Russia to Turkey Β· 591 miles (951 km)

Adler/Sochi (AER) to Istanbul (IST) flights

2 airlines fly nonstop from Adler/Sochi (AER) to Istanbul (IST): Aeroflot and Azimuth. The two airports are 591 miles (951 km) apart. There are also 7 ways to fly it with one stop, through Batumi, Mineralnye Vody and Antalya and more.

Airlines flying nonstop from AER to IST

  • Aeroflot logo
    AeroflotNot in an alliance
  • A4
    AzimuthNot in an alliance

AER to IST with one stop

7 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.

  • Via Batumi (BUS)Red Wings, then Turkish Airlines
    WZ
    Turkish Airlines logo
  • Via Mineralnye Vody (MRV)Azimuth the whole way
    A4
    A4
    WZ
    Aeroflot logo
  • Via Antalya (AYT)Southwind Airlines, then Turkish Airlines
    2S
    Turkish Airlines logo
  • Via Tbilisi (TBS)Red Wings, then Turkish Airlines
    WZ
    Turkish Airlines logo
  • Via Yerevan (EVN)FlyOne Armenia, then Turkish Airlines
    3F
    Turkish Airlines logo
  • Via Makhachkala (MCX)Azimuth and Red Wings, then Pobeda
    A4
    WZ
    DP
  • Via Belgrade (BEG)Air Serbia the whole way
    Air Serbia logo
    Turkish Airlines logo
    Air Serbia logo

AER to IST: common questions

Which airlines fly nonstop from AER to IST?

Aeroflot and Azimuth fly nonstop from Adler/Sochi (AER) to Istanbul (IST).

How far is Adler/Sochi from Istanbul by plane?

Adler/Sochi (AER) and Istanbul (IST) are 591 miles (951 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.

How many miles does AER to IST cost?

It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for AER to IST with taxes and fees.

Where can I connect between Adler/Sochi and Istanbul?

The most direct connections are through Batumi (BUS), Mineralnye Vody (MRV), Antalya (AYT), Tbilisi (TBS) and Yerevan (EVN). On 2 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Azimuth through Mineralnye Vody.

More routes

Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.