Flights from London to Istanbul

~2,487 km · ~3h 50m direct flight

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Passengers

About the London – Istanbul route

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)
Airports in Istanbul
  • İstanbul Airport (IST)
  • Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)
Distance
~2,487 km
Direct flight time
~3h 50m
Airlines on this route
Turkish Airlines, Lufthansa, LOT Polish Airlines, Alitalia, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Pegasus, British Airways, Iberia, Aegean Air, AJet, Air Malta Company, Air France

Prices change with the date and seats left: search above for live fares.

London to Istanbul is a busy route all year round, for business, 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 London's six airports together with both Istanbul airports: Istanbul Airport (IST) on the European side and Sabiha Gökçen (SAW) on the Asian side.

In our recent searches Turkish Airlines, Pegasus, AJET and British Airways appear most often on this route, with connecting options on Lufthansa, KLM, LOT and Air France. It is worth choosing the airport by where you stay: IST is usually closer to Sultanahmet, Taksim and Şişli, while SAW suits Kadıköy and Ataşehir.

You can add your Istanbul hotel, a private airport transfer and city tours to your flight, and choose all four on Build Your Trip for a package discount. Your card is only charged once your ticket has been issued.

Hotels in Istanbul

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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 London to Istanbul?

A direct flight takes about 3h 50m (around 2,487 km). Flights with a connection take longer.