Cheap flights from Brussels to Istanbul

January tends to be quieter for travel between these cities since it falls outside peak holiday periods. School breaks in Western Europe bring more demand around Christmas and Easter, while Turkish holidays affect availability locally. Midweek departures often carry lower fares than weekend flights. Booking several weeks ahead usually gives better options than last-minute searches.

Full-service carriers like Turkish Airlines, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Scandinavian Airlines, Tarom and Air Serbia include checked baggage and meals in their base fare. Low-cost operators such as Easyjet, Pegasus, Sun Express, Sky Express and Ajet charge separately for bags and seat selection. Some airlines fly direct while others connect through their hubs. You can compare which carriers serve this route directly on the page.

Istanbul Airport sits far from the city centre in the European part of the metropolis. Sabiha Gokcen lies closer to the Asian side but still requires transport to reach downtown. Both airports offer airport shuttles, taxis and public transit connections into the city. Check which airport your flight lands at before planning ground travel.

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 arrival goes to Istanbul Airport or Sabiha Gokcen
• review baggage allowances since low-cost airlines charge separately
• take note of connection times if you book separate tickets on different airlines
• verify passport and visa requirements for entry into Turkey
• consider seasonal price differences especially around holidays