Libreville to Istanbul (LBV–IST) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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TK Turkish
333
2:15 AM
WAT
11:20 AM
+03
7h 5m
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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 8 hubs
DLA Douala 9h 23m AHWB → TK Douala (DLA) to Istanbul flights
ALG Algiers 10h 30m AH → AHTK Algiers (ALG) to Istanbul flights
CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) 12h 55m AFKL → 3U6EAF Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG) to Istanbul flights
ADD Addis Ababa 13h 33m ETEY → ETTK Addis Ababa (ADD) to Istanbul flights
LOS Lagos 18h 5m ET → TK Lagos (LOS) to Istanbul flights
JNB Johannesburg 32h 25m ETJ7W1 → 6ETGTK Johannesburg (JNB) to Istanbul flights
NSI Yaoundé ~9h 35m ETEY → EYTK Yaoundé (NSI) to Istanbul flights
PNR Pointe Noire ~11h TK → TK Pointe Noire (PNR) to Istanbul flights
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Libreville to Istanbul
1 carrier, 1 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 3,068 mi 7h 5m nonstop +2h ahead

LBV–IST is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Turkish Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 3,068 miles in approximately 7h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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All flights from Istanbul (IST) Istanbul to Libreville flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop LBV–IST service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
TK Turkish Airlines 1 333 7h05 – Star Alliance –
Aircraft on this route
333 Airbus A330-300 – TK
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: TK (1 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, LBV to IST direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
0
flights
Fri
1
flight
Sat
0
flights
Sun
0
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Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
1
Outbound / wk
1
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for LBV to IST.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
8
Hubs
~9h
Fastest
~32h
Longest
DLA ~9h 23m NSI ~9h 35m ALG ~10h 30m PNR ~11h 0m CDG ~12h 55m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
293
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
Istanbul is 2 hours ahead of Libreville.
LBV: WAT · IST: +03

When it's 6:00 PM in Libreville, it's 8:00 PM in Istanbul.
Distance & Flight Time
3,068 mi / 4,937 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 7h 5m gate to gate.
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

LBV–IST Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Libreville to Istanbul route.
Route details
Distance3,068 mi / 4,937 km
Flight time7h 5m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: LBV
Full nameLibreville Leon M'ba International Airport
IATA / ICAOLBV / FOOL
TimezoneAfrica/Libreville
Elevation39 ft / 12 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 LBV to IST flights.
Nonstop flights from Libreville Leon M'ba International Airport to İstanbul Airport take about 7h 5m gate to gate. The route covers 3,068 miles.
1 airline operates flights from LBV to IST: 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 Douala, Houari Boumediene and Charles de Gaulle.
Istanbul is 2 hours ahead of Libreville.
Yes, return flights from IST to LBV 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 LBV to IST

Libreville Leon M'ba International Airport (LBV) and İstanbul Airport (IST) are connected by nonstop service from Turkish Airlines. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

LBV to IST Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LBV to IST is about 7 hours 5 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 3,068 miles (4,937 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Douala, Houari Boumediene and Charles de Gaulle. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.