Cheap flights from Bodo to Istanbul

January is the cheapest month among those with fares on this route. October through March and again May and June are the months with prices, and December and June attract holiday travel, so book early around Christmas and school holidays. Midweek departures are often easier to price than weekend ones.

Scandinavian Airlines leads the list of six carriers, followed by Eurowings Discover, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, LOT Polish Airlines, Air France and Wider. None flies this route nonstop, so every itinerary connects at least once. What differs most is what the fare includes: some tickets include a checked bag and a meal, while others charge extra for bags, seats or food. Read the fare conditions before paying, especially when a connection is involved.

Getting into town from either Istanbul Airport or Sabiha Gokcen means a long transfer by airport bus, metro connection or taxi, and traffic can change the journey more than distance does. Istanbul Airport is the newer, very large field to the north-west of the city, while Sabiha Gokcen sits on the Asian side to the south-east. Confirm the arrival airport on your itinerary before you plan the hotel, because the two are not interchangeable.

Currency

TRY (₺)

Power sockets

Type C, F · 230 V

Language

Turkish

Emergency number

112, 177

Driving side

right

Calling code

+36

Internet domain

.tr

Population of Istanbul

15.7 M (2023)

Time zone

UTC+03 (Europe/Istanbul)

Country facts: Wikidata

• Confirm whether your flight lands at Istanbul Airport or Sabiha Gokcen and plan the transfer from that side of the city.
• Check the baggage allowance and seat rules on the exact fare, since inclusions vary across the six carriers.
• Check Turkey's entry requirements and passport validity for your nationality before you buy.
• Check connection times if your itinerary is split across separate tickets.
• Check the month you choose: January is cheapest among the months with prices, while December and June attract holiday travel.