Flights Lisbon → Istanbul
LIS → IST
How long is the flight from Lisbon to Istanbul?
The flight from Lisbon (LIS) to Istanbul (IST) takes about 4h 26m. 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 Lisbon to Istanbul, operating with Airbus A321 and Boeing 737-800 aircraft. Istanbul's airport, which opened in 2018, serves over 84 million passengers annually, making it a major hub for air travel.
The Lisbon (LIS) → Istanbul (IST) route is operated by Turkish Airlines, TAP Portugal. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 10.6/100 (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 Lisbon the average ATFM delay is 1.1 minutes.
Heading to Istanbul: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Lisbon (LIS) to Istanbul (IST) heads east for about 3,211 km, a flight time of roughly 4h 26m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Lisbon the average ATFM delay is 1.1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| TAP Portugal (TP) | 73% | 17 min | 0.9% |
Airlines operating LIS-IST
Frequently asked questions about LIS-IST
The flight from Lisbon (LIS) to Istanbul (IST) takes about 4h 26m. 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: Turkish Airlines, TAP Portugal.
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The Lisbon-Istanbul route is about 3,211 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.
