You can get from London to Istanbul by train, bus or flight.
To get from London to Istanbul on Jun 29 we recommend taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, and flight, .
Distance | 1549 miles (2498 km) | |
Available travel modes | Bus, flight, ferry or train | |
Fastest mode | Flight • $336 (€300) • 3 h 40 min | |
Popular travel companies | Turkish Airlines |
Take a bus, flight, ferry or train to travel 1549 miles (2498 km) between London and Istanbul. The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are Turkish Airlines among others. Travelers can even take a direct flight from London to Istanbul.
Travel between London, United Kingdom and Istanbul, Turkey is: Fully open.
International entry is allowed at this time for: Entry is fully open for citizens and permanent residents of United Kingdom.
Conditions of entry into Turkey:
To reduce the spread of COVID-19, the government of Turkey has imposed the following measures:
This information was last checked on 6/25/22. As this information can change due to the nature of the pandemic, make sure to review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your journey to Istanbul from London.
The restriction level for your return to London, United Kingdom from Turkey is: Fully open.
Entry into United Kingdom is currently allowed for: Entry is fully open for citizens and permanent residents of Turkey.
Conditions of reentry into United Kingdom:
You should observe these safety measures in United Kingdom as imposed by the government to reduce the spread of COVID-19:
This information about your return travel to United Kingdom was last checked on 6/27/22. We advise you to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your trip back to London from Istanbul closer to your date of departure here.
There are 4 ways to get from London to Istanbul: bus, flight, ferry or train.
The cheapest way to go to Istanbul from London is by taking a ferry, which costs on average $1 (€1).
This is compared to other ways of getting to Istanbul:
Taking a ferry is usually $15 (€13) less than taking a bus to Istanbul, which costs on average $15 (€13) for the same trip.
Taking a ferry is usually $336 (€300) less than taking a flight to Istanbul, which costs on average $336 (€300) for the same trip.
A ferry is $7 (€6) less than a train for this journey with tickets for a train from London to Istanbul costing on average $7 (€6).
The fastest way from London to Istanbul is by flight with an average journey time of 3 h 40 min.
There are alternative travel options to Istanbul that can usually take longer:
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Istanbul is approximately 1549 miles (2498 km) away from London.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from London to Istanbul:
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from London to Istanbul, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
Yes, there are direct routes from London to Istanbul with the following travel companies:
Direct services to Istanbul tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your trip.
Before traveling from London to Istanbul, it’s good to know what ticket you can purchase and how much it will cost in the next 7 days:
But we recommend booking London to Istanbul tickets online a few months before your planned travel date to score the best deals and save money on your trip.
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