GWY
Galway
Ireland
3,094 km
1,923 miles
IST
Istanbul
Turkey
Distance
3,094 km
1,923 mi / 1,671 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
Europe/Dublin
Heading
100°
east

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GWY IST
Airport Name Galway Airport Istanbul Airport
IATA Code GWY IST
ICAO Code EICM LTFM
City Galway Istanbul
Country Ireland Turkey
Timezone Europe/Dublin Europe/Istanbul
Elevation 81 ft 325 ft
Coordinates 53.300000, -8.940000 41.280000, 28.750000

Galway (GWY) to Istanbul (IST) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galway Airport (GWY) in Galway, Ireland to Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey is 3,094 kilometers (1,923 miles / 1,671 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying east at a heading of 100°.

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 Ireland 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 05:46 in Galway, it's 08:46 in Istanbul. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Istanbul (IST) to Galway (GWY) follows a heading of 308° (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 Galway Airport (GWY) and Istanbul Airport (IST) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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