Exeter to Istanbul flights
Istanbul lies 2,709 km (1,683 mi) east of Exeter, +2 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 4 h 13 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Exeter | Istanbul | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom | Turkey |
| Population | 130,709 | 15.7 million |
| Elevation | 46 m (151 ft) | 39 m (128 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Europe/London) | UTC+3 (Europe/Istanbul) |
| Nearest large airport | CWL, 76 km out | SAW, 33 km out |
Clocks in Istanbul are 2 h ahead of Exeter right now, so a 4 h 13 min journey lands 6 h 13 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Istanbul
Crossing from United Kingdom into Turkey: money changes from the Pound to the Lira (TRY); traffic switches to the right; sockets are Euro, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +90; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25743529.
Airports at each end
Leaving Exeter
Exeter is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Cardiff International Airport (CWL), 76 km (47 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,723 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Bristol Airport (BRS, 93 km), Exeter International Airport (EXT, 8 km).
Arriving in Istanbul
Istanbul is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW), 33 km (21 mi) from the centre, whose 11,614-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are İstanbul Airport (IST, 34 km), Tekirdağ Çorlu Airport (TEQ, 87 km), Bursa Yenişehir Airport (YEI, 99 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport | SAW | 33 km (21 mi) | 11,614 ft | 312 ft |
| İstanbul Airport | IST | 34 km (21 mi) | 13,451 ft | 325 ft |
| Tekirdağ Çorlu Airport (regional) | TEQ | 87 km (54 mi) | 9,844 ft | 574 ft |
| Bursa Yenişehir Airport (regional) | YEI | 99 km (62 mi) | 9,818 ft | 764 ft |
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Staying in Istanbul
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Common questions
How far is Istanbul from Exeter?
2,709 km (1,683 mi) in a straight line, east of Exeter.
How long does it take to get from Exeter to Istanbul by air?
About 4 h 13 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Exeter and Istanbul?
Istanbul is 2 h ahead at the moment (Europe/Istanbul against Europe/London).
Which airports are used for Exeter to Istanbul flights?
Typically Cardiff International Airport (CWL) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW); Istanbul also has IST, TEQ, YEI.
What currency do I need in Istanbul?
The Lira (TRY).
Where can I stay in Istanbul?
Our booking partner lists 7,063+ places to stay in Istanbul, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.