Berlin BER to Istanbul IST flight with Pegasus Airlines

Flights from Berlin to Istanbul

Flying from Berlin to Istanbul couldn’t be easier or more convenient. Hundreds of flights per day take this popular route, from Berlin’s two main airports, Tegel (TXL) and Schonefeld (SXF), to Istanbul’s main airport (IST) and the peripheral Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW). Berlin Istanbul flights can be done in a morning or afternoon if you fly direct, with a minimum flight time of just under three hours, with flights starting at 6:00 a.m.  

Which airlines fly from Berlin to Istanbul?

A number of airlines serve the Berlin to Istanbul flight route. TAP Portugal, LOT, Rusline and Pegasus make up the bulk of the smaller carriers, whilst national carriers Aeroflot, Lufthansa and Turkish Airlines also serve the route.  

How long is the flight from Berlin to Istanbul?

Berlin Istanbul flights take just under three hours when flying direct, not including time spent traveling to and from Berlin and Istanbul city centers. Flights with layovers can take much longer, however, with some indirect flights taking upwards of ten hours. Be sure to check the Omio website thoroughly before booking. 

How many flights are there from Berlin to Istanbul?

Flights from Berlin to Istanbul are frequent and plentiful. Starting at 6:00 a.m. between two and four flights most hours service the route until 10:00 p.m. In total, just under 100 Berlin – Istanbul flights leave on the weekend and weekdays, or just under 600 per week. 

What are the departure and arrival airports for flights from Berlin to Istanbul?

Departure airport: Berlin – Istanbul flights depart from both of Berlin’s main airports. The larger of the two is Berlin Tegel, a half an hour bus from the city center. It is important to note that Berlin Tegel is only served by bus and taxi, but has a small selection of eateries, shops and services inside. Seating is, however, limited. Berlin Schonefeld is around an hour from Berlin city center and is served by buses, trains and taxis. Check before early flights from Berlin to Istanbul, because transport options can be limited during the night. The airport itself is fairly sparse and spread out, though there are a few select eateries and shops to keep you entertained.

Arrival airport:Istanbul Airport (IST) is 32 km away from Istanbul. The airport has a range of services, including prayer rooms, a number of restaurants including fast food outlets, car rentals, and currency converters. Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen (SAW) is smaller than the former, is fully equipped with restrooms, ATMs, cafes, restaurants and shops upon arrival.