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Airport Reference

Istanbul Airport (IST)

Istanbul, Turkey

IATA CodeIST
ICAO CodeLTFM
CityIstanbul
CountryTurkey
Time ZoneEurope/Istanbul
Coordinates41.2753, 28.7519

How IST Appears in a GDS PNR

In a raw PNR segment line, IST shows up as the three-letter origin or destination code — for example, a segment from London to Istanbul might read:

2  BA 587 Y 15JUL 2*LHRIST HK1  800A  2000P

The last three letters of the route pair (IST) tell you the flight is arriving at Istanbul Airport.

Distance & Flight Time from Other Major Hubs

Real, calculated straight-line distances (great-circle) and a rough nonstop flight-time estimate:

HubDistanceEst. Flight Time
LHR (London)2,488 km / 1,546 mi≈ 2.9h nonstop
JFK (New York)8,027 km / 4,988 mi≈ 9.4h nonstop
DXB (Dubai)3,028 km / 1,882 mi≈ 3.6h nonstop
SIN (Singapore)8,678 km / 5,392 mi≈ 10.2h nonstop
SYD (Sydney)14,971 km / 9,303 mi≈ 17.6h nonstop

Flight time is a rough estimate based on typical long-haul cruise speed — actual routing, wind, and aircraft type will change the real duration.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the IATA code for Istanbul?

The main IATA airport code for Istanbul is IST — Istanbul Airport.

What time zone is Istanbul Airport in?

Istanbul Airport operates on Europe/Istanbul time.

How does IST appear in a GDS PNR?

In a flight segment line, IST appears as the three-letter origin or destination code, e.g. a route shown as ...IST... in Amadeus, Sabre, Galileo, or Worldspan.

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