Turkey to Russia Β· 591 miles (951 km)

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

2 airlines fly nonstop from Istanbul (IST) to Adler/Sochi (AER): 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 IST to AER

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

IST to AER with one stop

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

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

IST to AER: common questions

Which airlines fly nonstop from IST to AER?

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

How far is Istanbul from Adler/Sochi by plane?

Istanbul (IST) and Adler/Sochi (AER) 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 IST to AER cost?

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

Where can I connect between Istanbul and Adler/Sochi?

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.