Istanbul to Iaşi (IST–IAS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
W43718
W4 AeroWorld
320
4:40 PM
+03
6:15 PM
EEST
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
W43717
W4 AeroWorld
320
2:15 PM
EEST T4
4:05 PM
+03
1h 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 10 hubs
OTP Otopeni 3h 15m A2MSRO A2JUKL Otopeni (OTP) to Iaşi flights
AYT Antalya 5h 20m ATAYJU XC Antalya (AYT) to Iaşi flights
PRG Prague 5h 40m 6EGFHY W4 Prague (PRG) to Iaşi flights
FCO Rome 6h 20m 6EAZPK W4 Rome (FCO) to Iaşi flights
BLQ Bologna 7h 15m PKTGTK W4 Bologna (BLQ) to Iaşi flights
VIE Vienna 7h 25m 6EBRGF OS Vienna (VIE) to Iaşi flights
BCN Barcelona 8h 6EAVHY W4 Barcelona (BCN) to Iaşi flights
MXP Ferno (VA) 8h 30m 6ELAPK W4 Ferno (VA) (MXP) to Iaşi flights
MAD Madrid 9h 45m 6EAVHY W4 Madrid (MAD) to Iaşi flights
LTN Luton, Luton 11h 50m W9 W4 Luton, Luton (LTN) to Iaşi flights
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Istanbul to Iaşi
1 carrier, 2 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 412 mi 1h 35m nonstop

IST–IAS is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. AeroWorld leads the route. The flight covers 412 miles in approximately 1h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop IST–IAS service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
W4 AeroWorld 2 320 1h35
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – W4
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: W4 (2 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 IAS 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
2
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for IST to IAS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
20
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~21h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,678
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
0h
Iaşi is 0 hours the same as Istanbul.
IST: +03 · IAS: EEST

When it's 6:00 PM in Istanbul, it's 6:00 PM in Iaşi.
Distance & Flight Time
412 mi / 662 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 35m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

Turkish passport holders need a Schengen visa to enter Romania. Romania joined the Schengen area in January 2025. Apply at the Romanian embassy in Turkey or through the official eViza portal at eviza.mae.ro. The visa allows stays up to 90 days within any 180-day period across the entire Schengen area. Required documents include passport photos, bank statements, flight bookings, hotel reservations, and travel insurance covering at least EUR 30,000. The fee is EUR 80 for adults. Passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the planned departure from the Schengen area.

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–IAS Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Istanbul to Iaşi route.
Route details
Distance412 mi / 662 km
Flight time1h 35m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights2 out / 2 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: IST
IATA / ICAOIST / LTFM
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Passengers/yr80.1M
Elevation325 ft / 99 m
Destination: IAS
IATA / ICAOIAS / LRIA
TimezoneEurope/Bucharest
Elevation411 ft / 125 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IST to IAS flights.
Nonstop flights from İstanbul Airport to Iaşi International Airport take about 1h 35m gate to gate. The route covers 412 miles.
1 airline operates flights from IST to IAS: AeroWorld.
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 Bucharest Henri Coandă, Antalya and Václav Havel.
Yes, return flights from IAS 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 IAS

İstanbul Airport (IST) and Iaşi International Airport (IAS) are connected by nonstop service from AeroWorld. With 2 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

IST to IAS Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IST to IAS is about 1 hours 35 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 412 miles (662 km). There are approximately 2 weekly flights outbound and 2 return, totaling 4 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Bucharest Henri Coandă, Antalya and Václav Havel. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.