Distance From Lefkoniko Airport / Geçitkale Air Base to İstanbul Airport, GEC - IST Distance

The distance from Lefkoniko Airport / Geçitkale Air Base (GEC) to İstanbul Airport (IST) is 497 miles or 799 kilometers or 431 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 Lefkoniko (Geçitkale) ( Cyprus ) to Arnavutköy, Istanbul ( Turkey )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Lefkoniko (Geçitkale) and Arnavutköy, Istanbul takes around 1 hours 8 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Lefkoniko Airport / Geçitkale Air Base, Lefkoniko (Geçitkale), Cyprus to İstanbul Airport, Arnavutköy, Istanbul, Turkey is 1 hours 8 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 • GEC - IST

Kilometers		799 km
Statute Miles		497 miles
Nautical Miles		431 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		1 hours 8 minutes

Lefkoniko Airport / Geçitkale Air Base to İstanbul Airport Flight Route Map - GEC to IST Flight Path

Location of Lefkoniko Airport / Geçitkale Air Base & İstanbul Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Lefkoniko (Geçitkale) to Arnavutköy, Istanbul nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Lefkoniko (Geçitkale), Cyprus and Arnavutköy, Istanbul, Turkey.

Time Difference Between the Airports • GEC - IST

Time difference between Lefkoniko (Geçitkale) (Cyprus) and Arnavutköy, Istanbul (Turkey) is 0 Hours.

Location	Local Time
Lefkoniko (Geçitkale) (Cyprus)	2026-08-05, 18:39:18 EEST
Arnavutköy, Istanbul (Turkey)	2026-08-05, 18:39:18 +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

Lefkoniko Airport / Geçitkale Air Base (GEC / LCGK) Lefkoniko (Geçitkale), Cyprus

Destination

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