IST
Istanbul
Turkey
2,379 km
1,478 miles
LYX
Lydd
United Kingdom
Distance
2,379 km
1,478 mi / 1,285 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
306°
northwest

Airport Comparison

IST LYX
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Lydd Airport
IATA Code IST LYX
ICAO Code LTFM EGMD
City Istanbul Lydd
Country Turkey United Kingdom
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Europe/London
Elevation 325 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 50.960000, 0.940000

Istanbul (IST) to Lydd (LYX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Lydd Airport (LYX) in Lydd, United Kingdom is 2,379 kilometers (1,478 miles / 1,285 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying northwest at a heading of 306°.

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 United Kingdom. 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 19:38 in Istanbul, it's 16:38 in Lydd. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Lydd (LYX) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 106° (east southeast). 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 Lydd Airport (LYX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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