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

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

The flight from London to Istanbul takes3 Hours 42 Minutes.

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Flying between London Gatwick to Istanbul Airport is very convenient as there are 8 airliners offering direct flights including Wizz Air UK, Icelandair, Thai Airways, Wizz Air, Pakistan International Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Sichuan Airlines and IndiGo. The flight time is approximately 3 Hours 42 Minutes.

The price of the flight is dependent on the time of the day you fly and the day of the week with weekends being normally a higher price. 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. Flight to Istanbul Airport will get more expensive the nearer you get the departure date, so it’s advisable to book in advance if it is possible.

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

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

If you are renting a car at Istanbul Airport it is recommended to fill up the fuel tank before returning the vehicle at the nearest fuel station to Istanbul 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 London Gatwick Airport. The following options are available:

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

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

To see all airliners that offer flights between London Gatwick and Istanbul Airport please see the table below.

Flights Chart

Airliner	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa	Su	First Flight	Last Flight	Flights
Turkish Airlines	3	2	3	3	4	3	4	10:50	23:20	VIEW FLIGHTS
Sichuan Airlines	3	2	3	3	4	3	4	10:50	23:20	VIEW FLIGHTS
IndiGo	3	2	3	3	4	3	4	10:50	23:20	VIEW FLIGHTS
Pakistan International Airlines	2	1	2	2	2	2	2	10:50	16:55	VIEW FLIGHTS
Wizz Air	2	2	1	2	2	1	1	04:05	22:00	VIEW FLIGHTS
Thai Airways	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	10:50	16:55	VIEW FLIGHTS
Icelandair	1	0	1	1	1	1	1	13:45	14:00	VIEW FLIGHTS
Wizz Air UK	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	20:15	22:00	VIEW FLIGHTS

Turkish Airlines offer the highest number of flights for this route with departures times between 10:50 and 23:20.

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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