Travelling from Istanbul to Luxembourg Airport (LUX): What you need to know
There are a couple of main airports you can fly out of in Istanbul. Explore your options leaving from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) or Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) when searching for a flight from Istanbul to Luxembourg Airport (LUX).
Expect to be travelling for 3 hours 25 minutes. That's the average duration of a direct Istanbul to Luxembourg Airport flight.
Luxembourg is two hours behind Istanbul. Luxembourg Airport is located in Luxembourg, which runs on the UTC+1 timezone.
The most popular route is from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to Luxembourg Airport (LUX), with 11 direct services every week. If you're looking to take off without delay, the earliest flight from IST to LUX is the 7:10am Turkish Airlines option. If a later flight fits your day better, the final departure is at 3:40pm with Turkish Airlines.
To ensure you catch your flight from Istanbul to LUX, leave plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Longer lines at security and check-in are likely if you're heading away during high season, so allow some extra breathing space. The recommendation for peak periods? Arrive up to four hours early for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Istanbul
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Take the express route from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST). Direct flights from Istanbul to Luxembourg Airport (LUX) operate from here.
Turkish Airlines is a popular carrier that offers direct flights from Istanbul to Luxembourg Airport leaving from IST.
The airline most travellers choose when flying between IST and LUX is Turkish Airlines.
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Istanbul to LUX. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST). Slip in a stop (and skip the high fares) by flying through one of these popular options:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
Palese Airport (BRI)
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.
Catching an early flight from Istanbul to Luxembourg Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by staying at one of these hotels near Istanbul Ataturk Airport:
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Experience more along the way with a stopover on your flight from Istanbul to Luxembourg Airport. Check out these connections between Sabiha Gokcen International Airport and LUX:
Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)
Hamburg Airport (HAM)
Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport (ADB)
With public transport, you can travel from central Istanbul to SAW in about 1 hour 30 minutes. The airport is roughly 48 kilometres away, and making the trip by car takes approximately 55 minutes.
Get your holiday started early with an additional night away from home. Before catching your Istanbul to LUX flight, unwind in one of these hotels close to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport:
When it comes to flights staying on schedule, Sabiha Gokcen International Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 76.93%.
About Luxembourg Airport (LUX)
Have a late flight from Istanbul to Luxembourg Airport? Don't let your travel day stretch into tomorrow. Stay at one of these hotels near LUX and be in snooze mode sooner:
Hit the road running by picking up a Luxembourg Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Keddy By Europcar, Alamo or Europcar and explore beyond Luxembourg's usual tourist stops.
Booking your vehicle around three weeks ahead of your Istanbul to Luxembourg Airport flight can help you lock in a great deal.
Getting from Luxembourg Airport (LUX) to central Luxembourg
The centre of Luxembourg is roughly 6 kilometres from Luxembourg Airport. Travel times by cab or car hire will vary based on traffic conditions and time of day, so do a little research before you go.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of roughly 30 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Luxembourg Airport (LUX)
RM469 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Istanbul to Luxembourg Airport. Return flights start at RM845. These prices can change based on demand.
To snag cheap flights from Istanbul to LUX, book your ticket two months ahead of your planned departure.
Organise your trip for July. That's the best month for scoring an incredible deal on Istanbul to Luxembourg Airport tickets. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.
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The best time to fly from Istanbul to Luxembourg Airport (LUX)
Think about the kind of holiday you want when deciding your trip dates. February is the quietest month to visit Luxembourg. July is when most people book flights from Istanbul to Luxembourg Airport (LUX), which may be perfect if you're chasing more excitement.
The warmest month in Luxembourg is July, with temperatures ranging between 9ºC (48ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Book your Istanbul to LUX plane ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January has temperatures of between -4ºC (25ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Istanbul to Luxembourg Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Luxembourg
Once you've booked your flight from Istanbul to Luxembourg Airport, find a hotel that's got location and comfort covered. Make one of these options your base for exploring Luxembourg:
Every great adventure has to include some sightseeing. Notre Dame Cathedral (Cathedrale Notre Dame), Luxembourg American Cemetery and Grand Ducal Palace are must-do's during your Luxembourg adventure.