LGW → IST
London Gatwick to Istanbul
- Route
- LGW → IST
- Distance
- 1,529 miles
- Non-stop flying time
- around 3h 30m
- With one stop
- usually 6h 15m–8h 15m
- Arrive at
- Istanbul Airport
- Local time
- UTC+3
Leaving from London Gatwick
South of London on the Brighton line, with fast trains from London Victoria and London Bridge. Emirates, Qatar Airways and Turkish Airlines are among the carriers offering one-stop connections from Gatwick.
Arriving in Istanbul
Two continents, the Bosphorus, the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia — and a giant connecting hub for onward flights.
Connections and timing
Typical connecting points on this route: Direct flights are common; others connect in Istanbul. Best time to go: april to June and September to November.
Fares on this route are usually lowest when booked well ahead and outside UK school holidays, Eid and Christmas. Being flexible by a day or two, or flying mid-week, often helps — your consultant will tell you what moves the price on your dates.
Other UK airports to Istanbul
Questions people ask
- How long is the flight from London Gatwick to Istanbul?
- The two airports are about 1,529 miles apart. A non-stop flight, where one operates, takes around 3h 30m. With one connection, most journeys take 6h 15m to 8h 15m door to gate, depending on the layover.
- Are there direct flights from London Gatwick to Istanbul?
- It depends on the season and the airline — non-stop services start, stop and change frequency through the year. Most travellers on this route connect via Direct flights are common; others connect in Istanbul. Call us and a consultant will check what is flying on your dates.
- Which airport will I land at?
- Istanbul Airport (IST).
- How can I get the cheapest fare?
- Book early, avoid peak holiday weeks, and be flexible by a day or two if you can. Send us your dates and we’ll compare fares across the airlines for you — or call 020 3137 8781, open 24/7.