Flights from Istanbul to London
About the Istanbul – London route
- Airports in Istanbul
- İstanbul Airport (IST)
- Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)
- Airports in London
- London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
- London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
- London Luton Airport (LTN)
- London Stansted Airport (STN)
- London City Airport (LCY)
- London Southend Airport (SEN)
- Distance
- ~2,487 km
- Direct flight time
- ~3h 50m
- Airlines on this route
- Turkish Airlines, Lufthansa, LOT Polish Airlines, Alitalia, Pegasus, Iberia, Aegean Air, Air Malta Company, AJET, British Airways, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Air France
Prices change with the date and seats left: search above for live fares.
Istanbul to London is one of Europe's busiest routes all year round, for business, study, family visits and city breaks. The cities are about 2,490 km apart, and a direct flight takes around 3 hours 50 minutes. We search departures from Istanbul Airport (IST) and Sabiha Gökçen (SAW) to all six London airports: Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton, London City and Southend.
In our recent searches Turkish Airlines, AJET and British Airways appear most often on this route, with connecting options on Lufthansa, KLM and LOT. Choosing the arrival airport by where you stay saves time: the Heathrow Express runs to Paddington, the Gatwick Express to Victoria and the Stansted Express to Liverpool Street.
You can add your London hotel, a private airport transfer and city tours to your flight, and choose all four on Build Your Trip for a package discount. Check the UK's entry and visa requirements before you travel. Your card is only charged once your ticket has been issued.
Hotels in London
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Frequently asked questions
Is baggage included in the ticket?
Baggage allowance depends on the airline and the fare. Where the airline provides it, each flight shows its baggage allowance in the search results.
When is my ticket issued and when is my card charged?
When you book, we only place a hold on your card. We issue your ticket and only then charge the card. If the ticket cannot be issued, the hold is released.
How much are child and infant tickets?
Enter children (2–11) and infants (0–1) separately in the search; the price shown covers every passenger.
How long is the flight from Istanbul to London?
A direct flight takes about 3h 50m (around 2,487 km). Flights with a connection take longer.