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$74 Find cheap flights from Basel to Istanbul

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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Basel to Istanbul, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap flight deals from Basel to Istanbul (BSL-IST)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Basel to Istanbul that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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6:55 pm - 11:05 pmBSL-IST
3h 10mnonstop
7:30 am - 9:40 amIST-BSL
3h 10mnonstop
$213Turkish Airlines
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Fri, Jun 7 - Tue, Jun 11
6:55 pm - 11:05 pmBSL-IST
3h 10mnonstop
7:30 am - 9:40 amIST-BSL
3h 10mnonstop
$224Turkish Airlines
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Thu, Jun 6 - Tue, Jun 11
8:50 am - 9:50 pmBSL-IST
12h 00m1 stop
7:30 am - 9:40 amIST-BSL
3h 10mnonstop
Sat, Jun 1 - Sat, Jun 8
7:15 pm - 10:15 amBSL-IST
14h 00m1 stop
7:30 am - 9:40 amIST-BSL
3h 10mnonstop
Mon, Jun 3 - Mon, Jun 10
8:30 am - 9:20 pmBSL-IST
11h 50m1 stop
5:55 pm - 10:00 pmIST-BSL
5h 05m1 stop
$243Lufthansa
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Wed, Jun 12 - Wed, Jun 19
2:15 pm - 9:20 pmBSL-IST
6h 05m1 stop
5:55 pm - 7:55 amIST-BSL
15h 00m1 stop
$283Lufthansa
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Mon, May 27 - Fri, Jul 5
9:05 am - 2:10 amBSL-IST
16h 05m1 stop
1:40 am - 8:20 amIST-BSL
7h 40m1 stop
$458Aegean Airlines
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Thu, Jun 20 - Wed, Jun 26
9:05 am - 8:00 pmBSL-IST
9h 55m1 stop
8:50 pm - 8:20 amIST-BSL
12h 30m1 stop
$470Aegean Airlines
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Thu, Jul 4 - Sun, Jul 7
6:35 am - 12:30 amBSL-IST
16h 55m1 stop
8:15 pm - 10:55 pmIST-BSL
27h 40m1 stop
$506British Airways
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Thu, May 16 - Mon, May 20
7:05 am - 12:25 amBSL-IST
16h 20m1 stop
8:05 pm - 10:15 amIST-BSL
15h 10m1 stop
$508British Airways
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Sun, Jun 9 - Sat, Jun 15

Flights from Basel to Istanbul - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Basel to Istanbul to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Basel to Istanbul?

The average price of all flights from Basel EuroAirport Swiss to Istanbul Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Istanbul on a Tuesday and more expensive on a Monday. On your return trip to Basel, you should consider flying back on a Tuesday, and avoid Wednesdays for better deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Basel EuroAirport Swiss to Istanbul Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Basel EuroAirport Swiss to Istanbul Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Basel EuroAirport Swiss to Istanbul Airport is March, where tickets cost $161 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and December, where the average cost of tickets is $381 and $350 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Basel EuroAirport Swiss to Istanbul Airport?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Basel EuroAirport Swiss to Istanbul Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Basel EuroAirport Swiss to Istanbul Airport, you should book around 5 days before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 78 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Basel to Istanbul?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 72 hours, the best return deals on flights connecting Basel to Istanbul were found on Turkish Airlines ($213) and Lufthansa ($243). Wizz Air Malta proposed the cheapest one-way flight at $74.

Which airlines fly non-stop between Basel EuroAirport Swiss and Istanbul Airport?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Basel EuroAirport Swiss to Istanbul Airport.
There is just one airline that flies from Basel EuroAirport Swiss to Istanbul Airport direct and that is Turkish Airlines. The best one-way deal found from Turkish Airlines for the route is $197.

How many flights are there between Basel EuroAirport Swiss and Istanbul Airport per day?

Each day, there are between 1 and 2 nonstop flights that take off from Basel EuroAirport Swiss and land in Istanbul Airport, with an average flight time of 3h 10m. The most common departure time is 6:00 pm and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 12 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Saturday, when 17% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Tuesday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Basel EuroAirport Swiss and Istanbul Airport?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 2 cabin class options for the route. These are Business and Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from Basel to Istanbul take?

The duration of a nonstop flight to Istanbul from Basel is typically 3h 10m. The journey crosses a distance of 1,128 miles.

What’s the earliest departure time from Basel to Istanbul?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Basel EuroAirport Swiss at 10:35 am and will be landing in Istanbul Airport at 2:40 pm.

What’s the latest departure time from Basel to Istanbul?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Basel EuroAirport Swiss to Istanbul Airport jets off at 6:55 pm and lands at 11:05 pm.

Good to know

Low season

November

High season

July

Cheapest flight

$74
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 25% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 54% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Basel to Istanbul

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Basel to Istanbul based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking Basel to Istanbul flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Basel EuroAirport Swiss to Istanbul Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Basel EuroAirport Swiss to Istanbul Airport was $74 for a one-way ticket and $213 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Basel and Istanbul?

    Yes, you'll most likely have to show a valid passport before boarding the plane in Basel and on arrival in Istanbul.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Basel to Istanbul?

    SWISS, flydubai, Singapore Airlines, and Lufthansa offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Basel to Istanbul flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Basel to Istanbul?

    The Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Basel to Istanbul flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Basel to Istanbul?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Basel and Istanbul.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Basel to Istanbul?

    There are nonstop flights from Basel to Istanbul on a daily basis.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Basel to Istanbul?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Basel to Istanbul.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Basel to Istanbul?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Istanbul from Basel is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Basel to Istanbul?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Istanbul with an airline and back to Basel with another airline. Booking your flights between Basel and IST can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Basel to Istanbul?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Istanbul from Basel up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from BSL to Istanbul

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $119 or less one-way and $492 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly non-stop from Basel to Istanbul?

Find which airlines fly direct from EuroAirport Swiss to Istanbul, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Nonstop departures

Basel EuroAirport Swiss to Istanbul

Monday

IndiGo, Turkish Airlines

IndiGo, Turkish Airlines

Tuesday

IndiGo, Turkish Airlines

IndiGo, Turkish Airlines

Wednesday

IndiGo, Turkish Airlines

IndiGo, Turkish Airlines

Thursday

IndiGo, Turkish Airlines

IndiGo, Turkish Airlines

Friday

IndiGo, Turkish Airlines

IndiGo, Turkish Airlines

Saturday

IndiGo, Turkish Airlines

IndiGo, Turkish Airlines

Sunday

IndiGo, Turkish Airlines

IndiGo, Turkish Airlines

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Nonstop returns

Istanbul to Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Monday

IndiGo, Turkish Airlines

IndiGo, Turkish Airlines

Tuesday

IndiGo, Turkish Airlines

IndiGo, Turkish Airlines

Wednesday

IndiGo, Turkish Airlines

IndiGo, Turkish Airlines

Thursday

IndiGo, Turkish Airlines

IndiGo, Turkish Airlines

Friday

IndiGo, Turkish Airlines

IndiGo, Turkish Airlines

Saturday

IndiGo, Turkish Airlines

IndiGo, Turkish Airlines

Sunday

IndiGo, Turkish Airlines

IndiGo, Turkish Airlines

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Top airlines flying from Basel to Istanbul

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Basel to Istanbul. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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7.4
Turkish AirlinesOverall score based on 3709 reviews
7.4Boarding
7.5Entertainment
7.8Crew
7.4Food
7.4Comfort
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The seat did not recline and we called the stewardess, he forced it to recline, but when we landed, it did not come forward because the seat was broken. The stewardess came, He tried to do it but couldn't do it, the flight commander came and spoke to us in a bad tone, telling us to get out of here, she waited at the head and acted as if there was a child and we couldn't get up, it was very shameful, I don't even know if it's true, but she said if you don't get up, the plane will not land and will keep turning around. Then a passenger pushed the seat from behind and it worked. Then we wanted to talk to the supervisor again, but she did not come next to us. We fly so much and this is the first time we encountered such a style.

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, Apr 2024FRA - IST
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The seat did not recline and we called the stewardess, he forced it to recline, but when we landed, it did not come forward because the seat was broken. The stewardess came, He tried to do it but couldn't do it, the flight commander came and spoke to us in a bad tone, telling us to get out of here, she waited at the head and acted as if there was a child and we couldn't get up, it was very shameful, I don't even know if it's true, but she said if you don't get up, the plane will not land and will keep turning around. Then a passenger pushed the seat from behind and it worked. Then we wanted to talk to the supervisor again, but she did not come next to us. We fly so much and this is the first time we encountered such a style.

Excellent service and comfort from the moment you check in. Flight crew is hyper focused on making passengers comfortable and at ease. It’s like a flying hotel!

Horrible. Boarding was terrible. For a huge airplane, we needed to be transported to the plane. The boarding area was overcrowded and frantic. .The seats were so uncomfortable. The food was fine.

Only chicken as a meat dish through out the flight

Nothing really was great as such. Seen other no name airlines perform better.

It was a nightmare. I booked business class ticket from Ediburgh to Beirut via Istanbul to attend a funeral. I had a wonderful experience flying to Istanbul from Edinburgh. Then I could not get a boarding pass issued to Beirut. It seems that although they booked me and I had a reservation number, I had no seat allocated and the flight was full. I was asked to go from one desk to another and made to wait for 2 hours. I missed my flight as I did not have a seat assigned and it was full. The only option was to put me on the next flight, 6 hours later, for a fee of over $400. They said that was the best they can do to 'help me' and to 'take it or leave it'. Well, I was not about to be bullied; I stood my ground. I booked and paid premium for the journey, which was confirmed. The eventually accepted to not charge me extra and i waited a total of over 8 hours in the airport with no compensation. On top of my grief with the risk of missing the funeral service, I had to put up with their indifference and condescending attitude. They spoke about me in Turkish thinking I would not understand (I hold a British passport) in front of me. When they eventually handed my passport and boarding pass back to me, I showed them I was born in Istanbul and that I understood everything and said a condescending 'thank you' back to them in Turkish. You should have seen their faces. I said that consumers have rights and it is a shame that Turkish Airlines does not have good customer service to at least acknowledge and apologize for errors committed by the airline. Blaming the me, the client, for such an error and placing unreasonable ultimatums, rudeness and dismissiveness to be rid of me, particularly when I was vulnerable and visibly grieving was really shocking... The airline taints the city of Istanbul and the people of Türkiye. Such a shame.

Was not able to check in online, so had to stand in line for 90 minutes to get a boarding pass, and I had no luggage to check. Why not let people check in in advance on line? Or at a kiosk at the airport?

Boarding did not have a clue what is an EU disability card

Not a good experience from Lagos was very terrible paying for one extra bag is #403,600 in dollars is $331 which is too high and when get to Ny I don’t receive my bag till 2nd day some of my stuff was damaged am not really happy with Turkish Airlines very poor services.

3 of us were in the business class. All good except the Flight out of Mumbai is too early. It is at 6:30 am. Reporting is at 4 am. We had to get up at 3 am. US connection has 4-5 hours of layover. It would be nicer to start the India flight late (give more time to sleep at home) and have less layover duration in IST.

Pegasus is not a very comfortable airline. They’re not in any way hospitable

It was like moving cattle around. Very abrupt, uncomfortable and not much hospitality

All good but air not give the pasing er any food even glase of water

Flight delayed by 1hr when we already boarded because someone had to get off. Leg room is terrible for 6ft people like me.

I used the airline 5-6 times for the last year and every flight have had perfect timing and I like it. Despite catastrophic absence of space for my legs 😁

The crew was utterly non helping and non courteous.I asked for a water. The air hostess could have said it's paid . She informed me that I will come later after serving but never turned up. The seats were never comfortable.My first and last flight with Pegasus.I am not taking again

The plane left Istanbul 1 hour late and the AC was not really working great it was so hot inside and no air. This was my worst flight in a long time since I had a flight with Ryanair.

Cheap and cheerful. It’s a super cheap, no frills flight. Very professional and as it’s an A320 relatively spacious. Seats do not recline. Happy with the service. You get what you pay for. Can’t complain

I had 4 flights for less than a week and there were no delays and issues. Thanks to the crews and for perfectly organised service.

There is no usb for charging the phone you should provide the water

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Basel to Istanbul found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
6/4Tue
1 stopWizz Air Malta
12h 00mBSL-IST
$74
6/6Thu
1 stopWizz Air
12h 20mBSL-IST
$81
6/1Sat
1 stopWizz Air Malta
12h 00mBSL-IST
$101
8/26Mon
nonstopTurkish Airlines
3h 10mBSL-IST
$104
6/4Tue
2 stops
24h 10mBSL-IST
$107
6/6Thu
nonstopTurkish Airlines
3h 10mBSL-IST
$123
5/19Sun
1 stop
12h 45mBSL-IST
$146
8/26Mon
1 stopLufthansa
11h 50mBSL-IST
$172
10/27Sun
1 stopLufthansa
6h 20mBSL-IST
$173
6/20Thu
1 stopAegean Airlines
9h 55mBSL-IST
$258

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Last minute flights from Basel to Istanbul

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Basel to Istanbul that are departing in the next 10 days.
5/6Mon
multi-stop
14h 00mBSL-IST
5/10Fri
multi-stop
17h 20mIST-BSL
$352
5/6Mon
multi-stop
14h 00mBSL-IST
5/13Mon
multi-stop
18h 55mIST-BSL
$399
5/6Mon
multi-stop
14h 00mBSL-IST
5/10Fri
multi-stop
9h 05mIST-BSL
$405
5/7Tue
multi-stopBritish Airways
16h 45mBSL-IST
5/14Tue
multi-stopBritish Airways
28h 00mIST-BSL
$447
5/7Tue
multi-stopBritish Airways
16h 45mBSL-IST
5/15Wed
multi-stopBritish Airways
15h 30mIST-BSL
$498
5/6Mon
multi-stopLufthansa
6h 05mBSL-IST
5/17Fri
multi-stopLufthansa
5h 10mIST-BSL
$547
5/8Wed
multi-stopLufthansa
4h 45mBSL-IST
5/16Thu
multi-stopLufthansa
5h 10mIST-BSL
$615
5/7Tue
nonstopTurkish Airlines
3h 10mBSL-IST
5/19Sun
nonstopTurkish Airlines
3h 10mIST-BSL
$651
5/9Thu
nonstopTurkish Airlines
3h 10mBSL-IST
5/17Fri
nonstopTurkish Airlines
3h 10mIST-BSL
$673
5/8Wed
multi-stopKLM
20h 25mBSL-IST
5/11Sat
multi-stopKLM
12h 10mIST-BSL
$2,733

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Basel - Istanbul Flights

Departure:

Basel (BSL)Switzerland

Destination:

Istanbul (IST)Türkiye

Cabin classes:

$3,288
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