The Hong Kong to Arnavutköy, Istanbul route connects Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) in HK with İstanbul Airport (IST) in TR. This long-haul flight covers approximately 4981 miles (8016 km) with a typical flight time of 11h 20m. This route is served by 3 airlines: Turkish Airlines, Lufthansa, Lufthansa Cargo. AirportRoutes has tracked 11 unique flight numbers on this route.
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Hong Kong International Airport
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Operators11
Tracked Flights4981
Miles11h 20m
Flight Duration| Airline | ICAO | IATA |
|---|---|---|
| Turkish Airlines |
THY
|
TK
|
| Lufthansa |
DLH
|
LH
|
| Lufthansa Cargo |
GEC
|
LH
|
| Day | Flights Observed | Frequency | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 4 | 8% |
|
| Tuesday | 11 | 21% |
|
| Wednesday | 5 | 10% |
|
| Thursday | 8 | 15% |
|
| Friday | 6 | 12% |
|
| Saturday | 12 | 23% |
|
| Sunday | 6 | 12% |
|
Pattern Analysis
| Airline | Flight Numbers | Aircraft Type | Typical Time | Days Active | Last Seen | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Lufthansa
DLH
/ LH
|
B772 | 18:05 6:05 PM (Representative) |
M
T
W
T
F
S
S
|
Jun 16, 2026 | Active | |
|
Lufthansa Cargo
GEC
/ LH
|
- | B772 | - |
M
T
W
T
F
S
S
|
Jun 16, 2026 | Active |
|
Turkish Airlines
THY
/ TK
|
|
B772 | 14:55 2:55 PM (Representative) |
M
T
W
T
F
S
S
|
Jun 16, 2026 | Active |
| Departure Time | Operator | ICAO | IATA |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14:55 2:55 PM | Turkish Airlines |
THY
|
TK
|
| 18:05 6:05 PM | Lufthansa |
DLH
|
LH
|
Time Information
Times are shown in the departure airport's local timezone (VHHH - Asia/Hong_Kong).