Flights Nice → Istanbul
NCE → IST
Route overview
The flight route connects Nice to Istanbul, operating with a mix of Airbus A320, Boeing 737-800, and Airbus A321 aircraft. Istanbul's airport, which opened in 2018, serves over 84 million passengers annually, making it one of the busiest airports globally for this route.
The Nice (NCE) → Istanbul (IST) route is operated by Turkish Airlines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 13/100 (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 Nice the average ATFM delay is 3.2 minutes.
Heading to Istanbul: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Nice (NCE) to Istanbul (IST) heads east for about 1,780 km, a flight time of roughly 2h 39m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Nice the average ATFM delay is 3.2 min (atfm); arriving into Istanbul it is 3.5 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Frequently asked questions about NCE-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 Nice-Istanbul route is about 1,780 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.
