How to travel from London to Istanbul

International travel from London, United Kingdom to Istanbul, Turkey is: Partially open.

Can I enter Turkey if coming from United Kingdom?

Entry into Turkey is currently allowed for: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of United Kingdom.

Am I required to self-quarantine upon arrival to Istanbul if traveling from London?

Conditions of entry:

• Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 3 days before arrival and 14 day mandatory self quarantine
• Health screen upon arrival. Those showing symptoms will be asked to self-quarantine
• Negative COVID-19 result is required for quarantine release

What measures do I need to follow in Istanbul, Turkey due to the pandemic?

All travelers in Turkey must observe the following coronavirus safety measures:

• Social distance: 2 metre (s) (7 feet)
• Face mask: Mandatory

The information above was last checked on 9/20/21; however, this can change before your date of travel so please make sure to review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations   for your upcoming trip between London and Istanbul.

The restriction level for your return to London, United Kingdom from Turkey is: Partially open.

Is my journey back to London from Istanbul restricted?

Entry into United Kingdom is currently allowed for: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Turkey.

Do I need to self-quarantine upon arrival in London from Istanbul?

Conditions of reentry into United Kingdom:

• 10-day mandatory self-quarantine
• Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 3 days before arrival
• Travellers can choose to pay for a private COVID-19 test. The earliest you can take the test while in quarantine is 5 full days after you left a place not on the travel corridor list
• Before travelling, travellers must book and pay for a travel test package, which will include COVID-19 tests to be taken on day 2 and on day 8 of your quarantine
• Travellers vaccinated under the UK vaccine programme are exempt from mandatory quarantine
• Passenger Locator Form (PLF) required

What are the coronavirus safety measures I need to follow in London, United Kingdom?

You should observe these safety measures in United Kingdom as imposed by the government to reduce the spread of COVID-19:

• Physical distance requirement: 1 metre (s) (3 feet)
• Face mask requirement: Regional advice

This information about your return travel to United Kingdom was last checked on 9/26/21. 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.

You can get from London to Istanbul by flight.

Traveling by flight is also the quickest way from London to Istanbul. It takes on average 3 h 50 min   to travel this journey.

Istanbul is approximately 1549 miles (2498 km) away from London.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from London to Istanbul:

• Most travelers take a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Istanbul Airport.

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• You can travel from London to Istanbul by flight with British Airways. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $66 (€52) with British Airways from London to Istanbul.

Yes, there is a direct route available from London to Istanbul:

• You can take a direct flight with pegasus.

Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Istanbul as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets to Istanbul from London.

When planning your trip from London to Istanbul, it’s good to keep in mind what tickets to book and their prices in the next 7 days:

• Plane tickets cost on average $66 (€52) one way.

However, we recommend buying tickets from London to Istanbul online a few months in advance to get the best deals and save money on your upcoming journey.