Flights from Istanbul Airport IST to London Airport LGW

Q: How long does the flight from Istanbul to London to take?

The flight from Istanbul to London takes3 Hours 42 Minutes.

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Getting to Istanbul Airport from London Gatwick is very straight forward. There are 8 airliners who all offer direct flights several times a week. The flight time is approximately 3 Hours 42 Minutes.

The cost of the flights varies significantly so we can’t provide you an estimate. Prices can be 50% cheaper if you book more than a month in advance. The cheapest flights available will generally be mid week or late in the evening, so if you are on a budget then these are the flight times you should consider. Alternatively, you could book well in advance and you flight could be up to 50% cheaper, especially with budget airliners. We recommend our viewers to pay and reserve the seats in advance. This ensures you get the best seats on the plane at the cheapest prices.

When arriving at London Gatwick don’t forget to set your watch to the local time!

If you are planning a trip to London Gatwick Airport from Istanbul Airport you can pre-arrange short or long term parking at Istanbul Airport.

If you are renting a car at London Gatwick Airport it is recommended to fill up the fuel tank before returning the vehicle at the nearest fuel station to London Gatwick Airport in order to avoid incurring additional costs. *Please check your rental agreement to understand the fuel policy for your vehicle.

We suggest pre-booking your transport to Istanbul Airport. The following options are available:

Ensure your arrival at London Gatwick Airport is as stress-free as possible by pre-booking your onwards transport - booking early may also save you money:

Find hotels close to London Gatwick Airport many hotels offer airport transfers directly from the airport to your hotel.

Please see below the airlines that fly from Istanbul Airport (IST) to London Gatwick (LGW) and the amount of daily flights in operation.

Flights Chart

Airliner	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa	Su	First Flight	Last Flight	Flights
Turkish Airlines	3	2	3	3	4	3	4	07:45	16:20	VIEW FLIGHTS
Sichuan Airlines	3	2	3	3	4	3	4	07:45	16:20	VIEW FLIGHTS
IndiGo	3	2	3	3	4	3	4	07:45	16:20	VIEW FLIGHTS
Wizz Air	3	2	2	2	3	1	1	00:30	23:05	VIEW FLIGHTS
Pakistan International Airlines	2	1	2	2	2	2	2	07:45	13:00	VIEW FLIGHTS
Thai Airways	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	07:45	09:50	VIEW FLIGHTS
Icelandair	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	07:45	09:50	VIEW FLIGHTS
Wizz Air UK	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	22:20	22:20	VIEW FLIGHTS

Turkish Airlines offer the highest number of flights for this route with departures times between 07:45 and 16:20.

You can find the latest flight availability and prices from Turkish Airlines at thy.com. You can also book direct and get their latest discounts.

Flight times for the route are summarised in the table below. These time were correct at the time of writing, but please be aware that times may vary from time to time so please check their website for exact times and the dates you wish to fly.

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