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Flights from Brest to Istanbul

There are no direct flights from Brest to Istanbul. The fastest way is one stop via Paris or Heraklion, about 6h 12m door to door (6 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 6h 12m
BESISTCDG

Brest to Istanbul at a glance

Fastest journey6h 12mVia Paris, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Paris or Heraklion

Best ways to fly from Brest to Istanbul

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
BES Paris (CDG) IST
Leg 1: Air France · Leg 2: Air France, Turkish Airlines, Air Algérie
Mon19:45 BES20:39 CDG2h 21m connection23:00 CDG02:57 ISTAir France
6 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 6h 12m
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2
BES Heraklion (HER) IST
Leg 1: Aegean Airlines, Volotea · Leg 2: Aegean Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~6h 55m
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3
BES Marseille (MRS) IST
Leg 1: Volotea, Transavia France · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~7h 07m
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4
BES Athens (ATH) IST
Leg 1: Volotea · Leg 2: Aegean Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, Sky Express (Greece)
Self-transfer likely ~7h 22m
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5
BES Nice (NCE) IST
Leg 1: Volotea · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~7h 03m
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BES London (LGW) IST
Leg 1: easyJet · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~7h 08m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
2,744 km1,704 miles
Journey time
6h 12mon current schedules
Time difference
+2hIstanbul vs Brest
Currency in Istanbul
TRY
Airports
BES → IST, SAW

Flights from Brest to Istanbul: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Brest to Istanbul?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Paris, Heraklion and Marseille. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Brest to Istanbul?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 6h 12m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 2,744 km.
Where do you change planes between Brest and Istanbul?
The best connecting points are Paris (CDG), Heraklion (HER), Marseille (MRS) and Athens (ATH). Air France flies both legs via Paris, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Brest and Istanbul?
Brest: Brest Bretagne airport (BES). Istanbul: İstanbul Airport (IST) and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW).
What is the time difference between Brest and Istanbul?
Istanbul is 2 hours ahead of Brest.

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