Flights Brussels → Istanbul
BRU → IST
Route overview
The flight route connects Brussels to Istanbul, operating with a diverse fleet of aircraft including the Boeing 737-800 and various Airbus models such as the A321, A340-300, A320, and A330. The destination airport in Istanbul opened in 2018 and serves over 84 million passengers annually.
The Brussels (BRU) → Istanbul (IST) route is operated by Turkish Airlines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 12.3/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Istanbul the average ATFM delay is 3.5 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Brussels the average ATFM delay is 1.0 minutes.
Heading to Istanbul: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Brussels (BRU) to Istanbul (IST) heads east for about 2,140 km, a flight time of roughly 3h 6m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Brussels the average ATFM delay is 1.0 min (atfm); arriving into Istanbul it is 3.5 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airlines operating BRU-IST
Frequently asked questions about BRU-IST
Route-specific punctuality data isn't available yet. Check your flight on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis.
The cancellation rate varies by airline and season. Check your flight risk for an up-to-date estimate.
The route is operated by 1 airline: Turkish Airlines.
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The Brussels-Istanbul route is about 2,140 km: for a cancellation (with less than 14 days' notice), a delay over 3 hours, or denied boarding, EU261 compensation is €400, barring extraordinary circumstances.
