Distance From João Paulo II Airport to İstanbul Airport, PDL - IST Distance

The distance from João Paulo II Airport (PDL) to İstanbul Airport (IST) is 2865 miles or 4611 kilometers or 2488 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 Ponta Delgada ( Portugal ) to Arnavutköy, Istanbul ( Turkey )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Ponta Delgada and Arnavutköy, Istanbul takes around 6 hours 35 minutes.

Estimated flight time from João Paulo II Airport, Ponta Delgada, Portugal to İstanbul Airport, Arnavutköy, Istanbul, Turkey is 6 hours 35 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 • PDL - IST

Kilometers		4611 km
Statute Miles		2865 miles
Nautical Miles		2488 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		6 hours 35 minutes

João Paulo II Airport to İstanbul Airport Flight Route Map - PDL to IST Flight Path

Location of João Paulo II Airport & İstanbul Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Ponta Delgada to Arnavutköy, Istanbul nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Ponta Delgada, Portugal and Arnavutköy, Istanbul, Turkey. .

Nonstop flight route between Ponta Delgada, Portugal and Arnavutköy, Istanbul, Turkey.

Time Difference Between the Airports • PDL - IST

Time difference between Ponta Delgada (Portugal) and Arnavutköy, Istanbul (Turkey) is 3 Hours.
Arnavutköy, Istanbul time is 3 Hours ahead of Ponta Delgada.

Location	Local Time
Ponta Delgada (Portugal)	2026-04-30, 13:34:41 +00
Arnavutköy, Istanbul (Turkey)	2026-04-30, 16:34:41 +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

João Paulo II Airport (PDL / LPPD) Ponta Delgada, Portugal

Destination

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