Distance From Melilla Airport to İstanbul Airport, MLN - IST Distance

The distance from Melilla Airport (MLN) to İstanbul Airport (IST) is 1758 miles or 2829 kilometers or 1527 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 Melilla ( Spain ) to Arnavutköy, Istanbul ( Turkey )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Melilla and Arnavutköy, Istanbul takes around 4 hours 2 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Melilla Airport, Melilla, Spain to İstanbul Airport, Arnavutköy, Istanbul, Turkey is 4 hours 2 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 • MLN - IST

Kilometers		2829 km
Statute Miles		1758 miles
Nautical Miles		1527 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		4 hours 2 minutes

Melilla Airport to İstanbul Airport Flight Route Map - MLN to IST Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Melilla, Spain and Arnavutköy, Istanbul, Turkey.

Time Difference Between the Airports • MLN - IST

Time difference between Melilla (Spain) and Arnavutköy, Istanbul (Turkey) is 1 Hours.
Arnavutköy, Istanbul time is 1 Hours ahead of Melilla.

Location	Local Time
Melilla (Spain)	2026-09-13, 18:44:00 CEST
Arnavutköy, Istanbul (Turkey)	2026-09-13, 19:44:00 +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

Melilla Airport (MLN / GEML) Melilla, Spain

Destination

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