London to Istanbul - 1,568 Miles | Flight Distance Calculator

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline	Base Miles	Elite Bonus	Elite Total
🇺🇸 American Airlines AAdvantage	1,568	+941	2,509 Platinum
🔺 Delta Air Lines SkyMiles	1,568	+941	2,509 Gold Medallion
⭐ United Airlines MileagePlus	1,568	+784	2,352 Premier Gold
❤️ Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards	1,568	+784	2,352 A-List Preferred
🏔️ Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan	1,568	+1,568	3,136 MVP Gold
🔵 JetBlue Airways TrueBlue	1,568	+784	2,352 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 United Kingdom to Turkey requires a valid passport. Remember to check visa requirements before traveling!

✈️ Flight Details

The LGW to SAW route connects London, United Kingdom with Istanbul, Turkey. This long-haul flight covers 1,568 miles and typically uses narrow-body aircraft like Boeing 737 or Airbus A320.

This international flight crosses from United Kingdom to Turkey. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a E bearing of 105° from London. There is a 3 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About LGW

London Gatwick Airport

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

🛬 About SAW

Sabiha Gökçen International Airport

Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) serves Istanbul, Turkey.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from London Gatwick Airport to Sabiha Gökçen International Airport is 1,568 miles (2,524 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.

Direct flights from LGW to SAW typically take around 3h 29m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.

You'll earn approximately 1,568 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.

London (LGW) to Istanbul (SAW)