Question 1

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

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A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Istanbul and London takes around 4.1 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Istanbul and London?

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The flight distance between Istanbul and London is 2521 km.

Question 3

What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Istanbul and London?

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Several carriers operate flights between Istanbul and London. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include British Airways, Turkish Airlines, Pegasus.

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from Istanbul?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Istanbul and Manchester, Birmingham, Kayseri, Antalya, Dublin, Northern Cyprus, Edinburgh, İzmir, Bodrum, Dalaman, Ankara, Nevşehir, Bristol, Glasgow, Athens, Dubai, Gaziantep, Newcastle upon Tyne, Baku, Konya.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from London?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as London and Reykjavik, Bucharest, Athens, Dublin, Lisbon, Sofia, Tirana, New York, Edinburgh, Belfast, Larnaca, Glasgow, Málaga, Antalya, Faro, Thessaloniki, Budapest, Madrid, Alicante, Tel Aviv.

Question 6

Which airports are there in Istanbul?

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Istanbul is mainly served by Sabiha Gökçen International. But there are other airports nearby, including Istanbul Airport, Istanbul Atatürk.

Question 7

What airports are near Istanbul?

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The main airport in Istanbul is Sabiha Gökçen International. It is also served by Anadolu, Tekirdağ Çorlu, Yenişehir.

Question 8

What airports are near London?

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The main airport in London is Heathrow. It is also served by Birmingham, Bristol, East Midlands, Southampton, Cardiff, Bournemouth, Exeter, Norwich, Humberside, London Oxford Airport.

Question 9

Is it possible to combine flights, buses, and trains in one itinerary when traveling between Istanbul and London?

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Yes, it's possible to combine different modes of transport between Istanbul and London thanks to our Virtual Interlining technology. Making use of not only flights but also trains and buses between Istanbul and London can give rise to new adventures. Read more about how Virtual Interlining works on Kiwi.com Stories.

Question 10

What is Virtual Interlining and how do I use it?

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Virtual Interlining provides a revolutionary way of traveling. You can combine different modes of transport like flights, trains, and buses into one itinerary. And this often saves money. Thanks to the world's largest carrier database, the Kiwi.com search function enables anyone to mix and match different modes of transport easily.

Question 11

Which airlines fly between Istanbul and London?

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Currently, you can fly between Istanbul and London with Pegasus, Turkish Airlines, easyJet, Ryanair, Wizz Air.

Question 12

When's the best time to travel between Istanbul and London?

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Istanbul and London, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.

Question 13

What flights operate between Istanbul and London?

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Traveling between Istanbul and London, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What's more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.

Question 14

How many airports are there near Istanbul?

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There are a number of airports in and around Istanbul. The main one is Sabiha Gökçen International and other nearby airports include Anadolu, Tekirdağ Çorlu, Yenişehir

Question 15

How many airports are there near London?

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There are a number of airports in and around London. The main one is Heathrow and other nearby airports include Birmingham, Bristol, East Midlands, Southampton, Cardiff, Bournemouth, Exeter, Norwich, Humberside, London Oxford Airport.

Question 16

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Istanbul and London depart?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Istanbul, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 17

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Istanbul and London arrive?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at London, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 18

What time do flights between Istanbul and London depart?

Accepted Answer

This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Istanbul, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 19

What time do flights between Istanbul and London arrive?

Accepted Answer

This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at London, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	£74
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	£70
Cheapest round-trip	£138
Average round-trip	£192
Includes rare itinerary	Travel hack

Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking	Online check-in available
Pegasus	PGT	PC	No	Opens 48 days before flight Closes 2 hours before flight
Turkish Airlines	THY	TK	Yes	0 0
easyJet	EZY	U2	Yes	Opens 720 days before flight Closes 2 hours before flight
Ryanair	RYR	FR	No	Opens 24 days before flight Closes 2 hours before flight
Wizz Air	WZZ	W6	No	Opens 48 days before flight Closes 3 hours before flight

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Travel restrictions	Travel is allowed Proof of a negative pre-departure COVID-19 test result is not required Quarantine is not required
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Additional information	Masks are recommended in certain settings

Travel restrictions	Travel is allowed Proof of negative pre-departure COVID-19 test results is not required Quarantine is not required
Visa requirements	Visitor visa

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