Flights from Reykjavik Airport (KEF) to Istanbul Airport Airport (IST)

Flights from Keflavik International to Istanbul Airport are operated by 2 airliners including Turkish Airlines and Icelandair. The flight time is approximately 5 Hours 39 Minutes.

The exact cost of the flight we vary quite significantly base on the dates you travel, the time of day you will depart and how long in advance you pre book the flights. The cheapest flights available will generally be mid week or late in the evening, so if you are on a budget then these are the flight times you should consider. Alternatively, you could book well in advance and you flight could be up to 50% cheaper, especially with budget airliners. The ticket prices for most airliners will increase the closer you get the departure date, so as soon as you know the date you will travel you should book your flights.

The time zone at Istanbul Airport is different from Keflavik International, so please be aware of this when making travel arrangements.

For a full summary of all the airliners that fly from Keflavik International to Istanbul Airport, please see the table below.

Flights Chart
AirlinerMoTuWeThFrSaSuFirst FlightLast FlightFlights
Turkish Airlines000010115:2515:25VIEW FLIGHTS
Icelandair000010115:2515:25VIEW FLIGHTS

Most people choose to fly with Turkish Airlines. They offer the largest number of flights so they have times which are most likely to suite you. The flights they offer will go by the flight numbers TK8356 with times between 15:25 and 15:25.

If you would like more information on this flight the please visit the website for Turkish Airlines at thy.com. You will be able to find the latest availability, prices and make your booking online.

Flight times for the route are summarised in the table below. These time were correct at the time of writing, but please be aware that times may vary from time to time so please check their website for exact times and the dates you wish to fly.

Flights Time In WeekDays
DayFlight TimesFlights
Friday
15:25
AirlineFlight  No
IcelandairFI900
Turkish AirlinesTK8356
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Sunday
15:25
AirlineFlight  No
IcelandairFI900
Turkish AirlinesTK8356
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Please remember to leave plenty of time to get though customers when you are departing form the airports. Flights regulations are getting very strict these days so getting through customs can take in excess of 1 hour in some cases.

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Flight Info FAQ - Reykjavik (KEF) to Istanbul (IST)

Who flies from Reykjavik to Istanbul?
The following airlines fly from Reykjavik (KEF) to Istanbul (IST): Icelandair, Turkish Airlines.
How far is the flight from Reykjavik to Istanbul?
The flight from Reykjavik to Istanbul is 4,114KM or 2,556 miles.
How long does the flight from Reykjavik to Istanbul to take?
The flight from Reykjavik to Istanbul takes 5 Hours 39 Minutes.

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