IST
Istanbul
Turkey
1,167 km
725 miles
TLV
Tel Aviv
Israel
Distance
1,167 km
725 mi / 630 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
150°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

IST TLV
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Ben Gurion International Airport
IATA Code IST TLV
ICAO Code LTFM LLBG
City Istanbul Tel Aviv
Country Turkey Israel
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Asia/Jerusalem
Elevation 325 ft 135 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 32.010000, 34.890000

Istanbul (IST) to Tel Aviv (TLV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) in Tel Aviv, Israel is 1,167 kilometers (725 miles / 630 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying south southeast at a heading of 150°.

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 Israel. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 14:50 in Istanbul, it's 13:50 in Tel Aviv.

The return flight from Tel Aviv (TLV) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 334° (north northwest). 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 Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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