Madrid → Istanbul Turbulence Forecast
General route view · MAD → IST
Page updated: 25 Oct, 03:52 UTC
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What the air is usually like on this route
Madrid to Istanbul is about 2,701 km and usually takes around 4h in the air. The track it follows runs over the Iberian Peninsula and the Balkans.
Over the Iberian Peninsula and the Balkans 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 2,701 km; typical flight time 4h.
- Aircraft on this route typically cruise around 11 km (FL340), above most weather.
- The path crosses the Iberian Peninsula and the Balkans.
- The route crosses jet-stream latitudes; occasional brief, light chop is normal and not a safety concern.
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