Asmara to Istanbul (ASM–IST) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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TK Turkish
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1:45 AM
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6:35 AM
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Asmara to Istanbul
1 carrier, 6 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 6 Flights/wk 1,896 mi 4h 50m nonstop 3 1-stop hubs

ASM–IST is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Turkish Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,896 miles in approximately 4h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 3 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ASM–IST service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
TK Turkish Airlines 6 7M9 4h50 – Star Alliance –
Aircraft on this route
7M9 Boeing 737 MAX 9 – 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, ASM to IST direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
0
flights
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
6
Outbound / wk
3
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ASM to IST.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~10h
Fastest
~18h
Longest
JUB ~10h 15m CAI ~14h 15m DXB ~18h 10m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
235
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
0h
Istanbul is 0 hours the same as Asmara.
ASM: EAT · IST: +03

When it's 6:00 PM in Asmara, it's 6:00 PM in Istanbul.
Distance & Flight Time
1,896 mi / 3,051 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 50m.
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

ASM–IST Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Asmara to Istanbul route.
Route details
Distance1,896 mi / 3,051 km
Flight time4h 50m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights6 out / 3 return
1-stop connections3 hubs
Origin: ASM
Full nameAsmara International Airport
IATA / ICAOASM / HHAS
TimezoneAfrica/Asmara
Elevation7,661 ft / 2,335 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 ASM to IST flights.
Nonstop flights from Asmara International Airport to İstanbul Airport take approximately 4h 50m. The route covers 1,896 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Turkish Airlines.
There are approximately 6 nonstop flights per week from ASM to IST. The return direction has about 3 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through JUB, CAI and DXB. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from IST to ASM are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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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 ASM to IST

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

ASM to IST Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ASM to IST ranges from 4 hours 50 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,896 miles (3,051 km). There are approximately 6 weekly flights outbound and 3 return, totaling 9 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

3 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 10 hours via JUB. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.