IST
Istanbul
Turkey
1,675 km
1,041 miles
LUG
Lugano
Switzerland
Distance
1,675 km
1,041 mi / 905 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
295°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

IST LUG
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Lugano Airport
IATA Code IST LUG
ICAO Code LTFM LSZA
City Istanbul Lugano
Country Turkey Switzerland
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Europe/Zurich
Elevation 325 ft 915 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 46.000000, 8.910000

Istanbul (IST) to Lugano (LUG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Lugano Airport (LUG) in Lugano, Switzerland is 1,675 kilometers (1,041 miles / 905 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying west northwest at a heading of 295°.

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 Switzerland. 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 13:09 in Istanbul, it's 11:09 in Lugano.

The return flight from Lugano (LUG) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 101° (east). 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 Lugano Airport (LUG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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