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Flights Brussels → Istanbul

BRU → SAW

3h 11m
Flight time (est.)
9.8
Average risk (Low)
1
Airlines

How long is the flight from Brussels to Istanbul?

The flight from Brussels (BRU) to Istanbul (SAW) takes about 3h 11m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.

Route overview

The flight route connects Brussels to Istanbul, operating with a Boeing 737-800 aircraft. The destination airport in Istanbul sees an annual passenger traffic of nearly 48.4 million passengers, highlighting its significance as a major travel hub.

EU261 compensation on this route

About ~2,204 km · in case of disruption you may be entitled to up to €400 (Regulation EC 261/2004).

The Brussels (BRU) → Istanbul (SAW) route is operated by Turkish Airlines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 9.8/100 (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 (SAW) heads east for about 2,204 km, a flight time of roughly 3h 11m.

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

Time difference
1h ahead
Arrival (dest. local time)
18:11
Elevation SAW
312 ft
Typical aircraft
Boeing 737-800
Est. CO₂/passenger
~220 kg

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Airlines operating BRU-SAW

Frequently asked questions about BRU-SAW

The flight from Brussels (BRU) to Istanbul (SAW) takes about 3h 11m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.

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.

Enter your flight number on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis based on 9 factors: weather at Istanbul, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel, airline punctuality and recent trends.

The Brussels-Istanbul route is about 2,204 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.