Istanbul to Linz (IST–LNZ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
IST–LNZ is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Turkish Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 858 miles in approximately 9h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TK Turkish Airlines | 1 | – | – | – | Star Alliance | – |
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
IST: +03 · LNZ: CEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Istanbul, it's 5:00 PM in Linz.
Turkish passport holders need a Schengen visa to enter Austria. Apply at the Austrian Embassy in Ankara, the Consulate General in Istanbul, or a VFS Global center. 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 or a host invitation letter, and travel insurance covering at least EUR 30,000. The fee is EUR 90 for adults. Processing takes 10 to 15 working days. Passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the planned departure from the Schengen area.
Austria has a Turkish community of over 300,000 residents, concentrated in Vienna, Salzburg, and Innsbruck. If visiting family, include the host's Austrian residence documentation and a signed invitation letter (Einladung). Family visit applications are common at the Istanbul consulate. Apply at least 4 to 6 weeks before travel, especially during summer and December holiday periods when processing volumes increase.
Direct flights from Istanbul (IST) to Vienna (VIE) run about 2 hours 20 minutes on Turkish Airlines and Austrian Airlines. Multiple daily departures. Austria uses the euro, trading at roughly 38 TRY per EUR 1. At Vienna Airport, the City Airport Train (CAT) reaches Wien Mitte in 16 minutes for EUR 14.90 (TRY 566). The S7 suburban rail covers the same route in 25 minutes for EUR 2.40 (TRY 91). The Wiener Linien 24-hour pass costs EUR 8 (TRY 304) for unlimited metro, tram, and bus travel in Vienna.
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–LNZ Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from IST to LNZ
İstanbul Airport (IST) and Linz-Hörsching Airport (LNZ) are connected by nonstop service from Turkish Airlines. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
IST to LNZ Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from IST to LNZ is about 9 hours 20 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 858 miles (1,381 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Budapest Liszt Ferenc, Frankfurt Main and Antalya. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.