£120 Find Cheap Flights from Istanbul Airport to Birmingham – Compare and Save

Only Turkish Airlines operates flights between Istanbul Airport and Birmingham.

Flights from Istanbul Airport to Birmingham usually depart from Istanbul (IST) and arrive at Birmingham (BHX).

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

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

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Istanbul Airport to Birmingham:

• Economy class
• Business Class

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £27–£74 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A321neo family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Turkish Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320-100/200 variants.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 54% on the Istanbul Airport to Birmingham route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at £196 return on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at £421, a difference of £225. 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 Istanbul Airport to Birmingham route, 17% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 31 minutes.

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

Some of the most popular sights in Birmingham are Utilita Arena Birmingham, Birmingham Hippodrome, and International Convention Centre. These are among the most viewed places in Birmingham on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Istanbul Airport to Birmingham:

• Earliest: departs at 07:00 and lands at 11:09
• Latest: departs at 14:40 and lands at 18:49.

The flight takes about 4h 09m.

A direct flight from Istanbul Airport to Birmingham takes 4h 09m, covering 1,616 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 £159 to £1,040. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Istanbul Airport to Birmingham are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £123, which is 33% below the typical average for this route.

Turkish Airlines is the only airline operating Istanbul Airport to Birmingham flights. 83% of its flights are on time.

Morning 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.

Birmingham is 2 hours behind Istanbul Airport (British Time vs Turkey Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Birmingham Airport (BHX) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £7 for economy cars. Top options include:
· DRIVALIA
· GREEN MOTION
· Wheego
· Alamo
· Budget

Return flights from Istanbul Airport to Birmingham range from £216 to £355, with an average of £266 over the past 12 months. Anything below £216 counts as a good deal.