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Flights from Bruges to Istanbul

There are no direct flights from Bruges to Istanbul. The fastest way is one stop via Antalya or Rhodes, about 7h 35m door to door (2 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 7h 22m
OSTISTAYT

Bruges to Istanbul at a glance

Fastest journey7h 22mVia Antalya, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Antalya or Rhodes

Best ways to fly from Bruges 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
OST Antalya (AYT) IST
Leg 1: TUI fly Belgium · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
Wed13:15 OST18:09 AYT2h 36m connection20:45 AYT21:50 ISTTUI fly Belgium + Turkish Airlines
2 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 7h 35m
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2
OST Rhodes (RHO) IST
Leg 1: TUI fly Belgium · Leg 2: Pegasus Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~7h 22m
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3
OST Heraklion (HER) IST
Leg 1: TUI fly Belgium · Leg 2: Aegean Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~7h 31m
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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
2,289 km1,421 miles
Journey time
7h 22mon current schedules
Time difference
+2hIstanbul vs Bruges
Currency in Istanbul
TRY
Airports
OST → IST, SAW

Flights from Bruges to Istanbul: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Bruges to Istanbul?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Antalya, Rhodes and Heraklion. Most connections mean separate tickets, so leave plenty of time to collect bags and check in again.
How long is the flight from Bruges to Istanbul?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 7h 22m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 2,289 km.
Where do you change planes between Bruges and Istanbul?
The best connecting points are Antalya (AYT), Rhodes (RHO) and Heraklion (HER). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve Bruges and Istanbul?
Bruges: Ostend-Bruges International Airport (OST). Istanbul: İstanbul Airport (IST) and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW).
What is the time difference between Bruges and Istanbul?
Istanbul is 2 hours ahead of Bruges.

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