Flying from Milas-Bodrum Airport (BJV) to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 35 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Milas-Bodrum Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport.
Bodrum and Istanbul share the UTC+3 timezone. That means there's no time difference to consider.
Choose from 98 weekly Milas-Bodrum Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport flights. The 00:10 departure with Turkish Airlines is the earliest flight you can take. Turkish Airlines operates the latest service of the day at 23:10.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Show up at the airport on time to board your BJV to IST flight.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
Turkish Airlines offers direct flights from Milas-Bodrum Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to tick off the sights in Istanbul — and maybe even more of Türkiye (Turkey) if your schedule allows.
Turkish Airlines is the top choice for travellers on this route.
If you want to break up your flight, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Milas-Bodrum Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport. Here are the top stopovers between BJV and IST:
Adana Sakirpasa Airport
Esenboga International Airport
Antalya Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Milas-Bodrum Airport (BJV) to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Right now, ₹ 3,781 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Milas-Bodrum Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is ₹ 7,737. Remember that fares can change due to demand when booking.
Book five months before you want to fly. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from BJV to IST.
April is the cheapest month for flights from Milas-Bodrum Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport. If you prefer to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for every month.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from BJV to IST by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.
Discover the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Milas-Bodrum Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Milas-Bodrum Airport (BJV)
Milas-Bodrum Airport has an excellent on-time performance, so flight disruptions are less likely. Departures from BJV touch down on schedule 86.57% of the time.
To reach Milas-Bodrum Airport from central Bodrum, it'll take around 40 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 40 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Booked an early flight from Milas-Bodrum Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near BJV:
Arriving at Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
If you have a late Milas-Bodrum Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these hotels near IST:
Explore without limits with an Istanbul Ataturk Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Hit, Avec car rentals or Eren Rent a Car and experience more of Istanbul and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Istanbul Ataturk Airport about two weeks in advance can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to central Istanbul
From Istanbul Ataturk Airport, Istanbul is approximately 48 kilometres away. It takes around 50 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Travelling to the centre by public transport will take you roughly 1 hour 45 minutes.
When to fly to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Milas-Bodrum Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport. April is the most popular month to head to Istanbul. If you'd like a more low-key vibe, go in February.
Book your flight from Milas-Bodrum Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport for August if you want to visit Istanbul during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 20ºC and 30ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from BJV 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)
Istanbul has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Türkiye (Turkey) waiting to be discovered. About 354 kilometres east of Istanbul, a visit to Ankara will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with popular sights like Museum of Anatolian Civilizations, Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Genclik Park.
If you're ready to explore another side of Türkiye (Turkey), consider Izmir, roughly 322 kilometres south-west of Istanbul. Kordonboyu, Kadifekale Castle and Konak Square are key highlights.