Distance From Madurai Airport to İstanbul Airport, IXM - IST Distance

The distance from Madurai Airport (IXM) to İstanbul Airport (IST) is 3695 miles or 5947 kilometers or 3209 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 Madurai ( India ) to Arnavutköy, Istanbul ( Turkey )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Madurai and Arnavutköy, Istanbul takes around 8 hours 29 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Madurai Airport, Madurai, India to İstanbul Airport, Arnavutköy, Istanbul, Turkey is 8 hours 29 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 • IXM - IST

Kilometers		5947 km
Statute Miles		3695 miles
Nautical Miles		3209 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		8 hours 29 minutes

Madurai Airport to İstanbul Airport Flight Route Map - IXM to IST Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Madurai, India and Arnavutköy, Istanbul, Turkey.

Time Difference Between the Airports • IXM - IST

Time difference between Madurai (India) and Arnavutköy, Istanbul (Turkey) is 2 Hours 30 Minutes.
Arnavutköy, Istanbul time is 2 Hours 30 Minutes behind Madurai.

Location	Local Time
Madurai (India)	2026-07-30, 17:07:41 IST
Arnavutköy, Istanbul (Turkey)	2026-07-30, 14:37:41 +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

Madurai Airport (IXM / VOMD) Madurai, India

Destination

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