Distance From İstanbul Airport to Belfast International Airport, IST - BFS Distance

The distance from İstanbul Airport (IST) to Belfast International Airport (BFS) is 1837 miles or 2956 kilometers or 1595 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 Arnavutköy, Istanbul ( Turkey ) to Belfast ( United Kingdom )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Arnavutköy, Istanbul and Belfast takes around 4 hours 13 minutes.

Estimated flight time from İstanbul Airport, Arnavutköy, Istanbul, Turkey to Belfast International Airport, Belfast, United Kingdom is 4 hours 13 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 • IST - BFS

Kilometers		2956 km
Statute Miles		1837 miles
Nautical Miles		1595 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		4 hours 13 minutes

İstanbul Airport to Belfast International Airport Flight Route Map - IST to BFS Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Arnavutköy, Istanbul, Turkey and Belfast, United Kingdom. .

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • IST - BFS

Time difference between Arnavutköy, Istanbul (Turkey) and Belfast (United Kingdom) is 3 Hours.
Belfast time is 3 Hours behind Arnavutköy, Istanbul.

Location	Local Time
Arnavutköy, Istanbul (Turkey)	2025-12-16, 19:02:39 +03
Belfast (United Kingdom)	2025-12-16, 16:02:39 GMT

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

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

Destination

Belfast International Airport (BFS / EGAA) Belfast, United Kingdom