Abuja to Istanbul (ABV–IST) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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TK624
TK Turkish
7M8
9:10 PM
WAT TE
5:25 AM+1
+03
6h 15m
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TK623
TK Turkish
333
3:10 PM
+03
7:35 PM
WAT
6h 25m
50%
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
ALG Algiers 9h 15m AH → AHTK Algiers (ALG) to Istanbul flights
DLA Douala 9h 40m AH → TK Douala (DLA) to Istanbul flights
CAI Cairo 9h 50m MS → ETJULO Cairo (CAI) to Istanbul flights
FRA Frankfurt am Main 10h 35m LH → FILHNH Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Istanbul flights
ADD Addis Ababa 11h 58m ETEY → ETTK Addis Ababa (ADD) to Istanbul flights
DOH Doha 12h 7m QRVAWY → MHQRTK Doha (DOH) to Istanbul flights
LHR London 12h 35m AYBAP4 → 3U6EAV London (LHR) to Istanbul flights
CMN Casablanca 14h 35m ATQR → 6EATTG Casablanca (CMN) to Istanbul flights
NDJ N'Djamena 22h 30m ET → TK N'Djamena (NDJ) to Istanbul flights
LGW London 22h 35m P4 → 3U6EBR London (LGW) to Istanbul flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Abuja to Istanbul
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 2,587 mi 6h 15m nonstop +2h ahead

ABV–IST is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Turkish Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 2,587 miles in approximately 6h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ABV–IST service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
TK Turkish Airlines 7 7M8 6h15 – Star Alliance –
Aircraft on this route
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – TK
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: TK (7 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, ABV to IST direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ABV to IST.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
14
Hubs
~9h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
ALG ~9h 15m LOS ~9h 25m DLA ~9h 40m COO ~9h 45m CAI ~9h 50m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
752
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
+2h
Istanbul is 2 hours ahead of Abuja.
ABV: WAT · IST: +03

When it's 6:00 PM in Abuja, it's 8:00 PM in Istanbul.
Distance & Flight Time
2,587 mi / 4,162 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 6h 15m gate to gate.
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

ABV–IST Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Abuja to Istanbul route.
Route details
Distance2,587 mi / 4,162 km
Flight time6h 15m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: ABV
Full nameNnamdi Azikiwe International Airport
IATA / ICAOABV / DNAA
TimezoneAfrica/Lagos
Passengers/yr5.5M
Elevation1,123 ft / 342 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 ABV to IST flights.
Nonstop flights from Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport to İstanbul Airport take about 6h 15m gate to gate. The route covers 2,587 miles.
1 airline operates flights from ABV to IST: Turkish Airlines.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Houari Boumediene, Douala and Cairo.
Istanbul is 2 hours ahead of Abuja.
Yes, return flights from IST to ABV are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from ABV to IST

Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV) and İstanbul Airport (IST) are connected by nonstop service from Turkish Airlines. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

ABV to IST Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ABV to IST is about 6 hours 15 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,587 miles (4,162 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Houari Boumediene, Douala and Cairo. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.