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Weekly direct flights
Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from London to Istanbul in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the table.
Weekly direct flights for Mon 20.03 - Sun 26.03
| Airline | Mon 20.03 | Tue 21.03 | Wed 22.03 | Thu 23.03 | Fri 24.03 | Sat 25.03 | Sun 26.03 |
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| 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 3 | |
| 4 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 5 | |
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| --- | --- | 1 | 1 | --- | --- | --- |
Weekly direct flights for Mon 27.03 - Sun 02.04
| Airline | Mon 27.03 | Tue 28.03 | Wed 29.03 | Thu 30.03 | Fri 31.03 | Sat 01.04 | Sun 02.04 |
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| 4 | 3 | 2 | --- | --- | --- | --- | |
| 6 | 4 | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | |
| --- | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | --- | --- | |
| 1 | 1 | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
Weekly direct flights for Mon 03.04 - Sun 09.04
| Airline | Mon 03.04 | Tue 04.04 | Wed 05.04 | Thu 06.04 | Fri 07.04 | Sat 08.04 | Sun 09.04 |
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| 2 | --- | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 5 | |
| --- | 3 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | |
| --- | --- | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | 3 |
Weekly direct flights for Mon 10.04 - Sun 16.04
| Airline | Mon 10.04 | Tue 11.04 | Wed 12.04 | Thu 13.04 | Fri 14.04 | Sat 15.04 | Sun 16.04 |
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| 3 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 5 | |
| --- | 1 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | |
| 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | |
| 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | --- | 3 |
Check-in for a flight from London to Istanbul
| Name | Carrier code | IATA Code | Passport needed during booking | Online check-in available |
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| Pegasus | PGT | PC | No | Opens 48 days before flight Closes 2 hours before flight |
| Turkish Airlines | THY | TK | Yes | 0 0 |
| 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 |
| easyJet | EZY | U2 | No | Opens 720 days before flight Closes 2 hours before flight |
Turkey COVID-19 travel restrictions
Your trip summary
Most travelers from London, LHR can enter Türkiye, but there are restrictions.
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Information is provided as guidance only and accurate at the time of publishing. Always check government websites and airline materials before booking and traveling.
Learn more about COVID-19 restrictions in Turkey in our dedicated Stories article.
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to travel from London to Istanbul?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between London and Istanbul takes around 3.8 hours.
What is the flight distance between London and Istanbul?
The flight distance between London and Istanbul is 2521 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between London and Istanbul?
Several carriers operate flights between London and Istanbul. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Turkish Airlines, Wizz Air, British Airways, Pegasus.
What are the most popular routes to and from London?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as London and Lisbon, Athens, Tirana, Faro, Bucharest, Málaga, Larnaca, New York, Dubai, Tenerife, Alicante, Rome, Milan, Barcelona, Dublin, Amsterdam, Palma, Majorca, Tel Aviv, Madrid, Sofia.
What are the most popular routes to and from Istanbul?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Istanbul and Manchester, Toronto, Birmingham, Dublin, Montreal, Edinburgh, Vancouver, Bristol, Glasgow, Newcastle upon Tyne, Antalya, Athens, Reykjavik, Northern Cyprus, Amman, Calgary, Dalaman, Tallinn, Dubai, Kayseri.
Which airports are there in London?
London is mainly served by Heathrow. But there are other airports nearby, including Gatwick, London Stansted, Luton, London City, London Southend, RAF Northolt.
What airports are near London?
The main airport in London is Heathrow. It is also served by Birmingham, Bristol, East Midlands, Southampton, Cardiff, Bournemouth, Exeter, Humberside, Norwich.
What airports are near Istanbul?
The main airport in Istanbul is Istanbul Airport. It is also served by Anadolu, Tekirdağ Çorlu, Yenişehir.
Is it possible to combine flights, buses, and trains in one itinerary when traveling between London and Istanbul?
Yes, it's possible to combine different modes of transport between London and Istanbul thanks to our Virtual Interlining technology. Making use of not only flights but also trains and buses between London and Istanbul can give rise to new adventures. Read more about how Virtual Interlining works on Kiwi.com Stories.
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