Question 1

How long is the flight from London to Istanbul?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

Are there direct flights from London to Istanbul?

Accepted Answer

Yes, there are direct flights from London to Istanbul, with an average of around 15 to 16 flights per day, operated by, among others, Turkish Airlines, Air Transat and British Airways. If you want to travel without a stopover, it is worth filtering specifically for direct 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. There are also connecting flights with one stop, for example with PLL LOT (via Warsaw), Air Serbia (via Belgrade) and Air Europa (via Madrid). 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.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Direct 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 has no direct service, 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. Particularly 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 108 to 109 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.

Question 7

When does the first flight from London to Istanbul depart?

Accepted Answer

The earliest direct flight from London to Istanbul usually departs at 06:05. 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.

Question 8

When does the last flight from London to Istanbul depart?

Accepted Answer

The last direct flight from London to Istanbul usually departs at 22:40. 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.

Question 9

Which airline is most commonly chosen for flights from London to Istanbul?

Accepted Answer

For flights from London to Istanbul, offers from Wizz Air UK, Turkish Airlines and British Airways 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.

Question 10

In which months do idealo users most frequently search for flights from London to Istanbul?

Accepted Answer

Flights from London to Istanbul are most frequently searched for travel in September, April and March. 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.

Question 11

Which departure days are most popular for flights from London to Istanbul?

Accepted Answer

For flights from London to Istanbul, departures on Monday, Thursday and Sunday 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.

Question 12

How long is the typical stay on trips from London to Istanbul?

Accepted Answer

For trips from London to Istanbul, stays of 4, 3 and 7 days are most commonly searched. These trip lengths are particularly popular with idealo users on this route.

Question 13

Which airports near Istanbul are frequently chosen as a destination?

Accepted Answer

If you want to travel to Istanbul, Istanbul - Sabiha Gökcen may also be worth considering as destination airports. These airports are frequently checked by users as an alternative. When comparing, consider whether a cheaper flight is really worth a longer onward journey.

	Outbound	Return	Airlines	Baggage	Price
London Istanbul	Outbound 31/07/26 direct W95729 04h 00min	Return -	Wizz Air UK	?	£198
London Istanbul	Outbound 13/10/26 direct W95729 04h 00min	Return 15/10/26 direct W95730 04h 05min	Wizz Air UK		£74
Best option London Istanbul	Outbound 13/10/26 direct W95729 04h 00min	Return 19/10/26 direct W95730 04h 05min	Wizz Air UK		£75
London Istanbul	Outbound 29/06/26 1 Stopover (MAD) UX1014, UX1683 25h 55min	Return 04/07/26 1 Stopover (MAD) UX1684, UX1015 26h 40min	Air Europa Lineas Aereas		£1,334
London Istanbul	Outbound 13/10/26 direct W95729 04h 00min	Return 19/10/26 direct W95730 04h 05min	Wizz Air UK	?	£79
London Istanbul	Outbound 13/10/26 direct W95729 04h 00min	Return 19/10/26 direct W95730 04h 05min	Wizz Air UK		£80
London Istanbul	Outbound 13/10/26 direct W95729 04h 00min	Return 15/10/26 direct W95730 04h 05min	Wizz Air UK		£77
London Istanbul	Outbound 13/10/26 direct W95729 04h 00min	Return 15/10/26 direct W95730 04h 05min	Wizz Air UK		£78
London Istanbul	Outbound 13/10/26 direct W95729 04h 00min	Return 15/10/26 direct W95730 04h 05min	Wizz Air UK		£81
London Istanbul	Outbound 13/10/26 direct W95729 04h 00min	Return 15/10/26 direct W95730 04h 05min	Wizz Air UK	?	£85

Cheapest outbound flight from	197,99 £
Outbound and return from	73,97 £
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 (LCY, LGW, LHR, LTN, STN, SEN) (LON)
Arrival airport	Airport Istanbul (IST)
Destination country	Flights to Turkey
Departure airport - Destination country	London (LCY, LGW, LHR, LTN, STN, SEN) - Turkey

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