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How to get to Istanbul from London by train, bus, flight or ferry.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from London to Istanbul is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
VF199222:253h50London Stansted Airport4:15Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport£1601One-way0 changes
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VF199222:253h50London Stansted Airport4:15Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport£1601One-way0 changes
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TK198422:403h40London Heathrow Airport4:20Istanbul Airport£4381One-way0 changes
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VF199015:403h50London Stansted Airport21:30Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport£1811One-way0 changes
VF198811:503h50London Stansted Airport17:40Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport£2041One-way0 changes
LO286 · LO1356:308h10London Heathrow Airport16:40Istanbul Airport£2041One-way1 change
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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
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- Around 141 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Istanbul as scheduled services by flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from London Heathrow Airport and arrive in Istanbul Airport.
- Travel with pegasus, AJet, Turkish Airlines, British Airways, Lot Polish Airlines, Aegean Airlines, Lufthansa, KLM, Air Serbia, Fly One, Azerbaijan Airlines, Air France, Norwegian Air Shuttle, Air Baltic to go to Istanbul by flight.
- 19 direct flights per day with pegasus, AJet, Turkish Airlines, British Airways.
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