How to travel from İstanbul to Brussels, Belgium

The distance between İstanbul and Brussels is around 2,183km (1,357 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 15m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from İstanbul to Brussels by plane, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly

Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Brussels (BRU).

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Flight time3h 40m
  • Typical cost
    €305($305)
Operated by

Turkish Airlines

+ 7 others
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4 x train
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Train

Take the train to Videle, Budapest-Keleti then Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf and then to Bruxelles-Nord.

  • Duration1 day 23h
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €180($180)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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car
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Drive

Drive to Brussels.

  • Duration24hrs
  • Distance2,620km (1,628 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between İstanbul and Brussels

There are several options for getting from İstanbul to Brussels by plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €160 ($160) and will take around 2 days 4h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €305 ($305).

The distance between İstanbul and Brussels is around 2,183km (1,357 miles).

It takes around 4h 15m to get from İstanbul and Brussels by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 24hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from İstanbul to Brussels is to fly which takes around 4h 15m and will set you back approx €305 ($305).

The cheapest way to travel between İstanbul and Brussels, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €160 ($160) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between İstanbul and Brussels. It typically takes around 1 day 23h and departs twice a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from İstanbul to Brussels. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Halkali, Videle, Budapest-Keleti and Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 23h.

Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), Romanian Railways (CFR), Hungarian Railways (MÁV), Deutsche Bahn and Nightjet run train services between İstanbul and Brussels. Trains depart twice a week and will take around 1 day 23h, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between İstanbul and Brussels. We recommend that you fly from Istanbul (IST) to Brussels (BRU). instead which will take 4h 15m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from İstanbul and Brussels. Flights depart from Istanbul (IST) and arrive at Brussels (BRU). The flight takes around 3h 40m.

Yes there is a direct flight between İstanbul and Brussels with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 3h 40m.

Turkish Airlines, Air Serbia, LOT, Lufthansa, Ukraine International Airlines, KLM, British Airways and Aegean Airlines fly between İstanbul and Brussels. Flights depart from Istanbul (IST) and and arrive into Brussels (BRU). These flights usually take around 3h 40m.

The flight from İstanbul to Brussels typically takes around 3h 40m. Flights depart from Istanbul (IST) and and arrive into Brussels (BRU).

The closest major airport to Brussels is Brussels Airport (BRU) (BRU) which is approximately 11km (7 miles) from Brussels. Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL) (CRL) and Liege Airport (LGG) (LGG) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from İstanbul and Brussels. The distance is around 2,620km (1,628 miles) by road and it will take around 24hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from İstanbul to Brussels is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 15m and will usually cost around €305 ($305).

How do I get from İstanbul to Brussels

Compare travel optionsbetween İstanbul and Brussels

Transport options from İstanbul to Brussels
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
4h 15m
€305($305)
every 15 mins2,183km (1,357 miles)
Train + 1 similar
1 day 23h
€180($180)
twice a week3,014km (1,873 miles)
Train via Gara Bucureşti Nord2 days 4h
€160($160)
5 times a week3,045km (1,892 miles)
Drive
24hrs
€465($465)
on demand2,620km (1,628 miles)

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Airports near Brussels

The following major airports near Brussels offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Belgium and internationally.

BRU
Brussels Airport (BRU)
International Airport
Distance
11km (7 miles) from Brussels
CRL
Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
44km (27 miles) from Brussels
LGG
Liege Airport (LGG)
Domestic Airport
Distance
81km (50 miles) from Brussels