Istanbul to Misrata (IST–MRA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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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–MRA is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Turkish Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 975 miles in approximately 2h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TK Turkish Airlines | 7 | 73J | 2h55 | – | Star Alliance | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
IST: +03 · MRA: CEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Istanbul, it's 5:00 PM in Misrata.
Turkish passport holders need a visa to enter Libya. Apply at the Libyan Embassy in Ankara before departure. Tourist visa requirements include a completed application form, passport photos, a return ticket, proof of accommodation, and a letter of invitation from a Libyan sponsor or travel agency. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry. Processing times vary and can take 2 to 4 weeks.
Turkey and Libya maintain active diplomatic and commercial ties, and the Libyan Embassy in Ankara processes Turkish applications regularly. Business travelers with a Libyan company invitation letter may find faster processing. All passport pages must be translated into Arabic for the application. Visa on arrival is not available for Turkish nationals.
Turkish Airlines operates direct flights from Istanbul (IST) to Tripoli Mitiga International Airport (MJI) in about 3 hours and to Misrata (MRA) in about 3 hours 15 minutes. Libya uses the Libyan dinar (LYD), trading at roughly 7 TRY per LYD 1. Cash is the primary payment method. ATMs exist in Tripoli and Benghazi but can have limited availability. Bring US dollars or euros to exchange at banks. International credit cards have limited acceptance outside major hotels.
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–MRA Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from IST to MRA
İstanbul Airport (IST) and Misrata International Airport (MRA) are connected by nonstop service from Turkish Airlines. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
IST to MRA Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from IST to MRA is about 2 hours 55 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 975 miles (1,569 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 9 return, totaling 16 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Cairo and Queen Alia. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.