FRA
Frankfurt am Main
Germany
1,839 km
1,143 miles
IST
Istanbul
Turkey
Distance
1,839 km
1,143 mi / 993 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
114°
east southeast

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FRA IST
Airport Name Frankfurt am Main International Airport Istanbul Airport
IATA Code FRA IST
ICAO Code EDDF LTFM
City Frankfurt am Main Istanbul
Country Germany Turkey
Timezone Europe/Berlin Europe/Istanbul
Elevation 364 ft 325 ft
Coordinates 50.030000, 8.540000 41.280000, 28.750000

Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Istanbul (IST) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Frankfurt am Main International Airport (FRA) in Frankfurt am Main, Germany to Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey is 1,839 kilometers (1,143 miles / 993 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying east southeast at a heading of 114°.

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 Germany 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 08:16 in Frankfurt am Main, it's 10:16 in Istanbul.

The return flight from Istanbul (IST) to Frankfurt am Main (FRA) follows a heading of 309° (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 Frankfurt am Main International Airport (FRA) and Istanbul Airport (IST) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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