Flights Prague → Istanbul
PRG → IST
How long is the flight from Prague to Istanbul?
The flight from Prague (PRG) to Istanbul (IST) takes about 2h 17m. 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 Prague to Istanbul, operated by a mix of Boeing 737-800 and Airbus A320/A321 aircraft. The destination airport in Istanbul opened in 2018 and handles over 84 million passengers annually.
The Prague (PRG) → Istanbul (IST) route is operated by Turkish Airlines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 7.9/100 (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 Prague the average ATFM delay is 0.9 minutes.
Heading to Istanbul: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Prague (PRG) to Istanbul (IST) heads south-east for about 1,488 km, a flight time of roughly 2h 17m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Prague the average ATFM delay is 0.9 min (atfm); arriving into Istanbul it is 3.5 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airlines operating PRG-IST
Frequently asked questions about PRG-IST
The flight from Prague (PRG) to Istanbul (IST) takes about 2h 17m. 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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The Prague-Istanbul route is about 1,488 km: for a cancellation (with less than 14 days' notice), a delay over 3 hours, or denied boarding, EU261 compensation is €250, barring extraordinary circumstances.
