AYT to IST: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Antalya International Airport (AYT) to İstanbul Airport (IST) is 518 km (322 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 1h 10m, heading north. The distance is the same in either direction (IST to AYT).
How far is it from Antalya to Istanbul?
The great-circle distance between Antalya International Airport (AYT) and İstanbul Airport (IST) is 518 km (322 mi, 280 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from AYT to IST?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 1h 10m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. IST is roughly north of AYT.
How is the AYT to IST route written in code?
The pair is written AYT-IST in IATA codes and LTAI-LTFM in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Antalya International Airport is AYT (LTAI), İstanbul Airport is IST (LTFM).
| AYT | IST | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Antalya International Airport | İstanbul Airport |
| ICAO code | LTAI | LTFM |
| Country | Turkey | Turkey |
| Elevation | 177 ft | 325 ft |
| Rank by connections | #127 | #18 |
Both ICAO codes start with L, the prefix ICAO assigns to southern Europe, so this is a route inside one ICAO region. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
IST sits 148 ft (45 m) higher than AYT, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying AYT to IST
3 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 3 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8Q | Onur Air | OHY | Onur Air | Active |
| KK | Atlasjet | KKK | Atlasjet | Active |
| TK | Turkish Airlines | THY | Turkair | Active |
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Antalya from Istanbul?
Antalya International Airport (AYT) and İstanbul Airport (IST) are 518 km (322 mi, 280 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from AYT to IST?
A typical nonstop flight between AYT and IST takes about 1h 10m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is IST from AYT?
İstanbul Airport (IST) lies roughly north of Antalya International Airport (AYT).
Which airlines fly AYT to IST?
3 airlines appear on the AYT-IST route in the open dataset, including Onur Air, Atlasjet, Turkish Airlines.
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