Lomé to Istanbul (LFW–IST) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Connecting Flight Schedule 16 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between LFW and IST. Nearest airports to LFW with scheduled service: Cotonou Cadjehoun International Airport (COO, 79 mi) · Kotoka International Airport (ACC, 105 mi) · Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS, 145 mi)
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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 10 hubs
LOS Lagos 8h 15m ETKQ → TK Lagos (LOS) to Istanbul flights
CMN Casablanca 10h 35m ATTK → 6EATTG Casablanca (CMN) to Istanbul flights
ABV Abuja 10h 40m ET → TK Abuja (ABV) to Istanbul flights
ABJ Abidjan 11h 5m ET → TK Abidjan (ABJ) to Istanbul flights
CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) 11h 28m AFKL → 3U6EAF Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG) to Istanbul flights
ACC Accra 12h 20m ETKQLX → SQTK Accra (ACC) to Istanbul flights
ADD Addis Ababa 12h 50m ETMS → ETTK Addis Ababa (ADD) to Istanbul flights
NIM Niamey 13h ET → TK Niamey (NIM) to Istanbul flights
DSS Dakar 13h ETKQ → TK Dakar (DSS) to Istanbul flights
NBO Nairobi 17h ET → ATNHOZ Nairobi (NBO) to Istanbul flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Lomé to Istanbul
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+3h ahead

While no nonstop service exists between LFW and IST, 1-stop connecting options are available.

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All flights from Istanbul (IST) Istanbul to Lomé flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for LFW to IST.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
16
Hubs
~8h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
LOS ~8h 15m COO ~9h 0m NSI ~10h 35m CMN ~10h 35m ABV ~10h 40m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
549
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.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Istanbul from Lomé

Nearby airports with service to İstanbul Airport.
Metric LFW→IST COO→IST ACC→IST
Distance from LFW – 79 mi 105 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1 2
Weekly flights – 2 17
Cotonou (COO) to Istanbul flights · Accra (ACC) to Istanbul flights · Lagos (LOS) to Istanbul flights
Airports within 200 miles of LFW with service to İstanbul Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+3h
Istanbul is 3 hours ahead of Lomé.
LFW: GMT · IST: +03

When it's 6:00 PM in Lomé, it's 9:00 PM in Istanbul.
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

LFW–IST Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Lomé to Istanbul route.
Route details
Time difference+3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: LFW
Full nameLomé–Tokoin International Airport
IATA / ICAOLFW / DXXX
TimezoneAfrica/Lome
Passengers/yr1.5M
Elevation72 ft / 22 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 LFW to IST flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Murtala Muhammed, Mohammed V and Nnamdi Azikiwe.
Istanbul is 3 hours ahead of Lomé.
Nearby alternatives include COO, ACC and LOS. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Murtala Muhammed, Mohammed V and Nnamdi Azikiwe. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Cotonou (COO), Accra (ACC) and Lagos (LOS).