Flights Oslo → Istanbul
OSL → IST
How long is the flight from Oslo to Istanbul?
The flight from Oslo (OSL) to Istanbul (IST) takes about 3h 27m. 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 operates between Oslo and Istanbul, using a mix of Airbus A321 and Boeing 737-800 aircraft. The origin airport in Oslo has been open since 1998, while the destination airport in Istanbul, which opened more recently in 2018, handles over eighty-four million passengers annually.
The Oslo (OSL) → Istanbul (IST) route is operated by Scandinavian Airlines System, Turkish Airlines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 9.8/100 (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 Oslo the average ATFM delay is 0.5 minutes.
Heading to Istanbul: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Oslo (OSL) to Istanbul (IST) heads south-east for about 2,425 km, a flight time of roughly 3h 27m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Oslo the average ATFM delay is 0.5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scandinavian Airlines System (SK) | 74% | 17 min | 1.8% |
Airlines operating OSL-IST
Airports
Frequently asked questions about OSL-IST
The flight from Oslo (OSL) to Istanbul (IST) takes about 3h 27m. 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: Scandinavian Airlines System, Turkish Airlines.
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The Oslo-Istanbul route is about 2,425 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.
