Flights from London Airport (LCY) to Istanbul Airport Airport (IST)

Flights from London City Airport to Istanbul Airport are in low demand virtually all year round so many airliners do not operate flights for this route. There is however one airliner, VistaJet, who offer a direct flight. When travelling from London City Airport you will cover about 1,526 miles before you reach Istanbul Airport. This journey will take 3 Hours 42 Minutes.

Depending on the day of the week and the time of day you book, flight prices can vary dramatically. If you are on a tight budget then you should avoid flying at peak hours as the prices are more expensive. The cheapest flights are in the evenings and in mid week. We advise all our viewers to book well in advance. This way you will get the low priced tickets available.

When arriving at Istanbul Airport don’t forget to set your watch to the local time!

The table below displays the numbers of daily flights from London City Airport (LCY) to Istanbul Airport (IST) and the relevant airlines that fly.

Flights Chart
AirlinerMoTuWeThFrSaSuFirst FlightLast FlightFlights
VistaJet100000021:1421:14VIEW FLIGHTS

VistaJet offer the highest number of flights for this route with departures times between 21:14 and 21:14.

You can find the latest flight availability and prices from VistaJet at www.vistajet.com/en-gb/. 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.

Flights Time In WeekDays
DayFlight TimesFlights
Monday
21:14
AirlineFlight  No
VistaJetH5387
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Instead of flying from London City Airport you could consider a few airports that are close by. Please see that table below of alternative routes.

Alternative Direct Routes
RouteStopsDistanceFlying Time
Birmingham to Istanbul 03 Hours 52 Minutes
Biggin Hill to Istanbul 03 Hours 42 Minutes
Derby East Midlands to Istanbul 03 Hours 51 Minutes
Farnborough to Istanbul 03 Hours 45 Minutes
London Gatwick to Istanbul 03 Hours 42 Minutes
London Heathrow to Istanbul 03 Hours 44 Minutes
Luton to Istanbul 03 Hours 45 Minutes
Manchester to Istanbul 03 Hours 57 Minutes

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Flight Info FAQ - London (LCY) to Istanbul (IST)

Who flies from London to Istanbul?
The following airlines fly from London (LCY) to Istanbul (IST): VistaJet.
How far is the flight from London to Istanbul?
The flight from London to Istanbul is 2,455KM or 1,526 miles.
How long does the flight from London to Istanbul to take?
The flight from London to Istanbul takes 3 Hours 42 Minutes.

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