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The most convenient and affordable way to travel to the airport is by the Istanbul Metro Line M1A which will transport you from the Yenikapi to the Atatürk Station. There are also shuttle bus services too that run every half an hour and stop at various places including Taksim Square.

The award winning Turkish Arlines departure lounge can be found at the Atatürk Airport. This lounge is available for all Business Class travellers and various airline membership holders including those on the Star Alliance network. Here you can grab a meal or enjoy a private relaxation room. Three are showers, a library, business areas and playrooms for kids. If you don’t hold a membership there are also various economy class lounges which you can enter for a small fee at the door.

If you have time to kill before your flight from Istanbul to London, there is plenty of shopping opportunities at the airport terminal. If you still haven’t finished your souvenir shopping, the Old Bazaar is a good place to get your authentic Turkish products, including beautifully packaged Turkish Delights or Baklava.

A number of the London Airports, including Gatwick and Stansted have Express Trains back into the city. Otherwise, the London Underground has multiple services out to the airports, such as the Piccadilly Line which can get you from Terminals 2 and 3 out to Kings Cross station.

Air Serbia and Aegean Airlines offer some of the best single-stopover flights between these destinations. Air Serbia has flights to London Heathrow (LHR) with a short stopover at Belgrade Nikola Tesla (BEG) en route. Aegean Airlines also offers flights to Heathrow and has a stopover at Athens Airport (ATH).

Turkish Airlines offers some of the most affordable flights between these destinations. The most common route is a direct flight to Heathrow or London Gatwick (LGW). The airline also offers stopover flights to both Gatwick and Heathrow with a stop at Antalya Airport (AYT) en route.

Various airlines offer reduced Co2 flights on these routes. The most common is Lufthansa, which offers flights with a single stopover at Frankfurt Airport (FRA) and a Co2 emissions reduction of up to 70%. British Airways direct flights offer around 69% fewer emissions.

The standard ticket only allows for one carry-on bag weighing 10 kg or less and doesn't include checked luggage. If you want to check a bag in, you can pay for a 23 kg bag or a 32 kg bag when booking online.

Among airlines operating Istanbul Airport to London flights:

• Wizz Air: 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 Istanbul Airport and London. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Turkish Airlines
• British Airways
• Wizz Air

Flights from Istanbul Airport to London usually depart from Istanbul (IST) and may arrive at several airports in London area, including London City (LCY), London Gatwick (LGW), London Heathrow (LHR), London Luton (LTN), London Southend (SEN) and London Stansted (STN).

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
• British Airways: 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.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Istanbul Airport to London.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average ₹ 13,913 return, compared with ₹ 18,164 via a stopover through Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH).

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge ₹ 1,721–₹ 9,560 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

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

• Warsaw Frederic Chopin (WAW) – 39% of one-stop connections
• Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) – 25% of one-stop connections
• Frankfurt am Main (FRA) – 18% of one-stop connections
• Belgrade Nikola Tesla (BEG) – 7% of one-stop connections

Warsaw Frederic Chopin (WAW) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 42% on the Istanbul Airport to London route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at ₹ 14,246 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at ₹ 24,381, a difference of ₹ 10,135. 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 Istanbul Airport to London route, 14% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 48 minutes.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Istanbul Airport to London flights, with 37% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 26%, Evening flights for 25%, and Night flights for 12%.

Some of the most popular sights in London are Central London, Paddington Station, and Hyde Park. These are among the most viewed places in London on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 07:40 and lands at 11:46
• Latest: departs at 22:40 and lands at 02:46.

The flight takes about 4h 06m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 106% above the route average of ₹ 14,135. Book 13 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Istanbul Airport to London takes 4h 06m, covering 3,967 km.

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.

Evening 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 Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 7h 29m, compared to 9h 08m via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) and 10h 35m via Chișinău Intl (RMO).

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

Since London is served by multiple airports, car rental options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near London Heathrow Airport (LHR) – daily rates from around ₹ 665:

• GREEN MOTION
• DRIVALIA
• Europcar
• Alamo
• Hertz

Near London Gatwick Airport (LGW) – daily rates from around ₹ 805:

• GREEN MOTION
• DRIVALIA
• U-Save
• Europcar
• Alamo

Near London City Airport (LCY) – daily rates from around ₹ 1,006:

• GREEN MOTION
• Budget
• Hertz
• Avis
• Sixt

Near London Luton Airport (LTN) – daily rates from around ₹ 1,030:

• GREEN MOTION
• DRIVALIA
• Alamo
• Europcar
• Budget

Near London Stansted Airport (STN) – daily rates from around ₹ 942:

• GREEN MOTION
• DRIVALIA
• Europcar
• Alamo
• U-Save

Return flights from Istanbul Airport to London range from ₹ 8,685 to ₹ 27,581, with an average of ₹ 14,135 over the past 12 months. Anything below ₹ 8,685 counts as a good deal.