Distance From Frankfurt Airport to İstanbul Airport, FRA - IST Distance

The distance from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to İstanbul Airport (IST) is 1143 miles or 1839 kilometers or 992 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Frankfurt am Main ( Germany ) to Arnavutköy, Istanbul ( Turkey )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Frankfurt am Main and Arnavutköy, Istanbul takes around 2 hours 37 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Frankfurt Airport, Frankfurt am Main, Germany to İstanbul Airport, Arnavutköy, Istanbul, Turkey is 2 hours 37 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • FRA - IST

Kilometers		1839 km
Statute Miles		1143 miles
Nautical Miles		992 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		2 hours 37 minutes

Frankfurt Airport to İstanbul Airport Flight Route Map - FRA to IST Flight Path

Location of Frankfurt Airport & İstanbul Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Frankfurt am Main to Arnavutköy, Istanbul nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Frankfurt am Main, Germany and Arnavutköy, Istanbul, Turkey.

Time Difference Between the Airports • FRA - IST

Time difference between Frankfurt am Main (Germany) and Arnavutköy, Istanbul (Turkey) is 1 Hours.
Arnavutköy, Istanbul time is 1 Hours ahead of Frankfurt am Main.

Location	Local Time
Frankfurt am Main (Germany)	2025-05-07, 00:34:58 CEST
Arnavutköy, Istanbul (Turkey)	2025-05-07, 01:34:58 +03

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Frankfurt Airport (FRA / EDDF) Frankfurt am Main, Germany

Destination

İstanbul Airport (IST / LTFM) Arnavutköy, Istanbul, Turkey