Istanbul (IST) to Lisbon (LIS)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 1,996
miles
3,212
kilometers
1,734
nautical miles

🕐 4h 18m
Flight Time
🧭 W (278°)
Direction
🌍 -3h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
1,996 3,194
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
1,996 3,194
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
1,996 2,994
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
1,996 2,994
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
1,996 3,992
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
1,996 2,994
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 Turkey to Portugal requires a valid passport. Remember to check visa requirements before traveling!

✈️ Flight Details

The IST to LIS route connects Istanbul, Turkey with Lisbon, Portugal. This long-haul flight covers 1,996 miles and typically uses narrow-body aircraft like Boeing 737 or Airbus A320.

This international flight crosses from Turkey to Portugal. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a W bearing of 278° from Istanbul. There is a 3 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About IST

Istanbul Airport

Istanbul Airport (IST) serves Istanbul, Turkey.

🛬 About LIS

Humberto Delgado Airport (Lisbon Portela Airport)

Humberto Delgado Airport (Lisbon Portela Airport) (LIS) serves Lisbon, Portugal.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport to Humberto Delgado Airport (Lisbon Portela Airport) is 1,996 miles (3,212 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from IST to LIS typically take around 4h 18m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 1,996 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.