Flights from Milan Airport (LIN) to Istanbul Airport Airport (IST)
As flights from Linate to Istanbul Airport are in low demand, many airliners do not offer a direct flight. There is in fact only one airliner who you can fly with which is Elilombarda. The official airport code for Linate is LIN and for Istanbul Airport it is IST.
The most expensive flight prices are typically at weekends and daytime flights. If you know the dates you wish to travel then book you flights as soon as you can. The earlier you book your lights the cheaper they will be. You can get saving of up to 50% of you book 2 or 3 months in advance! We recommend our viewers to pay and reserve the seats in advance. This ensures you get the best seats on the plane at the cheapest prices.
On arriving at Istanbul Airport please note the time difference, the time zone at Istanbul Airport is 2.0 GMT compared to 1.0 GMT at Linate.
If you are planning a trip to Istanbul Airport (IST) from Linate Airport you can pre-arrange short or long term parking at Linate Airport (LIN).
If you are renting a car at Istanbul Airport (IST) it is recommended to fill up the fuel tank before returning the vehicle at the nearest fuel station to Istanbul Airport (IST) in order to avoid incurring additional costs. *Please check your rental agreement to understand the fuel policy for your vehicle.
We suggest pre-booking your transport to Linate Airport (LIN). The following options are available:
- Private Transfers to Linate Airport (LIN)
- Buses to Linate Airport (LIN)
- Taxis to Linate Airport (LIN)
- Train Services to/near Linate Airport (LIN)
Ensure your arrival at Istanbul Airport (IST) is as stress-free as possible by pre-booking your onward transport - booking early may also save you money:
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- Private transfers at Istanbul Airport (IST)
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Please see below the airlines that fly from Linate (LIN) to Istanbul Airport (IST) and the amount of daily flights in operation.

Airliner | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa | Su | First Flight | Last Flight | Flights |
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Elilombarda | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:00 | 14:00 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
Elilombarda is the most popular airliners who operate this route. They have around 1 a week with times that vary between 14:00 and 14:00.
Would you like to book your flight? Bookings can be made direct with Elilombarda on their website www.google.com/search?q=Elilombarda.
The flight time for the selected route vary based on the month you will travel, but below we has summarised the most common times they will fly. We recommend you only take these times as guidance and check with appropriate airline for the exact times for the date you depart.

Day | Flight Times | Flights | ||||
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Sunday | 14:00
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Flights to Istanbul Airport are also available from airports close to Linate. Below we have provided a short list of routes which you could consider is you feel that are suitable.

Route | Stops | Distance | Flying Time |
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Bologna to Istanbul | 0 | 2 Hours 32 Minutes | |
Mulhouse basel to Istanbul | 0 | 2 Hours 57 Minutes | |
Milan Malpensa to Istanbul | 0 | 2 Hours 47 Minutes | |
Turin to Istanbul | 0 | 2 Hours 53 Minutes | |
Zurich to Istanbul | 0 | 2 Hours 51 Minutes |
Before you book your flights make sure you your passport is valid and preferably has at least 6 months or more left before it expires. To renew your passport it can take several weeks to renew and with many airliners flights are not refundable.
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