Question 1

How long does it take to travel from London to Istanbul?

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A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between London and Istanbul takes around 3.8 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between London and Istanbul?

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The flight distance between London and Istanbul is 2521 km.

Question 3

What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between London and Istanbul?

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Several carriers operate flights between London and Istanbul. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Turkish Airlines, Pegasus, Wizz Air.

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from London?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as London and Tirana, Barcelona, Jeddah, Tel Aviv, Prague, Paris, Athens, Bucharest, Málaga, Marrakesh, Bangkok, Rome, Chișinău, Madrid, Budapest, Edinburgh, New York, Oslo, Agadir, Düsseldorf.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from Istanbul?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Istanbul and Manchester, Birmingham, Edinburgh, Bristol, Glasgow, Newcastle upon Tyne, Belfast, Antalya, Bucharest, Tbilisi, Budapest, New York, Tel Aviv, Chișinău, Athens, Dubai, İzmir, Amman, Vienna, Liverpool.

Question 6

Which airports are there in London?

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London is mainly served by London Stansted. But there are other airports nearby, including Gatwick, Heathrow, Luton, London City, London Southend, RAF Northolt.

Question 7

What airports are near London?

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The main airport in London is London Stansted. It is also served by Birmingham, Bristol, East Midlands, Bournemouth, Cardiff, Southampton, Exeter, Norwich, Humberside.

Question 8

What airports are near Istanbul?

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The main airport in Istanbul is Istanbul Airport. It is also served by Anadolu, Yenişehir.

Question 9

Which airlines fly between London and Istanbul?

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Currently, you can fly between London and Istanbul with Pegasus, Turkish Airlines, easyJet, Wizz Air, Ryanair.

Question 10

When’s the best time to travel between London and Istanbul?

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between London and Istanbul, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.

Question 11

What flights operate between London and Istanbul?

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Traveling between London and Istanbul, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.

Question 12

How many airports are there near London?

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There are a number of airports in and around London. The main one is London Stansted and other nearby airports include Birmingham, Bristol, East Midlands, Bournemouth, Cardiff, Southampton, Exeter, Norwich, Humberside

Question 13

How many airports are there near Istanbul?

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There are a number of airports in and around Istanbul. The main one is Istanbul Airport and other nearby airports include Anadolu, Yenişehir.

Question 14

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between London and Istanbul depart?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from London, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 15

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between London and Istanbul arrive?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Istanbul, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 16

What time do flights between London and Istanbul depart?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from London, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 17

What time do flights between London and Istanbul arrive?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Istanbul, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	£81
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	£118
Cheapest round-trip	£112
Average round-trip	£141
Nonstop flights in May	£89 – £990

Transport Option	Typical Time	Typical Cost	Frequency	Best For
M11 Metro to Kağıthane	24-30 min	₺23-₺35 (Istanbulkart fare; transfers extra (~$0.70–1.00 USD))	every 6–10 min (traffic dependent)	budget travelers to European side
Havaist Airport Bus	60-120 min	₺180-₺250 (varies by destination (~$5–7 USD))	every 20–60 min (traffic dependent)	direct to Taksim or Sultanahmet
Taxi	40-90 min	₺800-₺1,500 (metered; varies by traffic (~$22–42 USD))	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	door-to-door convenience
Private Transfer	40-90 min	₺1,200-₺2,500 (pre-booked; fixed price (~$33–70 USD))	pre-booked (traffic dependent)	groups or late arrivals

Transport Option	Typical Time	Typical Cost	Frequency	Best For
Havabus to Taksim/Kadıköy	60-120 min	₺150-₺200 (varies by destination (~$4–6 USD))	every 30–60 min (traffic dependent)	direct to Taksim or Kadıköy
Public Bus E10/E11 to Kadıköy	60-90 min	₺17-₺25 (Istanbulkart fare (~$0.50–0.70 USD))	every 15–30 min (traffic dependent)	budget travelers
Taxi	45-100 min	₺700-₺1,400 (metered; varies by traffic (~$20–40 USD))	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	door-to-door to Asian side
Ride-hailing (BiTaksi)	45-100 min	₺650-₺1,300 (app-based; varies by demand (~$18–36 USD))	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	cashless payment option

Airline	Mon 04.05	Tue 05.05	Wed 06.05	Thu 07.05	Fri 08.05	Sat 09.05	Sun 10.05
Pegasus	---	---	---	---	---	4	6
Turkish Airlines	---	---	---	---	---	---	---
Wizz Air	---	---	---	---	---	1	2
Weekly flights: 13 total	Daily flights: 1.86 average	Most flights: Sunday 6 flights

Airline	Mon 11.05	Tue 12.05	Wed 13.05	Thu 14.05	Fri 15.05	Sat 16.05	Sun 17.05
Pegasus	4	3	3	4	4	5	2
Turkish Airlines	---	6	6	2	1	3	2
Wizz Air	2	2	2	2	2	2	---
Weekly flights: 57 total	Daily flights: 8.14 average	Most flights: Tuesday 6 flights

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Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking
Pegasus	PGT	PC	No
Turkish Airlines	THY	TK	No
easyJet	EZY	U2	Yes
Wizz Air	WZZ	W6	No
Ryanair	RYR	FR	No

Month	Average monthly max temperature	Average monthly min temperature
January	9°C	5°C
February	9°C	5°C
March	11°C	6°C
April	15°C	9°C
May	20°C	14°C
June	25°C	19°C
July	28°C	22°C
August	28°C	23°C
September	24°C	20°C
October	19°C	15°C
November	15°C	12°C
December	11°C	7°C