Travelling from Istanbul to Bremen Airport (BRE): What you need to know
There are a couple of airports you can take off from in Istanbul. Check out your options departing from Istanbul Airport (IST) or Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) when reserving your flight from Istanbul to Bremen Airport (BRE).
Around 3 hours 20 minutes is the typical travel time on a direct Istanbul to Bremen Airport flight.
Bremen Airport is located in Bremen. The city operates on the UTC+1 timezone and is two hours behind Istanbul.
With 11 direct weekly flights between the two airports, Istanbul Airport (IST) to Bremen Airport (BRE) is the busiest route. Turkish Airlines operates the earliest flight at 7:05am. If you prefer to get more out of your day before taking off, the latest flight from IST to BRE is with Turkish Airlines at 3:45pm.
Leave plenty of time to make your flight from Istanbul to BRE. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months such as August and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
Airports in Istanbul
Istanbul Airport (IST)
Reach your destination without the detour from Istanbul Airport (IST). Nonstop flights from Istanbul to Bremen Airport (BRE) are available from here.
Turkish Airlines is a leading airline that offers direct flights from Istanbul to Bremen Airport departing from IST.
The majority of travellers choose to fly with Turkish Airlines from IST to BRE.
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to take a break from travelling and perhaps even tour another city. When browsing cheap flights from Istanbul to BRE leaving from Istanbul Airport (IST), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to find all potential stops. Your journey might pause in:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport (MUC)
Located around 40 kilometres from the centre of Istanbul, IST can be reached in about 45 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
Want a hassle-free start to your travels? Stay near Istanbul Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Istanbul to Bremen Airport or prefer not to feel hurried, these hotels are just what you're after:
Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Planning to leave from Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)? Direct Istanbul to Bremen Airport (BRE) plane tickets can be booked from here.
From SAW, direct flights from Istanbul to BRE are offered by Pegasus.
Pegasus Airlines is the most popular choice for travellers flying from SAW to BRE.
The most punctual carrier is Pegasus Airlines. Its Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Bremen Airport flights arrive as scheduled 74.29% of the time.
Break up your flight from Istanbul to Bremen Airport with a stop so you can recharge or tick a new place off your list. Some popular stopovers between Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport and BRE include:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Antalya Airport (AYT)
London Stansted Airport (STN)
SAW is about 48 kilometres from central Istanbul. It takes 1 hour 5 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour 40 minutes.
Catching the earliest flight? Think about checking in to one of these accommodation options near Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport the day before your Istanbul to BRE flight:
68% of flights departing Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport arrive within the expected time frame.
About Bremen Airport (BRE)
Have a late flight from Istanbul to Bremen Airport? Don't let it leave you bleary-eyed. Stay at one of these hotels near BRE and turn in quicker:
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Getting from Bremen Airport (BRE) to central Bremen
Bremen Airport to central Bremen is around 3 kilometres. If you're taking a taxi or renting a car, plan ahead to make your trip as smooth as possible. Journey times will vary depending on the time of day and traffic conditions.
It'll take around 25 minutes if you're using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Bremen Airport (BRE)
Currently, R 1,167 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Istanbul to Bremen Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 2,681. Keep in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To snag cheap flights from Istanbul to BRE, book your ticket 11 months ahead of your planned departure.
Schedule your trip for April. That's the best month for scoring an incredible deal on Istanbul to Bremen Airport tickets. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.
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The best time to fly from Istanbul to Bremen Airport (BRE)
December is the quietest month for flights from Istanbul to Bremen Airport (BRE), while September is the most popular. Pick the best time to visit Bremen based on whether you like a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Lock in a Istanbul to BRE plane ticket departing in August if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Bremen to range from 12ºC (54ºF) to 26ºC (79ºF).
January has temperatures of between -5ºC (23ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Istanbul to Bremen Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Bremen
Start your Bremen trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Istanbul to Bremen Airport, browse our range of accommodation options including:
Your Bremen trip should come with a bit of sightseeing. Big-name attractions that should be on your list include Marktplatz, Rathaus and Die Glocke - Das Bremer Konzerthaus.
Explore more of Germany
Essen is just one of the many places in Germany waiting to be explored after you've seen Bremen. Around 209 kilometres away to the southwest, popular attractions include PACT Zollverein, Philharmonie Essen and Red Dot Design Museum.
If you're ready to explore another well-known destination in Germany, head for Dortmund, about 193 kilometres southwest of Bremen. Museum of Natural History, Deutsches Fußballmuseum and Hohensyburg Castle are the start of reasons to visit.
