IST
Istanbul
Turkey
957 km
595 miles
TAR
Grottaglie
Italy
Distance
957 km
595 mi / 517 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
269°
west

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IST TAR
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Taranto / Grottaglie Airport
IATA Code IST TAR
ICAO Code LTFM LIBG
City Istanbul Grottaglie
Country Turkey Italy
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Europe/Rome
Elevation 325 ft 215 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 40.520000, 17.400000

Istanbul (IST) to Grottaglie (TAR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Taranto / Grottaglie Airport (TAR) in Grottaglie, Italy is 957 kilometers (595 miles / 517 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying west at a heading of 269°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

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

Time zone information: When it's 23:21 in Istanbul, it's 21:21 in Grottaglie.

The return flight from Grottaglie (TAR) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 81° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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