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LGW to IST: distance & flight time
London (London Gatwick Airport) → Istanbul (Istanbul Airport)
1,529 mi
2,461 km · 1,329 nm
3h 28m
estimated nonstop flight time
+2h
time difference · heading east
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Flight time details
1,529 miles nonstop takes roughly 3h 28m gate to gate, flying east. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 2-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- LGW — London Gatwick Airport · London, United Kingdom
- IST — Istanbul Airport · Istanbul, Turkey
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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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
Near IST
- ISL · Atatürk International Airport21 mi away
- SAW · Sabiha Gökçen International Airport39 mi away
- TEQ · Tekirdağ Çorlu Airport44 mi away
- BTZ · Bursa Airport73 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is LGW from IST?
The flight distance from London (LGW) to Istanbul (IST) is 1,529 miles (2,461 km, 1,329 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from LGW to IST?
A nonstop flight takes about 3h 28m 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 London and Istanbul?
Istanbul is 2 hours ahead of London.
What is the cheapest way to fly from LGW to IST?
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