How long does the flight from Istanbul to London take?

Flight time from Istanbul (IST) to London (LHR) depends on routing, aircraft type, and whether the flight is direct or connecting. A direct flight typically reflects great-circle distance plus winds, while one-stop options can add several hours depending on the layover airport. Check the exact duration in the search results above, where we show block time per itinerary along with stop count.

Which airlines fly from Istanbul to London?

Airline availability for IST to LHR changes by season and sometimes week to week as carriers adjust capacity. Our search above pulls live schedules and returns the airlines currently selling this route, both direct and connecting. Codeshare and interline itineraries are included, so you may see results operated by one carrier but sold by another.

Are there direct flights from Istanbul to London?

Direct (nonstop) availability on IST to LHR varies by date, day of week, and season. Busy city pairs usually have multiple daily nonstops, while thinner routes may only have direct service a few days per week or only during peak seasons. Use our search above with flexible dates to see which days actually have nonstop options.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Istanbul to London?

Prices on IST to LHR shift with seasonality, school holidays, and major events at both ends. Our 12-month price calendar below the search results shows the lowest fare found per departure date, which makes it easy to spot the cheapest weeks at a glance. Flexibility of a few days around your target date often unlocks significantly lower fares.

Istanbul to London flights

Direct and connecting flights from Istanbul (IST) to London (LHR). Compare airlines, aircraft, and fares.

Distance: 2,487 km (1,545 mi)
Flight time: ~3h 15m
Airlines: 2
Aircraft types: 7

Airlines flying IST → LHR

Airline	Aircraft types	Observations
Turkish Airlines	4	4
British Airways	3	3

Aircraft on this route

Airbus A350 — 1 operator
Airbus A320 — 1 operator
Airbus A321 — 1 operator
Airbus A319 — 1 operator
Airbus A320 — 1 operator

Airport details

Departure: İstanbul Airport (IST)

City: Istanbul
Country: TR
IATA / ICAO: IST / LTFM

Arrival: London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

City: London
Country: GB
IATA / ICAO: LHR / EGLL

Operating airlines

British Airways (BA)
Turkish Airlines (TK)

Distance: 2494 km. Duration: 240 minutes.

Other routes from Istanbul

Other routes to London

Typical fares by aircraft on this route

Aircraft	Median	Range	Operators
Airbus A320 (all variants)	€152	€70–288	British Airways
Airbus A320 (all variants)	€152	€70–288	British Airways
Airbus A321 (all variants)	€153	€70–325	British Airways, Turkish Airlines
Boeing 787 Dreamliner	€153	€110–325	Turkish Airlines
Airbus A330 (all variants)	€153	€110–325	Turkish Airlines
Airbus A350	€153	€110–325	Turkish Airlines
Boeing 777 (all variants)	€153	€110–325	Turkish Airlines

Based on 3678 recent fare observations.

Frequently asked questions

How many airlines fly IST to LHR?

2 airlines operate the IST to LHR route in our 90-day observed dataset.

What aircraft fly the IST-LHR route?

The most commonly observed aircraft on IST to LHR include: Airbus A350, Airbus A320, Airbus A321.

How long is the Istanbul to London flight?

The estimated flight time from Istanbul (IST) to London (LHR) is approximately 3h 15m, based on a cruise speed of 850 km/h.

What's the distance from Istanbul to London?

The great-circle distance from Istanbul (IST) to London (LHR) is approximately 2,487 km (1,545 miles).

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