Flying from M'poko International Airport (BGF) to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST): what you need to know
The timezone in Istanbul is UTC+3, which is two hours ahead of Bangui.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your BGF to IST flight.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months like April. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from M'poko International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between BGF and IST:
Douala Airport
Nsimalen Airport
Mohamed V International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from M'poko International Airport (BGF) to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way M'poko International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport flight is ₹ 63,250. A return plane ticket is currently ₹ 96,500. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from BGF to IST if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird deals.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the lowest price across every month when looking for your flight from M'poko International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport.
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Handy information about M'poko International Airport (BGF)
65.33% of flights leaving from M'poko International Airport land at their destination on schedule.
M'poko International Airport is around 10 kilometres from central Bangui. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
If you're taking an early flight from M'poko International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport, why not stay close by? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and enjoy some extra z's) at Gust Hotel. Résidence Agnès et Victor (RAV) is another convenient accommodation option near BGF.
Arriving at Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Reserve a hotel close to IST if you're taking a late M'poko International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Travel at your own speed with an Istanbul Ataturk Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Hit, Avec car rentals or Eren Rent a Car and chase adventure across Istanbul and beyond.
To get the lowest price, book your vehicle from Istanbul Ataturk Airport around two weeks in advance.
Getting from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to central Istanbul
Istanbul Ataturk Airport is approximately 48 kilometres from the centre of Istanbul. The drive time takes about 50 minutes.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 45 minutes.
When to fly to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
April is the most popular month for flights from M'poko International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport. To skip the crowds, visit Istanbul in February.
Lock in your flight from M'poko International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport for August if you want to visit Istanbul during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 20ºC and 30ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from BGF to IST in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 2ºC and 11ºC on average.
Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)
Ankara is just one of the many cities in Türkiye (Turkey) waiting to be discovered once you've seen Istanbul. Around 354 kilometres away to the east, top sights here include Museum of Anatolian Civilizations, Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Genclik Park.
Izmir is another essential stop in Türkiye (Turkey) and is around 322 kilometres south-west of Istanbul. No journey is complete without visiting Kordonboyu, Kadifekale Castle and Konak Square.
