Flights Lisbon → Istanbul
LIS → IST
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 12.6/100 (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% | 19 min | 0.8% |
Airlines operating LIS-IST
Frequently asked questions about LIS-IST
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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 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.
