Flying from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to Billund Airport (BLL): what you need to know
Around 3 hours 30 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Billund Airport.
Billund is two hours behind Istanbul and follows the UTC+1 timezone.
Flights from IST to BLL start at 06:45 — the earliest with Turkish Airlines. The latest departure is at 15:55 with Turkish Airlines. Overall, there are 11 weekly Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Billund Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your IST to BLL flight.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months such as April. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
Travelling to Billund (and then exploring more of Denmark!) is a snap with Turkish Airlines. This popular carrier has direct flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Billund Airport.
The airline most travellers prefer to fly with on this route is Turkish Airlines.
If you'd like to break up your flight, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Billund Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between IST and BLL:
Frankfurt Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to Billund Airport (BLL)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Billund Airport flight is R 997. A return ticket right now is R 2,836. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Get cheap tickets from IST to BLL by booking at least six months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Billund Airport. If you need to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.
You won't have to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from IST to BLL.
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Handy information about Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
To reach Istanbul Ataturk Airport from central Istanbul, it'll take around 50 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 48 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of about 1 hour 45 minutes on public transport.
Get your break off to a leisurely start by staying near IST. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Billund Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Billund Airport (BLL)
If you have a late Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Billund Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed not long after at one of these options near BLL:
Follow your own route with a Billund Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Europcar, Keddy By Europcar or Sixt and chase adventure across Billund and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Billund Airport around three weeks ahead can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Billund Airport (BLL) to central Billund
Billund Airport is approximately 6 kilometres from central Billund. The drive time takes around 10 minutes.
Travelling on public transport takes around 20 minutes.
When to fly to Billund Airport (BLL)
June is the busiest month for flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Billund Airport. To escape the crowds, head to Billund in April.
The warmest month in Billund is July, with temperatures ranging between 10ºC (50ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF). Lock in your flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Billund Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from IST to BLL in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -4ºC (25ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF) on average.
Explore more of Denmark
You've seen Billund, now it's time to discover other parts of Denmark. Journey around 209 kilometres east to Copenhagen to check off its top sights. From Nyhavn to The Little Mermaid and Rosenborg Castle, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
If you're eager to discover another side of Denmark, consider Odense, about 88 kilometres south-east of Billund. Hermes (gud for handlende) vandskulptur, Det gamle vandtårn and Rose Garden are key reasons to visit.