Question 1

How long is the flight from London to Istanbul?

Accepted Answer

A nonstop flight from London to Istanbul typically takes around 3 hours 55 minutes. If you choose a connecting flight, allow more travel time. Typical one-stop itineraries take around 8 hours 10 minutes. For the quickest trip, a nonstop flight is usually the most comfortable choice.

Question 2

Are there nonstop flights from London to Istanbul?

Accepted Answer

Yes, there are nonstop flights from London to Istanbul, averaging around 15 to 16 flights per day, operated by, among others, Turkish Airlines, Air Transat and British Airways. If you want to fly without a layover, it is worth filtering specifically for nonstop flights when searching.

Question 3

Which airlines fly from London to Istanbul?

Accepted Answer

Direct flights from London to Istanbul are operated by, among others, Turkish Airlines, Air Transat and British Airways. Connecting flights with one stop are also available, for example with PLL LOT (via Warsaw), KLM (via Amsterdam) and Air Serbia (via Belgrade). If travel time matters to you, a direct flight is usually the most convenient option. Connecting flights often give you more choice of departure times and airlines.

Question 4

On which days are there nonstop flights from London to Istanbul?

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Nonstop flights from London to Istanbul operate daily. The schedule may vary by season, so it is worth comparing several travel dates. If your preferred day does not have a nonstop flight, nearby departure days or short connecting flights may be a good alternative.

Question 5

How many flights are there per day from London to Istanbul?

Accepted Answer

From London to Istanbul, there are on average around 15 to 16 flights per day. This usually means you have a good choice of departure times. If you are flexible, you can easily compare times, prices, and airlines.

Question 6

How many flights per week are there from London to Istanbul?

Accepted Answer

From London to Istanbul, there are around 109 to 110 flights per week. This means you usually have connections available on several days and at various times. Beyond the price, it is worth comparing flight duration, airline, and any potential additional fees.

Question 7

When does the first flight from London to Istanbul depart?

Accepted Answer

The earliest nonstop flight from London to Istanbul usually departs at 6:05 AM. The exact departure time may vary by day of the week and airline. Early flights are especially useful if you want to make the most of your arrival day in Istanbul.

Question 8

When does the last flight from London to Istanbul depart?

Accepted Answer

The last nonstop flight from London to Istanbul usually departs at 10:40 PM. Late flights can be convenient if you want to travel after work or in the evening. Do check whether it is a nonstop flight, as a connecting itinerary could push the arrival time significantly later.

	Outbound	Return	Airlines	Baggage	Price
London Istanbul	Outbound 08/20/26 1 Stopover (AMS) KL1002, KL1961 14h 40min	Return 08/25/26 1 Stopover (BEG) JU0423, JU0210 21h 50min	KLM	?	$345
Best option London Istanbul	Outbound 08/20/26 direct BA0720 03h 50min	Return 08/25/26 direct BA0701 04h 10min	British Airways	?	$404
London Istanbul Please note: transfer for connecting flight	Outbound 08/20/26 1 Stopover (ORY) VY8961, TO3412 10h 05min	Return 08/25/26 1 Stopover (ATH) A30993, A30608 07h 35min	Vueling Airlines, Transavia France		$420
London Istanbul	Outbound 08/20/26 1 Stopover (WAW) LO0286, LO0137 15h 20min	Return 08/25/26 2 Stopovers (KRK, WAW) LO2102, LO3920, LO0279 07h 40min	Polskie Linie Lotnicze LOT		$389
London Istanbul	Outbound 08/20/26 1 Stopover (WAW) LO0286, LO0133 28h 35min	Return 08/25/26 2 Stopovers (KRK, WAW) LO2102, LO3920, LO0279 07h 40min	Polskie Linie Lotnicze LOT		$399
London Istanbul	Outbound 08/20/26 1 Stopover (WAW) LO0286, LO0133 28h 35min	Return 08/25/26 2 Stopovers (KRK, WAW) LO2102, LO3920, LO0279 07h 40min	Polskie Linie Lotnicze LOT		$403
London Istanbul	Outbound 08/20/26 direct BA0720 03h 50min	Return 08/25/26 direct BA0701 04h 10min	British Airways	?	$423
London Istanbul	Outbound 08/20/26 1 Stopover (MUC) LH2475, LH1742 10h 30min	Return 08/25/26 1 Stopover (MUC) LH1743, LH2470 06h 30min	Lufthansa		$451
London Istanbul	Outbound 08/20/26 1 Stopover (WAW) LO0286, LO0137 15h 20min	Return 08/25/26 2 Stopovers (KRK, WAW) LO2102, LO3920, LO0279 07h 40min	Polskie Linie Lotnicze LOT	?	$473
London Istanbul	Outbound 08/20/26 1 Stopover (MUC) LH2475, LH1742 10h 30min	Return 08/25/26 1 Stopover (MUC) LH1743, LH2470 06h 30min	Lufthansa	?	$487

Roundtrip from	$ 344,80
Flight duration	min. 03:35 / max. 04:00
Return flight duration	min. 04:05/ max. 04:30
Distance	2497 km
Flights per week	78
Departure airport	Airport London, all Airports (LON)
Departure country	Flights from United Kingdom
Arrival airport	Airport Istanbul (IST)
Destination country	Flights to Turkey
Departure country - Arrival airport	United Kingdom - Istanbul
Departure airport - Destination country	London, all Airports - Turkey

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