Istanbul (IST) to Munich (MUC)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 962

miles

1,548

kilometers

836

nautical miles

🕐 2h 20m

Flight Time

🧭 NW (306°)

Direction

🌍 -2h

Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline	Base Miles	Elite Bonus	Elite Total
🇺🇸 American Airlines AAdvantage	962	+577	1,539 Platinum
🔺 Delta Air Lines SkyMiles	962	+577	1,539 Gold Medallion
⭐ United Airlines MileagePlus	962	+481	1,443 Premier Gold
❤️ Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards	962	+481	1,443 A-List Preferred
🏔️ Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan	962	+962	1,924 MVP Gold
🔵 JetBlue Airways TrueBlue	962	+481	1,443 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?

A round trip between Istanbul and Munich earns you 1,924 base miles - that's 8% of the way to a typical domestic award ticket!

✈️ Flight Details

The IST to MUC route connects Istanbul, Turkey with Munich, Germany. This medium-haul flight covers 962 miles and typically uses narrow-body aircraft like Boeing 737 or Airbus A320.

This international flight crosses from Turkey to Germany. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a NW bearing of 306° from Istanbul. There is a 2 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About IST

Istanbul Airport

Istanbul Airport (IST) serves Istanbul, Turkey.

🛬 About MUC

Munich Airport

Munich Airport (MUC) serves Munich, Germany.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport to Munich Airport is 962 miles (1,548 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.

Direct flights from IST to MUC typically take around 2h 20m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.

You'll earn approximately 962 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.