Istanbul (IST) to Alexandria (ALY) flights
No airline flies nonstop from Istanbul (IST) to Alexandria (ALY). The two airports are 699 miles (1,125 km) apart. There are 5 ways to fly it with one stop, through Athens, Amman and Amman and more.
How to fly IST to ALY: one stop
5 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Athens (ATH)Aegean Airlines the whole way
GQ - Via Amman (ADJ)Royal Jordanian the whole way
E5SM - Via Amman (AMM)Royal Jordanian the whole wayR5SM
- Via Sharm el Sheikh (SSH)Air Cairo the whole waySMSM
- Via Hurghada (HRG)Air Cairo the whole waySMSM
IST to ALY: common questions
Is there a nonstop flight from IST to ALY?
No. The most direct way is one stop, for example through Athens (ATH) on Aegean Airlines, Turkish Airlines and 1 more and then Aegean Airlines. This page lists all 5 1-stop options.
How far is Istanbul from Alexandria by plane?
Istanbul (IST) and Alexandria (ALY) are 699 miles (1,125 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
How many miles does IST to ALY 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 ALY with taxes and fees.
Where can I connect between Istanbul and Alexandria?
The most direct connections are through Athens (ATH), Amman (ADJ), Amman (AMM), Sharm el Sheikh (SSH) and Hurghada (HRG). On 5 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Aegean Airlines through Athens.
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.