Frankfurt (FRA) to Istanbul (IST)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 1,142

miles

1,837

kilometers

992

nautical miles

🕐 2h 41m

Flight Time

🧭 SE (114°)

Direction

🌍 +2h

Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline	Base Miles	Elite Bonus	Elite Total
🇺🇸 American Airlines AAdvantage	1,142	+685	1,827 Platinum
🔺 Delta Air Lines SkyMiles	1,142	+685	1,827 Gold Medallion
⭐ United Airlines MileagePlus	1,142	+571	1,713 Premier Gold
❤️ Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards	1,142	+571	1,713 A-List Preferred
🏔️ Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan	1,142	+1,142	2,284 MVP Gold
🔵 JetBlue Airways TrueBlue	1,142	+571	1,713 Mosaic

* Elite bonus miles shown for mid-tier status. Actual miles earned depend on your fare class and elite status level.

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💡 Did You Know?

This international flight from Germany to Turkey requires a valid passport. Remember to check visa requirements before traveling!

✈️ Flight Details

The FRA to IST route connects Frankfurt, Germany with Istanbul, Turkey. This medium-haul flight covers 1,142 miles and typically uses narrow-body aircraft like Boeing 737 or Airbus A320.

This international flight crosses from Germany to Turkey. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a SE bearing of 114° from Frankfurt. There is a 2 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About FRA

Frankfurt am Main Airport

Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) serves Frankfurt, Germany.

🛬 About IST

Istanbul Airport

Istanbul Airport (IST) serves Istanbul, Turkey.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Istanbul Airport is 1,142 miles (1,837 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.

Direct flights from FRA to IST typically take around 2h 41m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.

You'll earn approximately 1,142 base miles on most airline loyalty programs. Elite status members earn bonus miles on top of this base amount.

Multiple airlines typically operate this route. Check with major carriers including American, Delta, United, and other airlines that serve these airports.