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

• Earliest: departs at 07:40 and lands at 11:47
• Latest: departs at 21:25 and lands at 01:32.

The flight takes about 4h 07m.

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

• Economy class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Istanbul Airport to London Heathrow Airport takes 4h 07m, covering 1,545 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.

Return flights from Istanbul Airport to London Heathrow Airport range from £190 to £304, with an average of £238 over the past 12 months. Anything below £190 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 35% above the £238 route average. Book 19 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £142 return via Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH), compared with £239 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £17–£75 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A321neo family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Ajet and Turkish Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 777-300ER variants.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Istanbul Airport to London Heathrow Airport flights, with 44% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 23%, Evening flights for 22%, and Night flights for 11%.

One-way fares from Istanbul Airport to London Heathrow Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £74, which is 49% below the typical average for this route.

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £5 for economy cars. Top options include:

• GREEN MOTION
• DRIVALIA
• Europcar
• Alamo
• Hertz

Flights from Istanbul Airport to London Heathrow Airport usually depart from Istanbul (IST) and arrive at London Heathrow (LHR).

Evening flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

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 Airport to London Heathrow Airport route, 15% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 44m.

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

• Warsaw Frederic Chopin (WAW) – 48% of one-stop connections
• Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) – 18% of one-stop connections
• Frankfurt am Main (FRA) – 14% of one-stop connections
• Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) – 11% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 19% on flights from Istanbul Airport to London Heathrow Airport. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at £215 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at £263, a difference of £48.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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

• Turkish Airlines
• British Airways

Flying via Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 7h 29m, compared to 8h 49m via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) and 9h 53m via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC).

London Heathrow Airport is 3 hours behind Istanbul Airport (British Time vs Turkey Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in London Heathrow Airport are Hyde Park, Tower Bridge, and Royal Albert Hall. These are among the most viewed places in London Heathrow Airport on KAYAK.

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

• Turkish Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• British Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• American Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Business Class

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