HEW
Athens
Greece
572 km
355 miles
IST
Istanbul
Turkey
Distance
572 km
355 mi / 309 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Athens
Heading
47°
northeast

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HEW IST
Airport Name Athen Helenikon Airport Istanbul Airport
IATA Code HEW IST
ICAO Code LGAT LTFM
City Athens Istanbul
Country Greece Turkey
Timezone Europe/Athens Europe/Istanbul
Elevation 69 ft 325 ft
Coordinates 37.890000, 23.730000 41.280000, 28.750000

Athens (HEW) to Istanbul (IST) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Athen Helenikon Airport (HEW) in Athens, Greece to Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey is 572 kilometers (355 miles / 309 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying northeast at a heading of 47°.

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 Greece 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 13:37 in Athens, it's 14:37 in Istanbul.

The return flight from Istanbul (IST) to Athens (HEW) follows a heading of 230° (southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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