ISL
Istanbul
Turkey
3,222 km
2,002 miles
LIS
Lisbon
Portugal
Distance
3,222 km
2,002 mi / 1,740 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
278°
west

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ISL LIS
Airport Name Ataturk International Airport Lisbon Portela Airport
IATA Code ISL LIS
ICAO Code LTBA LPPT
City Istanbul Lisbon
Country Turkey Portugal
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Europe/Lisbon
Elevation 163 ft 374 ft
Coordinates 40.980000, 28.810000 38.780000, -9.140000

Istanbul (ISL) to Lisbon (LIS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ataturk International Airport (ISL) in Istanbul, Turkey to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) in Lisbon, Portugal is 3,222 kilometers (2,002 miles / 1,740 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying west at a heading of 278°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Turkey with Portugal. 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 08:12 in Istanbul, it's 05:12 in Lisbon. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Lisbon (LIS) to Istanbul (ISL) follows a heading of 73° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Ataturk International Airport (ISL) and Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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