Turkey holidays from Bristol.
Bristol is the South West's main Turkey gateway, with year-round Istanbul flights on Pegasus and dense April-October schedules to Antalya, Bodrum and Dalaman via easyJet, Jet2 and TUI. From Bath, Cardiff, Exeter and the Cotswolds, BRS is faster and cheaper than driving to London Heathrow. Total Turkey traffic from Bristol crossed 400,000 seats in 2024 and is still growing.
Bristol is the smartest choice for villa holidays in Kalkan, Fethiye and Gocek — Jet2 daily Dalaman, easyJet 4-weekly Antalya, plus TUI Saturday charters at peak. Compact terminal, fast security, A38/M5 access from Bristol, Bath, Cardiff, Swansea, Exeter and Plymouth.
Direct flights from Bristol to Turkey
Schedules and airlines we book most often. Always confirm at the time of booking — Turkey schedules shift seasonally.
Our most-booked trips from Bristol
Curated by the Hidden Turkey team. Each links to the full destination guide.
Bristol to Dalaman with Jet2 in 4h 25m, then a 90-minute private transfer along the cliff road to a clifftop villa with infinity pool — the most-booked Turkey trip from the South West
Saturday Jet2 charter from BRS, perfect for a 7-night yacht week from Yalikavak marina
easyJet/Jet2 BRS-AYT daily peak — Lara hotels, Belek golf, day-trips to Aspendos and Side
Pegasus BRS-SAW 4 weekly year-round — three-night city breaks or your gateway to Cappadocia
BRS-SAW Pegasus, overnight Istanbul, morning connection to Kayseri — three days of balloons and cave hotels
Jet2 January sale routinely drops Bristol-Dalaman/Antalya/Bodrum to £179-£239 for May/June. Avoid May/October half-terms and end-July to end-August school holidays. Tuesday/Wednesday departures save £50-£90 most weeks. Pegasus BRS-Istanbul typically £130-£200 return outside school peaks.
Frequently asked
How long is the flight from Bristol to Turkey?
Direct flight times: Bristol-Istanbul 4h 10m (Pegasus), Bristol-Antalya 4h 30m (easyJet, Jet2, TUI), Bristol-Bodrum 4h 30m, Bristol-Dalaman 4h 25m. To Cappadocia, you connect via Istanbul SAW — total door-to-door from central Bristol is around 9-10 hours.
Which airline flies from Bristol to Turkey?
Year-round to Istanbul: Pegasus (4 weekly to Sabiha Gokcen). Seasonal April-October: Jet2 (the dominant BRS-coastal-Turkey carrier with 14 weekly Antalya/Dalaman/Bodrum at peak), TUI Airways and easyJet (Antalya, Dalaman). British Airways do not currently fly direct from Bristol to Turkey — connect via Heathrow if you need BA.
What is the cheapest Bristol-to-Turkey route?
Bristol-Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen on Pegasus is the cheapest direct, often £130-£200 return outside school holidays. For coastal Turkey, watch for Jet2's January 'mega sale' — Antalya/Dalaman from £179 for May/June. Sunday and Monday departures from BRS are typically £40-£70 cheaper than Saturday charters.
Do I need a visa for Turkey from Bristol?
No. UK passport holders no longer require a visa for tourist visits up to 90 days within any 180-day period. Your passport must have at least 150 days validity from the date of entry. No e-visa application needed either.
Is BRS better than London for Turkey flights?
For South West and South Wales travellers (Bristol, Bath, Cardiff, Swansea, Exeter, Plymouth, Cheltenham), yes — BRS is 90-180 minutes closer than LHR/LGW by car, and the Jet2 schedules to Antalya/Dalaman are essentially identical. London wins for Heathrow's twice-daily Istanbul on British Airways and the only direct Bodrum on BA CityFlyer from London City.
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