Flights London → Istanbul
STN → SAW
How long is the flight from London to Istanbul?
The flight from London (STN) to Istanbul (SAW) takes about 3h 34m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
Route overview
The flight route operates between London and Istanbul, utilizing a Boeing 737-800 aircraft. Istanbul's airport serves over 48 million passengers annually, making it a major hub for air travel.
The London (STN) → Istanbul (SAW) route is operated by Pegasus Airlines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 10.7/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Istanbul the average ATFM delay is 3.5 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from London the average ATFM delay is 1.8 minutes.
Heading to Istanbul: what to expect in this direction
Flying from London (STN) to Istanbul (SAW) heads east for about 2,518 km, a flight time of roughly 3h 34m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing London the average ATFM delay is 1.8 min (atfm); arriving into Istanbul it is 3.5 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Frequently asked questions about STN-SAW
The flight from London (STN) to Istanbul (SAW) takes about 3h 34m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
Route-specific punctuality data isn't available yet. Check your flight on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis.
The cancellation rate varies by airline and season. Check your flight risk for an up-to-date estimate.
The route is operated by 1 airline: Pegasus Airlines.
Enter your flight number on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis based on 9 factors: weather at Istanbul, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel, airline punctuality and recent trends.
The London-Istanbul route is about 2,518 km: for a cancellation (with less than 14 days' notice), a delay over 3 hours, or denied boarding, UK261 compensation is £350, barring extraordinary circumstances.
