Jetairfly: Istanbul to Brussels

The carrier: Jetairfly

About

The Belgian branch of the TUI parent company, Jetairfly operates thousands of charter flights every year between Belgium, Luxembourg, the Netherlands and a variety of other destinations, most of them in the Mediterranean basin.

Upside

Comprehensive destination list within Belgium.

Downside

More or less a charter operation with a north-south route axis.

Baggage

*Carry-on: One small piece of hand luggage is permitted that can weigh no more than 6 kg (10 kg for long-haul flights.)
*Checked: Each passenger is allotted 20 kg of check-in weight (25 kg for long-haul), for each additional kg over will cost €8 (€12 for long-haul)

* Please visit Jetairfly’s website for more information on its baggage policy.

Seating

Passengers typically reserve seats at the time of booking, whether on-line or through a travel agent.

Check-in and Ticketing

Passengers must check-in at least two hours before departure.  No one can check in once the desk is closed and the airline will cancel the seat reservation without providing a refund.  

Departure: Istanbul, Turkey - Sabiha (SAW)

Sabiha Gokcen International Airport is named after Sabiha Gokcen, the world's first female combat pilot. Location: Sabiha Gokcen International Airport is located 31 km (19 miles) from the city center. Transport: - Bus: There is regular shuttle bus service between the airport and the city center, which takes about 30 minutes. Bus services also connect Sabiha Gokcen International Airport and Ataturk International Airport; this journey takes about an hour. - Taxi: Taxis are available 24 hours a day to destinations in and around Istanbul. Service: There are a few information desks at the airport as well as ATMs, a bank, and a post office. Various restaurants, cafes, and bars as well as shops (including duty-free) are located in the Departures area of the International Terminal. Public telephones can be found throughout the airport. Other facilities include baby-care rooms.

Arrival: Brussels, Belgium - Charleroi (CRL)

Brussels South Charleroi Airport in Wallonia, Belgium has just opened a new terminal in January 2008 which has the capacity to serve of up to 5 million passengers a year and is a host to sever budget carriers. Location: South Charleroi Airport is located 4 miles (7kilometres) north of Charleroi, 46km (28.75 miles) from central Brussels, in Wallonia (Belgium). Transport: - Rail: From any railway station in Belgium, you can reach Charleroi Brussels South airport by asking for a "bulk-Charleroi airport" ticket at the railway station you start from. When you arrive at Charleroi South station, you only need to take the A bus line to reach the airport passenger terminal in a few minutes. The "bulk" ticket price includes both rail and bus rides. Similarly, when you land at the airport, you can buy the same "bulk" ticket at the airport ticket desk. From Charleroi station, you can take a train to any railway station in Belgium. For specific rates and times consult the railway timetable website. - Bus: Shuttles are available to and from South Charleroi Airport and the Charleroi bus station using line A. For specific rates and times consult the bus timetable website. - Taxi: Taxi cabs are always available outside the passenger terminal. Do not hesitate to ask taxi drivers about offering a fixed price to your destination. This will often be an option. Service: Airport amenities include automated teller machines, internet hotspots, telephone booths, massage seats, baggage storage, a restaurant and bar, newsstand and pharmacy.