Frankfurt (FRA) to Istanbul (SAW)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 1,181

miles

1,900

kilometers

1,026

nautical miles

🕐 2h 45m

Flight Time

🧭 SE (114°)

Direction

🌍 +2h

Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline	Base Miles	Elite Bonus	Elite Total
🇺🇸 American Airlines AAdvantage	1,181	+709	1,890 Platinum
🔺 Delta Air Lines SkyMiles	1,181	+709	1,890 Gold Medallion
⭐ United Airlines MileagePlus	1,181	+591	1,772 Premier Gold
❤️ Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards	1,181	+591	1,772 A-List Preferred
🏔️ Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan	1,181	+1,181	2,362 MVP Gold
🔵 JetBlue Airways TrueBlue	1,181	+591	1,772 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?

When you land in Istanbul, your watch will be 2 hours ahead. Don't forget to adjust for jet lag!

✈️ Flight Details

The FRA to SAW route connects Frankfurt, Germany with Istanbul, Turkey. This medium-haul flight covers 1,181 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 SAW

Sabiha Gökçen International Airport

Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) serves Istanbul, Turkey.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Sabiha Gökçen International Airport is 1,181 miles (1,900 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.

Direct flights from FRA to SAW typically take around 2h 45m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.

You'll earn approximately 1,181 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.