Sinop to Istanbul (NOP–IST) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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TK2843
TK Turkish
320
11:35 AM
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1:05 PM
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TK Turkish
319
9:15 PM
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Sinop to Istanbul
1 carrier, 13 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 13 Flights/wk 331 mi 1h 30m nonstop

NOP–IST is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Turkish Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 331 miles in approximately 1h 30m.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop NOP–IST service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
TK Turkish Airlines 13 319, 320 1h30 – Star Alliance –
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – TK
320 Airbus A320 – TK
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: TK (13 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, NOP to IST direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
13
Outbound / wk
0
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for NOP to IST.
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Two-Stop Connections
108
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 Sinop

Nearby airports with service to İstanbul Airport.
Metric NOP→IST SZF→IST TJK→IST
Distance from NOP – 94 mi 136 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 1
Weekly flights 13 14 1
Flight time 1h 30m 1h 40m 1h 45m
Samsun (SZF) to Istanbul flights · Tokat (TJK) to Istanbul flights · Ankara (ESB) to Istanbul flights
Airports within 200 miles of NOP with service to İstanbul Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Istanbul is 0 hours the same as Sinop.
NOP: +03 · IST: +03

When it's 6:00 PM in Sinop, it's 6:00 PM in Istanbul.
Distance & Flight Time
331 mi / 533 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 30m.
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

NOP–IST Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Sinop to Istanbul route.
Route details
Distance331 mi / 533 km
Flight time1h 30m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights13 out
Origin: NOP
Full nameSinop Airport
IATA / ICAONOP / LTCM
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Elevation20 ft / 6 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 NOP to IST flights.
Nonstop flights from Sinop Airport to İstanbul Airport take approximately 1h 30m. The route covers 331 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Turkish Airlines.
There are approximately 13 nonstop flights per week from NOP to IST.
Yes, return flights from IST to NOP are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SZF, TJK and ESB. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 NOP to IST

Sinop Airport (NOP) and İstanbul Airport (IST) are connected by nonstop service from Turkish Airlines. With 13 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

NOP to IST Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from NOP to IST ranges from 1 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 331 miles (533 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Samsun (SZF), Tokat (TJK) and Ankara (ESB).