Distance From Kuusamo Airport to İstanbul Airport, KAO - IST Distance

The distance from Kuusamo Airport (KAO) to İstanbul Airport (IST) is 1709 miles or 2750 kilometers or 1484 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 Kuusamo ( Finland ) to Arnavutköy, Istanbul ( Turkey )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Kuusamo and Arnavutköy, Istanbul takes around 3 hours 55 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Kuusamo Airport, Kuusamo, Finland to İstanbul Airport, Arnavutköy, Istanbul, Turkey is 3 hours 55 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 • KAO - IST

Kilometers		2750 km
Statute Miles		1709 miles
Nautical Miles		1484 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		3 hours 55 minutes

Kuusamo Airport to İstanbul Airport Flight Route Map - KAO to IST Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Kuusamo, Finland and Arnavutköy, Istanbul, Turkey.

Time Difference Between the Airports • KAO - IST

Time difference between Kuusamo (Finland) and Arnavutköy, Istanbul (Turkey) is 0 Hours.

Location	Local Time
Kuusamo (Finland)	2026-07-30, 09:39:22 EEST
Arnavutköy, Istanbul (Turkey)	2026-07-30, 09:39:22 +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

Kuusamo Airport (KAO / EFKS) Kuusamo, Finland

Destination

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