# Distance from Izmir (IGL) to Istanbul (IST)

> 342 km · estimated flight time 1h · Regional route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 342 km / 212 mi / 185 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 1h
- **Heading**: 25° (north northeast)
- **Return heading**: 206° (south southwest)
- **Classification**: Regional
- **Type**: Domestic (Turkey)
- **Time difference**: +0h (When it's 13:55 in Izmir, it's 13:55 in Istanbul)
- **Elevation difference**: 309 ft (IST is higher than IGL)

## Airports

### [Cigli Airport (IGL)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/igl-izmir-cigli-airport/1ef266df-58a5-6d48-8e8b-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Izmir, Turkey
- ICAO: LTBL
- Timezone: Europe/Istanbul
- Coordinates: 38.510000, 27.010000
- Elevation: 16 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

- [Cigli Airport (IGL)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/igl-izmir-cigli-airport/1ef266df-58a5-6d48-8e8b-06bb2780ed98)
- [Istanbul Airport (IST)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ist-istanbul-istanbul-airport/1ef266df-5964-637e-b8a8-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)