Plaine Magnien to Istanbul (MRU–IST) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Plaine Magnien to Istanbul
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 4,650 mi 9h 45m nonstop -1h behind 16 1-stop hubs

MRU–IST is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Turkish Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 4,650 miles in approximately 9h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 16 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MRU–IST service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
TK Turkish Airlines 7 359 9h45 – Star Alliance –
Aircraft on this route
359 Airbus A350-900 – 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, MRU to IST 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
2
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
0
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MRU to IST.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
16
Hubs
~12h
Fastest
~36h
Longest
SEZ ~12h 18m DEL ~16h 20m JNB ~21h 56m FCO ~22h 25m DXB ~23h 4m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,112
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 behind Plaine Magnien.
MRU: +04 · IST: +03

When it's 6:00 PM in Plaine Magnien, it's 5:00 PM in Istanbul.
Distance & Flight Time
4,650 mi / 7,483 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 9h 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

MRU–IST Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Plaine Magnien to Istanbul route.
Route details
Distance4,650 mi / 7,483 km
Flight time9h 45m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out
1-stop connections16 hubs
Origin: MRU
Full nameSir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport
IATA / ICAOMRU / FIMP
TimezoneIndian/Mauritius
Passengers/yr3.8M
Elevation186 ft / 57 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 MRU to IST flights.
Nonstop flights from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport to İstanbul Airport take approximately 9h 45m. The route covers 4,650 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Turkish Airlines.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from MRU to IST.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SEZ, DEL, JNB, FCO, DXB, NBO, MED, BOM, LGW, CDG, VIE, ZRH, GVA, FRA, KUL and CPT. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Istanbul is 1 hour behind Plaine Magnien.
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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 MRU to IST

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

MRU to IST Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MRU to IST ranges from 9 hours 45 minutes. The route covers a distance of 4,650 miles (7,483 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

16 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 12 hours via SEZ. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.