Istanbul to Timişoara (IST–TSR) — 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–TSR is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Turkish Airlines and Animawings lead the route. The flight covers 485 miles in approximately 1h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TK Turkish Airlines | 5 | 32B, 73J | 1h45 | – | Star Alliance | – |
| A2 Animawings | 2 | 223 | 1h40 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
IST: +03 · TSR: EEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Istanbul, it's 6:00 PM in Timişoara.
Turkish passport holders need a Schengen visa to enter Romania. Romania joined the Schengen area in January 2025. Apply at the Romanian embassy in Turkey or through the official eViza portal at eviza.mae.ro. 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, and travel insurance covering at least EUR 30,000. The fee is EUR 80 for adults. Passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the planned departure from the Schengen area.
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–TSR Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from IST to TSR
İstanbul Airport (IST) and Timișoara Traian Vuia International Airport (TSR) are connected by nonstop service from Turkish Airlines and Animawings. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
IST to TSR Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from IST to TSR is about 1 hours 45 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 485 miles (780 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Bucharest Henri Coandă, Munich and Athens Eleftherios Venizelos. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.