Luanda (Ícolo e Bengo) to Istanbul (NBJ–IST) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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TK Turkish
333
12:00 PM
WAT
10:15 PM
+03
8h 15m
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TK Turkish
333
8:20 AM
+03
3:00 PM
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8h 40m
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Luanda (Ícolo e Bengo) to Istanbul
1 carrier, 2 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 2 Flights/wk 3,610 mi 8h 15m nonstop +2h ahead 6 1-stop hubs

NBJ–IST is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Turkish Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 3,610 miles in approximately 8h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 6 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop NBJ–IST service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
TK Turkish Airlines 2 333 8h15 – Star Alliance –
Aircraft on this route
333 Airbus A330-300 – TK
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: TK (2 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, NBJ to IST direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
1
flight
Thu
0
flights
Fri
0
flights
Sat
0
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
2
Outbound / wk
2
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for NBJ to IST.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
6
Hubs
~13h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
317
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 Luanda (Ícolo e Bengo).
NBJ: WAT · IST: +03

When it's 6:00 PM in Luanda (Ícolo e Bengo), it's 8:00 PM in Istanbul.
Distance & Flight Time
3,610 mi / 5,809 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 8h 15m.
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

NBJ–IST Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Luanda (Ícolo e Bengo) to Istanbul route.
Route details
Distance3,610 mi / 5,809 km
Flight time8h 15m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights2 out / 2 return
1-stop connections6 hubs
Origin: NBJ
Full nameDr. Antonio Agostinho Neto International Airport
IATA / ICAONBJ / FNBJ
TimezoneAfrica/Luanda
Elevation550 ft / 168 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 NBJ to IST flights.
Nonstop flights from Dr. Antonio Agostinho Neto International Airport to İstanbul Airport take approximately 8h 15m. The route covers 3,610 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Turkish Airlines.
There are approximately 2 nonstop flights per week from NBJ to IST. The return direction has about 2 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through FIH, ADD, JNB, CPT, DOH and LIS. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Istanbul is 2 hours ahead of Luanda (Ícolo e Bengo).
Yes, return flights from IST to NBJ 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 NBJ to IST

Dr. Antonio Agostinho Neto International Airport (NBJ) and İstanbul Airport (IST) are connected by nonstop service from Turkish Airlines. With 2 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

NBJ to IST Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from NBJ to IST ranges from 8 hours 15 minutes. The route covers a distance of 3,610 miles (5,809 km). There are approximately 2 weekly flights outbound and 2 return, totaling 4 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

6 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 13 hours via FIH. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.