Istanbul (IST) to London (LGW)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 1,529

miles

2,461

kilometers

1,329

nautical miles

🕐 3h 25m

Flight Time

🧭 NW (306°)

Direction

🌍 -3h

Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline	Base Miles	Elite Bonus	Elite Total
🇺🇸 American Airlines AAdvantage	1,529	+917	2,446 Platinum
🔺 Delta Air Lines SkyMiles	1,529	+917	2,446 Gold Medallion
⭐ United Airlines MileagePlus	1,529	+765	2,294 Premier Gold
❤️ Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards	1,529	+765	2,294 A-List Preferred
🏔️ Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan	1,529	+1,529	3,058 MVP Gold
🔵 JetBlue Airways TrueBlue	1,529	+765	2,294 Mosaic

* Elite bonus miles shown for mid-tier status. Actual miles earned depend on your fare class and elite status level.

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💡 Did You Know?

This international flight from Turkey to United Kingdom requires a valid passport. Remember to check visa requirements before traveling!

✈️ Flight Details

The IST to LGW route connects Istanbul, Turkey with London, United Kingdom. This long-haul flight covers 1,529 miles and typically uses narrow-body aircraft like Boeing 737 or Airbus A320.

This international flight crosses from Turkey to United Kingdom. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a NW bearing of 306° from Istanbul. There is a 3 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About IST

Istanbul Airport

Istanbul Airport (IST) serves Istanbul, Turkey.

🛬 About LGW

London Gatwick Airport

London Gatwick Airport (LGW) serves London, United Kingdom.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport to London Gatwick Airport is 1,529 miles (2,461 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.

Direct flights from IST to LGW typically take around 3h 25m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.

You'll earn approximately 1,529 base miles on most airline loyalty programs. Elite status members earn bonus miles on top of this base amount.

Multiple airlines typically operate this route. Check with major carriers including American, Delta, United, and other airlines that serve these airports.