 34, we could have eliminated quite a bit of waiting.

Much better than the major US Carriers especially in Biz Class.

I wish that the meal included a vegetable or even a salad instead of couscous! Why serve chicken with rice AND couscous? Service was good overall though a bit lacking in friendliness. Usually on air france I've been offered a glass of champagne before dinner, wine with dinner, and a digestif after dinner. We were only offered wine this time!

THE SEATS ARE A JOKE!!!! YOU CALL THIS BUSINESS CLASS SEATS ? ITS A DISGRACE.. NARROW, CLAUSTRIPHOBIC SEATS CAN NEVER BE COMPENSATED FOR BY FOCUSING ON BETTER WUALITY FOOD SERVED....... THE CONFORT OF THE SEATS AND THE WIDTH & PITCH OF THE SEATS ARE WAY MORE IMP. THAN FOOD THAT TK IS FOCUSING ON... WILL NEVER FLY AGAIN EVEN IF THE PRICE OF BUSINESS CLASS SEAT IS SAME AS ECONOMY CLASS..... JAL/ QATAR/ EMIRATES HAS WAYYYY MORE COMFY SEATS

Rude staff. I would avoid using the word racist but definitely partially or discriminatory. My 72 yrs old mother who is also disabled was traveling on this flight. She was the second passenger boarded to the plane. The First elderly couple ahead of my mother were allowed to use the airplane bathroom but my mother was denied entry stating it was for safety reasons. My mother objected the the couple in front of her were allowed but hostess still stated that due to the flight safety reasons she can’t use it. Even my mother explained that he is using blood pressure medication that’s why she have to use the restroom frequently but the crew continued arguing her. At one point the Mae attendent even suggested that if that’s the case my mother can urinate in her seat. The level of disrespect against an elderly lady is beyond my comprehension. This matter will be taken to the social media to shame the employees involved.

my experience was great with Turkish airlines . the problem i encountered was with kayak booking. When I booked . it showed that im allowed a bag . and when I got to the airport, i had to pay $165 for one bag.

Not up to Business Class standards. Two of the three toilets were out of order. The hostesses were aware and didn’t show any responsible act to do something. Food quality was not what we expect from Turkish hospitality. Overall we were not impressed and disappointed.

During mid flight, try to get a flight attendant to help I couldn’t find one Otherwise, everything was perfect

I was not given basinett seat.The connecting flight was missed due to airline fault i was not accomodated for hotel.Drinks were normt served frewuently.Never travelling again on tirkish airlines.I always travel wiyh family by turkish airline but no more.zero stars

It was ok. Not the experience I expected from Turkish airlines

I loved and appreciated the agent at the check in counter in Amman. He was very professional and helpful. I believe his name was Lawrence. All I saw from him were smiles after smiles after smile. Very kind and professional. Overall trip was comfortable and pleasant.

The crew were very hospitable and pleasant. The food was pretty good. Unfortunately, there was a flight delay of more than 2 hours. We're not sure why but it appeared to be outside the control of Turkish Airlines.

Terrible. Delayed. No one would help. Just limped about like a piece of meat

Efficiency of staff, and comfort and cleanliness of aircraft was all great. Maybe a hot drink without payment at that time in the morning would be good!

The plane was late (as was my flight out from Birmingham the day before)

The flight was delayed by an hour. Made the connection uncomfortably tight.

No entertainment since it was a 3 hr flight. Good leg room for economy.

When we went to the lounge they told us to go into the main lounge and not the full business class section, later they told me that Lufthansa wont pay the full fee to alloq the business class passengers entry to the nicer sectikn where all the other airlines nusiness class passengers go into. Very poor arrangement.

Eet late informed about delay of more rhan four houts

Not what I expected for the last leg of a $5100 business class experience. Boarding was a nightmare. The flight was delayed and I had to keep checking my email to ensure I was at the right gate since the airline or the terminal had no clue until 15 mins prior to boarding. Food was gross, limited drink options.

Flights scheduled with impossible connections - Lufthansa apparently believes it takes 7mins to change terminals, go through passport control, re-clear security and walk 1.8kms…..and everything will work perfectly (which it never does at Frankfurt). No staff on hand to assist with transfers on delayed flights. No transfer guidance provided by app. No compensation offered for 6hr delay to connecting flight.

Crew were friendly and very helpful Plane was clean and the legroom is standard. Overall a good flight, no complaints.

Lufthansa only flew me to Larnaca. I had to find my own way from there, and am out of pocket for a ticket and hotel expenses

Not because when i try to do check in there is only in turkish language i can not select other language

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Don't fly Pegasus, terrible service at the airport and boarding was really bad. Both flights I took with them were significantly late. This flight had us all changing the gate at the last moment and it was chaos.withour explanation or apology. The planes have seats that don't recline and seats are really hard. The crew on board was good both flights, but that is the only positive thing I can say about this airline. It's not worth it and I won't be flying them again.

The airport staff were some of the worst I've ever flown, and I fly at least 50x every year. From the staff at the gate, to the check in staff, to the ticketing sales staff. My experience in Instanbul was so bad Ill.never fly Pegasus again. They were incredibly rude, dismissive and not helpful whatsoever. This is the worst of the worst if you want to fly a budget airline I'd go elsewhere. The airplane seats are really uncomfortable and don't recline at all, you get charged for every single thing so in the end you will pay more flying with them. The crew on the plane were the only kind people we encountered with Pegasus.

Pegasus Airlines which is the most efficient and cost worth low cost airline all over the Europe

Flight from London was delayed and we had to hurry up to catch the connecting flight to Riyadh

The crew were outstandingly kind and cheerful. We carried our cat and they offered help.

Late departure. No announcements. Boarding was a disaster. Some kind of technical issue scanning boarding passes.

Pegasus is a very efficient airline. Passengers, however are sometimes unruly. Getting up right after take off. Getting up right when we land and before getting to the gate. Switching seats to the front so she can get a better seat. It is unfair for those that actually paid for seats. Flight attendants seem to not enforce it. One or two bad actors ruins it. Overall, the airline is great.

Pegasus is not a very comfortable airline. They’re not in any way hospitable

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