Istanbul to Port Sudan (IST–PZU) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Flight Schedule 5 flights Verified 11m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
TK510
TK Turkish
73J
2:40 AM
+03
5:40 AM
CAT
4h
50%
M T W T F S S
Prices
TK512
TK Turkish
73J
6:35 AM
+03
9:35 AM
CAT
4h
50%
M T W T F S S
Prices
TK511
TK Turkish
73J
6:55 AM
CAT
11:45 AM
+03
3h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
TK513
TK Turkish
73H
10:50 AM
CAT
3:40 PM
+03
3h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
J4690
J4 Badr
738
10:30 PM
CAT
3:30 AM+1
+03
4h
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 2 hubs
MCT Muscat/Seeb 10h 25m GAOVTK OVWY Muscat/Seeb (MCT) to Port Sudan flights
ADD Addis Ababa 13h 55m ATETTK ET Addis Ababa (ADD) to Port Sudan flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Istanbul to Port Sudan
1 carrier, 4 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1,590 mi 4h nonstop -1h behind

IST–PZU is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Turkish Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,590 miles in approximately 4h. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop IST–PZU service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
TK Turkish Airlines 4 73J 4h Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
73J Boeing 737-900ER – TK
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: TK (4 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 PZU direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
0
flights
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
0
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
4
Outbound / wk
5
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for IST to PZU.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~10h
Fastest
~13h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
114
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
Port Sudan is 1 hour behind Istanbul.
IST: +03 · PZU: CAT

When it's 6:00 PM in Istanbul, it's 5:00 PM in Port Sudan.
Distance & Flight Time
1,590 mi / 2,559 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 0m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

Turkish passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Sudan for stays up to 30 days. You must arrive on a direct flight from Turkey to qualify for the visa on arrival. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry. Proof of sufficient funds and a return ticket are required. Your passport must not contain an Israeli entry stamp or visa. All foreigners traveling more than 25 km outside Khartoum must obtain a separate travel permit.

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–PZU Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Istanbul to Port Sudan route.
Route details
Distance1,590 mi / 2,559 km
Flight time4h
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights4 out / 5 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: IST
IATA / ICAOIST / LTFM
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Passengers/yr80.1M
Elevation325 ft / 99 m
Destination: PZU
IATA / ICAOPZU / HSPN
TimezoneAfrica/Khartoum
Elevation135 ft / 41 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IST to PZU flights.
Nonstop flights from İstanbul Airport to Port Sudan New International Airport take about 4h gate to gate. The route covers 1,590 miles.
1 airline operates flights from IST to PZU: Turkish Airlines.
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 Muscat and Addis Ababa Bole.
Port Sudan is 1 hour behind Istanbul.
Yes, return flights from PZU 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.
Direct flights take about 3 hours 30 minutes to 4 hours covering roughly 2,800 km. Service is not daily. Most connections route through Jeddah or Cairo if nonstop options are unavailable on your travel date.
Turkish Airlines has operated seasonal or limited nonstop service. Connecting options run through Jeddah on Saudia or flynas, or through Cairo on EgyptAir. One-stop itineraries add several hours depending on the layover.
Port Sudan New International Airport is a small facility. Terminal amenities are limited. Taxis are the main ground transport from the airport to the city, about 20 km. There is no public bus service from the airport.
Port Sudan sits on the Red Sea coast and serves as Sudan's main seaport. It is known among divers for coral reef sites offshore. The city also handles most of Sudan's import and export cargo. Commercial and humanitarian traffic makes up a large share of passenger demand.
Port Sudan is in the East Africa Time zone (UTC+2 in winter). Istanbul is UTC+3 year-round. So Port Sudan is 1 hour behind Istanbul. This does not change seasonally since Turkey no longer observes daylight saving time.

Istanbul to Port Sudan

Istanbul to Port Sudan spans about 2,800 km across the Eastern Mediterranean and Red Sea region. Turkish Airlines has offered limited nonstop service on this route. When direct flights are not available, connections through Jeddah or Cairo provide alternatives with one stop. Flight time nonstop is 3.5 to 4 hours.

Port Sudan is Sudan's principal Red Sea port city and a gateway to offshore diving sites with well-preserved coral reefs. The route serves commercial traffic, humanitarian operations, and the Sudanese diaspora in Turkey. Istanbul Airport's hub network connects Port Sudan to dozens of onward European and Asian destinations through a single transfer point.