Flying from Istanbul to Benghazi Benina International Airport (BEN): What you need to know
Istanbul Airport (IST) is Istanbul's main airport. Explore your options for reserving a flight from Istanbul to Benghazi Benina International Airport (BEN) departing from here.
2 hours 45 minutes is the average travel time for a direct Istanbul to Benghazi Benina International Airport flight.
Benghazi is one hour behind Istanbul. Benghazi Benina International Airport is located in Benghazi, which is in the UTC+2 timezone.
Istanbul Airport (IST) to Benghazi Benina International Airport (BEN) is the most popular route. There are 14 direct weekly flights to choose from. If you have things to do before heading off, take the last flight with Berniq Airways at 9:55pm. Opt for the first IST to BEN departure operated by Turkish Airlines at 6:45am if you're aiming for an earlier start.
Leave plenty of time to make your flight from Istanbul to BEN. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months like August and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
Airports in Istanbul
Istanbul Airport (IST)
Fly without interruptions from Istanbul Airport (IST). Direct flights from Istanbul to Benghazi Benina International Airport (BEN) can be booked from here.
Berniq Airways is a popular airline that operates direct flights from Istanbul to Benghazi Benina International Airport leaving from IST.
Most passengers choose to book seats with Berniq from IST to BEN.
Located around 40 kilometres from central Istanbul, IST can be reached in about 45 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport is roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Istanbul to Benghazi Benina International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by staying at one of these stays near Istanbul Airport:
Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
You can reach SAW from the centre of Istanbul in approximately 1 hour 5 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The ride by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 40 minutes to cover the 48 kilometres or so.
Get a head start on your holiday with an additional night away from home. Before catching your Istanbul to BEN flight, unwind in one of these hotels close to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport:
77% of flights taking off from Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport arrive according to schedule.
Getting from Benghazi Benina International Airport (BEN) to central Benghazi
From Benghazi Benina International Airport, central Benghazi is around 19 kilometres away. It takes about 25 minutes to reach the city centre by car.
Travelling by public transport takes around 50 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Benghazi Benina International Airport (BEN)
At the moment, Rs72,715 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Istanbul to Benghazi Benina International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs103,138. Keep in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book 11 months before you travel. Research into pricing trends suggests this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Istanbul to BEN.
The best month for landing cheap Istanbul to Benghazi Benina International Airport tickets is April. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then choose the dates with the lowest fares.
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The best time to fly from Istanbul to Benghazi Benina International Airport (BEN)
Think about the kind of holiday you want when deciding your trip dates. October is the quietest month to go to Benghazi. January is when most people book flights from Istanbul to Benghazi Benina International Airport (BEN), which may be ideal if you enjoy travelling when it's busier.
Before locking in your Istanbul to BEN plane ticket, consider what kind of weather you prefer. August is the warmest month in Benghazi, with temperatures ranging from 22ºC to 33ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Istanbul to Benghazi Benina International Airport in February when temperatures are between 9ºC and 20ºC.
More about Benghazi
Book your flight from Istanbul to Benghazi Benina International Airport and then search for the perfect place to lay your head. Ebreaze Hotel is a guest favourite in Benghazi.
Your visit to Benghazi won't be complete without checking out the sights. Leading attractions that are worth your time include Mosque of Bab AlSalam, Mosque of Saad bin Moaz and Mizdawi Mosque.
Explore more of Libya
If there's time to check out another major destination in Libya, head for Darnah, about 241 kilometres east of Benghazi. Fatima Zahra Mosque, Taiba Mosque and Al Sahaba Mosque are highlights.