Question 1

How long does a flight from London to Istanbul take?

Accepted Answer

Direct flights take on average 3h 40m to travel the 3,967 km between London and Istanbul.

Question 2

How many flights are there between London and Istanbul Airport per day?

Accepted Answer

Each day, there are between 14 and 17 direct flights that take off from London and land in Istanbul Airport, with an average flight time of 3h 54m. The most common departure time is 18:00 and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 109 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Tuesday, when 16% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Friday.

Question 3

What is the cheapest flight from London to Istanbul Airport?

Accepted Answer

In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from London to Istanbul Airport was €110 for a one-way ticket and €186 for a return.

Question 4

Which airlines fly most frequently between London and Istanbul?

Accepted Answer

London and Istanbul are connected by different airlines. The airlines that fly that route the most regularly are Turkish Airlines (74 flights per week), British Airways (21 flights per week), and Wizz Air (14 flights per week).

Question 5

Which airports will I be using when flying from London to Istanbul?

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London airport is called London Heathrow and the only airport in Istanbul is Istanbul.

Question 6

What’s the earliest departure time from London to Istanbul?

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Early birds can take the earliest flight from London at 05:35 and will be landing in Istanbul Airport at 11:30.

Question 7

What’s the latest departure time from London to Istanbul?

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If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from London to Istanbul Airport jets off at 22:40 and lands at 04:20.

Question 8

Which aircraft models fly most regularly from London to Istanbul?

Accepted Answer

The Airbus A321neo is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the London to Istanbul flight route.

Question 9

On which days can I fly direct from London to Istanbul?

Accepted Answer

There are direct flights from London to Istanbul on a daily basis.

Question 10

Are there onsite hotels at Atatürk Airport?

Accepted Answer

The TAV Airport Hotel can be accessed via the terminal but also offers a free airport shuttle if you are staying landside (for this you need a visa). If you do not have a visa you will need to stay in the airside rooms in the hotel.

Question 11

Which terminal at London Heathrow has flights from London to Istanbul?

Accepted Answer

Turkish Airlines flies from T2 to Istanbul while British Airways flies from T5 which is the hub for the national carrier of the UK. Be sure to check which terminal you are flying out of before arriving at the airport.

Question 12

Does Atatürk Airport have free WiFi access?

Accepted Answer

WiFi access is free for two hours. However, in order to access this your mobile will need to be capable of receiving texts in Turkey. If this is impossible, international passengers can go to Starbucks which has free WiFi for customers, or alternatively you can pay for one of the lounges.

Question 13

What is the safest way to get from Atatürk Airport to Istanbul centre?

Accepted Answer

By far the safest and most comfortable option is the private transfer service. It can be pricey as the cost of this service is around EUR25 per person (approximately GBP22) one way, but the car will be for your group alone and could be more reliable than a taxi.

Question 14

What is the cheapest month to fly from London to Istanbul Airport?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from London to Istanbul Airport is November, where tickets cost €139 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is €322 and €320 respectively.

Question 15

How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from London to Istanbul?

Accepted Answer

KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from London to Istanbul.

Question 16

How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from London to Istanbul?

Accepted Answer

KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Istanbul from London is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

Question 17

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from London to Istanbul?

Accepted Answer

Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Istanbul with an airline and back to London with another airline.

Question 18

What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from London to Istanbul?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Istanbul from London up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Question 19

How often are flights from London to Istanbul delayed?

Accepted Answer

Weekly flights between London and Istanbul historically see delays in approximately 9% of cases, with the average delay over the past year being 129 minutes.

Question 20

Which airline has the best punctuality record on London to Istanbul flights?

Accepted Answer

Based on our data, Turkish Airlines have experienced the fewest delays on this route in the past 12 months, with only about 9% of their flights encountering any delays.

Question 21

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Accepted Answer

Statistically, Tuesday is the day of the week with the fewest delays on this flight route, while Sunday has typically experienced more delays than other days.

Question 22

What is the most punctual flight time for London to Istanbul flights?

Accepted Answer

Typically, flights leaving at night tend to face fewer delays, whereas flights in the early afternoon have historically encountered delays more often.

Question 23

Which cabin class options are there for flights between London and Istanbul Airport?

Accepted Answer

There are 2 cabin class options for the route. These are Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

Question 24

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from London to Istanbul?

Accepted Answer

In the past 5 days, the cheapest return tickets from London to Istanbul were found on KLM (€186) and Lufthansa (€188).

Question 25

What is the cheapest London to Istanbul Airport flight route?

Accepted Answer

The absolute cheapest return flight from London to Istanbul Airport costs €105 on the route between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Istanbul Airport (IST). However, over the past month, flights between London Luton Airport (LTN) and Istanbul Airport (IST) were, on average, 71% cheaper than other London-Istanbul Airport routes. The most popular route is between London Stansted Airport (STN) and Istanbul Airport (IST).

Question 26

How far in advance should I book a flight from London to Istanbul Airport?

Accepted Answer

To get a below average price on the flight from London to Istanbul Airport, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 11% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 22 weeks before departure.

Question 27

How much is a return flight from London to Istanbul Airport?

Accepted Answer

Flight prices are typical for this route right now.Flights to Istanbul Airport from London usually cost between €112 and €189 in November.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was €186 on KLM (29 Nov–3 Dec).

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