Istanbul to Faisalabad (IST–LYP) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

IST Airport Page →
airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 6 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between IST and LYP. Nearest airports to IST with scheduled service: Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW, 40 mi) · Tekirdağ Çorlu Airport (TEQ, 43 mi) · Bursa Yenişehir Airport (YEI, 83 mi)
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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 6 hubs
KHI Karachi 8h 38m PKTK → 9PPK Karachi (KHI) to Faisalabad flights
DXB Dubai 8h 45m 4OBIEK → EKFZ Dubai (DXB) to Faisalabad flights
SHJ Sharjah 9h 15m G9 → G9 Sharjah (SHJ) to Faisalabad flights
MED Medina 9h 25m SVTKXY → PK Medina (MED) to Faisalabad flights
JED Jeddah 10h 30m F3GASV → PK Jeddah (JED) to Faisalabad flights
AUH Abu Dhabi 12h 25m EYGAJU → EY Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Faisalabad flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Istanbul to Faisalabad
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+2h ahead

While no nonstop service exists between IST and LYP, 1-stop connecting options are available.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for IST to LYP.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
6
Hubs
~8h
Fastest
~12h
Longest
KHI ~8h 38m DXB ~8h 45m SHJ ~9h 15m MED ~9h 25m JED ~10h 30m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
388
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
Faisalabad is 2 hours ahead of Istanbul.
IST: +03 · LYP: PKT

When it's 6:00 PM in Istanbul, it's 8:00 PM in Faisalabad.
Visa & Entry

Turkish passport holders can enter Pakistan with an eVisa. Apply through the official Pakistan Online Visa System at visa.nadra.gov.pk before departure. Tourist eVisas allow stays up to 30 days. Processing takes 48 to 72 hours. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry. A return or onward ticket and proof of accommodation are required.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
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–LYP Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Istanbul to Faisalabad route.
Route details
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: IST
Full nameİstanbul Airport
IATA / ICAOIST / LTFM
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Passengers/yr80.1M
Elevation325 ft / 99 m
Destination: LYP
Full nameFaisalabad International Airport
IATA / ICAOLYP / OPFA
TimezoneAsia/Karachi
Elevation591 ft / 180 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IST to LYP flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Jinnah, Dubai and Sharjah.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to LYP and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Faisalabad is 2 hours ahead of Istanbul.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Jinnah, Dubai and Sharjah. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.