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Direct flights from Istanbul to London

IST - LGW route map All flights from IST to LGW non-stop. There are direct flights from Istanbul Airport (IST), Turkey to Gatwick (LGW), United Kingdom with Turkish Airlines. 18 weekly departures are currently scheduled on this route. Departure times range from 07:05 to 21:30 depending on the schedule period. The flight distance is 1538 miles (2475 km). Flight time ranges from 4 hours and 5 minutes to 5 hours and 10 minutes.

IST
Istanbul Airport
TurkiyeIstanbul , Turkiye
LGW
Gatwick
United KingdomLondon , United Kingdom
IST
Istanbul Airport
TurkiyeIstanbul , Turkiye
Gatwick
United KingdomLondon , United Kingdom
LGW
Flight time 4h 5min to 5h 10min
Updated Nov 9, 2026
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Turkish Airlines Star Alliance

Departure times vary between 07:05 and 21:30
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18 flights/week
18 flights/week
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Flight schedule from Istanbul to London with Turkish Airlines

This is a weekly direct flight schedule for Turkish Airlines. Use the arrows or click on the date to change week. Click on any flight departure time to show more information and check availability.

 
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TK1981
08:05
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TK1997
15:25
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TK1929
21:30
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The timetable & schedule information was updated at 2026-11-09

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Istanbul to London scheduled departures

Select a date to see every published non-stop departure between IST and LGW.

Friday
Fri
Dec 04
2 flights(2)
Saturday
Sat
Dec 05
2 flights(2)
Sunday
Sun
Dec 06
2 flights(2)
Monday
Mon
Dec 07
3 flights(3)
Tuesday
Tue
Dec 08
3 flights(3)
Wednesday
Wed
Dec 09
3 flights(3)
Thursday
Thu
Dec 10
3 flights(3)
Time
Airline
Flight
08:05
Turkish Airlines Turkish Airlines
TK1981
15:25
Turkish Airlines Turkish Airlines
TK1997
08:05
Turkish Airlines Turkish Airlines
TK1981
15:25
Turkish Airlines Turkish Airlines
TK1997
08:05
Turkish Airlines Turkish Airlines
TK1981
15:25
Turkish Airlines Turkish Airlines
TK1997
08:05
Turkish Airlines Turkish Airlines
TK1981
15:25
Turkish Airlines Turkish Airlines
TK1997
21:30
Turkish Airlines Turkish Airlines
TK1929
08:05
Turkish Airlines Turkish Airlines
TK1981
15:25
Turkish Airlines Turkish Airlines
TK1997
21:30
Turkish Airlines Turkish Airlines
TK1929
08:05
Turkish Airlines Turkish Airlines
TK1981
15:25
Turkish Airlines Turkish Airlines
TK1997
21:30
Turkish Airlines Turkish Airlines
TK1929
08:05
Turkish Airlines Turkish Airlines
TK1981
15:25
Turkish Airlines Turkish Airlines
TK1997
21:30
Turkish Airlines Turkish Airlines
TK1929
Departing from Istanbul Airport
Departing from Istanbul Airport. Copyright: Ataturk airport
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IST-LGW flight route
Route map from Istanbul, IST to London, LGW. The distance is 1538 miles or 2475 km.
Istanbul - London direct flight map
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IST - LGW route facts

  • Distance
    1538 miles (2475 km)
  • Flight time
    4 hours and 5 minutes to 5 hours and 10 minutes
  • Airline
    Turkish Airlines Turkish Airlines
  • Airline alliances
    Star Alliance
  • Cabins
    Economy Business
  • Hub airports
    IST
  • Arrival terminals
    Terminal S
  • Aircraft
    Airbus A321neo, Airbus A350-900 and Airbus A321 (sharklets)

Route FAQ

Turkish Airlines operates non-stop flights from IST to LGW with 18 weekly departures (Nov 16 – Nov 22, 2026).

Scheduled flight time from IST to LGW ranges from 4 hours and 5 minutes to 5 hours and 10 minutes. The route covers 1538 miles (2475 km).

18 weekly departures (Nov 16 – Nov 22, 2026) are currently scheduled on this route, with published departure times ranging from 07:05 to 21:30 depending on the schedule period.

Arrival terminal: Terminal S.

Economy and Business are currently scheduled on non-stop flights for this route.
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