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LIS to IST: distance & flight time

Lisbon (Humberto Delgado Airport (Lisbon Portela Airport)) → Istanbul (Istanbul Airport)

1,996 mi
3,212 km · 1,734 nm
4h 23m
estimated nonstop flight time
+2h
time difference · heading east
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Flight time details

1,996 miles nonstop takes roughly 4h 23m gate to gate, flying east. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 2-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.

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The two airports

Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.

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Frequently asked questions

How far is LIS from IST?

The flight distance from Lisbon (LIS) to Istanbul (IST) is 1,996 miles (3,212 km, 1,734 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.

How long is the flight from LIS to IST?

A nonstop flight takes about 4h 23m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.

What is the time difference between Lisbon and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 2 hours ahead of Lisbon.

What is the cheapest way to fly from LIS to IST?

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