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

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WAT TE
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Abuja to Istanbul
1 carrier, 6 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 6 Flights/wk 2,587 mi 6h 5m nonstop +2h ahead 11 1-stop hubs

ABV–IST is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Turkish Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 2,587 miles in approximately 6h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 11 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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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 6 332 6h05 – Star Alliance –
Aircraft on this route
332 Airbus A330-200 – TK
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: TK (6 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
0
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
6
Outbound / wk
0
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ABV to IST.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
11
Hubs
~8h
Fastest
~31h
Longest
NDJ ~8h 40m LOS ~14h 27m CMN ~14h 35m ADD ~15h 5m ALG ~17h 25m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
677
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 5m.
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 5m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights6 out
1-stop connections11 hubs
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 approximately 6h 5m. The route covers 2,587 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Turkish Airlines.
There are approximately 6 nonstop flights per week from ABV to IST.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through NDJ, LOS, CMN, ADD, ALG, LHR, FRA, CAI, DOH, LGW and DLA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Istanbul is 2 hours ahead of Abuja.
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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 ABV to IST

Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV) and İstanbul Airport (IST) are connected by nonstop service from Turkish Airlines. With 6 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

ABV to IST Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ABV to IST ranges from 6 hours 5 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,587 miles (4,162 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

11 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 8 hours via NDJ. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.