Flying from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to London Gatwick Airport is 4 hours 5 minutes.
London's timezone is UTC+0, making London three hours behind Istanbul.
Choose from 104 weekly Istanbul Ataturk Airport to London Gatwick Airport flights. The 04:50 departure with Wizz Air UK is the earliest flight available. Wizz Air UK operates the last service of the day at 23:15.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Be at the airport on time to board your IST to LGW flight.
During popular months like April, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during peak periods in general.
Getting to London (and then discovering more of United Kingdom!) is a breeze with Turkish Airlines. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to London Gatwick Airport.
Most travellers choose to fly with Turkish Airlines on this route.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to London Gatwick Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between IST and LGW:
Milano Malpensa Airport
Zurich Airport
Geneve Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Istanbul Ataturk Airport to London Gatwick Airport flight is Rs8,442. A round-trip fare is currently Rs18,984. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Book seven months before travelling. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from IST to LGW.
Organise your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to London Gatwick Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across every month.
You don't need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from IST to LGW.
Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to London Gatwick Airport.
Handy information about Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Central Istanbul to Istanbul Ataturk Airport is approximately 48 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 50 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
The journey when using public transport takes about 1 hour 45 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel near IST? If you're catching an early flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to London Gatwick Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Reserve a hotel close to LGW if you're catching a late Istanbul Ataturk Airport to London Gatwick Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Pick up a London Gatwick Airport rental car and discover London and beyond with your own wheels. Green Motion, U-Save and Drivalia are top outlets you can book with here.
Get the best deal by reserving your vehicle from London Gatwick Airport around three weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to central London
London Gatwick Airport is roughly 80 kilometres from central London. Driving there takes about 1 hour 20 minutes.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of about 1 hour 25 minutes.
When to fly to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
August is the most popular month for flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to London Gatwick Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to London in January.
The warmest month in London is July, with the temperature ranging between 11ºC and 26ºC. Book your flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to London Gatwick Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Search for cheap tickets from IST to LGW in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 0ºC and 9ºC on average.
Explore more of United Kingdom
Birmingham is just one of the many places in United Kingdom waiting to be explored after you've seen London. Around 161 kilometres away to the north-west, check out popular attractions including Cadbury World, The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre.
If you're interested in discovering another corner of United Kingdom, consider Bristol, roughly 177 kilometres west of London. Clifton Suspension Bridge, Cabot Tower and Brandon Hill Nature Park are among its highlights.