Flying from Istanbul to Aalborg Airport (AAL): What you need to know
Istanbul has two main airports that set the stage for your next getaway. Explore your options for reserving a flight from Istanbul to Aalborg Airport (AAL) departing from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) or Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW).
Aalborg Airport is located in Aalborg. The city follows the UTC+1 timezone and is two hours behind Istanbul.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Istanbul to AAL. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
Peak travel periods mean busier airports, so plan to arrive even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for an international journey to stick to your schedule.
Airports in Istanbul
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
We make it a breeze to find cheap flights from Istanbul to AAL with a stopover. To explore the options leaving from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, select a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Some popular stopovers between IST and AAL include:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
Antalya Airport (AYT)
Located around 48 kilometres from the centre of Istanbul, IST can be reached in about 50 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport is roughly 1 hour 45 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Istanbul to Aalborg Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays near Istanbul Ataturk Airport:
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Make the most of your holiday with a stopover on your flight from Istanbul to Aalborg Airport. Here's where you can connect between Sabiha Gokcen International Airport and AAL:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
Antalya Airport (AYT)
On public transport, you can travel from central Istanbul to SAW in around 1 hour 30 minutes. The airport is roughly 48 kilometres away, and getting there by car will take approximately 55 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before catching your Istanbul to AAL flight? Relax in a hotel near Sabiha Gokcen International Airport before your holiday officially starts. These stays have your key waiting:
When it comes to flight punctuality, Sabiha Gokcen International Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 76.93%.
About Aalborg Airport (AAL)
Book a hotel close to AAL if you have a late flight from Istanbul to Aalborg Airport. Choose one of these accommodation options and be under the covers in no time flat:
Pick up an Aalborg Airport rental car and explore Aalborg and beyond with your own set of wheels. Keddy By Europcar, Alamo and Europcar are top outlets to choose from here.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your vehicle around three weeks in advance of your Istanbul to Aalborg Airport flight.
Getting from Aalborg Airport (AAL) to central Aalborg
Central Aalborg is roughly 5 kilometres from Aalborg Airport. Journey times by cab or car hire will vary based on traffic conditions, so do some research ahead of time.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of about 20 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Aalborg Airport (AAL)
Right now, RM424 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Istanbul to Aalborg Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is RM1,027. Keep in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap flights from Istanbul to AAL, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer lower fares when tickets are first released.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the lowest price across each month when searching for your Istanbul to Aalborg Airport ticket.
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Filters make it easier to save some cash on your flight from Istanbul to Aalborg Airport. Choose the airlines, flight times and stops that line up with your plans. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to find the lowest price right away.
The best time to fly from Istanbul to Aalborg Airport (AAL)
June is the busiest month for flights from Istanbul to Aalborg Airport (AAL). Visit Aalborg in December if you'd rather avoid peak season.
Book an Istanbul to AAL plane ticket departing in July if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Aalborg to range from 11ºC (52ºF) to 24ºC (75ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from Istanbul to Aalborg Airport in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -5ºC (23ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF).
More about Aalborg
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Aalborg right here. Explore these hotels after you've booked your flight from Istanbul to Aalborg Airport:
There are so many things to see and do in this city, it can be difficult to know where to start. Kunsten Museum of Modern Art Aalborg, Church of Our Saviour and Aalborg Havnefront are popular attractions which should feature on every Aalborg itinerary.
Explore more of Denmark
Aalborg has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Denmark just waiting to be discovered. Around 225 kilometres south-east of Aalborg, a trip to Copenhagen will keep your itinerary packed. Start with attractions like Kopenhagen, The Little Mermaid and Rosenborg Castle.
Around 193 kilometres south of Aalborg, Odense is another essential stop in Denmark. No visit is complete without checking out H.C. Andersen Quarter, HC Andersens Hus and Rose Garden.
