Istanbul to London flights

How long is the flight from Istanbul to London?

The average non-stop flight from Istanbul to London takes 4 hours 15 minutes.

What documentation do I need to fly to London from Istanbul?

Turkish citizens need a valid passport and a UK visa to fly to London. You can apply for the visa through the British Consulate General in Turkey/Istanbul.

Is there a time change from Istanbul to London?

London (GMT) is 2 hours behind Istanbul during summer when there is no daylight saving and 3 hours behind Istanbul (GMT+3) during winters when there is daylight saving.

Here are some of the airlines that provide reasonable flights between Istanbul and London:

• Aegean Airlines, the largest Greek airline
• Air France, French flag carrier
• Alitalia, Italian air operator
• Atlas Global, Turkish airline
• BMI Regional, British regional airline
• British Airways, UK’s largest airline
• KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, the Netherlands’ flag carrier
• Lufthansa, Germany’s largest airline
• Pegasus Airlines, Turkish low-cost airlines
• Turkish Airlines, Turkey’s national flag carrier

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• September is a beautiful time to take city breaks in London. Not only is the autumn weather beautiful but it is also one of the cheapest times to go as there are far fewer visitors in the city compared to the rush of the summer. Most of the hotels also offer great deals during this time.
• December in London is a wonderful time to enjoy the holidays with the sounds, sights and smells of the city. The place actually looks like a winter wonderland right out of a storybook. All the shops and streets look beautiful with their sparkling decorations. Many festive markets, shows and events also take place all over the city during this month.

Istanbul is served by two international airports. They are the Istanbul Atatürk Airport (IST) and the Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW).

Useful information about Istanbul Atatürk Airport

The Istanbul Atatürk Airport is located 15 miles west of Istanbul’s city centre.

How to get to the airport

• By subway – Istanbul Metro line M1A runs from Yenikapi to the airport and covers major stops in the European side of the city, which includes the intercity bus terminal.
• By taxi – 45-50 minutes
• By bus – Ground handling company Havata? runs shuttle services from Taksim Square, Aksaray, Yenikapi and Bak?rköy to the airport, at intervals of 30 minutes. Municipal buses also run from Kozyata??, Etiler and Taksim to the airport.

Services: The Istanbul Atatürk Airport offers various services such as 24-hour food options, mobile charging points, WiFi, cash points and airport lounges to relax at.

Useful information about Sabiha Gökçen Airport

The Sabiha Gökçen Airport is located 22 miles south-east of Istanbul’s city centre.

How to get to the airport

• By taxi – 65-115 minutes
• By bus – You can take shuttle buses E10 or E11 from Kad?köy and Taksim to reach the airport.

Services: The airport is a modern single terminal facility where there is a nice selection of landside and airside eateries and shops. You can also make use of the WiFi and first-class airport lounges.

The 2 airports nearest to the city centre are London City Airport and Heathrow Airport. They get both international and domestic flights.

Useful information about London City Airport

London City Airport is located 6.9 miles to London’s east.

How to get to the city

• By train – The London City Airport is near London Bridge, London Waterloo and Stratford International.
• By taxi – 30-35 minutes
• By bus – London City Airport connects to London’s centre via buses 473 and 474.

Services: Business or first class lounges, restaurants, free Wi-Fi, cash points, duty free shops and beauty centres.

Useful information about Heathrow Airport

Heathrow Airport is located 14 miles west of Central London.

How to get to the city

• By train – The Heathrow Express trains travel to the city centre in only 15 minutes.
• By taxi – 45 to 60 minutes
• By bus – The National Express coach services connect to the Victoria Station in central London.
• By tube – The Piccadilly Line underground takes you to the centre in about 50 minutes.

Services: Plenty of duty free shops, concierge service, free Wi-Fi, shower facilities, baby care centres, cash points, lounges, prayer room and much more.

• See Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey and Big Ben
• Enjoy the atmosphere in Soho
• Do some shopping for the big brands in Oxford Street and Bond Street
• Take in a show in the West End or Covent Garden
• Stroll around Hyde Park, Regent's Park or Hampstead Heath
• Spend a rainy day at The National Gallery, Tate Modern or British Museum