Pointe Noire to Istanbul (PNR–IST) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
TK589
TK Turkish
7M8
1:05 AM
WAT
11:10 AM
+03
8h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
TK587
TK Turkish
332
1:10 AM
WAT
11:10 AM
+03
8h
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Pointe Noire to Istanbul
1 carrier, 6 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 6 Flights/wk 3,358 mi 8h nonstop +2h ahead 2 1-stop hubs

PNR–IST is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Turkish Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 3,358 miles in approximately 8h. Beyond nonstop, 2 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop PNR–IST service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
TK Turkish Airlines 6 332, 7M8 8h-8h05 Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
332 Airbus A330-200 – TK
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – TK
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: TK (6 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, PNR to IST direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
0
flights
Wed
1
flight
Thu
0
flights
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
6
Outbound / wk
0
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PNR to IST.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~14h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
204
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.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2h
Istanbul is 2 hours ahead of Pointe Noire.
PNR: WAT · IST: +03

When it's 6:00 PM in Pointe Noire, it's 8:00 PM in Istanbul.
Distance & Flight Time
3,358 mi / 5,403 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 8h 0m to 8h 5m.
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.

PNR–IST Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Pointe Noire to Istanbul route.
Route details
Distance3,358 mi / 5,403 km
Flight time8h to 8h 5m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights6 out
1-stop connections2 hubs
Origin: PNR
IATA / ICAOPNR / FCPP
TimezoneAfrica/Brazzaville
Elevation55 ft / 17 m
Destination: IST
IATA / ICAOIST / LTFM
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Passengers/yr80.1M
Elevation325 ft / 99 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PNR to IST flights.
Nonstop flights from Antonio Agostinho-Neto International Airport to İstanbul Airport take approximately 8h to 8h 5m. The route covers 3,358 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Turkish Airlines.
There are approximately 6 nonstop flights per week from PNR to IST.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through ADD and CDG. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Istanbul is 2 hours ahead of Pointe Noire.
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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 PNR to IST

Antonio Agostinho-Neto International Airport (PNR) and İstanbul Airport (IST) are connected by nonstop service from Turkish Airlines. With 6 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

PNR to IST Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PNR to IST ranges from 8 hours 0 minutes to 8 hours 5 minutes. The route covers a distance of 3,358 miles (5,403 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

2 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 14 hours via ADD. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.