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Direct flights from London (LHR) to Istanbul (IST)
Yes. Turkish Airlines and British Airways flew nonstop from London (LHR) to Istanbul (IST), 43 times between October 8, 2026 and October 13, 2026, most recently on October 13, 2026. The distance is about 1,546 mi (2,487 km).
Flights
| Airline | Flight | Days flown | Last flew |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish Airlines | TK1984 | Tue, Sun, Sat, Fri, Thu | October 13, 2026 |
| British Airways | BA720 | Tue, Sun, Sat, Fri, Thu | October 13, 2026 |
| Turkish Airlines | TK1972 | Tue, Sun, Sat, Fri, Thu | October 13, 2026 |
| Turkish Airlines | TK1986 | Tue, Sun, Sat, Fri, Thu | October 13, 2026 |
| Turkish Airlines | TK1980 | Tue, Sun, Sat, Fri, Thu | October 13, 2026 |
| Turkish Airlines | TK1988 | Tue, Sun, Sat, Fri, Thu | October 13, 2026 |
| British Airways | BA716 | Tue, Sun, Sat, Fri | October 13, 2026 |
| Turkish Airlines | TK1932 | Tue, Sat, Thu | October 13, 2026 |
| British Airways | BA718 | Sun, Fri, Thu | October 11, 2026 |
| Turkish Airlines | TK1990 | Sun, Sat | October 11, 2026 |
| British Airways | BA700 | Sat | October 10, 2026 |
Questions
- Is there a direct flight from London to Istanbul?
- Yes. Turkish Airlines and British Airways flew nonstop from London (LHR) to Istanbul (IST), 43 times between October 8, 2026 and October 13, 2026, most recently on October 13, 2026.
- Which airlines fly direct from LHR to IST?
- Turkish Airlines and British Airways.
- How far is London from Istanbul?
- About 1,546 mi (2,487 km) in a straight line (great-circle distance).
- What days does it fly?
- In the period shown it flew on Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Schedules change, so check with the airline.
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