Flights Mumbai → Istanbul
BOM → IST
How long is the flight from Mumbai to Istanbul?
The flight from Mumbai (BOM) to Istanbul (IST) takes about 6h 28m. 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 Mumbai to Istanbul, operating with a mix of Airbus A330 and Boeing 777-300ER aircraft. The destination airport, which opened in 2018, serves over 84 million passengers annually, making it one of the busiest airports in its region.
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 Mumbai (BOM) → Istanbul (IST) route is operated by Turkish Airlines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 10.1/100 (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 Mumbai the average ATFM delay is 4.5 minutes.
Heading to Istanbul: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Mumbai (BOM) to Istanbul (IST) heads north-west for about 4,836 km, a flight time of roughly 6h 28m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Mumbai the average ATFM delay is 4.5 min (atfm); arriving into Istanbul it is 3.5 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Frequently asked questions about BOM-IST
The flight from Mumbai (BOM) to Istanbul (IST) takes about 6h 28m. 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 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.
