Private Jet Charter
Private Jet : Miami ➔ Istanbul
Tailor-made charter service. A senior broker reviews your request within 30 minutes.
Estimated distance
~9,610 km
Average flight time
~11h 43m
Recommended aircraft
Ultra Long Range (Global 7500, Gulfstream G650ER)
Whether for an urgent business trip or an exclusive leisure flight, our brokers organise your journey between Miami and Istanbul aboard latest-generation aircraft. Discreet handling, dedicated cabin crew, FBO access at departure and arrival, ground transfers and on-board catering tailored to your wishes — every detail is curated by a Redwood senior broker.
Operational context
Sector KOPF – LTBA is 9,597 km of direct routing, flown in 10h55 on a Gulfstream G650ER. We lock slot, handling and fuel before confirming, with positioning computed from the nearest base to Miami. Onward helicopter transfer available to Centre Istanbul / Bosphore.
Departure and arrival airports
Miami Opa-Locka (KOPF)
On the departure side, Miami Opa-Locka (KOPF) serves Miami from 25.91°N / 80.28°W. The general-aviation terminal is run by Fontainebleau Aviation; 2438 m — heavy and long-range jets without performance penalty. Helicopter onward leg to South Beach / Star Island.
Istanbul Atatürk (LTBA)
On the arrival side, Istanbul Atatürk (LTBA) serves Istanbul from 40.98°N / 28.81°E. The general-aviation terminal is run by TAV Private; 3000 m — heavy and long-range jets without performance penalty. Helicopter onward leg to Centre Istanbul / Bosphore.
Route data
- Great-circle distance
- 9,597 km · 5,182 NM
- Estimated block time
- 10h55
- Recommended aircraft
- Gulfstream G650ER (Ultra Long Range)
- Departure FBO
- Fontainebleau Aviation — Miami Opa-Locka (KOPF / OPF)
- Arrival FBO
- TAV Private — Istanbul Atatürk (LTBA / ISL)
- Departure runway
- 2438 m — heavy and long-range jets without performance penalty
- Arrival runway
- 3000 m — heavy and long-range jets without performance penalty
- Onward helicopter
- Centre Istanbul / Bosphore
Seasonality & slots
Business traffic peaks Monday mornings and Thursday evenings; weekend slots are usually immediate.
Customs & formalities
International sector USA → Turquie: GENDEC, APIS and customs pre-notification filed by our operations desk; passports required, visas checked at booking.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the flight from Miami to Istanbul?
About 10h55 block time on a Gulfstream G650ER, for 9,597 km great-circle between KOPF and LTBA.
Which aircraft suits Miami → Istanbul?
A Gulfstream G650ER (Ultra Long Range) is the natural fit. Runway at arrival: 3000 m — heavy and long-range jets without performance penalty.
How fast can we depart from Miami Opa-Locka?
Wheels-up is typically possible within 2 to 4 hours subject to slot and crew duty, from Fontainebleau Aviation.
What about customs and formalities?
International sector USA → Turquie: GENDEC, APIS and customs pre-notification filed by our operations desk; passports required, visas checked at booking.