Istanbul to Kinshasa (IST–FIH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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TK530
TK Turkish
333
1:40 AM
+03
7:40 AM
WAT
8h
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TK548
TK Turkish
332
12:55 AM
WAT
10:30 AM
+03
7h 35m
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TK540
TK Turkish
333
7:25 PM
WAT
5:05 AM+1
+03
7h 40m
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Istanbul to Kinshasa
1 carrier, 2 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 2 Flights/wk 3,265 mi 8h nonstop -2h behind 8 1-stop hubs

IST–FIH is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Turkish Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 3,265 miles in approximately 8h. Beyond nonstop, 8 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop IST–FIH service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
TK Turkish Airlines 2 333 8h – Star Alliance –
Aircraft on this route
333 Airbus A330-300 – TK
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: TK (2 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, IST to FIH direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
1
flight
Thu
0
flights
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
2
Outbound / wk
3
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for IST to FIH.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
8
Hubs
~11h
Fastest
~31h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
582
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
Kinshasa is 2 hours behind Istanbul.
IST: +03 · FIH: WAT

When it's 6:00 PM in Istanbul, it's 4:00 PM in Kinshasa.
Distance & Flight Time
3,265 mi / 5,254 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 8h 0m.
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.

Facts

IST–FIH Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Istanbul to Kinshasa route.
Route details
Distance3,265 mi / 5,254 km
Flight time8h
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights2 out / 3 return
1-stop connections8 hubs
Origin: IST
Full nameİstanbul Airport
IATA / ICAOIST / LTFM
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Passengers/yr80.1M
Elevation325 ft / 99 m
Destination: FIH
Full nameNdjili International Airport
IATA / ICAOFIH / FZAA
TimezoneAfrica/Kinshasa
Passengers/yr1.5M
Elevation1,027 ft / 313 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IST to FIH flights.
Nonstop flights from İstanbul Airport to Ndjili International Airport take approximately 8h. The route covers 3,265 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Turkish Airlines.
There are approximately 2 nonstop flights per week from IST to FIH. The return direction has about 3 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through NBJ, NBO, CMN, DOH, JNB, CDG, BRU and ADD. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Kinshasa is 2 hours behind Istanbul.
Yes, return flights from FIH to IST 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 IST to FIH

İstanbul Airport (IST) and Ndjili International Airport (FIH) are connected by nonstop service from Turkish Airlines. With 2 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

IST to FIH Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IST to FIH ranges from 8 hours 0 minutes. The route covers a distance of 3,265 miles (5,254 km). There are approximately 2 weekly flights outbound and 3 return, totaling 5 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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