Istanbul to Anderlecht flights
Anderlecht lies 2,181 km (1,355 mi) north-west of Istanbul, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 3 h 33 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
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| Istanbul | Anderlecht | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Turkey | Belgium |
| Population | 15.7 million | 160,553 |
| Elevation | 39 m (128 ft) | 27 m (89 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Istanbul) | UTC+2 (Europe/Brussels) |
| Nearest large airport | SAW, 33 km out | BRU, 14 km out |
Clocks in Anderlecht are 1 h behind Istanbul right now, so a 3 h 33 min journey lands only 2 h 33 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Anderlecht
Crossing from Turkey into Belgium: money changes from the Lira to the Euro (EUR); sockets are Euro, Type E; the dialling code becomes +32; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648793.
Airports at each end
Leaving Istanbul
Istanbul is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW), 33 km (21 mi) from the centre, whose 11,614-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are İstanbul Airport (IST, 34 km), Tekirdağ Çorlu Airport (TEQ, 87 km), Bursa Yenişehir Airport (YEI, 99 km).
Arriving in Anderlecht
Anderlecht is served by 5 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Brussels Airport (BRU), 14 km (9 mi) from the centre, whose 11,936-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL, 43 km), Lille Airport (LIL, 90 km), Antwerp International Airport (Deurne) (ANR, 41 km), Liège Airport (LGG, 82 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brussels Airport | BRU | 14 km (9 mi) | 11,936 ft | 175 ft |
| Brussels South Charleroi Airport | CRL | 43 km (27 mi) | 10,023 ft | 614 ft |
| Lille Airport | LIL | 90 km (56 mi) | 9,268 ft | 157 ft |
| Antwerp International Airport (Deurne) (regional) | ANR | 41 km (25 mi) | 4,954 ft | 39 ft |
| Liège Airport (regional) | LGG | 82 km (51 mi) | 12,106 ft | 659 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Anderlecht from Istanbul?
2,181 km (1,355 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Istanbul.
How long does it take to get from Istanbul to Anderlecht by air?
About 3 h 33 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Istanbul and Anderlecht?
Anderlecht is 1 h behind at the moment (Europe/Brussels against Europe/Istanbul).
Which airports are used for Istanbul to Anderlecht flights?
Typically Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Brussels Airport (BRU); Anderlecht also has CRL, LIL, ANR, LGG.
What currency do I need in Anderlecht?
The Euro (EUR).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.