Search London → Istanbul
Compare flights, hotels, cars, and activities for this trip in one place.
Turkish Airlines Flights: London to Istanbul
Compare Turkish Airlines fares, schedules, and alternative airlines for this route. Flight time: 3h 25m. Distance: 2,489 km.
Route summary
| Airline | Turkish Airlines |
| Route | London → Istanbul |
| Direct | Yes |
| Flight time | 3h 25m (route average, not airline-specific) |
| Distance | 2,489 km |
Airports used by Turkish Airlines
Confirmed from real route data — departing via London Heathrow Airport, London Gatwick Airport, London Stansted Airport, arriving via Istanbul Airport, Sabiha Gokcen International Airport.
Live prices
Real fares on file for this route, checked just now (not airline-specific — the cache is route-level).
Real fares right now
14 days of real fares on file across airlines flying London to Istanbul. The lowest fare on file is €141 on Wed Aug 12.
Fare range on this route
Across 14 days of real fares on file — current window, not historical.
Turkish Airlines on this route
Turkish Airlines is confirmed to operate on the London to Istanbul route, a full-service carrier offering multiple cabin classes. The route is 2,489 km with a typical flight time of 3h 25m.
As a short-haul route on a full-service carrier, expect a simpler onboard service than long-haul flights, though still with an included cabin bag and typically a complimentary drink or snack.
Alternative airlines on this route
We don't have real per-airline fare data to rank these by price — compare current fares for each via the search box above.
Check-in and boarding
Most airlines, Turkish Airlines included, offer online check-in (usually opening 24–48 hours before departure) and a mobile boarding pass, alongside traditional airport check-in and bag drop desks. Arriving with an online boarding pass and no checked baggage is typically the fastest way through the airport — check Turkish Airlines's specific check-in window and any airport-specific requirements before you travel.
Cheapest time to book
As a general industry pattern (not specific to this route or airline), fares tend to be lowest roughly 4–8 weeks before departure for short-haul routes, and slightly earlier — around 2–3 months out — for long-haul. This isn't a fact about Turkish Airlines specifically; see the live prices and fare range above for what's actually on file right now.
More about this route
Other real Turkish Airlines routes
Nearby airports
- London City Airport (LCY)36 km
- London Gatwick Airport (LGW)41 km
- London Luton Airport (LTN)45 km
- Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)63 km
- Tekirdag Corlu Airport (TEQ)69 km
Continue planning your trip to Istanbul
Same destination, real availability — no need to search again.