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ISL to LGW: distance & flight time
Istanbul (Atatürk International Airport) → London (London Gatwick Airport)
1,544 mi
2,485 km · 1,342 nm
3h 30m
estimated nonstop flight time
-2h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
1,544 miles nonstop takes roughly 3h 30m gate to gate, flying northwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 2-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- ISL — Atatürk International Airport · Istanbul, Turkey
- LGW — London Gatwick Airport · London, United Kingdom
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near ISL
- IST · Istanbul Airport21 mi away
- SAW · Sabiha Gökçen International Airport26 mi away
- TEQ · Tekirdağ Çorlu Airport48 mi away
- BTZ · Bursa Airport52 mi away
Near LGW
- LHR · London Heathrow Airport25 mi away
- KRH · Redhill Aerodrome5 mi away
- BQH · London Biggin Hill Airport16 mi away
- ESH · Shoreham Airport22 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is ISL from LGW?
The flight distance from Istanbul (ISL) to London (LGW) is 1,544 miles (2,485 km, 1,342 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from ISL to LGW?
A nonstop flight takes about 3h 30m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
What is the time difference between Istanbul and London?
London is 2 hours behind Istanbul.
What is the cheapest way to fly from ISL to LGW?
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