Flights Istanbul → Sochi
IST → AER
Route overview
The flight route operates between Istanbul, where the airport opened in 2018, and Sochi, with its more established airport that dates back to 1941. Serving a highly trafficked destination, the Sochi airport welcomes over six million passengers annually, making it a significant hub for air travel. Airbus A319 and A321 aircraft are used on this route, providing reliable service between these two cities.
Your rights on this US flight (DOT)
US flights have no statutory cash compensation for delays. Under the US DOT rules, if your flight is cancelled or significantly changed and you decline rebooking, you're owed an automatic refund of the unused ticket. The tarmac-delay limit is 3 hours (domestic) / 4 hours (international). Amenities for controllable delays depend on each airline's contract of carriage.
US flight refund rules & checker →General information, not legal advice.
The Istanbul (IST) → Sochi (AER) route is operated by Turkish Airlines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 8.1/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. Departing from Istanbul the average ATFM delay is 3.5 minutes.
Heading to Sochi: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Istanbul (IST) to Sochi (AER) heads east for about 953 km, a flight time of roughly 1h 37m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Istanbul the average ATFM delay is 3.5 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airlines operating IST-AER
Frequently asked questions about IST-AER
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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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US flights have no statutory cash compensation for delays. Under US DOT rules, if the airline cancels or significantly changes your flight and you decline rebooking, you're owed an automatic refund of the unused ticket. The tarmac-delay limit is 3 hours (domestic) / 4 hours (international). Meals or hotels for controllable delays depend on each airline's contract of carriage.
