Flights from London to Istanbul
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The fastest flights from London to Istanbul
Fastest Journey
3 h 40 m
Average
13 h 46 m
Flights per day
90
Distance
2498 km
Of the 90 flights that leave London for Istanbul every day 13 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
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Overview: London to Istanbul flight
 | Distance | 1549 miles (2498 km) |
 | Average flight duration | 3 h 40 min |
 | Average plane ticket price | £240 (€271) |
 | Direct flight | Yes |
 | Airlines | All Nippon Airways, tarom, KLM Cityhopper, Lufthansa, Aeroflot, British Airways, pegasus, TAP Portugal, KLM, Asiana, Air Malta, Atlasglobal, openskies, Air Canada, Turkish Airlines, Aegean Airlines, Air Moldova, Azerbaijan Ailrines, Ryanair, Air France, Air Serbia, Ukraine Intl. Airlines or Lot Polish Airlines |
Flights from London to Istanbul cover the 1549 miles (2498 km) long journey taking on average 3 h 40 min with our travel partners like All Nippon Airways, tarom, KLM Cityhopper, Lufthansa, Aeroflot, British Airways, pegasus, TAP Portugal, KLM, Asiana, Air Malta, Atlasglobal, openskies, Air Canada, Turkish Airlines, Aegean Airlines, Air Moldova, Azerbaijan Ailrines, Ryanair, Air France, Air Serbia, Ukraine Intl. Airlines or Lot Polish Airlines. There are direct flight services available. You can get the cheapest plane tickets for this route for as low as £146, but the average price of plane tickets is £240. Travellers depart most frequently from London Heathrow Airport and arrive in Istanbul Airport.
Airlines: KLM, Ryanair and Lufthansa London to Istanbul
Find the best flights between London and Istanbul with Omio's travel partners KLM, Ryanair and Lufthansa from £146. We can find you the best deals, timetables and tickets when comparing and booking the best journey.
KLM is the Netherlands' national carrier and offers two types of ticket for your flight to Istanbul from London: Economy and Business.
Looking to travel by plane to Istanbul from London? Omio can help you find that perfect route with KLM. Check Omio to see current KLM flight timetables, tickets, travel information and prices for the best deals on the London to Istanbul flight and book KLM tickets online quickly and easily. When taking a flight from London to Istanbul, you can expect to travel 1549 miles (2498 km) one-way with KLM. If you search for flights to Istanbul from London in the Omio app, you can check if the KLM ticket is a mobile ticket, which makes it easy for you to go paperless when travelling without needing to purchase tickets in person at the airport. Whether you’re looking for the cheapest, fastest or earliest flight with KLM, we do the work for you to get you safely to Istanbul from London. Book that perfect London to Istanbul flight now with Omio and enjoy a smooth and comfortable journey with KLM!
Germany's largest airline is Lufthansa. Fly to Istanbul from London and book your most convinient flight ticket from Lufthansa's many ticket options including: Economy Light, Economy Classic, Economy Flex, Business Class and First Class.
Enjoy a smooth and easy trip to Istanbul from London with Lufthansa! As an official travel partner of Lufthansa, Omio can help you search current flight timetables from Lufthansa, compare the best routes to Istanbul from London as well as the class fares available for this route (including information on luggage policy and amenities provided onboard), and buy the most affordable Lufthansa London to Istanbul plane ticket available today. If you search for Lufthansa tickets in the Omio app, you can also see if they are mobile tickets so that you can travel paperless rather than needing to wait in a queue at the airport in person to purchase tickets. Once you find your ideal route, book your one-way flight to Istanbul from London on Omio or in the Omio app in just a few simple steps. You can then sit back and enjoy the 1549 miles (2498 km) route from London to Istanbul with ease and comfort on a flight with Lufthansa.
Travel Tips: London to Istanbul flight
Travel between London, United Kingdom and Istanbul, Turkey by plane is: Partially open.
What is the status of international entry into Turkey from United Kingdom?
International entry status: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of United Kingdom
Do I need to self-quarantine on arrival in Turkey from London?
Conditions of entry:
- Travellers must present a negative COVID-19 test as either a RT-PCR performed within 72 hours prior to arrival, or an Antigen test performed within 48 hours prior to arrival
- Travellers who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last 6 months are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test (certificate needed)
- Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test
- Health screen upon arrival
- Passenger Locator Form (PLF) required
What are the safety rules to follow in Istanbul, Turkey?
When travelling in Turkey, you must follow these COVID-19 safety rules:
- Physical distance requirement: 2 metre (s) (7 feet)
- Face mask requirement: Recommended
The information above was last checked on 15/05/2022. This can change before your date of travel so please review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your flight between London and Istanbul before travelling.
The current restriction level for your return trip by plane from Istanbul to London is: Fully open
Are there any international entry restrictions on returning to United Kingdom from Turkey?
Reentry to United Kingdom is allowed for: Entry is fully open for citizens and permanent residents of Turkey
Do I need to quarantine on arrival in United Kingdom from Istanbul?
What are the entry requirements?
- No COVID-19 testing required
- No quarantine required
What are the safety rules to follow in London, United Kingdom?
The government of United Kingdom has imposed these measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19:
- Physical distance: metre (s) ( feet)
- Face mask: Regional advice
Last verified on 20/05/2022. We do our best to keep this information up to date, but regulations can change so please double check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations ahead of your Istanbul to London flight here.
London has a few airport options from where you can start your journey including London Heathrow Airport, London Stansted Airport and London Gatwick Airport. Your flight to Istanbul can end in airports such as Istanbul Airport and Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport.
When travelling this route, Omio customers are departing most frequently from London Heathrow Airport and arriving in Istanbul Airport.
The most popular departure airport with passengers for this trip, called London Heathrow Airport, is located 17.1 miles (27.5 km) from the city centre of London.
The most popular arrival airport, Istanbul Airport, is located 28.3 miles (45.7 km) away from the city centre of Istanbul. You can check what public transportation connections, taxi services or airport shuttle service options are available to take you from Istanbul Airport to the city centre in Istanbul.
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