Turkish Airlines
TK043 Flight status
According to Trip.com real-time data, the TK043 flight operated by Turkish Airlines on Oct 7, 2026, flying from Durban (DUR) to Istanbul (IST), departed at 2:53 PM (local time in Durban, UTC+2) and is expected to arrive at 4:45 AM (local time in Istanbul, UTC+3) at Istanbul Airport (IST).
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Arrived
The flight has arrived 2m early
13h
JNB
2h 14m
Check-in Counter
37-41
Boarding Gate
A22
Arrival Gate
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Baggage
18B
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En route
Your flight has departed Durban and is expected to arrive in Istanbul at 4:45 AM.
13h
JNB
2h 11m
Check-in Counter
37-41
Boarding Gate
A22
Arrival Gate
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Baggage
--
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TK043 Aircraft Details
According to Trip.com real-time data, the TK043 flight from Durban to Istanbul on 10/7/2026 is operated using the aircraft model Airbus A350-900. This aircraft has been in service for 3y, 4m. The aircraft has 229 seats.
Airbus A350-900
Punctuality (Departure)
97
%
Punctuality (Arrival)
100
%
Early on average
24 minutes
Age
3y, 4m
Seats
229
Flight Distance
--
Economy
Business
In-Flight Services
Meal included
On-demand entertainment
Wi-Fi is available
USB port and power outlet
Seat Information
79 cm
Legroom
46 cm
Seat width
99°
Reclining Angle
3-3-3
Seat layout example
In-Flight Services
Meal included
On-demand entertainment
Wi-Fi is available
USB port and power outlet
Seat Information
112 cm
Legroom
56 cm
Seat width
180°
Reclining Angle
Fully reclinable
1-2-1
Seat layout example
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Flight History for TK043
Trip.com historical records show that the last TK043 flight departed on Mon, Oct 5 from DUR at approximately 2:50 PM. This flight is expected to arrrive in IST at 4:43 AM.
| Date | Airport | Aircraft Model | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Departure | Arrival | |||||
| Mon, Sep 28 | Durban (DUR) | Istanbul (IST) | 359 | 2:56 PM | 5:05 AM | Arrived |
| Wed, Sep 30 | Durban (DUR) | Istanbul (IST) | 359 | 3:06 PM | 4:45 AM | En route |
| Fri, Oct 2 | Durban (DUR) | Istanbul (IST) | 359 | 3:01 PM | 4:39 AM | Arrived |
| Sun, Oct 4 | Durban (DUR) | Istanbul (IST) | 359 | 2:47 PM | 4:10 AM | Arrived |
| Mon, Oct 5 | Durban (DUR) | Istanbul (IST) | 359 | 2:50 PM | 4:43 AM | Arrived |
| Wed, Oct 7 | Durban (DUR) | Istanbul (IST) | 359 | 2:53 PM | 4:45 AM | En route |
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TK043 On-Time Performance
Based on the average performance of this flight over the last 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of TK043 is 97% (Late on average 11 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 100% (Early on average 24 minutes).
On-Time Departures
Punctuality
97
%
Late on average
11 minutes
Early
3
%
On time
93
%
30 mins late
3
%
60 mins late
0
%
90 mins late
0
%
Cancelled
0
%
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
100
%
Early on average
24 minutes
Early
93
%
On time
7
%
30 mins late
0
%
60 mins late
0
%
90 mins late
0
%
Cancelled
0
%
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Flight FAQs
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What is the current status of flight tk043?
Flight tk043 has departed (status: En route). Departure 2:53 PM, estimated arrival 4:45 AM (updated Oct 7, 2026). -
Is flight tk043 on time today?
Flight tk043 has already departed (status: En route). It took off at 2:53 PM and is estimated to arrive at 4:45 AM. -
Has flight tk043 departed yet? What is the departure time?
Flight tk043 is scheduled to depart at 2:45 PM. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 2:53 PM, and the current status is En route (updated Oct 7, 2026). -
When is flight tk043 scheduled to arrive?
Flight tk043 is scheduled to arrive at 4:45 AM. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 4:45 AM. Status is En route as of Oct 7, 2026. -
What route does flight tk043 fly?
Flight tk043 is operated by Turkish Airlines from Durban (DUR) to Istanbul (IST). Typical flight time is about 13 hours; operating days may include Wednesday. -
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If flight tk043 is delayed or canceled, what should I do?
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Has flight tk043 departed from Durban?
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What is the seat configuration for flight tk043?
Flight tk043 usually flies a Airbus A350-900 with seat layout 3-3-3. Layouts can differ by aircraft subtype and cabin product—confirm your seat map in Manage Booking after you purchase.
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