Travelling from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Istanbul: what you need to know
Istanbul is three hours ahead of Nottingham, where East Midlands Airport is located. Istanbul observes the UTC+3 timezone.
Leave plenty of time to make your EMA to Istanbul flight. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
If you're heading away during a major holiday or another peak period, give yourself more time. A good rule is two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Check-in and security lines will be longer.
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to take a break from travelling and maybe even tick a new city off your list. When browsing for flight tickets from EMA to Istanbul, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Consider one of these popular options:
Vienna International Airport (VIE)
Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
Geneve Airport (GVA)
The journey from central Nottingham to EMA takes about 50 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 18 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Searching for a hotel close to EMA? If you're catching an early flight from East Midlands Airport to Istanbul, these accommodation options will get you from your pillow to the plane in no time:
When it comes to East Midlands Airport's on-time performance, 75.1% of flights arrive within the expected time frame.
How to find the cheapest flights from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Istanbul
Rs20,415 is currently the best price for a one-way East Midlands Airport to Istanbul flight. Return flight tickets start from Rs40,960. These prices may change based on availability and demand.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to pick up cheap flights from EMA to Istanbul if you book early. Airlines often have some great early bird discounts.
Landing cheap tickets from East Midlands Airport to Istanbul is easier if you're flexible with your travel plans. Try using the 'Whole month' search tool to get the lowest fares throughout the month and pick up an awesome deal.
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Airports in Istanbul
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) is around 48 kilometres from central Istanbul. If you're getting a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes about 50 minutes.
It takes around 1 hour 45 minutes when travelling by public transport.
Consider booking a hotel close to IST if you're coming in on a late flight from East Midlands Airport to Istanbul. Select one of these options and make your first night all about catching up on rest:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up an Istanbul Ataturk Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Hit, Avec car rentals or Eren Rent a Car and explore beyond Istanbul's usual tourist stops.
To get the best deal, book your vehicle from Istanbul Ataturk Airport about two weeks ahead of your flight from EMA to Istanbul.
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) is about 48 kilometres from central Istanbul. Following your flight from East Midlands Airport to Istanbul, it'll take you around 55 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a ride-share or cab.
If you choose to travel on public transport, you'll reach the centre in 1 hour 30 minutes or so.
You'll find some comfortable places to call home for the night near SAW. Tuck yourself in and get cosy after your EMA to Istanbul flight at one of these perfectly located options:
Essence, Eren Rent a Car and 724 Rent make picking up a Sabiha Gokcen International Airport rental car quick and easy. These companies are located in or around the terminal and will have you behind the wheel before you know it.
Lock in the best price by booking your ride from SAW four weeks ahead of time. You can also expect to have a greater selection of vehicles.
Best time to go to Istanbul
Travel to Istanbul in high season if you want a lively atmosphere, but remember that hotel prices may be higher. Alternatively, book flights from East Midlands Airport to Istanbul during the off-season when prices are cheaper and crowds are smaller.
Before locking in your East Midlands Airport to Istanbul flight ticket, think about what kind of weather you prefer. August is the warmest month in Istanbul, with temperatures ranging from 20ºC to 30ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from EMA to Istanbul in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 2ºC and 11ºC on average.
More about Istanbul
After booking your flight from East Midlands Airport to Istanbul, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Istanbul:
The Basilica Cistern and Topkapi Palace are just a couple of the big attractions to put on your Istanbul travel itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to Galata Tower.
Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)
Istanbul has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Türkiye (Turkey) waiting to be discovered. Around 354 kilometres east of Istanbul, a visit to Ankara will keep you on the go. Start with leading attractions like Museum of Anatolian Civilizations, Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Genclik Park.
Around 322 kilometres south-west of Istanbul, Izmir is another favourite stop in Türkiye (Turkey). No visit is complete without checking out Kordonboyu, Kadifekale Castle and Alsancak.
