London (LHR) to Istanbul (SAW)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 1,585
miles
2,551
kilometers
1,378
nautical miles

🕐 3h 31m
Flight Time
🧭 E (106°)
Direction
🌍 +3h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
1,585 2,536
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
1,585 2,536
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
1,585 2,378
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
1,585 2,378
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
1,585 3,170
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
1,585 2,378
Mosaic

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

Calculate Another Route

💡 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 LHR to SAW route connects London, United Kingdom with Istanbul, Turkey. This long-haul flight covers 1,585 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 106° from London. There is a 3 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About LHR

London Heathrow Airport

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

🛬 About SAW

Sabiha Gökçen International Airport

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from London Heathrow Airport to Sabiha Gökçen International Airport is 1,585 miles (2,551 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from LHR to SAW typically take around 3h 31m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 1,585 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.