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Wed, Apr 8
Basel BSLIstanbul SAW

£41
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Tue, Apr 14
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£41
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Fri, Apr 10
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£41
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Sat, Apr 11
Basel BSLIstanbul SAW

£43
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Sun, Apr 12
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Thu, Apr 9
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£45
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Fri, Apr 10 – Tue, Apr 14
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Sat, Apr 11 – Tue, Apr 14
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£150
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Mon, Apr 6 – Fri, Apr 10
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£152
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Thu, Apr 9 – Tue, Apr 14
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£153
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Tue, Apr 7 – Fri, Apr 10
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Getting from Istanbul airports to the city center

Istanbul is served by two major airports, each offering a variety of airport transfers to city center destinations. Istanbul Airport (IST) lies 35 km northwest of central Istanbul, while Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) is located 40 km southeast on the Asian side. Transport options include metro, airport buses, public buses, taxis, ride-hailing services, and private transfers. Journey times and costs vary depending on the airport, time of day, and traffic conditions, which can be significant in this bustling metropolis.

From Istanbul Airport (IST)

From Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)

Notes:

  • Prices in TRY; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Istanbulkart is required for metro and public buses; cards available at airport stations and kiosks.
  • Istanbul traffic can be severe, especially during rush hours. Allow extra time for road-based transport.
  • Taxis are metered; ensure the meter is running. Ride-hailing prices vary with demand.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Istanbul

Depart from
EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
Arrive to
Istanbul Airport
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance
1882 km
Worth visiting
Blue Mosque, Istanbul - Aya Sofya (Hagia Sophia) - Topkapi Palace

Weekly direct flights

Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from Basel to Istanbul in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.

AirlineMon 09.03Tue 10.03Wed 11.03Thu 12.03Fri 13.03Sat 14.03Sun 15.03
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Weekly flights: 15 totalDaily flights: 2.14 averageMost flights: Saturday 3 flights
AirlineMon 16.03Tue 17.03Wed 18.03Thu 19.03Fri 20.03Sat 21.03Sun 22.03
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Weekly flights: 28 totalDaily flights: 4 averageMost flights: Saturday 3 flights
AirlineMon 23.03Tue 24.03Wed 25.03Thu 26.03Fri 27.03Sat 28.03Sun 29.03
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Weekly flights: 27 totalDaily flights: 3.86 averageMost flights: Saturday 3 flights
AirlineMon 30.03Tue 31.03Wed 01.04Thu 02.04Fri 03.04Sat 04.04Sun 05.04
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Weekly flights: 31 totalDaily flights: 4.43 averageMost flights: Monday 3 flights

Check-in for a flight from Basel to Istanbul

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Turkish AirlinesTHYTKNo
easyJetEZYU2Yes
PegasusPGTPCNo
Wizz AirWZZW6No
LufthansaDLHLHNo

Weather in Istanbul

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January9°C5°C
February9°C5°C
March11°C7°C
April15°C9°C
May20°C14°C
June25°C19°C
July28°C22°C
August28°C23°C
September25°C20°C
October19°C15°C
November15°C12°C
December11°C8°C
Hottest Month
28°C
July
Coldest month
5°C
January
Sunny days
305
days per year
Snow days
2
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
7 Mar
10°C6°C
14 Mar
10°C7°C
Sunday
8 Mar
9°C5°C
15 Mar
10°C8°C
Monday
9 Mar
10°C6°C
16 Mar
11°C7°C
Tuesday
10 Mar
11°C6°C
17 Mar
11°C8°C
Wednesday
11 Mar
11°C6°C
18 Mar
11°C7°C
Thursday
12 Mar
11°C8°C
19 Mar
11°C7°C
Friday
13 Mar
11°C6°C
20 Mar
11°C6°C
Travelers usually depart from EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg, or Mulhouse/Basel EuroAirport French FR when they travel from Basel to Istanbul. Book your trip to arrive at Istanbul Airport, or Sabiha Gökçen International. The distance between Basel and Istanbul is 1882 km. The most popular airlines for this route are Turkish Airlines, easyJet, Pegasus, Wizz Air, and Lufthansa. Basel and Istanbul have 400 direct flights per week. When you arrive at Istanbul, consider visiting Blue Mosque, Istanbul, Aya Sofya (Hagia Sophia), and Topkapi Palace.

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