Turkey to Libya · 1,027 miles (1,653 km)

Istanbul (IST) to Mitiga, Tripoli (MJI) flights

4 airlines fly nonstop from Istanbul (IST) to Mitiga, Tripoli (MJI): Crown Airlines, Libyan Wings, Medsky Airways and Turkish Airlines. The two airports are 1,027 miles (1,653 km) apart. Turkish Airlines is in Star Alliance. There are also 10 ways to fly it with one stop, through Athens, Malta and Benghazi and more.

Airlines flying nonstop from IST to MJI

  • FQ
    Crown AirlinesNot in an alliance
  • YL
    Libyan WingsNot in an alliance
  • BM
    Medsky AirwaysNot in an alliance
  • Turkish Airlines logo
    Turkish AirlinesStar Alliance · bookable with 11 programsWho books it

Book IST to MJI with points

Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.

IST to MJI with one stop

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

  • Via Athens (ATH)Aegean Airlines, Turkish Airlines and 1 more, then Medsky Airways
    Aegean Airlines logo
    Turkish Airlines logo
    GQ
    BM
  • Via Malta (MLA)Turkish Airlines and KM Malta Airlines, then Medsky Airways
    Turkish Airlines logo
    KM Malta Airlines logo
    BM
  • Via Benghazi (BEN)Berniq Airways and Medsky Airways the whole way
    NB
    Turkish Airlines logo
    BM
    LN
    NB
    UZ
    +1
  • Via Antalya (AYT)Turkish Airlines, then Medsky Airways
    Turkish Airlines logo
    BM
  • Via Tunis (TUN)Turkish Airlines, Tunisair and 1 more, then Libyan Wings, Buraq Air and 3 more
    Turkish Airlines logo
    TU
    BJ
    YL
    UZ
    LN
    +2
  • Via Rome (FCO)Turkish Airlines, then ITA Airways, Medsky Airways and 1 more
    Turkish Airlines logo
    ITA Airways logo
    BM
    XZ
  • Via Alexandria (HBE)Turkish Airlines, then Libyan Airlines
    Turkish Airlines logo
    LN
  • Via Cairo (CAI)EgyptAir and Air Cairo the whole way
    EgyptAir logo
    Turkish Airlines logo
    SM
    LN
    YI
    EgyptAir logo
    +2
  • Via Milan (MXP)Turkish Airlines, then Medsky Airways
    Turkish Airlines logo
    BM
  • Via Damascus (DAM)Turkish Airlines and Syrian Air, then
    Turkish Airlines logo
    RB

IST to MJI: common questions

Which airlines fly nonstop from IST to MJI?

Crown Airlines, Libyan Wings, Medsky Airways and Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance) fly nonstop from Istanbul (IST) to Mitiga, Tripoli (MJI).

How far is Istanbul from Mitiga, Tripoli by plane?

Istanbul (IST) and Mitiga, Tripoli (MJI) are 1,027 miles (1,653 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.

Which points programs can book IST to MJI award flights?

11 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air Canada Aeroplan, Air New Zealand Airpoints, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, EVA Air Infinity MileageLands, Lufthansa Miles & More, Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer, TAP Miles&Go and 3 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.

How many miles does IST to MJI 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 MJI with taxes and fees.

Where can I connect between Istanbul and Mitiga, Tripoli?

The most direct connections are through Athens (ATH), Malta (MLA), Benghazi (BEN), Antalya (AYT) and Tunis (TUN). On 2 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Berniq Airways through Benghazi.

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.