Juba to Istanbul (JUB–IST) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Juba to Istanbul
1 carrier, 3 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 3 Flights/wk 2,522 mi 6h 45m nonstop +1h ahead 3 1-stop hubs

JUB–IST is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Turkish Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 2,522 miles in approximately 6h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 3 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Also explore JUB Routes IST Routes JUB Live Flights IST Live Flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop JUB–IST service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
TK Turkish Airlines 3 7M8 6h45 – Star Alliance –
Aircraft on this route
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – TK
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: TK (3 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, JUB to IST direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
0
flights
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
0
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Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
3
Outbound / wk
0
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for JUB to IST.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~15h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
ADD ~15h 25m CAI ~19h 25m NBO ~25h 55m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
170
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
+1h
Istanbul is 1 hour ahead of Juba.
JUB: CAT · IST: +03

When it's 6:00 PM in Juba, it's 7:00 PM in Istanbul.
Distance & Flight Time
2,522 mi / 4,058 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 6h 45m.
Getting from IST

M11 Metro to Gayrettepe takes about 35 minutes (₺60–70 with Istanbulkart) with connections to M2 (Taksim) and M7. Runs from 5am to midnight. The metro bypasses O-7 motorway traffic, which is frequently heavy into the city.Havaist buses serve major destinations including Taksim, Kadıköy (European and Asian sides), and Sabiha Gökçen Airport (₺50–80). Taxis from arrivals are metered; insist on the meter. Journey to Sultanahmet or Taksim costs ₺400–700 depending on traffic. Rental cars available. Hotel shuttles common for business hotels near the city.

Istanbul Climate

The new airport sits 35km from central Istanbul on the European side, slightly inland and exposed to Black Sea weather systems. Winters (December–March) are cold (0–8°C) with fog, rain, and occasional snow. Snow on the exposed plateau is more likely than in the city. Ice on taxiways causes delays.

Summers are warm (25–32°C) with dry, reliable weather. Spring and fall bring heavy rain and strong northerly winds (Poyraz) that can affect smaller aircraft. Fog is the primary low-season disruption risk. The airport's elevated position makes it slightly windier than the Atatürk site it replaced.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

JUB–IST Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Juba to Istanbul route.
Route details
Distance2,522 mi / 4,058 km
Flight time6h 45m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights3 out
1-stop connections3 hubs
Origin: JUB
Full nameJuba International Airport
IATA / ICAOJUB / HJJJ
TimezoneAfrica/Juba
Elevation1,513 ft / 461 m
Destination: IST
Full nameİstanbul Airport
IATA / ICAOIST / LTFM
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Passengers/yr80.1M
Elevation325 ft / 99 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about JUB to IST flights.
Nonstop flights from Juba International Airport to İstanbul Airport take approximately 6h 45m. The route covers 2,522 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Turkish Airlines.
There are approximately 3 nonstop flights per week from JUB to IST.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through ADD, CAI and NBO. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Istanbul is 1 hour ahead of Juba.
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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 JUB to IST

Juba International Airport (JUB) and İstanbul Airport (IST) are connected by nonstop service from Turkish Airlines. With 3 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

JUB to IST Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from JUB to IST ranges from 6 hours 45 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,522 miles (4,058 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

3 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 15 hours via ADD. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.