IstanbultoLondonFlight Time
IST–LGW · Nonstop
Istanbul (Istanbul Airport) to London (London Gatwick Airport).
The estimated flight time from Istanbul (IST) to London (LGW) is about 3h 44m, covering 1,529 miles. Turkish Airlines and Wizz Air UK fly the route nonstop with 2-3/day departures, from 07:55 to 20:30 local time.
Plan this routeAt a glance
| Est. flight time | Distance | Route type | Captured freq. | Market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ~3h 44m Estimated from great-circle distance — no tracked flights yet. | 1,529 mi | Nonstop | 2-3/day From the current provider sample; confirm live timetables before booking. | International |
Airlines on this route
Nonstop airlines from Istanbul to London
Turkish Airlines and Wizz Air UK operate 2-3/day flights from IST to LGW.
- First departure
- 07:55
- Last departure
- 20:30
- Cadence
- ~every 2 hours
- Scheduled departure times
- 9
| Airline | Captured daily freq. | Aircraft | Departures (local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish Airlines | 1-2/day | Airbus A320 family | 07:5514:2514:30 |
Aircraft on this route
Flying the other way?
LGW to IST flights — 3-4/day on 2 airlines →Methodology: airline, aircraft, terminal, and departure-time details come from a full week of published airline schedules for IST, refreshed on a rolling basis. Frequency uses 20 scheduled departures across 7 observed days; flight time is estimated from flying distance until this route has enough tracked flights for an observed average.
Route FAQ
How long is the flight from Istanbul to London?
The estimated flight time from Istanbul (IST) to London (LGW) is about 3h 44m, based on the 1,529-mile flying distance.
How far is Istanbul from London?
Istanbul (IST) to London (LGW) is about 1,529 miles by air.
Are there nonstop flights from Istanbul to London?
Yes. Turkish Airlines and Wizz Air UK fly nonstop from Istanbul (IST) to London (LGW), with 2-3/day departures.
Which airlines fly from Istanbul to London?
Turkish Airlines and Wizz Air UK fly nonstop from Istanbul (IST) to London (LGW).
What aircraft fly from Istanbul to London?
The IST–LGW route is flown with Airbus A320 family.
Route hubs
Nearby airport options
Near Istanbul
- SAW - IstanbulSabiha Gokcen International Airport · 39 mi from ISTFlights from SAW
Near London
- LHR - LondonLondon Heathrow Airport · 25 mi from LGWFlights to LHR
- LCY - LondonLondon City Airport · 27 mi from LGWFlights to LCY
- LTN - LondonLondon Luton Airport · 51 mi from LGWFlights to LTN