Maiquetía to Istanbul (CCS–IST) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Maiquetía to Istanbul
1 carrier, 6 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 6 Flights/wk 6,030 mi 11h 40m nonstop +7h ahead 4 1-stop hubs

CCS–IST is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Turkish Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 6,030 miles in approximately 11h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 4 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop CCS–IST service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
TK Turkish Airlines 6 789 11h40 – Star Alliance –
Aircraft on this route
789 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner – 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, CCS to IST direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
0
flights
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
0
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CCS to IST.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
4
Hubs
~18h
Fastest
~34h
Longest
MAD ~18h 50m PTY ~19h 42m CUN ~28h 9m GRU ~34h 30m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
174
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
+7h
Istanbul is 7 hours ahead of Maiquetía.
CCS: -04 · IST: +03

When it's 6:00 PM in Maiquetía, it's 1:00 AM (next day) in Istanbul.
Distance & Flight Time
6,030 mi / 9,704 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 11h 40m.
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

CCS–IST Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Maiquetía to Istanbul route.
Route details
Distance6,030 mi / 9,704 km
Flight time11h 40m
Time difference+7 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights6 out
1-stop connections4 hubs
Origin: CCS
Full nameMaiquetía Simón Bolívar International Airport
IATA / ICAOCCS / SVMI
TimezoneAmerica/Caracas
Elevation234 ft / 71 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 CCS to IST flights.
Nonstop flights from Maiquetía Simón Bolívar International Airport to İstanbul Airport take approximately 11h 40m. The route covers 6,030 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Turkish Airlines.
There are approximately 6 nonstop flights per week from CCS to IST.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MAD, PTY, CUN and GRU. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Istanbul is 7 hours ahead of Maiquetía.
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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 CCS to IST

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

CCS to IST Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CCS to IST ranges from 11 hours 40 minutes. The route covers a distance of 6,030 miles (9,704 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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