How long is the TK278 flight?

The timetable allows 3 h 5 min. Istanbul to Aktau is 1,847 km (1,148 mi).

Which terminal does TK278 use?

It usually leaves from gate E-F at Istanbul Airport (IST). Check the flight card above for today's terminal and gate.

What other flight numbers does TK278 have?

Also listed as THY278 (Turkish Airlines' ICAO code) and TK 278.

Can I get compensation if TK278 is delayed or cancelled?

Up to €400 per passenger may be due under Turkey's SHY passenger rules when it arrives 3 or more hours late or is cancelled, unless the cause was outside the airline's control. Departing Turkey, this flight is covered by Turkey's SHY passenger rules.

TK278 Flight Status Turkish Airlines: Istanbul to Aktau (THY278)

TK 278 Istanbul to Aktau Flight Status

Not scheduled today. Latest flight: December 7th, 2025 ; recent history is in the table below.

TK 278 Flight Status & Schedule Turkish Airlines Istanbul to Aktau

Date	From	To	Departure	Arrival	Status	Details
Dec 07	IST	SCO	02:49	07:37	Landed	Track >
Nov 30	IST	SCO	02:55	07:40	Landed	Track >
Nov 23	IST	SCO	02:42	07:28	Landed	Track >
Nov 16	IST	SCO	02:48	07:39	Landed	Track >
Nov 14	IST	SCO	11:35	16:30	En-Route	Track >
Nov 14	IST	SCO	02:50	07:45	Unknown	Track >

Turkish Airlines flight TK 278 links Istanbul and Aktau, 1,847 km (1,148 mi) apart. The timetable allows 3 h 5 min; there is not enough recent history yet to say how long it usually takes. It is not flying today; the last flight, on 7 December 2025, landed on time.

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About TK 278

Route: Istanbul Airport IST to Aktau Airport SCO
Distance: 1,847 km (1,148 mi)
Scheduled flight time: 3 h 5 min
Usually departs from: Gate E-F

Departing Turkey, this flight is covered by Turkey's SHY passenger rules. Compensation of up to €400 per passenger can apply when it arrives 3 or more hours late or is cancelled.

TK 278 FAQ

How long is the TK278 flight?: The timetable allows 3 h 5 min. Istanbul to Aktau is 1,847 km (1,148 mi).
Which terminal does TK278 use?: It usually leaves from gate E-F at Istanbul Airport (IST). Check the flight card above for today's terminal and gate.
What other flight numbers does TK278 have?: Also listed as THY278 (Turkish Airlines' ICAO code) and TK 278.
Can I get compensation if TK278 is delayed or cancelled?: Up to €400 per passenger may be due under Turkey's SHY passenger rules when it arrives 3 or more hours late or is cancelled, unless the cause was outside the airline's control. Departing Turkey, this flight is covered by Turkey's SHY passenger rules.

TK278 and Istanbul IST to Aktau SCO Flights

Other flights departing from Istanbul IST: LH8345, TK4900, TK6372, TK6372

Other flights arriving at Aktau SCO: FS857, KC674

All flights connecting Istanbul IST to Aktau SCO.