Istanbul to Urgench (IST–UGC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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TK262+1
TK Turkish
32Q
1:05 AM
+03
6:50 AM
+05
3h 45m
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M T W T F S S
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TK263+1
TK Turkish
32Q
8:10 AM
+05
10:30 AM
+03
4h 20m
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M T W T F S S
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✓
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HY279+1
HY Uzbekistan
32N
9:25 AM
+05
11:45 AM
+03
4h 20m
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M T W T F S S
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Istanbul to Urgench
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 1,644 mi 3h 45m nonstop +2h ahead 3 1-stop hubs

IST–UGC is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Turkish Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,644 miles in approximately 3h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 3 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop IST–UGC service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
TK Turkish Airlines 7 32Q 3h45 – Star Alliance –
Aircraft on this route
32Q Airbus A321neo – TK
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: TK (7 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, IST to UGC direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
9
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for IST to UGC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~18h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
253
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
Urgench is 2 hours ahead of Istanbul.
IST: +03 · UGC: +05

When it's 6:00 PM in Istanbul, it's 8:00 PM in Urgench.
Distance & Flight Time
1,644 mi / 2,645 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 45m.
Visa & Entry

Turkish passport holders (ordinary) need a visa to enter Uzbekistan. The simplest option is the Uzbekistan eVisa, available through the official portal at e-visa.gov.uz. Tourist eVisas are issued for up to 30 days. Apply at least 3 business days before travel. The fee is USD 20. Passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the intended departure from Uzbekistan.

Holders of Turkish diplomatic or service passports enter visa-free for up to 30 days.

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–UGC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Istanbul to Urgench route.
Route details
Distance1,644 mi / 2,645 km
Flight time3h 45m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 9 return
1-stop connections3 hubs
Origin: IST
Full nameİstanbul Airport
IATA / ICAOIST / LTFM
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Passengers/yr80.1M
Elevation325 ft / 99 m
Destination: UGC
Full nameUrgench International Airport
IATA / ICAOUGC / UTNU
TimezoneAsia/Samarkand
Elevation320 ft / 98 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IST to UGC flights.
Nonstop flights from İstanbul Airport to Urgench International Airport take approximately 3h 45m. The route covers 1,644 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Turkish Airlines.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from IST to UGC. The return direction has about 9 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MXP, TAS and LED. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Urgench is 2 hours ahead of Istanbul.
Yes, return flights from UGC to IST are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from IST to UGC

İstanbul Airport (IST) and Urgench International Airport (UGC) are connected by nonstop service from Turkish Airlines. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

IST to UGC Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IST to UGC ranges from 3 hours 45 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,644 miles (2,645 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 9 return, totaling 16 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

3 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 18 hours via MXP. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.