Istanbul to Grozny (IST–GRV) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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UT728
UT UTair
73H
10:25 AM
+03
12:45 PM
+04
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UT727
UT UTair
73H
6:30 AM
+04
9:25 AM
+03
3h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Istanbul to Grozny
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 877 mi 2h 20m nonstop +1h ahead 2 1-stop hubs

IST–GRV is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. UTair leads the route. The flight covers 877 miles in approximately 2h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 2 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop IST–GRV service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UT UTair 7 73H 2h20
Aircraft on this route
73H Boeing 737-800 – UT
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: UT (7 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 GRV direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
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
7
Outbound / wk
5
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for IST to GRV.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~20h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
51
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
+1h
Grozny is 1 hour ahead of Istanbul.
IST: +03 · GRV: +04

When it's 6:00 PM in Istanbul, it's 7:00 PM in Grozny.
Distance & Flight Time
877 mi / 1,412 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 20m.
Visa & Entry

Turkish passport holders need an eVisa to enter Russia. Apply through the official Russian eVisa portal at evisa.kdmid.ru. The eVisa allows stays up to 16 days per entry within a 60-day validity window. The fee is USD 52 for adults. Children under 6 are exempt from the fee. Processing takes up to 4 calendar days. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry. The eVisa covers tourism, business, and humanitarian visits.

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–GRV Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Istanbul to Grozny route.
Route details
Distance877 mi / 1,412 km
Flight time2h 20m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 5 return
1-stop connections2 hubs
Origin: IST
IATA / ICAOIST / LTFM
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Passengers/yr80.1M
Elevation325 ft / 99 m
Destination: GRV
IATA / ICAOGRV / URMG
TimezoneEurope/Astrakhan
Elevation548 ft / 167 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IST to GRV flights.
Nonstop flights from İstanbul Airport to Akhmat Kadyrov Grozny International Airport take approximately 2h 20m. The route covers 877 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: UTair.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from IST to GRV. The return direction has about 5 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through VKO and TAS. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Grozny is 1 hour ahead of Istanbul.
Yes, return flights from GRV 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 GRV

İstanbul Airport (IST) and Akhmat Kadyrov Grozny International Airport (GRV) are connected by nonstop service from UTair. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

IST to GRV Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IST to GRV ranges from 2 hours 20 minutes. The route covers a distance of 877 miles (1,412 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 5 return, totaling 12 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

2 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 20 hours via VKO. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.