Flights from Frankfurt Airport FRA to Istanbul Airport IST
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A variety of 8 airline companies have direct flights to Istanbul Airport to Frankfurt International Airport, RwandAir, Icelandair, All Nippon Airways, Air Canada, LATAM Airlines, Lufthansa, United Airlines and Turkish Airlines. When flying from Frankfurt International Airport to Istanbul Airport you will cover 1,837 Km (1,142 Miles) with the flight time at approximately 2 Hours 58 Minutes. The airport code for Frankfurt International Airport is FRA and for Istanbul Airport it is IST.
The cost of flights varies on the time and day you fly. With the advent of cheap no frills flights it may be worth booking in advance if possible to get the best deal to Istanbul Airport Turkey, perhaps late evening or midweek. Flights to Istanbul Airport Turkey normally go up in price the nearer the travel date, so it would be advisable to book as early as possible.
There is a time difference of 2.0 GMT at Istanbul Airport Turkey, so remember to alter your watch to the correct time upon your arrival.
If you plan on flying to Istanbul Airport (IST) from Frankfurt International Airport (FRA) you can pre-arrange your long or short term parking at Frankfurt International Airport (FRA).
If you had a rental car at Istanbul Airport (IST) and need to return it, find the nearest fuel station on your route to Istanbul Airport (IST) and avoid excess fees.
Organise and book your choice of transport to Frankfurt International Airport (FRA):
- Private Transfers to Frankfurt International Airport (FRA)
- Buses to Frankfurt International Airport (FRA)
- Taxis to Frankfurt International Airport (FRA)
- Train Services to/near Frankfurt International Airport (FRA)
Organise and book your choice of transport at Istanbul Airport (IST):
- Car rental at Istanbul Airport (IST)
- Istanbul Airport (IST) Private Transfers
- Istanbul Airport (IST) Buses
- Istanbul Airport (IST) Taxis
- Istanbul Airport (IST) Train Services
You can also research and pre-book a hotel near Istanbul Airport (IST)
Please see below the airlines that fly from Frankfurt International Airport (FRA) to Istanbul Airport (IST) and the amount of daily flights in operation.
Flights Chart| Airliner | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa | Su | First Flight | Last Flight | Flights |
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| United Airlines | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 07:15 | 23:25 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
| Turkish Airlines | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 00:05 | 19:00 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
| Lufthansa | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 12:55 | 21:55 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
| LATAM Airlines | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 17:40 | 23:25 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
| RwandAir | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 14:55 | 15:10 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
| Icelandair | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 14:55 | 15:10 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
| All Nippon Airways | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 12:55 | 18:05 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
| Air Canada | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 12:55 | 18:05 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
The greatest amount of direct flights offered from Frankfurt International Airport to Istanbul Airport Turkey are by United Airlines with around 38 flights a week. The earliest flight is available at 07:15 and the latest flights at 23:25 with the most popular flight number being UA6903, UA6904, UA6905 and UA6906.
united.com is available for information regarding booking flights etc with United Airlines.
Please see below the times of flights. These times and frequency may vary at different times of the year please visit the website for more information.
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| Monday | 07:15
11:55
12:55
15:10
17:40
18:20
19:00
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| Tuesday | 07:15
11:55
13:00
14:55
18:20
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| Wednesday | 07:15
11:55
13:00
14:55
17:40
18:05
18:20
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| Thursday | 07:15
08:50
11:55
13:00
14:55
18:05
18:20
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| Friday | 07:10
07:15
11:55
13:00
14:55
17:25
17:40
18:20
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| Saturday | 07:15
11:55
13:00
14:55
17:40
18:20
20:10
20:15
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| Sunday | 00:05
07:15
08:20
11:55
13:00
14:55
17:40
18:20
21:55
23:25
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Alternatively, there are other routes that depart Frankfurt International Airport and arrive at Istanbul Airport or other nearby airports. The table below gives you a summary of these.
Alternative Direct Routes| Route | Stops | Distance | Flying Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cologne to Istanbul | 0 | 1,968 km (1,223 miles) | 3 Hours 7 Minutes |
| Dusseldorf to Istanbul | 0 | 2,011 km (1,250 miles) | 3 Hours 11 Minutes |
| Hanover to Istanbul | 0 | 1,899 km (1,180 miles) | 3 Hours 3 Minutes |
| Luxembourg to Istanbul | 0 | 1,978 km (1,229 miles) | 3 Hours 8 Minutes |
| Nürnberg to Istanbul | 0 | 1,649 km (1,025 miles) | 2 Hours 45 Minutes |
| Stuttgart to Istanbul | 0 | 1,736 km (1,079 miles) | 2 Hours 51 Minutes |
Please check before travelling to Istanbul Airport that a travel visa is not required.
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