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

• Earliest: departs at 06:30 and lands at 10:24
• Latest: departs at 17:25 and lands at 21:19.

The flight takes about 3h 54m.

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

• Economy class
• Business Class

A direct flight from London Gatwick Airport to Istanbul Airport takes 3h 54m, covering 1,527 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 London Gatwick Airport to Istanbul Airport range from £91 to £227, with an average of £151 over the past 12 months. Anything below £91 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 25% above the £151 route average. Book 22 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average £149 return, compared with £230 via a stopover through Dalaman (DLM).

Turkish Airlines is the only airline operating London Gatwick Airport to Istanbul Airport flights. 91% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £13–£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 Wizz Air and AJet. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A321-100/200 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on London Gatwick Airport to Istanbul Airport flights, with 67% leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 33%, Afternoon flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

One-way fares from London Gatwick Airport to Istanbul Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £76, which is 32% below the typical average for this route.

Istanbul Airport (IST) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates averaging £30 for economy cars. Top options include:

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

Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Istanbul Airport usually depart from London Gatwick (LGW) and arrive at Istanbul (IST).

Night 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 London Gatwick Airport to Istanbul Airport route, 9% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 2h 04m.

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

• Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) – 67% of one-stop connections
• Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH) – 19% of one-stop connections
• Barcelona-El Prat (BCN) – 8% of one-stop connections
• Antalya (AYT) – 3% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 26% on flights from London Gatwick Airport to Istanbul Airport. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at £122 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at £163, a difference of £42.

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

Only Turkish Airlines operates flights between London Gatwick Airport and Istanbul Airport.

Flying via Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 7h 45m, compared to 8h 37m via Antalya (AYT) and 9h 25m via Barcelona-El Prat (BCN).

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

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

Among airlines operating London Gatwick Airport to Istanbul Airport flights:

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

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

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
• Turkish Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Pakistan International Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

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