Route
London (LHR) to Istanbul (IST) flights
The London → Istanbul route covers about 2,488 km. A typical non-stop flight from LHR to IST takes around 3h 37m, depending on aircraft and winds.
Distance
2,488 km
1,546 mi
Flight time
3h 37m
Non-stop estimate
From
LHR · London
United Kingdom
To
IST · Istanbul
Türkiye
Time zone & jet lag
Istanbul is 2 hours ahead of London: you're flying east, expect a few days of adjustment.
UK261 protects this route on departure
London is in the UK, so UK261 (the post-Brexit retained EU261) applies regardless of the operating carrier. Cancellations and 3+ hour delays may entitle you to up to £520.
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