London to Istanbul Flight Duration

Find flight duration times from London to Istanbul, compare live flight prices and book your tickets.

What is the flight duration from London to Istanbul?
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Average flight time is 3 hours 50 minutes

The fastest flight time from London to Istanbul is 3 hours 40 minutes

London to Istanbul flight duration breakdown

Average flight duration 3 hours 50 minutes
Shortest flight duration 3 hours 40 minutes
Longest flight duration 4 hours
The average flight time from London to Istanbul is 3 hours 50 minutes. However, the duration of flights can differ depending on weather conditions, flight path and congestion in the air. This means individual flight times can be quicker, but on occasion, they can also be longer.

The distance from London to Istanbul is 1,554 miles / 2,501 km

London airports

London has 5 airports: London City Airport (LCY), London Heathrow Airport (LHR), London Gatwick Airport (LGW), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London Stansted Airport (STN).

If you don't fancy flying from London there are a number of airports nearby that fly to İstanbul: London Southend Airport (SEN), Cambridge Airport (CBG), Southampton Airport (SOU), Bournemouth Airport (BOH) and Birmingham Airport (BHX).

İstanbul airports

İstanbul has 2 airports: Istanbul Ataturk International Airport (IST) and Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW).

If you don't fancy flying from İstanbul there are a number of airports nearby that fly to London: Izmir Adnan Menderes International Airport (ADB), Esenboga International Airport (ESB), Bodrum Milas Airport (BJV), Konya Airport (KYA), Dalaman Airport (DLM), Antalya Airport (AYT) and Gazipasa Airport (GZP).

London & İstanbul local times and timezones

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London, United Kingdom is 3 hours behind of İstanbul, Turkey

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London to Istanbul FAQs

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

On average, the flight time from London to Istanbul is 3 hours 50 minutes. But remember, flight times can vary slightly depending on weather conditions, flight path and congestion in the air.

This means that your flight from London to Istanbul could be longer or shorter than the average flight time.
What is the distance between London and Istanbul?

The distance between London and Istanbul is 1,554 miles or 2,501 km.
What is the shortest flight duration from London to Istanbul?

The shortest flight time from London to Istanbul is 3 hours 40 minutes. However, flight times can vary depending on weather conditions, air congestion and flight path, so this time is never guaranteed.
Can I fly from London to İstanbul?

The average flight time from London to Istanbul is 3 hours 50 minutes. Nearby airports to consider flying from include: London City Airport (LCY), London Heathrow Airport (LHR), London Gatwick Airport (LGW), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London Stansted Airport (STN). Check ticket prices and review carrier requirements carefully before booking your trip.
What is the timezone difference between London and İstanbul?

The time zone difference between London and İstanbul is -3 hours.