LondonIstanbulDirect FlightsLHR–IST
London (London Heathrow Airport) to Istanbul (Istanbul Airport).
Flight time from LHR to IST is estimated at about 3h 46m, based on the 1,546-mile great-circle distance. Our current captured departure sample includes 8-9/day across 2 captured airlines, with Turkish Airlines appearing most often in that sample. Captured departure times run from 06:05 to 22:40 local time.
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| Est. flight time | Distance | Captured freq. | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| ~3h 46m Estimated from great-circle distance — no tracked flights yet. | 1,546 mi | 8-9/day From the current provider sample; confirm live timetables before booking. | International |
Airlines on this route
Captured airlines for LHR to IST
Our current provider sample includes 8-9/day from LHR to IST across 2 captured airlines. Captured departure terminal data is available for 2, 5.
- First departure
- 06:05
- Last departure
- 22:40
- Cadence
- ~hourly
- Captured departures/day
- 24
| Airline | Captured daily freq. | Aircraft | Departures (local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish Airlines | 5-6/day | Airbus A330, Airbus A320 family, Boeing 777 · Terminal 2 · Seat map | 06:30 |
Aircraft on this route
Flying the other way?
IST to LHR flights — 6-7/day on 2 airlines →Methodology: airline, aircraft, terminal, and departure-time details come from the rolling scheduled-departures window for LHR to IST, last seen June 15, 2026. Frequency uses 59 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 LHR to IST?
The LHR to IST flight time is estimated at about 3h 46m from great-circle distance until enough tracked flights are available.
How far is LHR from IST?
LHR to IST is about 1,546 miles by air.
Which airlines fly from LHR to IST?
Our current provider sample for LHR to IST includes Turkish Airlines, British Airways. Confirm live timetables before booking.
What aircraft fly from LHR to IST?
Aircraft captured in our current provider sample for LHR to IST include Airbus A320 family, Airbus A330, Airbus A320 family, Boeing 777.