Flights Friedrichshafen → Istanbul
FDH → IST
Route overview
The flight route operates from Friedrichshafen Airport, which has been in service since 1915, to Istanbul Airport, a more recently established hub that opened its doors in 2018. Serving as one of the world's busiest airports by passenger traffic, Istanbul Airport welcomes approximately 84,457,421 passengers annually, making this route a significant connection for travelers between these two cities.
The Friedrichshafen (FDH) → Istanbul (IST) route is operated by Turkish Airlines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 7.2/100 (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).
Heading to Istanbul: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Friedrichshafen (FDH) to Istanbul (IST) heads east for about 1,677 km, a flight time of roughly 2h 31m.
Air-traffic congestion: arriving into Istanbul it is 3.5 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Frequently asked questions about FDH-IST
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 Friedrichshafen-Istanbul route is about 1,677 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.
