Ufa to Istanbul (UFA–IST) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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WZ Red Wings
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7:55 PM
+05 T2
10:50 PM
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Ufa to Istanbul
1 carrier, 2 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 2 Flights/wk 1,540 mi 4h 55m nonstop -2h behind 12 1-stop hubs

UFA–IST is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Red Wings leads the route. The flight covers 1,540 miles in approximately 4h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 12 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop UFA–IST service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WZ Red Wings 2 SU9 4h55 – – –
Aircraft on this route
SU9 Sukhoi Superjet 100-95 – WZ
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WZ (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, UFA to IST direction.
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Tue
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Wed
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Thu
1
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Fri
1
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Sat
0
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Sun
0
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Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
2
Outbound / wk
0
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for UFA to IST.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
12
Hubs
~12h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
KUF ~12h 20m TBS ~14h 40m EVN ~14h 50m LED ~15h 0m VKO ~17h 53m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
385
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 behind Ufa.
UFA: +05 · IST: +03

When it's 6:00 PM in Ufa, it's 4:00 PM in Istanbul.
Distance & Flight Time
1,540 mi / 2,479 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 55m.
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

UFA–IST Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Ufa to Istanbul route.
Route details
Distance1,540 mi / 2,479 km
Flight time4h 55m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights2 out
1-stop connections12 hubs
Origin: UFA
Full nameUfa International Airport
IATA / ICAOUFA / UWUU
TimezoneAsia/Yekaterinburg
Passengers/yr4.8M
Elevation449 ft / 137 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 UFA to IST flights.
Nonstop flights from Ufa International Airport to İstanbul Airport take approximately 4h 55m. The route covers 1,540 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Red Wings.
There are approximately 2 nonstop flights per week from UFA to IST.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through KUF, TBS, EVN, LED, VKO, SVO, SHJ, DME, SVX, MRV, SKD and DXB. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Istanbul is 2 hours behind Ufa.
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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 UFA to IST

Ufa International Airport (UFA) and İstanbul Airport (IST) are connected by nonstop service from Red Wings. With 2 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

UFA to IST Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from UFA to IST ranges from 4 hours 55 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,540 miles (2,479 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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