Travelling from Ain El Bey Airport (CZL) to Istanbul: what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Ain El Bey Airport to Istanbul is 3 hours 13 minutes.
The timezone in Istanbul is UTC+3. The city is 2 hours ahead of Constantine, where Ain El Bey Airport is located.
With 12 flights a week between the two airports, Ain El Bey Airport (CZL) to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) is the most popular route. Turkish Airlines operates the earliest flight at 13:50. If you prefer to get more out of your day before you fly, the latest flight from CZL to IST is with Air Algerie at 22:30.
Leave enough time to catch your flight from CZL to Istanbul. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a popular month such as July? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer lines at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Nonstop flights from Ain El Bey Airport (CZL) to Istanbul are available for booking. Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) is where you'll arrive.
Turkish Airlines is a popular airline that operates direct flights from Ain El Bey Airport to Istanbul.
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to take a travel break — and maybe even explore another city. When searching for flights from CZL to Istanbul, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Here are some popular options to consider:
Tunis-Carthage International Airport (TUN)
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED)
If you have a passport from Algeria, you will need an e-visa to enter Türkiye (Turkey). This applies when booking a cheap ticket from Ain El Bey Airport to Istanbul for tourism purposes. Requirements may be different if you're travelling for business or other reasons. Always check the visa rules before you make travel plans and certainly before flying.
Central Constantine to CZL is around 11 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 19 minutes to reach there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Looking for a handy hotel close to CZL? If you're boarding an early flight from Ain El Bey Airport to Istanbul, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
How to find the cheapest flights from Ain El Bey Airport (CZL) to Istanbul
ج.م. 5,082 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Ain El Bey Airport to Istanbul. For a return flight on this route, the best price is ج.م. 10,049. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Book 10 months before flying. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from CZL to Istanbul.
June is the cheapest month for tickets from Ain El Bey Airport to Istanbul. If you'd like to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.
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Airports in Istanbul
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to central Istanbul takes around 50 minutes by car. It's approximately 48 kilometres away.
Travelling to the centre on public transport takes around 1 hour and 45 minutes.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Ain El Bey Airport to Istanbul, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these hotels near IST:
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) is roughly 48 kilometres from central Istanbul. Once you've disembarked your flight from Ain El Bey Airport to Istanbul, it'll take you around 57 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
You can also opt for public transport, which will take about 1 hour and 30 minutes.
After your flight from CZL to Istanbul, rest your head at a hotel near SAW. These are some comfortable options that'll help you get into relaxation mode:
Best time to go to Istanbul
August is the most popular month to hop on a flight from Ain El Bey Airport to Istanbul while February is the quietest. To work out the best time to go to Istanbul, consider the pace you like to travel at.
Before you book a flight from Ain El Bey Airport to Istanbul, think about the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Istanbul, with temperatures ranging from 20ºC to 30ºC.
Look for cheap flights from CZL to Istanbul in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 2ºC and 11ºC on average.
More about Istanbul
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Istanbul right here. Check out these hotels once you've booked your flight from Ain El Bey Airport to Istanbul:
All great holidays should include some sightseeing. Topkapi Palace, The Basilica Cistern and Galata Tower are attractions you won't want to skip in Istanbul.
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