Travelling from Istanbul to Palese Airport (BRI): What you need to know
Istanbul is home to a couple of airports that set the stage for your next getaway. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Istanbul to Palese Airport (BRI) flying out of Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) or Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW).
Around 2 hours 10 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct Istanbul to Palese Airport flight.
Palese Airport is located in Bari. The city is in the UTC+1 timezone and is two hours behind Istanbul.
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to Palese Airport (BRI) is the busiest route, with 6 direct services every week. You can get from IST to BRI on Turkish Airlines's 6:45am departure.
To ensure you get on your flight from Istanbul to BRI, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
If you're travelling during a major holiday or other peak period, allow extra time. Get there two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Security and check-in lines will be longer.
Airports in Istanbul
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) provides a hassle-free way to reach your destination. Nonstop flights from Istanbul to Palese Airport (BRI) leave from this terminal.
Turkish Airlines is a leading airline that operates direct flights from Istanbul to Palese Airport departing from IST.
Turkish Airlines is the airline with the highest passenger demand for flights from IST to BRI.
Located around 48 kilometres from central 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.
Want an easy start to your holiday? Stay near Istanbul Ataturk Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Istanbul to Palese Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Add another location to your travels or just take a moment to recharge with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your flight from Istanbul to Palese Airport, browse these options when heading out from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport:
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Vienna International Airport (VIE)
Sofia Airport (SOF)
You can arrive at SAW from the centre of Istanbul in about 55 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The ride by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 30 minutes to cover the 48 kilometres or so.
Got a crack-of-dawn departure? You might like to check in to one of these hotels near Sabiha Gokcen International Airport the day before your Istanbul to BRI flight:
When it comes to flights staying on schedule, Sabiha Gokcen International Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 76.93%.
About Palese Airport (BRI)
Have a late flight from Istanbul to Palese Airport? Don't let it stretch your travel day into tomorrow. Check in to one of these hotels near BRI and shut your eyes sooner:
Grab a Palese Airport rental car and discover Bari and beyond with your own wheels. Surprice, Felirent and Noleggiare are leading providers you can book with here.
Booking your vehicle around two weeks ahead of your Istanbul to Palese Airport flight can help you get a cheaper deal.
Getting from Palese Airport (BRI) to central Bari
Palese Airport is roughly 10 kilometres from central Bari. How long it'll take to get there in a cab or car hire depends on the time of day. Do a little research before you go.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of roughly 45 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Palese Airport (BRI)
At the moment, RM259 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Istanbul to Palese Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is RM567. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Istanbul to BRI if you book ahead. Airlines often have some excellent early bird rates.
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The best time to fly from Istanbul to Palese Airport (BRI)
It's time to work out when to book your flight from Istanbul to Palese Airport (BRI). July is when most people visit Bari. If you like things a bit more low-key, head there in February.
The warmest month in Bari is August, with temperatures ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Book your Istanbul to BRI plane ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
Look for cheap tickets from Istanbul to Palese Airport in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 4ºC (39ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF).
More about Bari
After booking your flight from Istanbul to Palese Airport, find a hotel that's got location and comfort covered. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Bari:
There are so many things to see and do in this city, it can be hard to figure out where to start. Basilica di San Nicola, Southern Mezzogiorno and Piazza Mercantile are leading attractions which should feature on any well-planned Bari itinerary.
Explore more of Italy
Bari has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Italy just waiting to be explored. Around 209 kilometres west of Bari, a trip to Naples will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with popular sights like Piazza del Plebiscito, Walking & Amalfi Coast Tours and National Archaeological Museum.
If you're ready to explore another corner of Italy, head for Salerno, roughly 177 kilometres west of Bari. Medieval Aqueduct, Duomo di Salerno and Arco Naturale di Palinuro are key reasons to visit.