Traveling from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Nuremberg Airport (NUE): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Istanbul Airport to Nuremberg Airport and you'll be traveling for an average of 2 hours 50 minutes.
The timezone in Nuremberg is UTC+1, which is two hours behind Istanbul.
Flights from IST to NUE start at 07:55 — the first with Turkish Airlines. The latest departure is at 17:00 with Turkish Airlines. Overall, you can choose from 17 weekly Istanbul Airport to Nuremberg Airport flights.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to board your IST to NUE flight.
During popular months like August, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're traveling during a high season in general.
Turkish Airlines is your ticket to exploring Nuremberg (and maybe even some other great corners of Germany!). Browse the direct flights from Istanbul Airport to Nuremberg Airport offered by this popular carrier.
Turkish Airlines is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Istanbul Airport to Nuremberg Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between IST and NUE include:
Frankfurt am Main Airport
Antalya Airport
Palermo Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Nuremberg Airport (NUE)
At the moment, $89 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Istanbul Airport to Nuremberg Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $193. Bear in mind that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book seven months before you want to fly. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from IST to NUE.
Schedule your trip for December. That's the cheapest month for flights from Istanbul Airport to Nuremberg Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across every month.
You won't have to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from IST to NUE.
Tailor your flights with filters. Select your departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Istanbul Airport to Nuremberg Airport.
Handy information about Istanbul Airport (IST)
Central Istanbul to Istanbul Airport is approximately 40 kilometers. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 45 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
You can expect a trip time of about 1 hour 10 minutes when using public transport.
Taking an early flight from Istanbul Airport to Nuremberg Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels near IST:
Arriving at Nuremberg Airport (NUE)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Istanbul Airport to Nuremberg Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near NUE instead:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Nuremberg Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Flex To Go, Alamo or Enterprise to explore Nuremberg and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Nuremberg Airport around two weeks ahead can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Nuremberg Airport (NUE) to central Nuremberg
Nuremberg Airport to the center of Nuremberg has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 8 kilometers away.
Getting to the center on public transport takes about 10 minutes.
When to fly to Nuremberg Airport (NUE)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Istanbul Airport to Nuremberg Airport. September is the busiest month to head to Nuremberg. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in March.
When booking your flight from Istanbul Airport to Nuremberg Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Nuremberg, with temperatures ranging from 11ºC (52ºF) to 26ºC (79ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -6ºC (21ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF). Look for cheap tickets from IST to NUE around that time if you like traveling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Germany
Berlin is just one of the many cities in Germany waiting to be discovered after you've seen Nuremberg. Around 386 kilometers away to the north-east, top sights here include Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Wall and Parliament Building.
Hamburg is another essential stop in Germany and is around 467 kilometers north of Nuremberg. No journey is complete without a visit to Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg.