We take a look at flights to Turkey

Bodrum is one of the hottest tourist spots in Turkey attracting thousands of international visitors every year. As a result Bodrum flights from and to the UK are extremely popular.

Bodrum was originally known as Halicarnassus and is a Turkish port in the Mugla province in the southwestern Aegean region of Turkey; located on the southern coast of Bodrum Peninsula it faces the Greek island of Kos and checks the entry of vessels into the Gulf of Gokova.

Bodrum has a large international community that enriches the already varied and vibrant native culture. History as you may imagine plays a very important role in Bodrum culture with many relics and sites of interests dating back many hundreds of years. Bodrum also plays host to the Mausoleum of Halicarnassus, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, and the famous Gardens of Babylon.

Flight time to Bodrum from the UK is approximately four hours and the time difference is two hours ahead of GMT. Flights depart from all the major UK airports with a high frequency during the peak season with most of the usual carriers. At the moment there are some great deals.

Monarch are offering outbound flights from London to Bodrum for £86 and return flights from £134 for flights in September and to include all taxes. Thomas Cook have outbound September flights from just £67 from London to Bodrum and return flights from £90. It is well worth visiting a price comparison website to get a good deal on Turkey flights but remember that this is a very popular route so try to book well in advance. The best deal we can find on 2011 cheap flights to Bodrum is for £150 return from London Gatwick, departing on 17th October and returning on 24th October.