Travelling from Istanbul to Stansted Airport (STN): What you need to know
Istanbul is home to two main airports where you can set off on your adventure. Explore your options for reserving a flight from Istanbul to Stansted Airport (STN) departing from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) or Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW).
London is three hours behind Istanbul. Stansted Airport is located in London, which operates on the UTC+0 timezone.
To ensure you catch your flight from Istanbul to STN, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Taking off during a peak period like school or public holidays? Expect longer lines at check-in and security. To play it safe, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
Airports in Istanbul
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to take a travel break and maybe even explore another city. When searching for cheap flights from Istanbul to STN leaving from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to find all potential stops. Top options include:
Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)
Bremen Airport (BRE)
The journey from central Istanbul to IST takes around 1 hour 45 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 48 kilometres in 50 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Want a relaxed start to your holiday? Stay near Istanbul Ataturk Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Istanbul to Stansted Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
You can book a direct Istanbul to Stansted Airport (STN) flight ticket with departures from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW). Figure out if flying from SAW works better for your plans.
Catch your direct flight from Istanbul to STN with Pegasus. This is one of the main airlines that operates this route out of SAW.
Pegasus is the most popular choice for travellers flying from SAW to STN.
With 78.67% of its services landing on schedule, Pegasus is the top on-time carrier flying between Sabiha Gokcen International Airport and Stansted Airport.
Make the most of your holiday with a stopover on your flight from Istanbul to Stansted Airport. Check out these connections between Sabiha Gokcen International Airport and STN:
Vienna International Airport (VIE)
Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport (ADB)
You can arrive at SAW from central Istanbul in approximately 55 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport will take roughly 1 hour 30 minutes to travel the 48 kilometres or so.
Start your holiday sooner with an extra night away from home. Before catching your Istanbul to STN flight, unwind in one of these hotels close to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport:
When it comes to flight punctuality, Sabiha Gokcen International Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 76.93%.
About Stansted Airport (STN)
Have a late flight from Istanbul to Stansted Airport? Don't let it rob you of real rest. Check in to one of these hotels near STN and fast-forward to bedtime:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Stansted Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Green Motion, Drivalia or Europcar and explore beyond London's main sights.
Booking your vehicle around four weeks in advance of your Istanbul to Stansted Airport flight can help you get a cheaper deal.
Getting from Stansted Airport (STN) to central London
From Stansted Airport, central London is around 64 kilometres away. It takes about 1 hour to get to the city centre by car.
Travelling on public transport takes about 1 hour 25 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Stansted Airport (STN)
Rs10,635 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Istanbul to Stansted Airport. A return flight starts from Rs25,365. These fares may change based on availability and demand.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Istanbul to STN if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some great early bird rates.
If you have some flexibility with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across the month when searching for your Istanbul to Stansted Airport ticket.
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Tailor your flights using filters. Pick your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Istanbul to Stansted Airport.
The best time to fly from Istanbul to Stansted Airport (STN)
It's time to figure out your travel dates for your flight from Istanbul to Stansted Airport (STN). August is the busiest month to visit London. If you prefer a quieter vibe, head there in April.
The warmest month in London is July, with temperatures ranging between 11ºC and 26ºC. Book your Istanbul to STN flight ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
January sees temperatures of between 0ºC and 9ºC. Look for cheap tickets from Istanbul to Stansted Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about London
Start your London trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Istanbul to Stansted Airport, browse our selection of accommodation options including:
There are plenty of exciting things to do in London when you're ready to sightsee. Kick off your exploring at The British Museum followed by Westminster Abbey and Big Ben.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
London will leave a lasting impression, but there are so many other corners of the United Kingdom just waiting to be explored. Around 161 kilometres north-west of London, a visit to Birmingham will fill your itinerary to the brim. Check out popular attractions like The Windsor Castle, Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery and Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre.
If you're ready to explore another major destination in the United Kingdom, head for Bristol, roughly 193 kilometres west of London. Banksey, Banksy's You Don't Need Planning Permission to Build Castles in the Sky and Clifton Suspension Bridge are among its highlights.
