Your Flight
We analysed more than 18,000 data points along your route from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International, Atlanta to İstanbul Airport, Arnavutköy, Istanbul.
Turkish Airlines
ATL
IST
TK132
Turkish Airlines · Live forecast
ATL
→
IST
84
Calm Score
"A smooth ride ahead — sit back and enjoy."
10h 35m
Duration
4,993 nm
Distance
39,000 ft
Cruise Altitude
HIGH
Confidence
Turbulence comfort along route
Comfort score combines turbulence probability with intensity — higher means rougher
Smooth
Light
Moderate
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Right now on your route
Live pilot reports from aircraft flying ATL → IST
15 pilot reports along this route
15 / 15
Reporting smooth
0 / 15
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARP IJM409 5023N04705W 2342 F410 5100N04000W 0014 5100N03000W MS53 266/60 KT OEIAL DDL IG1 172342 F18A
4m ago
Smooth
ARP OLIVE30 5205N04644W 2338 F350 5159N04000W 0006 5159N03000W MS53 240/85 KT 6204130 DDL XXH 172338 M83A
8m ago
Smooth
ARP UAL944 5205N04933W 2337 F350 5358N03959W 0015 5458N03000W MS46 250/67 KT N14011 DDL YAY 172337 L71A
9m ago
Smooth
ARP AAL758 5019N04836W 2337 F390 5159N04000W 0013 5259N03000W MS51 262/80 KT N817AN QXS YYT 172337 L57A
9m ago
Smooth
ARP KLM204 5122N04829W 2336 F370 5300N04000W 0010 5400N03000W MS51 262/92 KT PHBKF QXS YAY 172336 L88A
10m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
18,000 data points analyzed
· HIGH confidence
Your Journey Beta
Your route takes you over the Appalachian Mountains, crossing the North Atlantic Ocean, over the Alps, and over the Carpathian Mountains – these areas can sometimes cause turbulence.
Smooth Flight
We're expecting smooth conditions throughout your flight. You can sit back and relax.
Takeoff
Takeoff should feel smooth with possible light bumps, with calm conditions around the airport.
Winds Aloft
Winds at cruising altitude are about 53 knots. These winds are favorable and may get you there up to 60 minutes early.
Landing
Landing should feel smooth with typical approach conditions.
You're in Safe Hands
If you feel nervous at any point, remember that turbulence is expected, safe, and part of normal flying. The crew is monitoring everything, and the aircraft is built to handle far more than anything you will feel. Have a safe and calm flight.
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Flight Timeline 10h 35min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:30-0:59
Light
0:59-1:28
Light
1:28-1:57
Light
1:57-2:26
Light
2:26-2:55
Light
2:55-3:24
Light
3:24-3:53
Light
3:53-4:22
Light
4:22-4:51
Light
4:51-5:20
Light
5:20-5:49
Light
5:49-6:18
Smooth
6:18-6:47
Light
6:47-7:16
Light
7:16-7:45
Light
7:45-8:13
Light
8:13-8:41
Light
8:41-9:09
Light
9:09-9:37
Light
9:37-10:05
Light
Landing
Smooth
Smooth
Light
Moderate
Severe
Longer bars indicate higher turbulence intensity. Values shown are the maximum for each time segment.
Airport conditions
Live weather at departure and arrival
ATL
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International — Departure
Wind
8 kt (300°)
Sky
Few Clouds
Temperature
31°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
IST
İstanbul Airport — Arrival
Wind
18 kt G28 (20°)
Sky
NSC
Temperature
11°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
Your flight details
Departure timing and aircraft information
Evening Flight Departure
Time of day
Evening Flight
Tip
Evening and night flights typically offer smoother conditions as thermal activity subsides and the atmosphere stabilizes after sunset.
When
Today
boeing 787-9 dreamliner
Category
Wide-Body Aircraft
Size
Large
Comfort
Large, twin-aisle aircraft like this generally provide the smoothest ride through turbulence due to their size, weight, and advanced stabilization systems.
Data sources & our approach
ZeroTurb's Custom Algorithm: Our proprietary
ZeroTurb Index (ZTI) combines three meteorological indices weighted by their
predictive accuracy — giving you transparent, passenger-focused turbulence probability instead
of vague categories.
This forecast integrates data from:
- ECMWF Open Data — Global atmospheric model (wind/temperature at 13 flight levels)
- NOAA Aviation Weather Center — Pilot Reports (PIREPs), SIGMETs/AIRMETs, TAFs
- NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center — Aurora forecasts for polar routes
- AviationStack API — Flight schedules and airline operational data
Disclaimer: This forecast is for informational purposes only. Always consult official aviation weather sources and follow ATC guidance.