IstanbultoLondonFlight Time
IST–LHR · Nonstop
Istanbul (Istanbul Airport) to London (London Heathrow Airport).
The estimated flight time from Istanbul (IST) to London (LHR) is about 3h 46m, covering 1,546 miles. Turkish Airlines and British Airways fly the route nonstop with 6-7/day departures, from 07:50 to 20:25 local time.
Plan this routeAt a glance
| Est. flight time | Distance | Route type | Captured freq. | Market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ~3h 46m Estimated from great-circle distance — no tracked flights yet. | 1,546 mi | Nonstop | 6-7/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 British Airways operate 6-7/day flights from IST to LHR.
- First departure
- 07:50
- Last departure
- 20:25
- Cadence
- ~hourly
- Scheduled departure times
- 19
| Airline | Captured daily freq. | Aircraft | Departures (local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish Airlines | 4-5/day | Airbus A320 family, Airbus A330, Airbus A350 |
Aircraft on this route
Flying the other way?
LHR to IST flights — 8-9/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 47 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 (LHR) is about 3h 46m, based on the 1,546-mile flying distance.
How far is Istanbul from London?
Istanbul (IST) to London (LHR) is about 1,546 miles by air.
Are there nonstop flights from Istanbul to London?
Yes. Turkish Airlines and British Airways fly nonstop from Istanbul (IST) to London (LHR), with 6-7/day departures.
Which airlines fly from Istanbul to London?
Turkish Airlines and British Airways fly nonstop from Istanbul (IST) to London (LHR).
What aircraft fly from Istanbul to London?
The IST–LHR route is flown with Airbus A320 family, Airbus A330, Airbus A350.
Route hubs
Nearby airport options
Near Istanbul
- SAW - IstanbulSabiha Gokcen International Airport · 39 mi from ISTFlights from SAW
Near London
- LCY - LondonLondon City Airport · 22 mi from LHRFlights to LCY
- LGW - LondonLondon Gatwick Airport · 25 mi from LHRFlights to LGW
- LTN - LondonLondon Luton Airport · 28 mi from LHRFlights to LTN