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If you take a flight with Turkish Airlines, you will not be bored. Children can spend hours watching the many TV shows and movies on offer, particularly Disney. Turkish Airlines have collaborated with Universal Music Group, offering My Music Platform. It’s a collection of over 750,000 songs for you to enjoy mid-air. There is even the chance to play in-flight virtual games such as solitaire, sudoku and 8-ball pool.

It takes around 50min by car from Istanbul Airport, and the prices for a taxi are around ₺200 (£9.30). Your second option is by shuttle bus, which may take you around 1h 40min to arrive. However, the price is very affordable at about ₺5.20-30 (24p-£1.40). From Sabiha Gokcen, the Havabus shuttles are recommended, dropping you off right in Taksim. Prices are roughly ₺109 (£5) and the journey may take around 1h 30min.

Free children's areas are located within the airport, where kids can find fun and educational distractions. Baby-changing facilities are signed throughout the airport along with folding tables in male and female toilets to use. Family lanes are made available to smoothly make your way through security.

Car hire kiosks are open 24 hours a day, located in Arrivals, ready for when you land at Istanbul Airport. There are around 17 options to choose from, with leading companies such as Avis, Enterprise Rent-a-Car and Hertz. If you fly to Sabiha Gokcen, hire companies are based in Arrivals, and you can pick from Budget Rent-a-car, Goldcar, SIXT and many more.

Among airlines operating London Gatwick Airport to Istanbul flights:

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

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

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

• Turkish Airlines
• Pegasus Airlines
• Wizz Air

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

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 London Gatwick Airport to Istanbul:

• Economy class
• Business Class

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average £142 return, compared with £158 via a stopover through Milas–Bodrum (BJV).

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 London Gatwick Airport to Istanbul most commonly connect through:

• Dalaman (DLM) – 40% of one-stop connections
• Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) – 29% of one-stop connections
• Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH) – 7% of one-stop connections
• Barcelona-El Prat (BCN) – 7% 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 15% on the London Gatwick Airport to Istanbul route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at £140 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at £164, a difference of £25. 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 London Gatwick Airport to Istanbul route, 9% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 14 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on London Gatwick Airport to Istanbul flights, with 40% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 40%, Evening flights for 20%, and Night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Istanbul are Taksim Square, Sultan Ahmet Camii, and Ayasofya. These are among the most viewed places in Istanbul on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 05:35 and lands at 09:31
• Latest: departs at 17:40 and lands at 21:36.

The flight takes about 3h 56m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 35% above the route average of £144. Book 21 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from London Gatwick Airport to Istanbul takes 3h 56m, 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 London Gatwick Airport to Istanbul are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £66, which is 35% below the typical average for this route.

Night 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 Izmir Adnan Menderes Arpt (ADB) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 7h 04m, compared to 7h 24m via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) and 7h 45m via Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG).

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

Since Istanbul is served by multiple airports, car hire options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near Istanbul Airport (IST) – daily rates from around £8:

• CIRCULAR
• Avec Car Rental
• Ok Mobility
• Alamo
• Autounion Car Rental

Near Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW) – daily rates from around £9:

• Avec Car Rental
• CIRCULAR
• Final Rentals
• Autounion Car Rental
• ESSENCE CAR RENTAL

Return flights from London Gatwick Airport to Istanbul range from £85 to £230, with an average of £144 over the past 12 months. Anything below £85 counts as a good deal.