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Connecting route · Turkiye → France

Flights from Istanbul to Brest

There are no direct flights from Istanbul to Brest. The fastest way is one stop via Lyon or Heraklion, about 10h 50m door to door (1 connection a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 5h 57m
ISTBESHER

Istanbul to Brest at a glance

Fastest journey5h 57mVia Lyon, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Lyon or Heraklion

Best ways to fly from Istanbul to Brest

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

1
IST Lyon (LYS) BES
Leg 1: Transavia France, Turkish Airlines, Air Algérie · Leg 2: Air France
Sun07:30 IST09:23 LYS6h 37m connection16:00 LYS17:20 BESTurkish Airlines + Air France
1 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 10h 50m
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2
IST Heraklion (HER) BES
Leg 1: Aegean Airlines · Leg 2: Aegean Airlines, Volotea
One airline, one ticket ~6h 55m
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3
IST Paris (CDG) BES
Leg 1: Air France, Turkish Airlines, Air Algérie · Leg 2: Air France
One airline, one ticket ~5h 57m
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4
IST Marseille (MRS) BES
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Volotea, Transavia France
Self-transfer likely ~7h 07m
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5
IST Athens (ATH) BES
Leg 1: Aegean Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, Sky Express (Greece) · Leg 2: Volotea
Self-transfer likely ~7h 22m
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6
IST Nice (NCE) BES
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Volotea
Self-transfer likely ~7h 03m
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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
5h 57mon current schedules
Time difference
-2hBrest vs Istanbul
Currency in Brest
EUR
Airports
IST, SAW → BES

Flights from Istanbul to Brest: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Istanbul to Brest?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Lyon, Heraklion and Paris. 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 Istanbul to Brest?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 5h 57m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 2,744 km.
Where do you change planes between Istanbul and Brest?
The best connecting points are Lyon (LYS), Heraklion (HER), Paris (CDG) and Marseille (MRS). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve Istanbul and Brest?
Istanbul: İstanbul Airport (IST) and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW). Brest: Brest Bretagne airport (BES).
What is the time difference between Istanbul and Brest?
Brest is 2 hours behind Istanbul.

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