Istanbul to Salzburg (IST–SZG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
IST–SZG is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Turkish Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 894 miles in approximately 1h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 24 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TK Turkish Airlines Also: 6E | 10 | 73J, 7M8 | 2h35 | – | Star Alliance | 6E |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
IST: +03 · SZG: CEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Istanbul, it's 5:00 PM in Salzburg.
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–SZG Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from IST to SZG
İstanbul Airport (IST) and Salzburg Airport (SZG) are connected by nonstop service from Turkish Airlines. With 18 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
IST to SZG Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from IST to SZG ranges from 1 hours 35 minutes to 2 hours 35 minutes. The route covers a distance of 894 miles (1,438 km). There are approximately 18 weekly flights outbound and 18 return, totaling 36 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
24 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via RIX. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.