Flights from Istanbul to London
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The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Istanbul to London is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
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The fastest flights from Istanbul to London
Fastest Journey
4 h
Average
12 h 7 m
Flights per day
12
Distance
2498 km
Of the 12 flights that leave Istanbul for London every day 12 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
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Overview: Istanbul to London flight
 | Distance | 1549 miles (2498 km) |
 | Average flight duration | 4 h |
 | Direct flight | No |
 | Airlines | pegasus, tarom, Ukraine Intl. Airlines, Aeroflot, Aegean Airlines, Air France, British Airways, Lot Polish Airlines, Lufthansa, KLM, Turkish Airlines, Middle East Airlines, Air Serbia, Air Moldova or Atlasglobal |
Flights from Istanbul to London cover the 1549 miles (2498 km) long route taking on average 4 h with our travel partners like pegasus, tarom, Ukraine Intl. Airlines, Aeroflot, Aegean Airlines, Air France, British Airways, Lot Polish Airlines, Lufthansa, KLM, Turkish Airlines, Middle East Airlines, Air Serbia, Air Moldova or Atlasglobal. There are direct flight services available. Travelers depart most frequently from Istanbul Airport and arrive in London Heathrow Airport.
Airlines: British Airways, Lufthansa and Aegean Airlines flights from Istanbul to London
Travel on British Airways, Lufthansa and Aegean Airlines flights to London from Istanbul at great prices. Omio finds you flight times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies all in one place.
Germany's largest airline is Lufthansa. Fly between Istanbul and London and book your most convinient flight ticket from Lufthansa's many ticket options including: Economy Light, Economy Classic, Economy Flex, Business Class and First Class.
One of the best ways to travel between Istanbul and London is by taking a flight with Lufthansa. Omio helps you find the ideal Lufthansa flight between Istanbul and London by showing you Lufthansa current flight schedules and timetables, the plane tickets on offer (including amenities offered onboard and travel information like baggage allowance) and the best prices for this Istanbul to London trip. You can expect to travel 1549 miles (2498 km) between Istanbul and London on a flight with Lufthansa. If you are using the Omio app to search for flights between Istanbul and London, you can check straight away if the Lufthansa ticket is a mobile ticket, which makes it easy for you to go paperless when traveling without needing to purchase tickets in person at the airport. Once you’ve found that perfect flight, book your Lufthansa plane ticket on Omio quickly and easily, then enjoy your upcoming trip to London from Istanbul!
British Airways (BA) is the flag carrier airline of the United Kingdom with its headquarters in London near its main hub at London Heathrow Airport (LHR). Known as a full-service global airline, BA offers low fares year-round to destinations around the globe and flies to and from centrally-located airports. Its extensive global route network includes more than 170 destinations in nearly 80 countries throughout Europe, North America, South America, Asia, Africa and Australia. BA is also the second largest airline based in the UK in terms of its fleet size and number of passengers carried.
Aegean Airlines is Greece’s leading airline and you can choose between Economy and Business tickets for your next flight from Istanbul to London.
One of the best ways to travel between Istanbul and London is by taking a flight with Aegean Airlines. Omio helps you find the ideal Aegean Airlines flight from Istanbul to London by showing you Aegean Airlines current flight schedules and timetables, the plane tickets on offer (including amenities offered onboard and travel information like baggage allowance) and the best prices for this Istanbul to London journey. You can expect to travel 1549 miles (2498 km) to London from Istanbul on a flight with Aegean Airlines. If you are using the Omio app to search for flights to London from Istanbul, you can check straight away if the Aegean Airlines ticket is a mobile ticket, which makes it easy for you to go paperless when traveling without needing to purchase tickets in person at the airport. Once you’ve found that perfect flight, book your Aegean Airlines plane ticket on Omio quickly and easily, then enjoy your upcoming trip to London from Istanbul!
Flights from Istanbul to London
Travelers wishing to visit England's busy capital from the old city of Istanbul, whether for business or pleasure, will find direct flights readily available. With between 15-16 direct departures per day and numerous indirect routes on top, the 1540-mile route can be completed in as little as 3 hours 50 minutes. Departure options begin in the early morning and are spread throughout the day, providing flights well into the evening.
Which airlines fly from Istanbul to London?
Direct flights from Istanbul to London are offered by national carrier Turkish Airlines, Atlasjet, Pegasus and British Airways. Where an indirect route is chosen, passengers may have to change airline providers.
How long is the flight from Istanbul to London?
The quickest flight across the 1540-mile route is a Turkish Airlines service, taking just 3 hours 50 minutes. Most other direct departures take, on average, 15 minutes more. The longest takes closer to 4 hours 20 minutes. Indirect routes can take significantly longer, depending on the wait time at transfer stations.
How many flights are there from Istanbul to London?
Whenever travelers fly, they can expect 15-16 direct daily departures. A majority of these are offered by Pegasus each day. A further 15 indirect options are also available, but some of these involve extended travel times. Departures begin in the morning, at around 7:30 a.m. and are spread throughout the day until 9:00 p.m.
What are the departure and arrival airports for flights from Istanbul to London?
Departure airport: Flights depart from Istanbul Ataturk International Airport (IST) and Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW). Ataturk is the busiest of the three airports in Turkey and is also closest to the center. It can be found on the European side of Istanbul, west of the city center and close to the Trans-European Motorway, for easy access by car. Sabiha Gokcen is 25 miles from the city center so will require more travel. Taxi and car rental are available at the airports, as is parking.
Arrival airport: Passengers can choose to arrive at any of London's main airports: Stansted, Gatwick, Heathrow, Luton, and London City. London City is the most central, though all have good rail and bus links to organize swift onward travel. Direct flights tend to land at Gatwick, Heathrow, and Stansted.
Travel Tips: Istanbul to London Flight
Travel between Istanbul, Turkey and London, United Kingdom by plane is: Unrestricted.
What is the status of international entry into United Kingdom from Turkey?
International entry status: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Turkey
Do I need to self-quarantine on arrival in United Kingdom from Istanbul?
Conditions of entry:
- There are no current restrictions
What are the safety rules to follow in London, United Kingdom?
When traveling in United Kingdom, you must follow these COVID-19 safety rules:
- Physical distance requirement: metre (s) ( feet)
- Face mask requirement: Regional advice
The information above was last checked on 11/6/22. This can change before your date of travel so please review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your flight between Istanbul and London before traveling.
The current restriction level for your return trip by plane from London to Istanbul is: Unrestricted
Are there any international entry restrictions on returning to Turkey from United Kingdom?
Reentry to Turkey is allowed for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of United Kingdom
Do I need to quarantine on arrival in Turkey from London?
What are the requirements?
- There are no current restrictions
What are the safety rules to follow in Istanbul, Turkey?
The government of Turkey has imposed these measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19:
- Physical distance: 2 metre (s) (7 feet)
- Face mask: Recommended
Last checked on 10/10/22. We do our best to keep this information up to date, but regulations can change so please double check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations ahead of your flight to Istanbul from London here.
If you’re looking to fly out of Istanbul, you have a few airport options to start your journey from including Istanbul Airport and Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport. When flying into London, you can arrive in airports like London Heathrow Airport, London Stansted Airport and London Gatwick Airport.
Omio customers who book cheap flights for this journey most frequently fly from Istanbul Airport to London Heathrow Airport.
You can find the most popular departure airport for this journey, Istanbul Airport, located approximately 27.7 miles (44.7 km) from the city center of Istanbul. The most popular arrival airport in London, called London Heathrow Airport, is located around 17.1 miles (27.5 km) away from its city center. To reach the city center of London from London Heathrow Airport, check what taxi services, airport shuttle services or public transit options are available.
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