Travelling from Istanbul to Bukhara International Airport (BHK): What you need to know
Istanbul's main base, Istanbul Airport (IST), is where many great holidays begin. Explore your departure options from here for your flight from Istanbul to Bukhara International Airport (BHK).
Expect to be in the air for 4 hours 5 minutes. On average, that's the duration of a direct Istanbul to Bukhara International Airport flight.
The timezone in Bukhara is UTC+5, which is two hours ahead of Istanbul. Bukhara International Airport is located in Bukhara.
The busiest route is from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Bukhara International Airport (BHK). There are 2 direct services each week. Turkish Airlines operates a 1:10am departure between IST and BHK.
Your flight from Istanbul to BHK won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Travelling during a peak time like August? Major public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Istanbul
Istanbul Airport (IST)
You can jump on a direct flight from Istanbul to Bukhara International Airport (BHK) out of Istanbul Airport (IST).
When jetting out of IST, you can catch a direct flight from Istanbul to Bukhara International Airport with Turkish Airlines.
The airline with the highest booking numbers between IST and BHK is Turkish Airlines.
Located around 40 kilometres from the centre of Istanbul, IST can be reached in about 45 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Istanbul to Bukhara International Airport? Avoid the mad dash 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)
On public transport, you can travel from central Istanbul to SAW in around 1 hour 40 minutes. The terminal is roughly 48 kilometres away, and making the trip by car takes approximately 1 hour 5 minutes.
Got a crack-of-dawn departure? Think about checking in to one of these accommodation options near Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport the day before your Istanbul to BHK flight:
Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 68%. This figure gives an insight into how often flights that take off from this airport land on schedule.
About Bukhara International Airport (BHK)
Book a hotel close to BHK if you have a late flight from Istanbul to Bukhara International Airport. Check in to one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Getting from Bukhara International Airport (BHK) to central Bukhara
Central Bukhara is around 6 kilometres from Bukhara International Airport and takes about 15 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for heading into the city, whether that's with a car hire, taxi or ride-share.
Travelling by public transport takes about 25 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Bukhara International Airport (BHK)
R 4,493 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Istanbul to Bukhara International Airport. Return flights start at R 7,862. These prices can change depending on demand.
Book one month before travelling. Pricing trends suggest that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Istanbul to BHK.
June is when you're most likely to find a good deal on a Istanbul to Bukhara International Airport ticket. If you want to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for each month.
Snapping up a cheap plane ticket from Istanbul to BHK is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as a lower fare pops up.
Find an affordable flight from Istanbul to Bukhara International Airport by using filters. Choose your ideal times, number of stops and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Istanbul to Bukhara International Airport (BHK)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Istanbul to Bukhara International Airport (BHK). February is when most people visit Bukhara. If you like your getaways a little more chill, think about going in December.
Book a Istanbul to BHK plane ticket departing in July if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Bukhara to range from 23ºC (73ºF) to 41ºC (106ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from Istanbul to Bukhara International Airport in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -3ºC (27ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF).
More about Bukhara
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Bukhara right here. Explore these hotels as soon as you've booked your flight from Istanbul to Bukhara International Airport:
Every great adventure has to include some sightseeing. Old city of Bukhara, Historic Centre of Bukhara and Abdullakhan madrasah are attractions you won't want to skip in Bukhara.
Explore more of Uzbekistan
Samarkand is just one of the many places in Uzbekistan waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Bukhara. Around 209 kilometres away to the east, top sights here include Registan Square, SAMARKAND REGiSTON and Ulugh Beg Madrasa.
Have time for another stop? Head onward to Koson. It's located about 129 kilometres southeast of Bukhara and boasts highlights like Chorgumbaz Jome Masjidi.
