Munich (MUC) to Istanbul (SAW)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 1,000
miles
1,610
kilometers
869
nautical miles

🕐 2h 24m
Flight Time
🧭 SE (114°)
Direction
🌍 +2h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
1,000 1,600
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
1,000 1,600
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
1,000 1,500
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
1,000 1,500
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
1,000 2,000
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
1,000 1,500
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 Munich and Istanbul 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 MUC to SAW route connects Munich, Germany with Istanbul, Turkey. This medium-haul flight covers 1,000 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 Munich. There is a 2 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About MUC

Munich Airport

Munich Airport (MUC) serves Munich, Germany.

🛬 About SAW

Sabiha Gökçen International Airport

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Munich Airport to Sabiha Gökçen International Airport is 1,000 miles (1,610 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from MUC to SAW typically take around 2h 24m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 1,000 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.