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Flights from Istanbul to Skardu
There are no direct flights from Istanbul to Skardu. The easiest way is one stop via Islamabad or Lahore, about 7h 50m door to door.
No direct flights · 4 connection options From 7h 50m
Istanbul to Skardu at a glance
Fastest journey7h 50mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Islamabad or Lahore
Best ways to fly from Istanbul to Skardu
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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IST Islamabad (ISB) KDU
Leg 1: Pakistan International Airlines, Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: airblue, AirSial, Pakistan International Airlines
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IST Lahore (LHE) KDU
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: airblue, Pakistan International Airlines
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IST Dubai (DXB) KDU
Leg 1: flydubai, Turkish Airlines, Emirates · Leg 2: Pakistan International Airlines
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
- 4,088 km2,539 miles
- Journey time
- 7h 50mestimate
- Time difference
- +2hSkardu vs Istanbul
- Currency in Skardu
- PKR
- Airports
- IST, SAW → KDU
Flights from Istanbul to Skardu: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Istanbul to Skardu?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Islamabad, Lahore and Dubai. 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 Istanbul to Skardu?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 7h 50m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 4,088 km.
Where do you change planes between Istanbul and Skardu?
The best connecting points are Islamabad (ISB), Lahore (LHE), Dubai (DXB) and Karachi (KHI). Pakistan International Airlines flies both legs via Islamabad, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Istanbul and Skardu?
Istanbul: İstanbul Airport (IST) and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW). Skardu: Skardu International Airport (KDU).
What is the time difference between Istanbul and Skardu?
Skardu is 2 hours ahead of Istanbul.





