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

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W43718
W4 AeroWorld
320
11:40 PM
+03
12:20 AM+1
EET
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
W43717
W4 AeroWorld
320
8:20 PM
EET T4
11:05 PM
+03
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Istanbul to Iaşi
1 carrier, 6 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 6 Flights/wk 412 mi 1h 40m nonstop -1h behind 11 1-stop hubs

IST–IAS is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. AeroWorld leads the route. The flight covers 412 miles in approximately 1h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 11 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop IST–IAS service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
W4 AeroWorld 6 320 1h40
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – W4
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: W4 (6 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
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
0
flights
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
6
Outbound / wk
6
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for IST to IAS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
11
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
959
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
Iaşi is 1 hour behind Istanbul.
IST: +03 · IAS: EET

When it's 6:00 PM in Istanbul, it's 5:00 PM in Iaşi.
Distance & Flight Time
412 mi / 662 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 40m.
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 40m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights6 out / 6 return
1-stop connections11 hubs
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 approximately 1h 40m. The route covers 412 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: AeroWorld.
There are approximately 6 nonstop flights per week from IST to IAS. The return direction has about 6 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CPH, LPL, OTP, MAD, BCN, DXB, FCO, VIE, DUB, BSL and LTN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Iaşi is 1 hour behind Istanbul.
Yes, return flights from IAS 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 IAS

İstanbul Airport (IST) and Iaşi International Airport (IAS) are connected by nonstop service from AeroWorld. With 6 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

IST to IAS Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IST to IAS ranges from 1 hours 40 minutes. The route covers a distance of 412 miles (662 km). There are approximately 6 weekly flights outbound and 6 return, totaling 12 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

11 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 7 hours via CPH. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.