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Among airlines operating Istanbul to London Gatwick Airport flights:

• Wizz Air: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Pegasus Airlines: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

3 airlines operate flights between Istanbul and London Gatwick Airport. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Turkish Airlines
• Pegasus Airlines
• Wizz Air

Flights from Istanbul to London Gatwick Airport may depart from several airports in Istanbul area, including Istanbul (IST) and Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen (SAW). Flights usually arrive at London Gatwick (LGW).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Wizz Air: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Pegasus Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Turkish Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Istanbul to London Gatwick Airport:

• Economy class
• Business Class

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average £80 return, compared with £150 via a stopover through Dalaman (DLM).

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £11–£74 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

One-stop flights from Istanbul to London Gatwick Airport most commonly connect through:

• Dalaman (DLM) – 50% of one-stop connections
• Barcelona-El Prat (BCN) – 25% of one-stop connections
• Milas–Bodrum (BJV) – 25% of one-stop connections

Dalaman (DLM) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 36% on the Istanbul to London Gatwick Airport route. Friday is the cheapest departure day at £83 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at £128, a difference of £46. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Istanbul to London Gatwick Airport route, 13% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 10 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Istanbul to London Gatwick Airport flights, with 40% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 20%, Evening flights for 20%, and Night flights for 20%.

Some of the most popular sights in London Gatwick Airport are London Victoria Station, London Euston Railway Station, and Hyde Park. These are among the most viewed places in London Gatwick Airport on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Istanbul to London Gatwick Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 07:55 and lands at 12:05
• Latest: departs at 22:40 and lands at 02:50.

The flight takes about 4h 10m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 156% above the route average of £82. Book 9 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Istanbul to London Gatwick Airport takes 4h 10m, covering 1,547 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

One-way fares from Istanbul to London Gatwick Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £74, which is 32% below the typical average for this route.

Evening flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Dalaman (DLM) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 10h 14m, compared to 10h 41m via Milas–Bodrum (BJV) and 11h 30m via Barcelona-El Prat (BCN).

London Gatwick Airport is 2 hours behind Istanbul (British Time vs Turkey Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

London Gatwick Airport (LGW) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £6 for economy cars. Top options include:
· GREEN MOTION
· DRIVALIA
· U-Save
· Europcar
· Alamo

Return flights from Istanbul to London Gatwick Airport range from £61 to £146, with an average of £82 over the past 12 months. Anything below £61 counts as a good deal.