How to travel from London to Istanbul

Travel London to Istanbul by flight.

A flight is the cheapest way to get from London to Istanbul with average ticket prices of €39.

Going by flight is the quickest way from London to Istanbul with an average travel time of 3 h 45 min.

The distance from London to Istanbul is approximately 2498 km.

The average frequency per day from London to Istanbul is:

• 88 flights a day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey between London and Istanbul as scheduled services by flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points for travellers from London to Istanbul:

• Flights from London to Istanbul most often leave from London Gatwick Airport and arrive in Istanbul Airport.

Let Omio help you find the best company to travel with to Istanbul from London:

• You can take a flight from London to Istanbul with Pegasus Airlines, Turkish Airlines, British Airways, AnadoluJet, Aegean Airlines, Lufthansa, LOT Polish Airlines, Air France, Air Serbia or TAROM. Cheap tickets can be found for €39 with Pegasus Airlines from London to Istanbul.

Yes, there is a direct service from London to Istanbul:

• You can find 19 direct flights per day to Istanbul with Pegasus Airlines, Turkish Airlines, British Airways or AnadoluJet.

Direct services to Istanbul tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your route.