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Flights from Akureyri to Istanbul

There are no direct flights from Akureyri to Istanbul. The easiest way is one stop via Manchester or Zurich, about 8h 54m door to door.

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 8h 54m
AEYISTMAN

Akureyri to Istanbul at a glance

Fastest journey8h 54mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Manchester or Zurich

Best ways to fly from Akureyri to Istanbul

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
AEY Manchester (MAN) IST
Leg 1: easyJet · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~8h 54m
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2
AEY Zurich (ZRH) IST
Leg 1: Edelweiss Air · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~8h 54m
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3
AEY London (LGW) IST
Leg 1: easyJet · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~8h 59m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
3,995 km2,481 miles
Journey time
8h 54mestimate
Time difference
+3hIstanbul vs Akureyri
Currency in Istanbul
TRY
Airports
AEY → IST, SAW

Flights from Akureyri to Istanbul: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Akureyri to Istanbul?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Manchester, Zurich and London. Most connections mean separate tickets, so leave plenty of time to collect bags and check in again.
How long is the flight from Akureyri to Istanbul?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 8h 54m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 3,995 km.
Where do you change planes between Akureyri and Istanbul?
The best connecting points are Manchester (MAN), Zurich (ZRH) and London (LGW). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve Akureyri and Istanbul?
Akureyri: Akureyri International Airport (AEY). Istanbul: İstanbul Airport (IST) and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW).
What is the time difference between Akureyri and Istanbul?
Istanbul is 3 hours ahead of Akureyri.

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