Istanbul (ISL) to Istanbul (IST)
Flight Distance & Air Miles
✈️ 21
miles
34
kilometers
18
nautical miles
🕐 32 minutes
Flight Time
🧭 N (351°)
Direction
🌍 0h
Time Difference
💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn
| Airline | Base Miles | Elite Total |
|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 American Airlines AAdvantage | 21 | 34 Platinum |
| 🔺 Delta Air Lines SkyMiles | 21 | 34 Gold Medallion |
| ⭐ United Airlines MileagePlus | 21 | 32 Premier Gold |
| ❤️ Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards | 21 | 32 A-List Preferred |
| 🏔️ Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan | 21 | 42 MVP Gold |
| 🔵 JetBlue Airways TrueBlue | 21 | 32 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 short regional flight of 21 miles is perfect for a quick trip. Many airlines operate smaller aircraft like the Embraer E175 or Bombardier CRJ on this route.
✈️ Flight Details
The ISL to IST route connects Istanbul, Turkey with Istanbul, Turkey. This short-haul flight covers 21 miles and typically uses regional jets or turboprops.
This is a domestic flight within Turkey. The flight follows a N bearing of 351° from Istanbul.
🛫 About ISL
Atatürk International Airport
Atatürk International Airport (ISL) serves Istanbul, Turkey.
🛬 About IST
Istanbul Airport
Istanbul Airport (IST) serves Istanbul, Turkey.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
The flight distance from Atatürk International Airport to Istanbul Airport is 21 miles (34 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from ISL to IST typically take around 32 minutes. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 21 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.