London to Istanbul (LHR-IST): nonstop upgrade & award space

Turkish Airlines and British Airways fly nonstop between London (LHR) and Istanbul (IST), roughly 61 times a week. With Turkish Airlines running most of the schedule, the shape of a week is predictable, which makes an open premium seat on a given date easy to spot and quick to lose. 2LNR tracks award seats on Turkish Airlines across every LHR to IST date, so you can see whether a seat exists before you move points.

Schedule last confirmed . Departure times come from 2LNR's schedule data; confirm with the airline before you book.

See LHR to IST on the interactive map Get started free
61
Nonstop flights a week
1,561 mi
Nonstop distance
Free
To get started

London to Istanbul flight schedule

Scheduled nonstop departures for LHR to IST, last checked against our schedule feed on September 6, 2026. Airlines retime and cancel flights, so confirm with the airline before you book.

Schedule data dated .

Scheduled nonstop departures from London (LHR) to Istanbul (IST)
Date Flight Airline Departs LHR Arrives IST Duration Aircraft
TK 1988Turkish Airlines06:3012:203h 50m32Q
BA 716British Airways07:4013:353h 55m32N
BA 700British Airways09:0015:004h32N
TK 1980Turkish Airlines11:2017:153h 55m77W
TK 1986Turkish Airlines16:4522:353h 50m359
TK 1932Turkish Airlines18:0023:553h 55m32Q
TK 1972Turkish Airlines18:3000:153h 45m359
BA 720British Airways18:3500:253h 50m32N
TK 1984Turkish Airlines22:4004:203h 40m359
TK 1988Turkish Airlines06:3012:203h 50m359
BA 718British Airways08:5514:503h 55m32N
TK 1980Turkish Airlines11:2017:153h 55m77W
BA 716British Airways12:2018:254h 5m32N
TK 1986Turkish Airlines16:4522:353h 50m359
TK 1972Turkish Airlines18:3000:153h 45m359
BA 720British Airways19:1501:053h 50m32N
TK 1984Turkish Airlines22:4004:203h 40m789
BA 716British Airways06:1512:103h 55m32N
TK 1988Turkish Airlines06:3012:203h 50m32Q
TK 1980Turkish Airlines11:2017:153h 55m359
BA 718British Airways13:0019:054h 5m32A
TK 1986Turkish Airlines16:4522:353h 50m359
TK 1932Turkish Airlines18:0023:553h 55m32Q
TK 1972Turkish Airlines18:3000:153h 45m77W
BA 720British Airways18:3500:253h 50m32N
TK 1984Turkish Airlines22:4004:203h 40m789
BA 716British Airways06:0511:553h 50m32N
TK 1988Turkish Airlines06:3012:203h 50m32Q
TK 1980Turkish Airlines11:2017:153h 55m77W
BA 718British Airways13:2519:304h 5m32N
TK 1986Turkish Airlines16:4522:353h 50m359
TK 1972Turkish Airlines18:3000:153h 45m333
BA 720British Airways18:5000:403h 50m32A
TK 1984Turkish Airlines22:4004:203h 40m789
BA 716British Airways06:1012:053h 55m32N
TK 1988Turkish Airlines06:3012:203h 50m32Q
TK 1980Turkish Airlines11:2017:153h 55m333
BA 718British Airways12:5018:554h 5m32N
TK 1990Turkish Airlines13:2019:153h 55m333
TK 1986Turkish Airlines16:4522:353h 50m359

Showing the first 40 of 62 scheduled LHR to IST departures across the next 7 days with service. Every remaining date is on the interactive map.

Departure and arrival times are local at their own airport, so an arrival can fall on a different local date than the departure; the duration column is the true elapsed flying time. A dash means the airline has not filed that value in the schedule data we hold. Aircraft are IATA equipment codes as filed, and can change up to departure.

See every LHR to IST date on the interactive map

Award seats on LHR to IST departures

2LNR tracks award seats on Turkish Airlines, date by date. Open the calendar for London to Istanbul to see whether a seat exists before you move points, the next 14 days free on every product and the full horizon on Pro.

See real availability

Confirmed upgrade and award seats on each LHR to IST departure, checked against live inventory so you know what is open before you book.

Set an alert

Premium inventory turns over fast. Watch this route and 2LNR notifies you when space appears on a date you are tracking.

Plan on the map

See LHR to IST on the interactive route map, with schedules, connections, and route statistics.

Airlines flying London to Istanbul nonstop

Carriers operating LHR to IST nonstop in the current schedule. 2LNR tracks confirmed upgrade and award space on each of them.

See LHR to IST on the interactive map →

Frequently asked questions about LHR to IST

How far is Istanbul from London?
LHR to IST covers about 1,561 miles nonstop. Flight times vary by aircraft and season; the schedule table on this page lists each scheduled departure with its own times.
Which airlines fly nonstop from LHR to IST?
Turkish Airlines and British Airways fly the route nonstop. 2LNR tracks award seats on Turkish Airlines.
How many flights a week are there from LHR to IST?
About 61 nonstop flights a week run between London and Istanbul in the current schedule, operated by Turkish Airlines and British Airways. Frequency shifts by season, and the schedule table on this page shows what is scheduled next.
What time do flights from LHR to IST depart?
Scheduled LHR to IST nonstops in the next 7 days with service leave between 06:05 and 22:40, local time at London. The schedule table on this page lists every departure by date, with its arrival time and aircraft.
How do I check upgrade or award availability on LHR to IST?
Open the LHR to IST route on the interactive map or the matrix to see award seats by date on Turkish Airlines, the next 14 days free and the full horizon on Pro. On Pro you can also set an alert on the route and 2LNR notifies you when space opens.

Never miss LHR to IST upgrade or award space

See what is open by date on this route, the next 14 days free on every product and the full horizon on Pro.

Get started free