Istanbul to Bukhara (IST–BHK) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
TK266
TK Turkish
73J
1:15 AM
+03
7:25 AM
+05
4h 10m
50%
M T W T F S S
Prices
TK267+1
TK Turkish
73J
8:55 AM
+05
11:45 AM
+03
4h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
HY7307cs
HY Uzbekistan
73J
8:55 AM
+05
11:45 AM
+03
4h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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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 5 hubs
TAS Tashkent 6h 30m HHHYTK HY Tashkent (TAS) to Bukhara flights
UGC Urgench 7h 5m HYTK HY Urgench (UGC) to Bukhara flights
VKO Moscow 12h 45m TK UT Moscow (VKO) to Bukhara flights
LED St. Petersburg 13h 5m SUTK HY St. Petersburg (LED) to Bukhara flights
DME Moscow 13h 27m S7U6 HH Moscow (DME) to Bukhara flights
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Istanbul to Bukhara
1 carrier, 3 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1,867 mi 4h 10m nonstop +2h ahead

IST–BHK is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Turkish Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,867 miles in approximately 4h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop IST–BHK service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
TK Turkish Airlines 3 73J 4h10 Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
73J Boeing 737-900ER – TK
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: TK (3 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, IST to BHK direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
0
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
0
flights
Sat
0
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
3
Outbound / wk
6
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for IST to BHK.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
5
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~13h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
117
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.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2h
Bukhara is 2 hours ahead of Istanbul.
IST: +03 · BHK: +05

When it's 6:00 PM in Istanbul, it's 8:00 PM in Bukhara.
Distance & Flight Time
1,867 mi / 3,005 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 10m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

Turkish passport holders (ordinary) need a visa to enter Uzbekistan. The simplest option is the Uzbekistan eVisa, available through the official portal at e-visa.gov.uz. Tourist eVisas are issued for up to 30 days. Apply at least 3 business days before travel. The fee is USD 20. Passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the intended departure from Uzbekistan.

Holders of Turkish diplomatic or service passports enter visa-free for up to 30 days.

Getting to IST

Istanbul Metro M11 Gayrettepe–İstanbul Havalimanı line connects the airport to the broader metro network; from Gayrettepe (Mecidiyeköy/Levent area) the journey is about 35 minutes (₺60–70 with Istanbulkart). The line runs roughly 5am to midnight.Havaist express buses serve Taksim, Kadıköy, and other major hubs (₺50–80, 45–90 minutes depending on traffic). Taxis use a meter; expect ₺400–600 from Taksim or Sultanahmet. The airport is 35km northwest of the city; traffic on the O-7 motorway can be severe during peak hours.

IST–BHK Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Istanbul to Bukhara route.
Route details
Distance1,867 mi / 3,005 km
Flight time4h 10m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights3 out / 6 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: IST
IATA / ICAOIST / LTFM
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Passengers/yr80.1M
Elevation325 ft / 99 m
Destination: BHK
IATA / ICAOBHK / UZSB
TimezoneAsia/Samarkand
Elevation751 ft / 229 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IST to BHK flights.
Nonstop flights from İstanbul Airport to Bukhara International Airport take about 4h 10m gate to gate. The route covers 1,867 miles.
1 airline operates flights from IST to BHK: Turkish Airlines.
This route has limited weekly 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 Tashkent, Urgench and Vnukovo.
Bukhara is 2 hours ahead of Istanbul.
Yes, return flights from BHK to IST 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 IST to BHK

İstanbul Airport (IST) and Bukhara International Airport (BHK) are connected by nonstop service from Turkish Airlines. With 3 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

IST to BHK Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IST to BHK is about 4 hours 10 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,867 miles (3,005 km). There are approximately 3 weekly flights outbound and 6 return, totaling 9 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Tashkent, Urgench and Vnukovo. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.