BIO
Bilbao
Spain
2,598 km
1,614 miles
IST
Istanbul
Turkey
Distance
2,598 km
1,614 mi / 1,403 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Europe/Madrid
Heading
84°
east

Airport Comparison

BIO IST
Airport Name Bilbao Airport Istanbul Airport
IATA Code BIO IST
ICAO Code LEBB LTFM
City Bilbao Istanbul
Country Spain Turkey
Timezone Europe/Madrid Europe/Istanbul
Elevation 138 ft 325 ft
Coordinates 43.300000, -2.910000 41.280000, 28.750000

Bilbao (BIO) to Istanbul (IST) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bilbao Airport (BIO) in Bilbao, Spain to Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey is 2,598 kilometers (1,614 miles / 1,403 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying east at a heading of 84°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Spain with Turkey. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 19:57 in Bilbao, it's 21:57 in Istanbul.

The return flight from Istanbul (IST) to Bilbao (BIO) follows a heading of 286° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Bilbao Airport (BIO) and Istanbul Airport (IST) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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