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Flights from Erfurt to Istanbul

There are no direct flights from Erfurt to Istanbul. The fastest way is one stop via Antalya or Rhodes, about 6h 10m door to door (1 connection a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 2 connection options From 6h 10m
ERFISTAYT

Erfurt to Istanbul at a glance

Fastest journey6h 10mVia Antalya, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Antalya or Rhodes

Best ways to fly from Erfurt to Istanbul

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

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ERF Antalya (AYT) IST
Leg 1: Corendon Airlines, Freebird Airlines, Leav Aviation · Leg 2: Pegasus Airlines
Thu02:30 ERF06:27 AYT2h 18m connection08:45 AYT09:40 ISTSunExpress + Pegasus Airlines
1 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 6h 10m
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ERF Rhodes (RHO) IST
Leg 1: Leav Aviation · Leg 2: Pegasus Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~6h 47m
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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
1,767 km1,097 miles
Journey time
6h 10mon current schedules
Time difference
+2hIstanbul vs Erfurt
Currency in Istanbul
TRY
Airports
ERF → IST, SAW

Flights from Erfurt to Istanbul: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Erfurt to Istanbul?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Antalya and Rhodes. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Erfurt to Istanbul?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 6h 10m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 1,767 km.
Where do you change planes between Erfurt and Istanbul?
The best connecting points are Antalya (AYT) and Rhodes (RHO). Corendon Airlines flies both legs via Antalya, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Erfurt and Istanbul?
Erfurt: Erfurt-Weimar Airport (ERF). Istanbul: İstanbul Airport (IST) and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW).
What is the time difference between Erfurt and Istanbul?
Istanbul is 2 hours ahead of Erfurt.

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