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Flights from Westerland to Istanbul

There are no direct flights from Westerland to Istanbul. The fastest way is one stop via Dusseldorf or Frankfurt, about 4h 42m door to door (28 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 4h 42m
GWTISTMUC

Westerland to Istanbul at a glance

Fastest journey4h 42mVia Dusseldorf, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Dusseldorf or Frankfurt

Best ways to fly from Westerland 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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GWT Dusseldorf (DUS) IST
Leg 1: Eurowings · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
Wed09:00 GWT09:49 DUS1h 11m connection11:00 DUS14:42 ISTEurowings + Turkish Airlines
9 connections a week Same alliance Fastest 4h 42m
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GWT Frankfurt (FRA) IST
Leg 1: Lufthansa · Leg 2: Lufthansa, Turkish Airlines, Aegean Airlines
Fri18:30 GWT19:35 FRA1h 10m connection20:45 FRA00:19 ISTLufthansa + Turkish Airlines
3 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 4h 49m
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GWT Vienna (VIE) IST
Leg 1: Austrian Airlines · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines, Pegasus Airlines
Sat10:30 GWT11:58 VIE2h 02m connection14:00 VIE16:57 ISTAustrian Airlines + Turkish Airlines
1 connections a week Same alliance Fastest 5h 27m
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GWT Munich (MUC) IST
Leg 1: Lufthansa · Leg 2: Lufthansa, Turkish Airlines
Sat09:00 GWT10:14 MUC2h 46m connection13:00 MUC16:21 ISTLufthansa + Turkish Airlines
7 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 6h 21m
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GWT Stuttgart (STR) IST
Leg 1: Eurowings · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
Tue14:30 GWT15:39 STR3h 06m connection18:45 STR22:18 ISTEurowings + Turkish Airlines
5 connections a week Same alliance Fastest 6h 48m
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GWT Zurich (ZRH) IST
Leg 1: SWISS · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
Thu19:30 GWT20:52 ZRH10h 53m connection07:45 ZRH11:21 ISTSWISS + Turkish Airlines
3 connections a week Same alliance Fastest 14h 51m
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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
2,164 km1,344 miles
Journey time
4h 42mon current schedules
Time difference
+2hIstanbul vs Westerland
Currency in Istanbul
TRY
Airports
GWT → IST, SAW

Flights from Westerland to Istanbul: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Westerland to Istanbul?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Dusseldorf, Frankfurt and Vienna. 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 Westerland to Istanbul?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 4h 42m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 2,164 km.
Where do you change planes between Westerland and Istanbul?
The best connecting points are Dusseldorf (DUS), Frankfurt (FRA), Vienna (VIE) and Munich (MUC). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve Westerland and Istanbul?
Westerland: Westerland Sylt Airport (GWT). Istanbul: İstanbul Airport (IST) and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW).
What is the time difference between Westerland and Istanbul?
Istanbul is 2 hours ahead of Westerland.

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