Travelling from EuroAirport Swiss (BSL) to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from EuroAirport Swiss to Istanbul Ataturk Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 3 hours 10 minutes.
Istanbul is two hours ahead of Basel and follows the UTC+3 timezone.
Flights from BSL to IST start at 10:35 — the first with Turkish Airlines. The latest departure is at 18:55 with Turkish Airlines. In total, you can take your pick of 18 weekly EuroAirport Swiss to Istanbul Ataturk Airport flights.
Your BSL to IST flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
Turkish Airlines offers direct flights from EuroAirport Swiss to Istanbul Ataturk Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to tick off the sights in Istanbul — and maybe even more of Türkiye (Turkey) if your schedule allows.
Turkish Airlines is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from EuroAirport Swiss to Istanbul Ataturk Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between BSL and IST include:
Venice Marco Polo Airport
Frankfurt Airport
Sofia Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from EuroAirport Swiss (BSL) to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Currently, ج.م. 3,655 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way EuroAirport Swiss to Istanbul Ataturk Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is ج.م. 8,043. Bear in mind that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from BSL to IST, book your trip six months before your planned departure.
May is the cheapest month for flights from EuroAirport Swiss to Istanbul Ataturk Airport. If you want to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for every month.
Snapping up cheap flights from BSL to IST couldn't be easier with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as fares go down.
Tailor your flights using filters. Select your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from EuroAirport Swiss to Istanbul Ataturk Airport.
Handy information about EuroAirport Swiss (BSL)
When it comes to the on-time performance of EuroAirport Swiss, 76.48% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Central Basel to EuroAirport Swiss is around 6 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 15 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
You can expect a trip time of about 30 minutes on public transport.
Get your trip off to a leisurely start by staying near BSL. Whether you're catching an early flight from EuroAirport Swiss to Istanbul Ataturk Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
If you have a late EuroAirport Swiss to Istanbul Ataturk Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting shortly after at one of these accommodation options near IST:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with an Istanbul Ataturk Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Hit, Avec car rentals or Eren Rent a Car and discover more of Istanbul and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Istanbul Ataturk Airport about two weeks in advance can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to central Istanbul
From Istanbul Ataturk Airport, Istanbul is approximately 48 kilometres away. It takes around 50 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Travelling to the centre on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 45 minutes.
When to fly to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from EuroAirport Swiss to Istanbul Ataturk Airport. April is the most popular month to head to Istanbul. If you want a more relaxed vibe, go in February.
Book your flight from EuroAirport Swiss to Istanbul Ataturk Airport for August if you'd like to go to Istanbul during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 20ºC and 30ºC.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from BSL to IST in January. Temperatures average between 2ºC and 11ºC then.
Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)
Ankara is just one of the many cities in Türkiye (Turkey) waiting to be discovered after you've seen Istanbul. Around 354 kilometres away to the east, well-known attractions include Museum of Anatolian Civilizations, Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Genclik Park.
Around 322 kilometres south-west of Istanbul, Izmir is another favourite stop in Türkiye (Turkey). Start your sightseeing at Kordonboyu, Kadifekale Castle and Konak Square.
