BTS
Bratislava
Slovakia
1,189 km
739 miles
IST
Istanbul
Turkey
Distance
1,189 km
739 mi / 642 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Europe/Bratislava
Heading
126°
southeast

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BTS IST
Airport Name M. R. Stefanik Airport Istanbul Airport
IATA Code BTS IST
ICAO Code LZIB LTFM
City Bratislava Istanbul
Country Slovakia Turkey
Timezone Europe/Bratislava Europe/Istanbul
Elevation 436 ft 325 ft
Coordinates 48.170000, 17.210000 41.280000, 28.750000

Bratislava (BTS) to Istanbul (IST) Flight Distance

The flight distance from M. R. Stefanik Airport (BTS) in Bratislava, Slovakia to Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey is 1,189 kilometers (739 miles / 642 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying southeast at a heading of 126°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 16:28 in Bratislava, it's 18:28 in Istanbul.

The return flight from Istanbul (IST) to Bratislava (BTS) follows a heading of 314° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the M. R. Stefanik Airport (BTS) and Istanbul Airport (IST) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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