Belo Horizonte to Istanbul Flights

Belo Horizonte Airport Information

Orbitz.com can help you find cheap flights from Belo Horizonte, the cosmopolitan capital city of Minas Gerais in the southeast region of Brazil. Travelers depart from one of the area's two airports. Tancredo Neves International Airport, also known as Aeroporto Internacional Tancredo Neves and formerly known as Confins International Airport, is located at Rodovia MG 010 S/N, approximately 24 miles from the downtown area. This airport offers direct flights to the United States, Europe, the Caribbean and other major cities in Brazil on American Airlines, Webjet, Avianca Brazil, TAM Airlines, Copa Airlines, Gol Airlines and many others. Belo Horizonte/Pampulha-Carlos Drummond de Andrade Airport is located at Belo Horizonte-MG, approximately five miles from the city center. This airport offers domestic service to other cities in Brazil on Passaredo Linhas Aereas and TRIP Linhas Aereas.

Belo Horizonte Airport Parking

There is a big, uncovered parking lot available right outside of Tancredo Neves International Airport. However, the lot is subcontracted, so the operator can set its own prices, which the airport does not advertise or control. The airport merely states that the prices are in line with the local market. However, rates should be approximately R$4 for the first hour, with a day rate of R$30 for the first day.

Belo Horizonte Airport Ground Transportation

Tancredo Neves International Airport is connected to the Belo Horizonte downtown area by express bus. The Conexao Aeroporto express bus costs approximately R$18. There is also an express bus that connects Tancredo Neves International Airport to Belo Horizonte/Pampulha-Carlos Drummond de Andrade Airport that costs approximately R$45. There is regular public bus service and taxis available at both airports. The majority of the taxis in the city use white cars, so they are easy to spot. Taxi service from Tancredo to the city center will cost approximately R$90. At the airports, you can also hire a car in advance. These cars are dark blue. You can also rent a car at the airports from car rental companies such Avis, Budget, Hertz, Localiza and Unidas.

Restaurant Options at Belo Horizonte Airports

Tancredo Neves International Airport has limited dining options available if you want to grab a bite before a flight. Your best bet is to eat before you get to the airport at a downtown option such as Restaurante Xapuri. Orbitz.com can help you find bargain dining options in the area as well as help you book tickets on cheap flights from Belo Horizonte.

Istanbul Area Airports

Orbitz.com offers cheap flights to Istanbul and vacation packages that let you explore this fascinating city, which spans two separate continents. The main airport for the city, Istanbul Atatürk International Airport, is located on the European side of the city, about 24 kilometers from the downtown area. Sabiha Gokcen International Airport is on the Asian side of Istanbul, about 35 kilometers southeast of the city center. Istanbul Atatürk International Airport handles flights from over 70 airlines, including British Airways, United Airlines, Turkish Airlines, and Air France. Sabiha Gokcen International Airport serves over 30 airlines, including Sky Airlines, EasyJet, Turkish Airlines, and SunExpress.

Getting to the Airport

From Istanbul Atatürk International Airport, arriving visitors can opt to take the metro train or sea bus into Istanbul. The Sabiha Gokcen airport shuttle makes regular trips from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to various points within the city, and it costs 10 euro per person. Visitors can also get into the city from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport via sea bus or public bus. Both airports are also accessible via taxi.

Weather Conditions in Istanbul

In the summer, high temperatures average around 82 degrees Fahrenheit in June and July and drop to lows of around 65 degrees Fahrenheit at night. Rain is uncommon in the summer, although the humidity remains high during the summer months. Winters are often cold and snowy. In January, temperatures average between 37 to 47 degrees Fahrenheit. Spring and fall tend to be mild, and the bargain prices offered during these seasons make them ideal for a visit.

Vacationing in Istanbul

Take in a bit of history with a visit to Topkapi Palace, the Grand Bazaar, or one of the many Ottoman mosques scattered throughout the city. Archaeology museums are another popular attraction, or you can get tickets for a cruise on the Bosphorus to get a view of the city from the water. Once you know the sights you want to see in Turkey, check out Orbitz.com for cheap flights to Istanbul at any time of the year.