IST
Istanbul
Turkey
1,439 km
894 miles
SZG
Salzburg
Austria
Distance
1,439 km
894 mi / 777 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
305°
northwest

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IST SZG
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Salzburg Airport
IATA Code IST SZG
ICAO Code LTFM LOWS
City Istanbul Salzburg
Country Turkey Austria
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Europe/Vienna
Elevation 325 ft 1,411 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 47.790000, 13.000000

Istanbul (IST) to Salzburg (SZG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Salzburg Airport (SZG) in Salzburg, Austria is 1,439 kilometers (894 miles / 777 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying northwest at a heading of 305°.

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 Turkey with Austria. 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 15:29 in Istanbul, it's 13:29 in Salzburg.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,086 feet between the two airports. Salzburg Airport sits higher than Istanbul Airport.

The return flight from Salzburg (SZG) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 114° (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 Salzburg Airport (SZG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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