Distance From Glasgow International Airport to İstanbul Airport, GLA - IST Distance

The distance from Glasgow International Airport (GLA) to İstanbul Airport (IST) is 1796 miles or 2890 kilometers or 1559 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Paisley, Renfrewshire ( United Kingdom ) to Arnavutköy, Istanbul ( Turkey )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Paisley, Renfrewshire and Arnavutköy, Istanbul takes around 4 hours 7 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Glasgow International Airport, Paisley, Renfrewshire, United Kingdom to İstanbul Airport, Arnavutköy, Istanbul, Turkey is 4 hours 7 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • GLA - IST

Kilometers		2890 km
Statute Miles		1796 miles
Nautical Miles		1559 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		4 hours 7 minutes

Glasgow International Airport to İstanbul Airport Flight Route Map - GLA to IST Flight Path

Location of Glasgow International Airport & İstanbul Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Paisley, Renfrewshire to Arnavutköy, Istanbul nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Paisley, Renfrewshire, United Kingdom and Arnavutköy, Istanbul, Turkey.

Time Difference Between the Airports • GLA - IST

Time difference between Paisley, Renfrewshire (United Kingdom) and Arnavutköy, Istanbul (Turkey) is 3 Hours.
Arnavutköy, Istanbul time is 3 Hours ahead of Paisley, Renfrewshire.

Location	Local Time
Paisley, Renfrewshire (United Kingdom)	2025-12-16, 19:10:55 GMT
Arnavutköy, Istanbul (Turkey)	2025-12-16, 22:10:55 +03

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Glasgow International Airport (GLA / EGPF) Paisley, Renfrewshire, United Kingdom

Destination

İstanbul Airport (IST / LTFM) Arnavutköy, Istanbul, Turkey