# Distance from Istanbul (IST) to Ikaria Island (JIK)

> 450 km · estimated flight time 2h · Regional route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 450 km / 280 mi / 243 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 2h
- **Heading**: 208° (south southwest)
- **Return heading**: 26° (north northeast)
- **Classification**: Regional
- **Type**: International (Turkey) → Greece
- **Intercontinental**: Asia → Europe
- **Time difference**: +0h (When it's 21:23 in Istanbul, it's 21:23 in Ikaria Island)
- **Elevation difference**: 246 ft (JIK is lower than IST)

## Airports

### [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

### [Ikaria Airport (JIK)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/jik-ikaria-island-ikaria-airport/1ef266df-4df3-6f12-8eb5-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Ikaria Island, Greece
- ICAO: LGIK
- Timezone: Europe/Athens
- Coordinates: 37.680000, 26.350000
- Elevation: 79 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

- [Istanbul Airport (IST)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ist-istanbul-istanbul-airport/1ef266df-5964-637e-b8a8-06bb2780ed98)
- [Ikaria Airport (JIK)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/jik-ikaria-island-ikaria-airport/1ef266df-4df3-6f12-8eb5-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)