Istanbul → Lisbon Turbulence Forecast
General route view · IST → LIS
Page updated: 25 Oct, 03:52 UTC
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What the air is usually like on this route
Istanbul to Lisbon is about 3,211 km and usually takes around 5h in the air. The track it follows runs over the Balkans and the Iberian Peninsula.
Over the Balkans and the Iberian Peninsula the air is usually calm and settled. This track threads jet-stream latitudes, so in winter you may feel a few minutes of light, choppy air high up; summer usually rides calmer.
For most of a flight this length you are at a steady cruise above the weather, where the ride is smooth; the livelier moments, if any, are short.
Route facts
- About 3,211 km; typical flight time 5h.
- Aircraft on this route typically cruise around 11 km (FL340), above most weather.
- The path crosses the Balkans and the Iberian Peninsula.
- The route crosses jet-stream latitudes; occasional brief, light chop is normal and not a safety concern.
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