IST to MUC: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from İstanbul Airport (IST) to Munich Airport (MUC) is 1,546 km (961 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 2h 25m, heading northwest. The distance is the same in either direction (MUC to IST).
How far is it from Istanbul to Munich?
The great-circle distance between İstanbul Airport (IST) and Munich Airport (MUC) is 1,546 km (961 mi, 835 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 IST to MUC?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 2h 25m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. MUC is roughly northwest of IST.
How is the IST to MUC route written in code?
The pair is written IST-MUC in IATA codes and LTFM-EDDM in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. İstanbul Airport is IST (LTFM), Munich Airport is MUC (EDDM).
| IST | MUC | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | İstanbul Airport | Munich Airport |
| ICAO code | LTFM | EDDM |
| Country | Turkey | Germany |
| Elevation | 325 ft | 1,487 ft |
| Rank by connections | #18 | #17 |
LTFM starts with L, the ICAO prefix for southern Europe; EDDM starts with E, the prefix for northern Europe. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
MUC sits 1,162 ft (354 m) higher than IST, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying IST to MUC
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LH | Lufthansa | DLH | Lufthansa | Active |
| OZ | Asiana Airlines | AAR | Asiana | Active |
| TK | Turkish Airlines | THY | Turkair | Active |
A further 1 carrier sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: US.
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 Istanbul from Munich?
İstanbul Airport (IST) and Munich Airport (MUC) are 1,546 km (961 mi, 835 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from IST to MUC?
A typical nonstop flight between IST and MUC takes about 2h 25m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is MUC from IST?
Munich Airport (MUC) lies roughly northwest of İstanbul Airport (IST).
Which airlines fly IST to MUC?
3 airlines appear on the IST-MUC route in the open dataset, including Lufthansa, Asiana Airlines, Turkish Airlines.
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