Flight schedule from London Gatwick (LGW) to Istanbul (IST)
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Tips and tricks to help you find cheap flights from London Gatwick to Istanbul
Favourite airline: Wizz Air UK
94 % of travellers choose to book flights on this route with Wizz Air UK, Air Baltic and Turkish Airlines.
Wizz Air UK
76 %
Air Baltic
12 %
Turkish Airlines
6 %
Important flight information
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
A direct flight from London Gatwick to Istanbul typically takes around 4 hours 55 minutes. If you choose a connecting flight, you should allow more time. Typical one-stop journeys take around 19 hours 30 minutes. For the quickest journey, a direct flight is usually the most comfortable choice.
Yes, there are direct flights from London Gatwick to Istanbul, with an average of around 3 to 4 flights per day, operated by, among others, Turkish Airlines, Wizz Air UK and Air Transat. If you want to travel without a stopover, it is worth filtering specifically for direct flights when searching.
Direct flights from London Gatwick to Istanbul are operated by, among others, Turkish Airlines, Wizz Air UK and Air Transat. There are also connecting flights with one stop, for example with Air Europa (via Madrid), Air France (via Paris - Charles de Gaulle) and KM Malta Airlines (via Malta). If a short 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.
Direct flights from London Gatwick to Istanbul operate daily. The schedule may vary by season, so it is worth comparing several travel dates. If your preferred day has no direct service, nearby departure days or short connecting flights may be a good alternative.
On the route from London Gatwick to Istanbul there are on average around 3 to 4 flights per day. The number of services can vary by day of the week and season. If you are flexible with your dates, it is worth comparing several departure days.
From London Gatwick to Istanbul there are around 22 to 23 flights per week. This means you usually have suitable connections to choose from on several days and at various times. As well as price, it is worth comparing flight duration, airline and any potential additional charges.
The earliest direct flight from London Gatwick to Istanbul usually departs at 06:30. The exact departure time may vary by day of the week and airline. Early flights are particularly useful if you want to make the most of your arrival day in Istanbul.
The last direct flight from London Gatwick to Istanbul usually departs at 17:25. Late flights can be convenient if you want to travel after work or in the evening. Do check whether it is a direct flight, as a connecting service could push the arrival time significantly later.
For flights from London Gatwick to Istanbul, offers from Wizz Air UK, Turkish Airlines and Air France are chosen most frequently. This reflects which airlines have been particularly popular with users on this route over the past year. Whether an airline suits you also depends on price, flight times, baggage and possible stopovers.
Flights from London Gatwick to Istanbul are most frequently searched for travel in October, April and September. If you are planning to fly in one of these months, it may be worth comparing offers early. Outside the most popular months, you may find more choice or cheaper connections.
For flights from London Gatwick to Istanbul, departures on Monday, Wednesday and Tuesday are particularly in demand. Demand can be higher on popular travel days, so it is worth checking alternative departure days. You may find more suitable flight times or cheaper offers.
For trips from London Gatwick to Istanbul, stays of 2, 4 and 7 days are most commonly searched. These trip lengths are particularly popular with idealo users on this route.
Based on analysed offers, April, February and October tend to be among the cheaper travel months for flights from London Gatwick to Istanbul. This does not mean every flight in these months is automatically cheap. It is best to compare different departure days to find suitable offers.
Cheap flights to Istanbul are often available from London Gatwick, London Heathrow and Manchester. Prices vary depending on the departure airport, travel date and available connection. If you are flexible about getting to the airport, comparing several departure airports can be worthwhile.
As well as London Gatwick airport, users also frequently search for flights from London Heathrow, Birmingham and London Luton to Istanbul. Alternative departure airports can offer more choice of flight times, airlines or prices. Do also check how accessible each airport is for you.