# Distance from Alexandroupolis (AXD) to Istanbul (IST)

> 238 km · estimated flight time 1h · Regional route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 238 km / 148 mi / 129 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 1h
- **Heading**: 78° (east northeast)
- **Return heading**: 260° (west)
- **Classification**: Regional
- **Type**: International (Greece) → Turkey
- **Intercontinental**: Europe → Asia
- **Time difference**: +0h (When it's 00:28 in Alexandroupolis, it's 00:28 in Istanbul)
- **Elevation difference**: 301 ft (IST is higher than AXD)

## Airports

### [Dimokritos Airport (AXD)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/axd-alexandroupolis-dimokritos-airport/1ef266df-4dd0-6620-b42b-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Alexandroupolis, Greece
- ICAO: LGAL
- Timezone: Europe/Athens
- Coordinates: 40.860000, 25.960000
- Elevation: 24 ft

### [Istanbul Airport (IST)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ist-istanbul-istanbul-airport/1ef266df-5964-637e-b8a8-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Istanbul, Turkey
- ICAO: LTFM
- Timezone: Europe/Istanbul
- Coordinates: 41.280000, 28.750000
- Elevation: 325 ft

## Route notes

This is a short regional route, typically operated by turboprop or small regional jet aircraft. Flight time is minimal and passengers can expect a quick, efficient journey.

## Related

- [Dimokritos Airport (AXD)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/axd-alexandroupolis-dimokritos-airport/1ef266df-4dd0-6620-b42b-06bb2780ed98)
- [Istanbul Airport (IST)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ist-istanbul-istanbul-airport/1ef266df-5964-637e-b8a8-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)