Route
Istanbul (IST) to London (LHR) flights
The Istanbul → London route covers about 2,488 km. A typical non-stop flight from IST to LHR takes around 3h 37m, depending on aircraft and winds.
Distance
2,488 km
1,546 mi
Flight time
3h 37m
Non-stop estimate
From
IST · Istanbul
Türkiye
To
LHR · London
United Kingdom
Time zone & jet lag
London is 2 hours behind Istanbul: you're flying west, jet lag is usually easier to handle.
UK261 may apply on arrival
Arriving into London from outside the UK, UK261 covers you only when the operating carrier is UK-licensed.
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Istanbul
Türkiye
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London
United Kingdom
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