Birmingham → Istanbul flight delays
BIRMINGHAM → ISTANBUL · all airlines · 1,594 flights · May 2025 – April 2026 · source: UK CAA
This route is delayed
28%of the time, by +40 min on average when it does.
This is history, not a promise — your specific flight could well be on time.
On-time rate
72%
Delayed 3h+
0.2%
Cancelled
0.2%
Avg when late
+40m
Were you delayed 3+ hours on this route?
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When does BIRMINGHAM → ISTANBUL run late?
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15
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35
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43
48
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32
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Delays peak in August (48% late).
Frequently asked
How often is the Birmingham to Istanbul flight delayed?
About 28% of BIRMINGHAM → ISTANBUL flights arrive late (15+ minutes), by an average of 40 minutes when they do, based on 1,594 flights in May 2025 – April 2026.
What is the worst month for delays on BIRMINGHAM → ISTANBUL?
August is the worst, with 48% of flights delayed, while March is the most reliable at 6%.
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