Question 1

How many flights are there between London Gatwick Airport and Istanbul per day?

Accepted Answer

Each day, there are between 3 and 4 direct flights that take off from London Gatwick Airport and land in Istanbul, with an average flight time of 3h 53m. The most common departure time is 17:00 and most flights take off in the morning, while the most flights land at Istanbul Airport. Each week, there are 26 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Monday, when 15% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Tuesday.

Question 2

What is the cheapest flight from London Gatwick Airport to Istanbul?

Accepted Answer

In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Istanbul was £57 for a one-way ticket and £111 for a return.

Question 3

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from London Gatwick Airport to Istanbul?

Accepted Answer

When flying from London Gatwick Airport to Istanbul, you should consider leaving on a Tuesday and avoid Saturdays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to London Gatwick Airport, you’ll find the best rates on Wednesdays and the most expensive ones on Sundays.

Question 4

Which airports will I be using when flying from London Gatwick Airport to Istanbul?

Accepted Answer

London Gatwick Airport is served by only 1 airport and there are 2 airports in Istanbul. You will leave London Gatwick Airport from London Gatwick and you will be arriving in Istanbul at one of these airports: Istanbul or Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen.

Question 5

Which airlines fly direct between London Gatwick Airport and Istanbul?

Accepted Answer

There are 3 airlines that fly direct from London Gatwick Airport to Istanbul. They are: Pegasus Airlines, Turkish Airlines and Wizz Air. The cheapest price of all airlines flying this route was found with Wizz Air at £56 for a return flight. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at Wizz Air.

Question 6

Which aircraft models fly most regularly from London Gatwick Airport to Istanbul?

Accepted Answer

We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

Question 7

Which airline alliances offer flights from London Gatwick Airport to Istanbul?

Accepted Answer

Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between London Gatwick Airport and Istanbul.

Question 8

What entertainment services are available if I choose Turkish Airlines?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 9

How do I get to the Istanbul centre from the airports?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 10

What family facilities are there at Gatwick?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 11

How can I hire a car once I arrive in Istanbul?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 12

What is the cheapest month to fly from London Gatwick Airport to Istanbul?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Istanbul is January, where tickets cost £141 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £299 and £298 respectively.

Question 13

How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from London Gatwick Airport to Istanbul?

Accepted Answer

KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from London Gatwick Airport to Istanbul.

Question 14

How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Istanbul?

Accepted Answer

KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Istanbul from London Gatwick Airport is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

Question 15

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from London Gatwick Airport to Istanbul?

Accepted Answer

Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Istanbul with an airline and back to London Gatwick Airport with another airline.

Question 16

What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Istanbul?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Istanbul from London Gatwick Airport up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Question 17

How often are flights from London to Istanbul delayed?

Accepted Answer

Weekly flights between London and Istanbul historically see delays in approximately 10% of cases, with the average delay over the past year being 134 minutes.

Question 18

Which airline has the best punctuality record on London to Istanbul flights?

Accepted Answer

Based on our data, Turkish Airlines have experienced the fewest delays on this route in the past 12 months, with only about 9% of their flights encountering any delays.

Question 19

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Accepted Answer

Statistically, Wednesday is the day of the week with the fewest delays on this flight route, while Monday has typically experienced more delays than other days.

Question 20

What is the most punctual flight time for London to Istanbul flights?

Accepted Answer

Typically, flights leaving in the morning tend to face fewer delays, whereas flights in the evening have historically encountered delays more often.

Question 21

Which cabin class options are there for flights between London Gatwick Airport and Istanbul?

Accepted Answer

There are 4 cabin class options for the route. These are First, Business, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

Question 22

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport to Istanbul?

Accepted Answer

In the past 5 days, the cheapest return tickets from London Gatwick Airport to Istanbul were found on Pegasus Airlines (£114) and Turkish Airlines (£122).

Question 23

What is the cheapest London Gatwick Airport to Istanbul flight route?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest return flight from London Gatwick Airport to Istanbul costs £129 on the route between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW). Over the past month, this route was, on average, 28% cheaper than other London Gatwick Airport-Istanbul routes. The most popular route is between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Istanbul Airport (IST).

Question 24

How far in advance should I book a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Istanbul?

Accepted Answer

To get a below average price on the flight from London Gatwick Airport to Istanbul, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 14% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 23 weeks before departure.

Question 25

How much is a return flight from London Gatwick Airport to Istanbul?

Accepted Answer

Flight prices are typical for this route right now.Flights to Istanbul from London Gatwick Airport usually cost between £104 and £217 in December.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was £111 on Multiple Airlines (1 Dec–12 Dec).

Question 26

What are the most popular airlines flying to Istanbul?

Accepted Answer

The most popular airline among KAYAK users flying to Istanbul is Wizz Air, followed by Turkish Airlines and Pegasus Airlines.

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