IstanbulLondonDirect FlightsIST–LHR
Istanbul (Istanbul Airport) to London (London Heathrow Airport).
Flight time from IST to LHR is estimated at about 3h 46m, based on the 1,546-mile great-circle distance. Our current captured departure sample includes 6-7/day across 2 captured airlines, with Turkish Airlines appearing most often in that sample. Captured departure times run from 07:50 to 20:25 local time.
Plan this routeAt a glance
| Est. flight time | Distance | Captured freq. | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| ~3h 46m Estimated from great-circle distance — no tracked flights yet. | 1,546 mi | 6-7/day From the current provider sample; confirm live timetables before booking. | International |
Airlines on this route
Captured airlines for IST to LHR
Our current provider sample includes 6-7/day from IST to LHR across 2 captured airlines.
- First departure
- 07:50
- Last departure
- 20:25
- Cadence
- ~hourly
- Captured departures/day
- 19
| Airline | Captured daily freq. | Aircraft | Departures (local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish Airlines | 4-5/day | Airbus A320 family, Airbus A330, Airbus A350 | 07:5009:4013:15 |
Aircraft on this route
Flying the other way?
LHR to IST flights — 8-9/day on 2 airlines →Methodology: airline, aircraft, terminal, and departure-time details come from the rolling scheduled-departures window for IST to LHR, last seen June 15, 2026. Frequency uses 47 scheduled departures across 7 observed days; flight time is estimated from great-circle distance until this route has enough tracked flights for an observed average. Provider coverage can miss operators on some routes, so confirm live timetables before booking.
Route FAQ
How long is the flight from IST to LHR?
The IST to LHR flight time is estimated at about 3h 46m from great-circle distance until enough tracked flights are available.
How far is IST from LHR?
IST to LHR is about 1,546 miles by air.
Which airlines fly from IST to LHR?
Our current provider sample for IST to LHR includes Turkish Airlines, British Airways. Confirm live timetables before booking.
What aircraft fly from IST to LHR?
Aircraft captured in our current provider sample for IST to LHR include Airbus A320 family, Airbus A320 family, Airbus A330, Airbus A350.