IST
Istanbul
Turkey
486 km
302 miles
LRS
Leros Island
Greece
Distance
486 km
302 mi / 262 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Regional route
Time Difference
-1h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
201°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

IST LRS
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Leros Airport
IATA Code IST LRS
ICAO Code LTFM LGLE
City Istanbul Leros Island
Country Turkey Greece
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Europe/Athens
Elevation 325 ft 39 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 37.180000, 26.800000

Istanbul (IST) to Leros Island (LRS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Leros Airport (LRS) in Leros Island, Greece is 486 kilometers (302 miles / 262 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying south southwest at a heading of 201°.

This is a short regional route, typically operated by turboprop or small regional jet aircraft. Flight time is minimal and passengers can expect a quick, efficient journey.

This is an international route connecting Turkey with Greece. 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 22:42 in Istanbul, it's 21:42 in Leros Island.

The return flight from Leros Island (LRS) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 20° (north 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 Istanbul Airport (IST) and Leros Airport (LRS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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