Brussels (BRU) to Istanbul (IST)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 1,331

miles

2,141

kilometers

1,156

nautical miles

🕐 3h 2m

Flight Time

🧭 E (111°)

Direction

🌍 +2h

Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline	Base Miles	Elite Bonus	Elite Total
🇺🇸 American Airlines AAdvantage	1,331	+799	2,130 Platinum
🔺 Delta Air Lines SkyMiles	1,331	+799	2,130 Gold Medallion
⭐ United Airlines MileagePlus	1,331	+666	1,997 Premier Gold
❤️ Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards	1,331	+666	1,997 A-List Preferred
🏔️ Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan	1,331	+1,331	2,662 MVP Gold
🔵 JetBlue Airways TrueBlue	1,331	+666	1,997 Mosaic

* Elite bonus miles shown for mid-tier status. Actual miles earned depend on your fare class and elite status level.

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💡 Did You Know?

This international flight from Belgium to Turkey requires a valid passport. Remember to check visa requirements before traveling!

✈️ Flight Details

The BRU to IST route connects Brussels, Belgium with Istanbul, Turkey. This medium-haul flight covers 1,331 miles and typically uses narrow-body aircraft like Boeing 737 or Airbus A320.

This international flight crosses from Belgium to Turkey. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a E bearing of 111° from Brussels. There is a 2 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About BRU

Brussels Airport

Brussels Airport (BRU) serves Brussels, Belgium.

🛬 About IST

Istanbul Airport

Istanbul Airport (IST) serves Istanbul, Turkey.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Brussels Airport to Istanbul Airport is 1,331 miles (2,141 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.

Direct flights from BRU to IST typically take around 3h 2m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.

You'll earn approximately 1,331 base miles on most airline loyalty programs. Elite status members earn bonus miles on top of this base amount.

Multiple airlines typically operate this route. Check with major carriers including American, Delta, United, and other airlines that serve these airports.