Turkish Airlines MUC IST TK1638
Turkish Airlines
FLIGHT
TK1638
MUC
Munich Airport
08:00
17 Jan
Now: --:-- CES
2 h 55 m
IST
İstanbul Airport
12:55
17 Jan
Now: --:-- UTC+3
Aircraft: a321 Altitude: 35,000ft (10.7km) Distance: 836 nm Duration: 2 h 55 m Also sold by: United Airlines
AIRCRAFT
a321
ALTITUDE
35,000ft
DISTANCE
836 nm
DURATION
2 h 55 m
ALSO SOLD BY
United Airlines
Times and gates subject to change. Verify with airline.
Turbulence Comfort Along Route Comfort View
Comfort Score: Combines turbulence probability (GTG forecast) with intensity (ZTI analysis). High scores indicate both high probability AND high intensity turbulence.
Smooth
Light
Moderate
Severe
Flight Smoothness Score
8.6 /10
Smoothness
Smooth Flight
50%
Smooth
44%
Light
6%
Moderate

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AI-Powered Flight Briefing
📊 3,000 data points analyzed HIGH Confidence
Your Flight

We analysed more than 3,000 data points along your route from Munich Airport, Munich to İstanbul Airport, Arnavutköy, Istanbul.

Your Journey Beta

Some bumpy patches are scattered throughout the flight. Keep your seatbelt fastened when seated.

Your route takes you over the Alps and over the Carpathian Mountains – these areas can sometimes cause light turbulence.

Smooth Flight

We're expecting smooth conditions throughout your flight. You can sit back and relax.

Takeoff

Takeoff should feel a bit bumpy initially, with calm conditions around the airport.

Winds Aloft

Winds at cruising altitude are about 28 knots.

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.

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ZeroTurb Index (ZTI): Powered by our proprietary turbulence prediction algorithm combining atmospheric Richardson Number, wind shear analysis, temperature gradients, and geomagnetic activity for precise, real-time forecasting. Learn more
Live data from ECMWF global forecast models • 12 atmospheric pressure levels analyzed • Updated every 6 hours
Flight Timeline 2h 55min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Moderate
0:20-0:47
Smooth
0:47-1:14
Light
1:14-1:41
Smooth
1:41-2:08
Light
2:08-2:35
Light
Landing
Light
Smooth
Light
Moderate
Severe
Longer bars indicate higher turbulence intensity. Values shown are the maximum for each time segment.
Turbulence Metrics ZTI and EDR (scaled)
ZTI Scale
Smooth
<12
Light
12-30
Moderate
30-45
Severe
>45
EDR Scale
Smooth
<6
Light
6-24
Moderate
24-42
Severe
>42

Airport Weather
Departure
MUC
At Departure
-2°C (Now)
Overcast • 5 kt • LIFR — Very poor visibility, significant delays expected
Arrival
IST
At Arrival
3°C (Now)
Broken • 18 kt • MVFR — Reduced visibility, minor delays possible
☀️ Morning Flight

Morning flights typically experience smoother conditions as the atmosphere is more stable and thermal turbulence hasn't yet developed.

Narrow-Body Aircraft (Medium)

Single-aisle mainline jets like this offer a comfortable ride. While you may feel turbulence more than on wide-body aircraft, they are engineered to handle it smoothly.

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Data Sources & Our Approach
ZeroTurb's Custom Algorithm: We've developed a proprietary ZeroTurb Index (ZTI) algorithm that combines three meteorological indices weighted by their predictive accuracy. This gives you transparent, passenger-focused turbulence probability instead of vague categories.

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

How accurate are turbulence alerts? Alerts are based on updated forecast models and pilot reports, and can change as departure approaches.