Istanbul to Bottrop flights
Bottrop lies 2,044 km (1,270 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 22 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.
| Istanbul | Bottrop | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Turkey | Germany |
| Population | 15.7 million | 119,909 |
| Elevation | 39 m (128 ft) | 55 m (180 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Istanbul) | UTC+2 (Europe/Berlin) |
| Nearest large airport | SAW, 33 km out | DUS, 28 km out |
Clocks in Bottrop are 1 h behind Istanbul right now, so a 3 h 22 min journey lands only 2 h 22 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Bottrop
Crossing from Turkey into Germany: money changes from the Lira to the Euro (EUR); the dialling code becomes +49; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648823.
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 Bottrop
Bottrop is served by 5 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Düsseldorf Airport (DUS), 28 km (17 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,842 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Dortmund Airport (DTM, 47 km), Weeze (Niederrhein) Airport (NRN, 55 km), Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN, 75 km), Münster Osnabrück Airport (FMO, 86 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Düsseldorf Airport | DUS | 28 km (17 mi) | 9,842 ft | 147 ft |
| Dortmund Airport | DTM | 47 km (29 mi) | 6,562 ft | 425 ft |
| Weeze (Niederrhein) Airport | NRN | 55 km (34 mi) | 8,005 ft | 106 ft |
| Cologne Bonn Airport | CGN | 75 km (47 mi) | 12,516 ft | 302 ft |
| Münster Osnabrück Airport | FMO | 86 km (53 mi) | 7,119 ft | 160 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Bottrop from Istanbul?
2,044 km (1,270 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Istanbul.
How long does it take to get from Istanbul to Bottrop by air?
About 3 h 22 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 Bottrop?
Bottrop is 1 h behind at the moment (Europe/Berlin against Europe/Istanbul).
Which airports are used for Istanbul to Bottrop flights?
Typically Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Düsseldorf Airport (DUS); Bottrop also has DTM, NRN, CGN, FMO.
What currency do I need in Bottrop?
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 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel 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.