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How to get to Istanbul from London by train, bus, flight or ferry.
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The best way to travel from London to Istanbul is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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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.
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.
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