Abidjan to Istanbul (ABJ–IST) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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TK559
TK Turkish
7M8
2:30 AM
GMT T1
12:40 PM
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7h 10m
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TK557
TK Turkish
7M8
2:30 AM
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TK556
TK Turkish
333
11:35 PM
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Abidjan to Istanbul
1 carrier, 11 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 11 Flights/wk 3,201 mi 7h 5m nonstop +3h ahead 17 1-stop hubs

ABJ–IST is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Turkish Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 3,201 miles in approximately 7h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 17 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Also explore ABJ Routes IST Routes ABJ Live Flights IST Live Flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ABJ–IST service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
TK Turkish Airlines 11 333, 7M8 7h05-7h10 – Star Alliance –
Aircraft on this route
333 Airbus A330-300 – TK
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – TK
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: TK (11 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, ABJ to IST direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
2
flights
Wed
1
flight
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
11
Outbound / wk
0
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ABJ to IST.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
17
Hubs
~11h
Fastest
~37h
Longest
NIM ~11h 8m LOS ~12h 5m OUA ~13h 47m COO ~14h 0m CMN ~14h 35m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
686
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+3h
Istanbul is 3 hours ahead of Abidjan.
ABJ: GMT · IST: +03

When it's 6:00 PM in Abidjan, it's 9:00 PM in Istanbul.
Distance & Flight Time
3,201 mi / 5,151 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 7h 5m to 7h 10m.
Getting from IST

M11 Metro to Gayrettepe takes about 35 minutes (₺60–70 with Istanbulkart) with connections to M2 (Taksim) and M7. Runs from 5am to midnight. The metro bypasses O-7 motorway traffic, which is frequently heavy into the city.Havaist buses serve major destinations including Taksim, Kadıköy (European and Asian sides), and Sabiha Gökçen Airport (₺50–80). Taxis from arrivals are metered; insist on the meter. Journey to Sultanahmet or Taksim costs ₺400–700 depending on traffic. Rental cars available. Hotel shuttles common for business hotels near the city.

Istanbul Climate

The new airport sits 35km from central Istanbul on the European side, slightly inland and exposed to Black Sea weather systems. Winters (December–March) are cold (0–8°C) with fog, rain, and occasional snow. Snow on the exposed plateau is more likely than in the city. Ice on taxiways causes delays.

Summers are warm (25–32°C) with dry, reliable weather. Spring and fall bring heavy rain and strong northerly winds (Poyraz) that can affect smaller aircraft. Fog is the primary low-season disruption risk. The airport's elevated position makes it slightly windier than the Atatürk site it replaced.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

ABJ–IST Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Abidjan to Istanbul route.
Route details
Distance3,201 mi / 5,151 km
Flight time7h 5m to 7h 10m
Time difference+3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights11 out
1-stop connections17 hubs
Origin: ABJ
Full nameFélix-Houphouët-Boigny International Airport
IATA / ICAOABJ / DIAP
TimezoneAfrica/Abidjan
Passengers/yr2.5M
Elevation21 ft / 6 m
Destination: IST
Full nameİstanbul Airport
IATA / ICAOIST / LTFM
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Passengers/yr80.1M
Elevation325 ft / 99 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ABJ to IST flights.
Nonstop flights from Félix-Houphouët-Boigny International Airport to İstanbul Airport take approximately 7h 5m to 7h 10m. The route covers 3,201 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Turkish Airlines.
There are approximately 11 nonstop flights per week from ABJ to IST.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through NIM, LOS, OUA, COO, CMN, ADD, NSI, ALG, CDG, TUN, ACC, DOH, CAI, DLA, DSS, NBO and JFK. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Istanbul is 3 hours ahead of Abidjan.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from ABJ to IST

Félix-Houphouët-Boigny International Airport (ABJ) and İstanbul Airport (IST) are connected by nonstop service from Turkish Airlines. With 11 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

ABJ to IST Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ABJ to IST ranges from 7 hours 5 minutes to 7 hours 10 minutes. The route covers a distance of 3,201 miles (5,151 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

17 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 11 hours via NIM. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.