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
TK6552
Turkish Airlines · Live forecast
ATL
→
IST
87
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
Severe
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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 DAL242 5246N03320W 0303 F390 5300N03000W 0318 5400N02000W MS56 340/18 KT N401DZ DDL IG1 170303 J20A
3m ago
Smooth
ARP RCH314 5129N04839W 0302 F351 5400N04000W 0344 5500N03000W MS43 191/88 KT 30602A DDL XXN 170302 F99A
4m ago
Smooth
ARP DLH495 5049N05150W 0259 F390 5059N05000W 0307 5259N04000W MS41 205/55 KT DAIVA DDL XXH 170300 J94A
7m ago
Smooth
ARP RCH574 5050N04913W 0257 F310 5400N04000W 0343 5600N03000W MS46 210/71 KT 40066A DDL XXN 170257 F37A
9m ago
Smooth
ARP BAW11J 5258N03036W 0256 F400 5300N03000W 0259 5400N02000W MS59 346/33 KT GVIIA DDL XXH 170256 F80A
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 calm conditions around the airport.
Winds Aloft
Winds at cruising altitude are about 41 knots. These winds are favorable and may get you there up to 32 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
Smooth
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
Light
6:18-6:47
Smooth
6:47-7:16
Smooth
7:16-7:45
Smooth
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
Light
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
6 kt (310°)
Sky
Scattered
Temperature
25°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
IST
İstanbul Airport — Arrival
Visibility
5 mi
Wind
2 kt (320°)
Sky
NSC
Temperature
23°C
Conditions
MVFR — Reduced visibility, minor delays possible
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
Tomorrow — conditions may change
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.