Cheap flights from Bordeaux to Istanbul

The weeks around January tend to carry lower fares than the middle of winter or the peak summer months when families travel. Booking in advance rather than waiting until the last minute usually saves money, and flying midweek often costs less than weekends. School holidays in France and Turkey can shift prices, so check dates against those periods.

The fare includes what the carrier decides to bundle—seats, sometimes a small bag, occasionally meals on full-service flights. Budget carriers like Easyjet and Wizz Air Malta charge for checked luggage and seat selection separately. Turkish Airlines, Lufthansa, KLM, Aegean Airlines, Vueling, Volotea, HOP!, and Air Algerie all operate this route in some form, with varying numbers of connections between them.

If you arrive late at night or early morning, ground transport options shrink significantly. Istanbul Airport sits farther from the historic centre than Sabiha Gokcen but offers more frequent metro links through the day. Both airports have taxis and shuttle services running regularly, though frequency drops after midnight. Plan your route into the city around when your flight actually lands.

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

• Check whether you need a visa or e-visa for Turkey before you book your ticket.
• Confirm which Istanbul airport each airline uses since they split between two locations.
• Verify baggage allowances on low-cost carriers where extras are charged separately.
• When connecting on separate tickets, allow enough time between flights if one is delayed.