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Flights between Istanbul (IST) and Sanaa (SAH)

Istanbul Airport, Turkey ↔ Sana'a International Airport, Yemen

A direct route between Istanbul and Sanaa appears in the OpenFlights route network.

This reflects historical scheduled service and may be out of date — it is not a live timetable.

Airlines that have operated this route include:

Turkish Airlines (TK)
Distance
3,232 km
2,008 miles
Est. flight time
4h 32m
great-circle estimate
Time difference
None
varies with DST
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Climate

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.

Typical monthly temperatures in Yemen

Jan
14°
19/9
Feb
15°
20/10
Mar
17°
22/12
Apr
19°
24/14
May
21°
26/16
Jun
22°
27/17
Jul
22°
27/17
Aug
22°
27/17
Sep
20°
25/15
Oct
17°
22/12
Nov
16°
21/11
Dec
14°
19/9

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

Travel advisories

Turkey: Caution — some areas (UK FCDO) ↗Yemen: Advise against all travel (UK FCDO) ↗

Common questions

How far is Istanbul from Sanaa?

Istanbul (IST) and Sanaa (SAH) are around 3,232 km (2,008 miles) apart — an estimated 4h 32m by air. Distances and flight times are great-circle estimates.

Which airlines have operated the IST–SAH route?

Airlines recorded operating this route in the OpenFlights network include Turkish Airlines. This reflects historical scheduled service and may be out of date.

What is the time difference between Istanbul and Sanaa?

Both airports keep the same time — no time difference.

When is it warmest in Yemen?

Across Yemen, the warmest month on average is June, with mean temperatures around 22°C. These are country-level monthly climate normals, not airport-specific.

Are there travel advisories for Turkey and Yemen?

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

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