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Flights Casablanca to Istanbul (CMN-IST): Airlines, USD Fares | May 2026

Flights Casablanca (CMN) to Istanbul (IST): AT, TK operate ~7/week, ~4.5h. USD fares $500-1,500, intra-Africa + Gulf hub transit corridor.

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🇲🇦 CMN 🇹🇷 IST
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CE Written by CheapFlightsAfrica Editorial Team · Updated May 2026 · 5 min read
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2

Airlines

7×

Per week

$4,000

From (est.)

4.5h

Nonstop

Flight path map from Casablanca (CMN) to Istanbul (IST), great-circle distance 3,305 kmCMNCasablancaISTIstanbul3,305 km · ~4h 23m
Casablanca(CMN) → Istanbul(IST) · 3,305 km great-circle distance · approx 4h 23m non-stop flight time (cruise speed 850 km/h)

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Flights Casablanca -> Istanbul (CMN-IST) — USD Fares, Airlines, Frequency

Flight CMN -> IST is operated by Royal Air Maroc, Turkish Airlines (~7 flights per week, ~4.5h block time). This is an intra-Africa + Gulf hub transit corridor, with typical economy USD fares in the $500-1,500 band. Intra-Africa and Gulf-hub transit fares move week-to-week; 4-8 weeks is the typical sweet spot.

Airlines on this route

CarrierBaggage baselineAlliance
Royal Air Maroc (AT)23 kgOneworld
Turkish Airlines (TK)30 kgStar Alliance

USD fares — CMN-IST

Typical economy fares on CMN-IST sit in the $500-1,500 range. Live cached fares from Travelpayouts appear in the panel below; fare-month seasonality follows.

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About Istanbul

Istanbul, Turkey — destination on the intra-Africa + Gulf hub transit corridor. Destination currency: USD (we quote in USD throughout this guide).

FAQ

Which airlines fly Casablanca to Istanbul? Direct CMN-IST flights are operated by Royal Air Maroc, Turkish Airlines. Compare baggage baseline and alliance in the carrier table above.

How long is the CMN-IST flight and how often does it run? Block time is about 4.5 hours. The CMN-IST route runs roughly 7 flights per week across all carriers.

How much does a CMN-IST flight cost and when is it cheapest? Typical economy fares sit in the $500-1,500 USD band. Intra-Africa and Gulf-hub transit fares move week-to-week; 4-8 weeks is the typical sweet spot.

What is the checked baggage allowance on CMN-IST? It varies by carrier and fare class — see the baggage-baseline column in the carrier table above. Full-service carriers usually include 23-30 kg, while low-cost carriers sell it as an add-on. Confirm on the airline’s site before booking.

What currency is used in Istanbul? Istanbul uses USD. Fares in this guide are quoted in USD; budget on-the-ground spending in USD.

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Updated May 2026

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