Distance From Nicosia International Airport to İstanbul Airport

The distance from Nicosia International Airport () to İstanbul Airport (IST) is 489 miles or 787 kilometers or 425 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 Nicosia ( Cyprus ) to Arnavutköy, Istanbul ( Turkey )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Nicosia and Arnavutköy, Istanbul takes around 1 hours 7 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Nicosia International Airport, Nicosia, Cyprus to İstanbul Airport, Arnavutköy, Istanbul, Turkey is 1 hours 7 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 • - IST

Kilometers		787 km
Statute Miles		489 miles
Nautical Miles		425 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		1 hours 7 minutes

Nicosia International Airport to İstanbul Airport Flight Route Map - to IST Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Nicosia, Cyprus and Arnavutköy, Istanbul, Turkey.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - IST

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

Location	Local Time
Nicosia (Cyprus)	2025-12-15, 15:45:11 EET
Arnavutköy, Istanbul (Turkey)	2025-12-15, 16:45:11 +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

Nicosia International Airport ( / ) Nicosia, Cyprus

Destination

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