How to get from Istanbul to London
- 2497 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: flight, 4h 10m
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
3h 50m
direct
Flight
€128
Cheapest
4h 10m
direct
Flight
€67
Ground only
56h 27m
2 transfers
Bus + Train
€250
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 12 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Istanbul to London. The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes 4h 10m, not counting the trip to and from the airports. The two cities are about 2497 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This fare comes from a search on October 12, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
2497 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €65Checked Oct 11 | 4h 10mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Bus | €250Older observation | 56h 27m2 transfers | See Bus details |
- Flight€65Checked Oct 114h 10m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Bus€250Older observation56h 27m · 2 transfersSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Istanbul to London: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Sabiha Gökçen Airport → London Stanstedflight
AJet·4h 10m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Which date should you go?
The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
- Wed, Oct 14€61
- Thu, Oct 15€59Cheapest found
- Fri, Oct 16€69
- Sat, Oct 17€67
- Sun, Oct 18€67
- Mon, Oct 19€68
- Tue, Oct 20€76
- Wed, Oct 21€64
- Thu, Oct 22€67
- Fri, Oct 23€68
- Sat, Oct 24€78
- Mon, Oct 26€104
- Tue, Oct 27€146
- Fri, Nov 6€66
- Sat, Nov 7€67
- Sun, Nov 8€76
- Mon, Nov 9€75
- Tue, Nov 10€68
- Wed, Nov 11€67
- Thu, Nov 12€76
- Sat, Nov 14€133
Departure and arrival
Istanbul to London on Omio
We have no stored Omio fares for this pair yet. Omio's search shows the trips for the day you pick.
Search on OmioOperators seen on these journeys
AJetSabiha Gökçen Airport-London StanstedSee live options and dates →
Turkish AirlinesIstanbul Airport-London HeathrowSee live options and dates →
ArdaTurIstanbul-SofiaBook →12GoSofia-AmsterdamBook →
NS IntAmsterdam-LondonBook →
Wizz Air UKIstanbul Airport-London GatwickSee live options and dates →On this route you travel with AJet, Turkish Airlines, ArdaTur, 12Go, NS Int, Wizz Air UK; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Istanbul to London works
Start with a AJet flight from Istanbul to London, about 4h 10m. In total it's roughly €67 over 4h 10m, direct, no transfers.
Istanbul to London: common questions
How long does it take to get from Istanbul to London?
The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes about 4h 10m. Getting to and from the airports is on top of that.
How far is London from Istanbul?
About 2497 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Istanbul to London cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €59 to €146. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Are there direct flights from Istanbul to London?
Yes. The best option we found flies without a transfer and takes about 4h 10m.
How long is the flight from Istanbul to London?
About 4h 10m, and that is the flight itself. Getting to and from the airports is on top of it.
What are the airport codes for Istanbul and London?
Istanbul is SAW and London is STN, so this route is usually written SAW to STN.
Which operators run Istanbul to London?
On this route you travel with AJet, Turkish Airlines, ArdaTur, 12Go, NS Int, Wizz Air UK.
Can you get from Istanbul to London without flying?
Yes. A ground route by bus, train takes about 56h 27m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Istanbul to London?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: AJet
Route calculated: 12 Oct 2026
Prices checked: 12 Oct 2026