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2 airlines operate flights between London Heathrow Airport and Istanbul Airport. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Turkish Airlines
• British Airways

Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Istanbul Airport usually depart from London Heathrow (LHR) and arrive at Istanbul (IST).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Turkish Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• British Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Pakistan International Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from London Heathrow Airport to Istanbul Airport:

• Economy class
• Business Class

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average €239 return via Belgrade Nikola Tesla (BEG), compared with €280 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge €31–€86 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A321neo family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Wizz Air and Ajet. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A321-100/200 variants.

One-stop flights from London Heathrow Airport to Istanbul Airport most commonly connect through:

• Frankfurt am Main (FRA) – 26% of one-stop connections
• Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) – 20% of one-stop connections
• Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) – 17% of one-stop connections
• Warsaw Frederic Chopin (WAW) – 15% of one-stop connections

Frankfurt am Main (FRA) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 11% on the London Heathrow Airport to Istanbul Airport route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at €262 return on average, while Monday is the most expensive at €293, a difference of €31. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the London Heathrow Airport to Istanbul Airport route, 9% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 3 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on London Heathrow Airport to Istanbul Airport flights, with 38% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 25%, Evening flights for 25%, and Night flights for 12%.

Some of the most popular sights in Istanbul Airport are Istanbul City Centre, Taksim Square, and Taksim. These are among the most viewed places in Istanbul Airport on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from London Heathrow Airport to Istanbul Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 06:05 and lands at 09:58
• Latest: departs at 22:40 and lands at 02:33.

The flight takes about 3h 53m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 4% above the route average of €279. Book 26 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from London Heathrow Airport to Istanbul Airport takes 3h 53m, covering 4,001 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

One-way fares from London Heathrow Airport to Istanbul Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about €116, which is 40% below the typical average for this route.

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 6h 52m, compared to 7h 14m via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) and 7h 59m via Frankfurt am Main (FRA).

Istanbul Airport is 2 hours ahead of London Heathrow Airport (Turkey Time vs British Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Istanbul Airport (IST) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around €9 for economy cars. Top options include:
· CIRCULAR
· Avec Car Rental
· Ok Mobility
· Alamo
· Autounion Car Rental

Return flights from London Heathrow Airport to Istanbul Airport range from €217 to €363, with an average of €279 over the past 12 months. Anything below €217 counts as a good deal.