Flights Aalborg → Istanbul
AAL → IST
How long is the flight from Aalborg to Istanbul?
The flight from Aalborg (AAL) to Istanbul (IST) takes about 3h 11m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
Route overview
The flight route connects Aalborg with Istanbul, operating Airbus A319 and Boeing 737-800 aircraft. The destination airport in Istanbul, which opened in 2018, serves over 84 million passengers annually, making it a major hub for air travel.
The Aalborg (AAL) → Istanbul (IST) route is operated by Turkish Airlines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 7.4/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Istanbul the average ATFM delay is 3.5 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Aalborg the average ATFM delay is 0.6 minutes.
Heading to Istanbul: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Aalborg (AAL) to Istanbul (IST) heads south-east for about 2,215 km, a flight time of roughly 3h 11m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Aalborg the average ATFM delay is 0.6 min (atfm); arriving into Istanbul it is 3.5 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airlines operating AAL-IST
Frequently asked questions about AAL-IST
The flight from Aalborg (AAL) to Istanbul (IST) takes about 3h 11m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
Route-specific punctuality data isn't available yet. Check your flight on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis.
The cancellation rate varies by airline and season. Check your flight risk for an up-to-date estimate.
The route is operated by 1 airline: Turkish Airlines.
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The Aalborg-Istanbul route is about 2,215 km: for a cancellation (with less than 14 days' notice), a delay over 3 hours, or denied boarding, EU261 compensation is €400, barring extraordinary circumstances.
