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Flights between Donetsk (DOK) and Istanbul (IST)

Donetsk International Airport, Ukraine ↔ İstanbul Airport, Turkey

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Distance
1,036 km
644 miles
Est. flight time
1h 48m
great-circle estimate
Time difference
~1h
varies with DST
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Climate

Typical monthly temperatures in Ukraine

Jan
-1°
4/-6
40mm
Feb
0°
5/-5
35mm
Mar
6°
11/1
40mm
Apr
14°
19/9
50mm
May
21°
26/16
60mm
Jun
24°
29/19
75mm
Jul
26°
31/21
70mm
Aug
26°
31/21
55mm
Sep
20°
25/15
45mm
Oct
13°
18/8
35mm
Nov
6°
11/1
45mm
Dec
1°
6/-4
45mm

Mean °C (high/low below), avg. rainfall mm · country-level monthly normals, not airport-specific.

Typical monthly temperatures in Turkey

Jan
9°
14/4
55mm
Feb
10°
15/5
50mm
Mar
14°
19/9
50mm
Apr
19°
24/14
45mm
May
24°
29/19
35mm
Jun
28°
33/23
20mm
Jul
31°
36/26
15mm
Aug
31°
36/26
15mm
Sep
27°
32/22
25mm
Oct
21°
26/16
50mm
Nov
15°
20/10
60mm
Dec
10°
15/5
65mm

Mean °C (high/low below), avg. rainfall mm · country-level monthly normals, not airport-specific.

Travel advisories

Ukraine: Caution — some areas (UK FCDO) ↗Turkey: Caution — some areas (UK FCDO) ↗

Common questions

How far is Donetsk from Istanbul?

Donetsk (DOK) and Istanbul (IST) are around 1,036 km (644 miles) apart — an estimated 1h 48m by air. Distances and flight times are great-circle estimates.

What is the time difference between Donetsk and Istanbul?

Time difference ~ 1 hour (varies with daylight-saving).

When is it warmest in Turkey?

Across Turkey, the warmest month on average is July, with mean temperatures around 31°C. These are country-level monthly climate normals, not airport-specific.

Are there travel advisories for Ukraine and Turkey?

The UK FCDO currently rates Ukraine as Caution — some areas; The UK FCDO rates Turkey as Caution — some areas. Check the official sources before you travel.

Distances and flight times are great-circle estimates, not booked block times.