Istanbul (IST) to Manchester (MAN)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 1,657
miles
2,667
kilometers
1,440
nautical miles

🕐 3h 39m
Flight Time
🧭 NW (311°)
Direction
🌍 -3h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
1,657 2,651
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
1,657 2,651
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
1,657 2,486
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
1,657 2,486
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
1,657 3,314
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
1,657 2,486
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?

Flights between Istanbul and Manchester follow a "great circle" route that curves over the Earth's surface - this is actually shorter than flying in a straight line on a flat map!

✈️ Flight Details

The IST to MAN route connects Istanbul, Turkey with Manchester, United Kingdom. This long-haul flight covers 1,657 miles and typically uses narrow-body aircraft like Boeing 737 or Airbus A320.

This international flight crosses from Turkey to United Kingdom. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a NW bearing of 311° from Istanbul. There is a 3 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About IST

Istanbul Airport

Istanbul Airport (IST) serves Istanbul, Turkey.

🛬 About MAN

Manchester Airport

Manchester Airport (MAN) serves Manchester, United Kingdom.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport to Manchester Airport is 1,657 miles (2,667 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from IST to MAN typically take around 3h 39m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 1,657 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.