Flights Billund → Istanbul
BLL → IST
How long is the flight from Billund to Istanbul?
The flight from Billund (BLL) to Istanbul (IST) takes about 3h 6m. 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 Billund with Istanbul, operating with aircraft such as the Airbus A319 and Boeing 737-800. The origin airport in Billund opened in 1964, while the bustling destination of Istanbul's airport, which saw 84,457,421 passengers annually, was inaugurated much more recently in 2018.
The Billund (BLL) → Istanbul (IST) route is operated by Scandinavian Airlines System, 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 Billund the average ATFM delay is 0.6 minutes.
Heading to Istanbul: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Billund (BLL) to Istanbul (IST) heads south-east for about 2,145 km, a flight time of roughly 3h 6m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Billund the average ATFM delay is 0.6 min (atfm); arriving into Istanbul it is 3.5 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scandinavian Airlines System (SK) | 74% | 17 min | 1.8% |
Airlines operating BLL-IST
Frequently asked questions about BLL-IST
The flight from Billund (BLL) to Istanbul (IST) takes about 3h 6m. 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 2 airlines: Scandinavian Airlines System, Turkish Airlines.
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The Billund-Istanbul route is about 2,145 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.
