How to get to Istanbul from London

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Travel Information to Istanbul from London

Distance1549 miles
Available travel modesFlight
Ticket price range£34 - £34
Cheapest modeFlight • £34 • 3 h 45 min
Fastest modeFlight • £34 • 3 h 45 min
Popular travel companiesPegasus Airlines

Take a flight to travel 1549 miles from London to Istanbul. Pegasus Airlines is the main travel provider operating this journey. Travellers can even take a direct flight from London to Istanbul.

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from London to Istanbul

How to get to Istanbul from London by train, bus, flight or ferry.

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flight

The best way to travel from London to Istanbul is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

Aegean AirlinesA3605 · A3990
19:0012h35
London Heathrow Airport
10:35Istanbul Airport
£2881One-way
1 change

Cheapest

Aegean AirlinesA3605 · A3990
19:0012h35
London Heathrow Airport
10:35Istanbul Airport
£2881One-way
1 change

Fastest

Pegasus AirlinesPC1164
09:303h45
London Stansted Airport
16:15Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport
£5921One-way
0 changes

Other options

Pegasus AirlinesPC1532 · PC2203
12:5013h15
London Stansted Airport
05:05Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport
£3281One-way
1 change
Pegasus AirlinesPC1532 · PC3304
12:5014h55
London Stansted Airport
06:45Istanbul Airport
£3281One-way
1 change
Pegasus AirlinesPC1532 · PC2199
12:506h30
London Stansted Airport
22:20Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport
£3881One-way
1 change

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General Information about the Journey from London to Istanbul

Istanbul lies some 2500 kilometers southeast of London meaning that flying is by far the fastest travel option and the route is well-served with direct flights operated by both country's flag carriers. Adventurous travellers can opt for the 4/5-day train and bus journeys across Europe and through the Balkans.

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FAQs: London to Istanbul

Travel to Istanbul easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from London to Istanbul.

FAQs

You can get from London to Istanbul by flight.

The cheapest way to get from London to Istanbul is by taking a flight with average ticket prices of £34.

Travelling by flight is also the quickest way from London to Istanbul. It takes on average 3 h 45 min   to travel this journey.

The distance between London and Istanbul is around 1549 miles.

The average frequency per day from London to Istanbul is:

  • Around 88 flights per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey to Istanbul from London as scheduled services by flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when travelling from London to Istanbul:

  • Most travellers board their plane from London Gatwick Airport and arrive in Istanbul Airport.

Let Omio help you find the best company to travel with between London and Istanbul:

  • You can take a flight from London to Istanbul with Pegasus Airlines, Turkish Airlines, British Airways, AnadoluJet, Aegean Airlines, Lufthansa, LOT Polish Airlines, Air France, Air Serbia or TAROM. Cheap tickets can be found for £34 with Pegasus Airlines from London to Istanbul.

Yes, there is a direct route available from London to Istanbul:

  • Direct flight available with Pegasus Airlines, Turkish Airlines, British Airways or AnadoluJet 19 direct flights per day.

Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Istanbul as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from London to Istanbul.

Your journey from London to Istanbul doesn't have to end in Istanbul. Many of our customers like to extend their holidays to explore other popular destinations like Sofia, Izmir, Antalya, Athens or Ankara. If you’d like to add Sofia, Izmir, Antalya, Athens or Ankara to your London to Istanbul trip, check Omio for the best and cheapest ways to travel to any of these top destinations from Istanbul today!

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