How to get from Istanbul to London
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Istanbul to London. The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes 4h 05m, not counting the trip to and from the airports. The two cities are about 2497 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.
This fare comes from a search on September 8, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
2497 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €42Checked Sep 8 | 4h 05mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Bus | €293Reading date not recorded | 54h 45m2 transfers | See Bus details |
- Flight€42Checked Sep 84h 05m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Bus€293Reading date not recorded54h 45m · 2 transfersSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Istanbul to London: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Istanbul Airport → London Gatwickflight
Wizz Air UK·4h 05m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
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Flight prices by day, Istanbul to London
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
September 2026
€59October 2026
€41Departure and arrival
Operators seen on these journeys
Wizz Air UKIstanbul Airport-London GatwickSee live options and dates →
Turkish AirlinesIstanbul Airport-London HeathrowSee live options and dates →
FlixBusİstanbul Esenler Otogarı-Sofia, Sofia-Munich central, Munich central-London Victoria CoachBook →On this route you travel with Wizz Air UK, Turkish Airlines, FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Istanbul to London works
Start with a Wizz Air UK flight from Istanbul to London, about 4h 5m. In total it's roughly €42 over 4h 5m, direct, no transfers.
Istanbul to London: common questions
How long does it take to get from Istanbul to London?
The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes about 4h 05m. Getting to and from the airports is on top of that.
How far is London from Istanbul?
About 2497 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Istanbul to London cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €48 to €113. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Are there direct flights from Istanbul to London?
Yes. The best option we found flies without a transfer and takes about 4h 05m.
How long is the flight from Istanbul to London?
About 4h 05m, and that is the flight itself. Getting to and from the airports is on top of it.
What are the airport codes for Istanbul and London?
Istanbul is IST and London is LGW, so this route is usually written IST to LGW.
Which operators run Istanbul to London?
On this route you travel with Wizz Air UK, Turkish Airlines, FlixBus.
What is the cheapest way to get from Istanbul to London?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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