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How to get to Istanbul from London

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Travel Information to Istanbul from London

distanceDistance1549 miles
modeAvailable travel modesFlight
priceTicket price range£34 - £34
cheapestCheapest modeFlight • £34 • 3 h 45 min
fastestFastest modeFlight • £34 • 3 h 45 min
carriersPopular travel companiesPegasus Airlines

Take a flight to travel 1549 miles from London to Istanbul. Pegasus Airlines is the main travel provider operating this journey. Travellers can even take a direct flight from London to Istanbul.

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from London to Istanbul

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.

pegasus
23:203h45
London Stansted Airport (STN)
06:05Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
£2381One-way
0 changes
Cheapest
pegasus
23:203h45
London Stansted Airport (STN)
06:05Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
£2381One-way
0 changes
Fastest
pegasus
23:203h45
London Stansted Airport (STN)
06:05Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
£2381One-way
0 changes
Other options
pegasus
22:153h45
London Stansted Airport (STN)
05:00Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
£2451One-way
0 changes
AJet
12:453h50
London Stansted Airport (STN)
19:35Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
£3051One-way
0 changes
Fly One
11:2019h10
London Stansted Airport (STN)
09:30Istanbul Airport (IST)
£2761One-way
1 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.

Buses from London to Istanbul

Eurolines offers trips from London to Sofia in Bulgaria with coaches departing London Victoria Coach Station in the afternoon. Coach changes are usually in Brussels and Frankfurt. This segment takes around 55 hours. Passengers then need to change to a local operator for the connection to Istanbul. The coaches of companies such as Metro Turizm (Metro Plyus) are modern and comfortable and departures are frequent.

Trains from London to Istanbul

Sadly the fabled Orient Express no longer plies this route and nowadays a number of train changes are required to reach Istanbul. The fastest route requires 7 changes and takes just over 60 hours. The journey begins with a morning Eurostar from London St Pancreas to Gare du Nord in Paris. Passengers then have to transfer to the nearby Gare de l'Est to take the TGV Duplex to Munich Hauptbahnhof. From there, a number of options exist to carry on to Budapest, then Bucharest before finally arriving at Istanbul Sirkeci station. Comfortable sleepers are available on all these routes. Trains are ticketed separately making the trip suited for those wishing to make stopovers. Other routes pass through Brussels, Cologne, Prague and then Budapest.

Flights from London to Istanbul

Other than regular daily direct flights operated by British Airways and Turkish Airways, Pegasus Airlines offer direct flights from Stansted and Gatwick to Attaturk Airport. The flight takes around 3 hours and 45 minutes.

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Travel on Air France, KLM and Turkish Airlines travel to Istanbul from London at great prices. Omio finds you travel times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies all in one place.

Air France is France's leading airline offering flights within and outside Europe; you can choose different ticket types for your travel from London to Istanbul including: Economy Light, Economy Standard, Economy Flex, Premium Economy and Business.

    FAQs: London to Istanbul

    FAQs: 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.
    FAQs

    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.

    Your journey from London to Istanbul doesn't have to end in Istanbul. Many of our customers like to extend their holidays to explore other popular destinations like Sofia, Izmir, Antalya, Athens or Ankara. If you’d like to add Sofia, Izmir, Antalya, Athens or Ankara to your London to Istanbul trip, check Omio for the best and cheapest ways to travel to any of these top destinations from Istanbul today!

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