How long is the UA6903 flight?

The timetable allows 3 h 10 min. Frankfurt to Istanbul is 1,839 km (1,143 mi).

Which terminal does UA6903 use?

It usually leaves from Terminal 1 at Frankfurt Airport (FRA). Check the flight card above for today's terminal and gate.

What other flight numbers does UA6903 have?

Also listed as UAL6903 (United Airlines' ICAO code) and UA 6903.

Can I get compensation if UA6903 is delayed or cancelled?

Up to €400 per passenger may be due under EU261 when it arrives 3 or more hours late or is cancelled, unless the cause was outside the airline's control. Departing the EU, this flight is covered by EU261.

UA6903 Flight Status United Airlines: Frankfurt to Istanbul (UAL6903)

United Airlines UA 6903

Landed On Time

FRA Frankfurt

Scheduled: 10:55
Actual: 11:26

Terminal: 1 | Gate: B47

Departure: Mon, Nov 9, 2026 · local time CET

Frankfurt Airport (FRA)

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IST Istanbul

Scheduled: 16:05
Actual: 15:49
Delay

Arrival: Mon, Nov 9, 2026 · local time UTC+3

Istanbul Airport (IST)

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Landed 2h 27m ago 100%

FRA 11:26 IST 15:49

1,839 km (1,143 mi) flown

Estimated position based on departure and arrival times, not live tracking. Times are local at each airport.

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Distance: 1839 km / 1143 miles · Scheduled Duration: 03:10 · Actual Duration: 02:23

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UA 6903 Flight Status & Schedule United Airlines Frankfurt to Istanbul

Date	From	To	Departure	Arrival	Status	Details
Nov 09	FRA	IST	11:26	15:49	Landed	Track >
Nov 08	FRA	IST	11:12	15:53	Landed	Track >
Nov 07	FRA	IST	11:13	15:47	Landed	Track >
Nov 06	FRA	IST	11:07	15:39	Landed	Track >
Nov 05	FRA	IST	11:24	15:59	Landed	Track >
Nov 04	FRA	IST	11:08	15:44	Landed	Track >
Nov 03	FRA	IST	11:11	15:50	Landed	Track >
Nov 02	FRA	IST	11:18	15:57	Landed	Track >
Nov 01	FRA	IST	11:21	16:05	Landed	Track >
Oct 31	FRA	IST	11:27	16:03	Landed	Track >

United Airlines flight UA 6903 links Frankfurt and Istanbul, 1,839 km (1,143 mi) apart, and flies daily. With 3 h 10 min in the timetable and a usual flight time of about 2 h 35 min, it often makes up time. Today it left 31 minutes late and still landed at 15:49, 16 minutes early.

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About UA 6903

Route: Frankfurt Airport FRA to Istanbul Airport IST
Distance: 1,839 km (1,143 mi)
Typical flight time: 2 h 35 min
Flies: Daily
On time: 10 of the last 10
Usually departs from: Terminal 1

Departing the EU, this flight is covered by EU261. Today's flight landed 16 minutes early, so no delay compensation applies; it starts at 3 hours late on arrival.

UA 6903 FAQ

How long is the UA6903 flight?: The timetable allows 3 h 10 min. Frankfurt to Istanbul is 1,839 km (1,143 mi).
How often is UA6903 late?: None of the last 10 flights arrived 15 or more minutes late.
Which days does UA6903 fly?: Daily: it was scheduled on each of the last 7 days.
Which terminal does UA6903 use?: It usually leaves from Terminal 1 at Frankfurt Airport (FRA). Check the flight card above for today's terminal and gate.
What other flight numbers does UA6903 have?: Also listed as UAL6903 (United Airlines' ICAO code) and UA 6903.
Can I get compensation if UA6903 is delayed or cancelled?: Up to €400 per passenger may be due under EU261 when it arrives 3 or more hours late or is cancelled, unless the cause was outside the airline's control. Departing the EU, this flight is covered by EU261.

UA6903 and Frankfurt FRA to Istanbul IST Flights

Flight UA6903 is a code-share United Airlines flight of the Turkish Airlines operated TK1588.

Other flights departing from Frankfurt FRA: LH960, TK1588, LH442

Other flights arriving at Istanbul IST: TK6, TK1874, TK1758, TK1310

All flights connecting Frankfurt FRA to Istanbul IST.