Direct flights from Istanbul to London Heathrow

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Last updated on: 04-07-2026

Istanbul

Turkey

IST

Atatürk International Airport (Yesilköy)

London Heathrow

United Kingdom

LHR

London Heathrow Airport

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Distance

1,545 miles · (2,486 km)

Flight time

4 hours and 15 minutes

Airlines

British Airways
Turkish Airlines

Alliances

Oneworld
SkyTeam
Star Alliance

Classes

Economy
Premium Economy
Business Class
First Class

Aircrafts

Airbus A320 (sharklets)
Airbus A320neo
Airbus A321neo
Airbus A330-200
Airbus A330-300
Airbus A350-900
Boeing 777-300ER
Boeing 787-9

Istanbul to London Heathrow Flight Schedule

Scan through all non-stop flights from Istanbul to London Heathrow. The full flight schedule below gives an overview of all non-stop flights from IST to LHR, which includes the daily timetable of every operating airline for the upcoming 12 months.

Note: for airline-specific flight schedules, please scroll further down.

Return schedule

Best time to visit London Heathrow

What is the best time to visit London Heathrow?

🌊 🌧️ Oceanic / Maritime

London Heathrow is an oceanic/maritime destination, known for its mild summer temperatures, which are usually between 15°C and 25°C (59°F to 77°F). The winters here are refreshingly cool, without the harshness of freezing temperatures. Visitors can enjoy the green surroundings and plenty of outdoor adventures in the nearby areas, making it an excellent choice for those who enjoy temperate weather.

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The best time to visit London Heathrow is during the summer months, spanning from May to August. During this period, visitors can expect pleasant to warm temperatures, while rainfall tends to occur more frequently in the autumn and winter months, from September to February.

London Heathrow

LHR

Airlines flying from Istanbul to London Heathrow

Airline-specific flight schedules from Istanbul to London Heathrow

In total there are 2 airlines operating nonstop flights from Istanbul IST to London Heathrow LHR. This section gives an overview of the flight schedules and timetables of every airline with direct flights for this route.

Click an airline below to view their IST LHR flight schedule.

British Airways (BA)

Turkish Airlines (TK)

British Airways flight schedulefrom Istanbul to London Heathrow

British Airways is a member of Oneworld

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Turkish Airlines flight schedulefrom Istanbul to London Heathrow

Turkish Airlines is a member of Star Alliance

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Istanbul to London Heathrow Flights

Flights from IST to LHR are operated 61 times a week, with an average of 9 flights per day. Departure times vary between 07:35 - 21:25. The earliest flight departs at 07:35, the last flight departs at 21:25. However, this depends on the date you are flying so please check with the full flight schedule above to see which departure times are available on your preferred date(s) of travel.

You can fly in Economy and Business Class. Premium Economy and First Class are not available on this route (at least not as a non-stop flight).

The fastest direct flight from Istanbul to London Heathrow takes 4 hours and 15 minutes. The flight distance between Istanbul and London Heathrow is 1,545 miles (or 2,486 km).

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Frequently asked questions - FAQ

How many airports are there in London Heathrow?

There are 6 airports in London Heathrow: London Heathrow Airport (LHR), London City Airport (LCY), London Gatwick Airport (LGW), London Luton Airport (LTN), London Stansted Airport (STN) and London Southend Airport (SEN).

Direct flights from Istanbul to London Heathrow

Istanbul

IST

London Heathrow

LHR

Istanbul to London Heathrow Flight Schedule

Best time to visit London Heathrow

What is the best time to visit London Heathrow?

🌊 🌧️ Oceanic / Maritime

Airlines flying from Istanbul to London Heathrow

Airline-specific flight schedules from Istanbul to London Heathrow

British Airways flight schedulefrom Istanbul to London Heathrow

Turkish Airlines flight schedulefrom Istanbul to London Heathrow

Istanbul to London Heathrow Flights

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