Turkish Airlines IST MEX TK181
Turkish Airlines · Live forecast
IST → MEX
TK181 · Jul 17, 2026 · 01:50 UTC+3 · boeing 787-9 dreamliner
Also sold as: TK184 Turkish Airlines
85
Calm Score
"A smooth ride ahead — sit back and enjoy."
14h 15m
Duration
6,150 nm
Distance
40,000 ft
Cruise Altitude
HIGH
Confidence
Turbulence comfort along route
Comfort score combines turbulence probability with intensity, higher means rougher
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Live pilot reports from aircraft flying IST → MEX
13 pilot reports along this route
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Reporting smooth
0 / 13
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARP KLM192 5530N02542W 0313 F370 5558N02000W 0336 5558N01500W MS54 266/25 KT PHBQP QXT EUA 170313 F81A
5m ago
Smooth
ARP RCH741 5606N02531W 0313 F350 5600N02000W 0336 PIKIL MS47 253/18 KT 23549S DDL IG1 170313 M21A
5m ago
Smooth
ARP DAL46 5330N02601W 0313 F360 5400N02000W 0340 DOGAL MS52 294/24 KT N817NW DDL IG1 170313 J72A
5m ago
Smooth
ARP DLH495 5119N04840W 0313 F390 5259N04000W 0350 5359N03000W MS44 201/72 KT DAIVA DDL XXH 170313 J02A
5m ago
Smooth
ARP RCH574 5150N04639W 0311 F310 5400N04000W 0343 5600N03000W MS39 190/91 KT 40066A DDL XXN 170311 F40A
7m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
22,000 data points analyzed · HIGH confidence
Your Flight

We analysed more than 22,000 data points along your route from İstanbul Airport, Arnavutköy, Istanbul to Benito Juárez International Airport, Ciudad de México.

Your Journey Beta

1 hour 35 minutes, 6 hours 50 minutes, and 10 hours 35 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 Carpathian Mountains, over the Alps, crossing the North Atlantic Ocean, and over the Appalachian 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 37 knots. These winds may delay arrival by up to 39 minutes.

Landing

Landing should feel smooth with possible light bumps 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.

Relaxation Exercises
ZeroTurb Index (ZTI): Powered by our turbulence prediction algorithm combining atmospheric Richardson Number, wind shear analysis, temperature gradients, and geomagnetic activity. Learn more
Live data from ECMWF global forecast models · 12 atmospheric pressure levels · Updated every 6 hours
Flight Timeline 14h 15min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:30-1:00
Light
1:00-1:30
Light
1:30-2:00
Moderate
2:00-2:30
Light
2:30-3:00
Light
3:00-3:30
Smooth
3:30-4:00
Smooth
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
6:30-6:59
Moderate
6:59-7:28
Light
7:28-7:57
Light
7:57-8:26
Light
8:26-8:55
Light
8:55-9:24
Light
9:24-9:53
Light
9:53-10:22
Moderate
10:22-10:51
Moderate
10:51-11:20
Light
11:20-11:49
Light
11:49-12:18
Smooth
12:18-12:47
Smooth
12:47-13:16
Smooth
13:16-13:45
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
IST İstanbul Airport — Departure
Visibility
5 mi
Wind
2 kt (320°)
Sky
NSC
Temperature
23°C
Conditions
MVFR — Reduced visibility, minor delays possible
MEX Benito Juárez International Airport — Arrival
Wind
12 kt (360°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
19°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.
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:

Disclaimer: This forecast is for informational purposes only. Always consult official aviation weather sources and follow ATC guidance.

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