Flying from Bingol Airport (BGG) to Istanbul: what you need to know
Approximately 2 hours 5 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Bingol Airport to Istanbul.
Istanbul and Bingöl (where Bingol Airport is located) are both in the UTC+3 timezone. That means there's no time difference to adjust for.
The most popular route is from Bingol Airport (BGG) to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST). Take your pick of seven weekly services between these two airports. Turkish Airlines offers a 15:30 departure between BGG and IST.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your BGG to Istanbul flight.
If you're heading away during a major holiday or another peak period, allow for even more time. A good general rule is two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Check-in and security lines will be longer.
Begin your trip at BGG and travel straight to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST). That's where you can expect to touch down when searching for Bingol Airport to Istanbul tickets.
Keep an eye out for offers from Turkish Airlines. This carrier has direct flights from Bingol Airport to Istanbul.
To reach BGG from central Bingöl, it'll take around 10 minutes if you're travelling by car. It's roughly 5 miles from the airport to the city centre.
69.7% of flights taking off from Bingol Airport touch down at their destination on time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Bingol Airport (BGG) to Istanbul
£77 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Bingol Airport to Istanbul flight. A round-trip plane ticket right now is £151. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares can change.
To snag cheap flights from BGG to Istanbul, book your journey four months ahead of your departure.
Plan your trip for August. That's the best month for landing a bargain on Bingol Airport to Istanbul tickets. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to access the cheapest price across every month.
You don't need to keep checking in to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment there's an extra saving on cheap flights from BGG to Istanbul.
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Airports in Istanbul
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) is around 30 miles from the centre of Istanbul. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive will take roughly 50 minutes.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 45 minutes.
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Bingol Airport to Istanbul. Stay at one of these accommodation options near IST instead:
Travel at your own pace with an Istanbul Ataturk Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Hit, Avec car rentals or Eren Rent a Car and see more of Istanbul and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, book your vehicle from Istanbul Ataturk Airport around two weeks ahead of your flight from BGG to Istanbul.
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) is around 30 miles from the centre of Istanbul. Once you've hopped off your flight from Bingol Airport to Istanbul, it'll take you around 55 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
You can expect the journey to take roughly 1 hour 30 minutes on public transport.
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and relax at a hotel near SAW. Here are a few options where you can settle in after your BGG to Istanbul flight:
Forget about inconvenient public transport timetables or waiting forever for a cab. Pick up a Sabiha Gokcen International Airport rental car and take your journey in whatever direction you like. Compare rates and availability from Essence, Eren Rent a Car and 724 Rent.
Get first dibs on the best options. Booking your ride from SAW four weeks in advance often means better deals and a wider selection of vehicles.
Best time to go to Istanbul
Carefully consider your dates before securing your flight from Bingol Airport to Istanbul. The city buzzes during high season, but rates are often higher and major attractions can be crowded. Plan your trip to Istanbul in the off-season if you want a quieter vibe.
The warmest month in Istanbul is August, with temperatures ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Book your Bingol Airport to Istanbul plane ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from BGG to Istanbul in January when temperatures average between 2ºC (36ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF).
More about Istanbul
Once you've booked your flight from Bingol Airport to Istanbul, choose a hotel that combines comfort with a great location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Istanbul:
All great holidays should include a little sightseeing. The Basilica Cistern, Topkapi Palace and Galata Tower are must-visits when exploring Istanbul.
Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)
Ankara is just one of the many places in Türkiye (Turkey) waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Istanbul. Around 220 miles away to the east, its top attractions include Museum of Anatolian Civilizations, Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Genclik Park.
Around 200 miles south-west of Istanbul, Izmir is another favourite stop in Türkiye (Turkey). Start your sightseeing at Kordonboyu, Kadifekale Castle and Alsancak.
