MUNICH ISTANBUL FLIGHT TICKET

Known for its everlasting festivals, verdant parks and its perfectly located presence in the heart of Bavaria, Munich is the third largest city in Germany. Having a dynamic atmosphere thanks to the large student population, this city serves also as a cultural hub of the country. Such that, it hosts more than eighty museums and art galleries, along with a great number of concerts taking place throughout the year. Flights from Munich to another non-stop vigorous city, Istanbul are also pretty popular. Book your flight now for Munich to Istanbul and enjoy a privileged and comfortable journey offered by Turkish Airlines.


Turkish Airlines flies from Munich to Istanbul for five times in average each day. All being direct, flights take nearly two hours and forty five minutes. The number of flights remains quite the same throughout the year. The distance between these two cities is roughly one thousand five hundred kilometers.

Taking off each day from Munich Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC), Turkish Airlines flights land at either Istanbul Airport (IST) or Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW).

Istanbul city is a popular hub for the flights operated by Turkish Airlines. If you are planning to continue your journey with a different Turkish Airlines flights after arriving at Istanbul, you may turn your layover at this stunning city into an opportunity. Touristanbul service offered complimentarily by Turkish Airlines is a golden opportunity for those wishing to discover the city in a short span of time. If your layover at Istanbul is between 6 to 24 hours; you may get a chance to see with this service the tourist attractions this lovely city harbors, such as Taksim Square, Galata Tower, Golden Horn and Dolmabahçe Palace.

From: Munich

Turkish Airlines Munich Flights

As a dynamic German town with its never-ending festivals, Munich hosts a population of around 1.5 million. Located on the most gorgeous part of Bavaria, this city is a popular destination for those willing to discover the region as well. Especially the famous Neuschwanstein Castle in the region reminds of Disneyland with its breathtaking view. It would be inevitable to mention the city parks when it comes to Munich. The most well-known park in the city is English Garten, which is a popular recreational area for both Munich residents and visitors where open-air cinemas take place in the summer months. The city hosts a single airport named Munich Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC). Turkish Airlines flights from Munich take off from this airport.

Transportation to Munich Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC):

Many flights are operated each day from Munich Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC) which is regarded as the second largest airport in Germany and the seventh busiest in Europe. Located 30 km from the city center, the airport offers a wide range of transportation opportunities from the city center, including the railway or municipal buses.

The most practical way to reach the airport is getting on a train. Following the different routes, S1 and S8 railway lines get to the airport’s Terminal 1 and Terminal 2. You may use the either line and reach the airport within fifty minutes maximum. Many bus firms also operate between the city center and the two terminals of the airport. Apart from these, you may also consider renting a car or taking a cab.

Destination: Istanbul

Turkish Airlines Istanbul Flights

As a city of Judas trees empurpling the Bosporus, mimosas bringing in the spring to the Princes’ Islands and the lime trees making the month of June special; Istanbul owns a fascinating beauty. Despite its crowded population, rapid urbanization and restless social life, the city keeps enthralling its visitors by its parks, forests and wonderful nature. Istanbul assures an extremely enjoyable time during your visit, regardless of the season. Make sure to try the local chocolate in Beyoğlu, delicious grilled fish sandwich in Eminönü, tasty baked potato in Ortaköy and especially the crunchy chestnuts around almost every corner.

There are two international airports in Istanbul: Istanbul Airport (IST) and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW). Both airports are available as the points of destination for Turkish Airlines flights between Munich and Istanbul.

Transportation from Istanbul Atatürk Airport (IST) to the city center

Many flights of Turkish Airlines in Munich-Istanbul route end in Istanbul Airport (IST). Located close to the city center, this airport offers various alternatives for transportation. You may use the public translation such as airport shuttles or the subway, or, consider other alternatives of taking a cab or renting a car in reaching the city center. Choosing your means for transportation in parallel with your time of arrival would save a considerable amount of time. Cabs would be the fastest option except for the morning and evening hours when the traffic is very busy. If you are looking for a fast and budget friendly option, you may use Yenikapı-Atatürk Airport subway line which provides a connection to the airport. Changing at Yenikapı station to Hacıosman subway line, you may get to the more central spots like Taksim, Şişli and Levent. Serving almost 24 hours, airport shuttles are another alternative for the passengers wishing to reach Taksim and Yenikapı from the airport.

Transportation from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW) to the city center

Located on the Anatolian side, Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW) is 40 kilometers from the city center.

You may easily reach your points of destination via the airport shuttles operating between the airport and Kadıköy and Taksim directions. Moreover, the municipal buses provide great convenience to the passengers arriving at Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW): you may get to Taksim with the bus numbered SG-2, to 4th Levent with the bus numbered E-3 and to Kadıköy with the buses E-11 or SG-1.

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