Distance From Sumburgh Airport to İstanbul Atatürk Airport, LSI - ISL Distance

The distance from Sumburgh Airport (LSI) to İstanbul Atatürk Airport (ISL) is 1832 miles or 2948 kilometers or 1591 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 Lerwick ( United Kingdom ) to Bakırköy, Istanbul ( Turkey )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Lerwick and Bakırköy, Istanbul takes around 4 hours 12 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Sumburgh Airport, Lerwick, United Kingdom to İstanbul Atatürk Airport, Bakırköy, Istanbul, Turkey is 4 hours 12 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 • LSI - ISL

Kilometers		2948 km
Statute Miles		1832 miles
Nautical Miles		1591 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		4 hours 12 minutes

Sumburgh Airport to İstanbul Atatürk Airport Flight Route Map - LSI to ISL Flight Path

Location of Sumburgh Airport & İstanbul Atatürk Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Lerwick to Bakırköy, Istanbul nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Lerwick, United Kingdom and Bakırköy, Istanbul, Turkey.

Time Difference Between the Airports • LSI - ISL

Time difference between Lerwick (United Kingdom) and Bakırköy, Istanbul (Turkey) is 2 Hours.
Bakırköy, Istanbul time is 2 Hours ahead of Lerwick.

Location	Local Time
Lerwick (United Kingdom)	2026-06-19, 02:14:34 BST
Bakırköy, Istanbul (Turkey)	2026-06-19, 04:14:34 +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

Sumburgh Airport (LSI / EGPB) Lerwick, United Kingdom

Destination

İstanbul Atatürk Airport (ISL / LTBA) Bakırköy, Istanbul, Turkey