Istanbul (IST) to London (LHR)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 1,546
miles
2,489
kilometers
1,344
nautical miles

🕐 3h 27m
Flight Time
🧭 NW (307°)
Direction
🌍 -3h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
1,546 2,474
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
1,546 2,474
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
1,546 2,319
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
1,546 2,319
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
1,546 3,092
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
1,546 2,319
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 LHR route connects Istanbul, Turkey with London, United Kingdom. This long-haul flight covers 1,546 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 307° from Istanbul. There is a 3 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About IST

Istanbul Airport

Istanbul Airport (IST) serves Istanbul, Turkey.

🛬 About LHR

London Heathrow Airport

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is the busiest airport in Europe and the UK's main international gateway.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport to London Heathrow Airport is 1,546 miles (2,489 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from IST to LHR typically take around 3h 27m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 1,546 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.