Benina to Istanbul (BEN–IST) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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NB301
NB Berniq
320
9:00 AM
EET
1:00 PM
+03
3h
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TK642
TK Turkish
73H
12:50 PM
EET
4:10 PM
+03
2h 20m
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Benina to Istanbul
2 carriers, 11 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 11 Flights/wk 788 mi 2h 20m nonstop +1h ahead 3 1-stop hubs

BEN–IST is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Turkish Airlines and Berniq Airways lead the route. The flight covers 788 miles in approximately 2h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 3 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop BEN–IST service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
TK Turkish Airlines 7 73H 2h20 – Star Alliance –
NB Berniq Airways 4 320 3h – – –
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – NB
73H Boeing 737-800 – TK
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: TK (7 flights/wk, 64%)
Unaffiliated: NB (4 flights/wk, 36%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

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

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BEN to IST.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~18h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
CAI ~18h 15m TUN ~18h 16m DXB ~26h 40m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
269
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
+1h
Istanbul is 1 hour ahead of Benina.
BEN: EET · IST: +03

When it's 6:00 PM in Benina, it's 7:00 PM in Istanbul.
Distance & Flight Time
788 mi / 1,268 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 20m to 3h 0m.
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

BEN–IST Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Benina to Istanbul route.
Route details
Distance788 mi / 1,268 km
Flight time2h 20m to 3h
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights11 out
1-stop connections3 hubs
Origin: BEN
Full nameBenina International Airport
IATA / ICAOBEN / HLLB
TimezoneAfrica/Tripoli
Elevation433 ft / 132 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 BEN to IST flights.
Nonstop flights from Benina International Airport to İstanbul Airport take approximately 2h 20m to 3h. The route covers 788 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Berniq Airways and Turkish Airlines.
There are approximately 11 nonstop flights per week from BEN to IST.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CAI, TUN and DXB. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Istanbul is 1 hour ahead of Benina.
Yes, return flights from IST to BEN 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 BEN to IST

Benina International Airport (BEN) and İstanbul Airport (IST) are connected by nonstop service from Berniq Airways and Turkish Airlines. With 11 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

BEN to IST Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BEN to IST ranges from 2 hours 20 minutes to 3 hours 0 minutes. The route covers a distance of 788 miles (1,268 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

3 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 18 hours via CAI. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.