Your Flight
We analysed more than 20,000 data points along your route from George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport, Houston to İstanbul Airport, Arnavutköy, Istanbul.
Turkish Airlines
IAH
IST
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Turkish Airlines · Live forecast
IAH
→
IST
87
Calm Score
"A smooth ride ahead — sit back and enjoy."
12h 0m
Duration
5,525 nm
Distance
39,000 ft
Cruise Altitude
VERY HIGH
Confidence
Turbulence comfort along route
Comfort score combines turbulence probability with intensity, higher means rougher
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Light
Moderate
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Right now on your route
Live pilot reports from aircraft flying IAH → IST
15 pilot reports along this route
13 / 15
Reporting smooth
1 / 15
Light turbulence
1
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARP AAL217 5537N02329W 2251 F320 5531N03000W 2319 5501N04000W MS42 281/18 KT N735AT QXT AOE 162251 F29A
3m ago
Smooth
ARP BOX394 5548N02406W 2239 F320 5600N03000W 2305 5600N04000W MS42 276/21 KT DAALQ QXT EUA 162239 F17A
15m ago
Smooth
ARP AMX026 5831N02412W 2235 F360 5900N03000W 2259 5900N04000W MS53 276/43 KT XAAMQ DDL KEF 162235 L83A
19m ago
Smooth
ARP FDX7 5734N02432W 2233 F320 5800N03000W 2256 5800N04000W MS43 264/29 KT N888FD QXT EUA 162233 F51A
21m ago
Smooth
SDF UA /OV IIU300010/TM 2232/FL400/TP B752/TB NEG
22m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
20,000 data points analyzed
· VERY HIGH confidence
Your Journey Beta
2 hours 25 minutes and 6 hours 40 minutes into the flight: Some moderate bumps expected.
The crew may adjust altitude or ask you to stay seated during these sections.
The rest of the flight should be smooth.
Your route takes you over the Appalachian Mountains, crossing the North Atlantic Ocean, over the Scottish Highlands, and over the Alps – 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 33 knots. These winds are favorable and may get you there up to 20 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 12h 00min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Smooth
0:30-1:00
Light
1:00-1:30
Smooth
1:30-2:00
Light
2:00-2:30
Moderate
2:30-3:00
Light
3:00-3:30
Light
3:30-4:00
Light
4:00-4:30
Light
4:30-5:00
Light
5:00-5:30
Light
5:30-6:00
Light
6:00-6:30
Light
6:30-7:00
Moderate
7:00-7:30
Light
7:30-8:00
Smooth
8:00-8:30
Light
8:30-9:00
Light
9:00-9:30
Light
9:30-10:00
Light
10:00-10:30
Light
10:30-11:00
Light
11:00-11:30
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
IAH
George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport — Departure
Wind
9 kt G20 (140°)
Sky
Overcast
Temperature
33°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
IST
İstanbul Airport — Arrival
Wind
12 kt (30°)
Sky
NSC
Temperature
25°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
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.