Niamey to Istanbul (NIM–IST) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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TK523
TK Turkish
7M8
4:50 AM
WAT
12:35 PM
+03
5h 45m
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TK633
TK Turkish
332
11:00 PM
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TK635
TK Turkish
7M8
1:40 AM
+03
6:05 AM
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6h 25m
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Niamey to Istanbul
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 2,497 mi 5h 45m nonstop +2h ahead 7 1-stop hubs

NIM–IST is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Turkish Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 2,497 miles in approximately 5h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 7 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop NIM–IST service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
TK Turkish Airlines 7 332, 7M8 5h45-5h50 – Star Alliance –
Aircraft on this route
332 Airbus A330-200 – TK
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – 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, NIM to IST direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
2
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
2
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for NIM to IST.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
7
Hubs
~9h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
NDJ ~9h 3m ABJ ~12h 40m TUN ~14h 46m ADD ~15h 40m CMN ~18h 10m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
162
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 Niamey.
NIM: WAT · IST: +03

When it's 6:00 PM in Niamey, it's 8:00 PM in Istanbul.
Distance & Flight Time
2,497 mi / 4,019 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 45m to 5h 50m.
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

NIM–IST Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Niamey to Istanbul route.
Route details
Distance2,497 mi / 4,019 km
Flight time5h 45m to 5h 50m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 2 return
1-stop connections7 hubs
Origin: NIM
Full nameDiori Hamani International Airport
IATA / ICAONIM / DRRN
TimezoneAfrica/Niamey
Elevation732 ft / 223 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 NIM to IST flights.
Nonstop flights from Diori Hamani International Airport to İstanbul Airport take approximately 5h 45m to 5h 50m. The route covers 2,497 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Turkish Airlines.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from NIM to IST. The return direction has about 2 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through NDJ, ABJ, TUN, ADD, CMN, DSS and OUA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Istanbul is 2 hours ahead of Niamey.
Yes, return flights from IST to NIM 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 NIM to IST

Diori Hamani International Airport (NIM) and İstanbul Airport (IST) are connected by nonstop service from Turkish Airlines. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

NIM to IST Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from NIM to IST ranges from 5 hours 45 minutes to 5 hours 50 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,497 miles (4,019 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 2 return, totaling 9 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

7 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 9 hours via NDJ. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.