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Among airlines operating Istanbul Airport to London Gatwick Airport flights:

• Wizz Air: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

2 airlines operate flights between Istanbul Airport and London Gatwick Airport. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• Turkish Airlines
• Wizz Air

Flights from Istanbul Airport to London Gatwick Airport usually depart from Istanbul (IST) and arrive at London Gatwick (LGW).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Wizz Air: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Turkish Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Istanbul Airport to London Gatwick Airport:

• Economy Class
• Business Class

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $105 round-trip, compared to $994 via a layover through Barcelona-El Prat (BCN).

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $20–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A321neo family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Wizz Air and Ajet. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A321-100/200 variants.

Most connecting flights from Istanbul Airport to London Gatwick Airport pass through Barcelona-El Prat (BCN), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route. Other layover airports each see under 5%.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 47% on the Istanbul Airport to London Gatwick Airport route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $95 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $178, a difference of $83. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Istanbul Airport to London Gatwick Airport route, 13% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 27 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Istanbul Airport to London Gatwick Airport flights, with 25% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 25%, evening flights for 25%, and night flights for 25%.

Some of the most popular sights in London Gatwick Airport are Hyde Park, Buckingham Palace and Trafalgar Square. These are among the most viewed places in London Gatwick Airport on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Istanbul Airport to London Gatwick Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 7:55 am and lands at 12:02 pm
• Latest: departs at 10:40 pm and lands at 2:47 am.

The flight takes about 4h 07m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 171% above the route average of $105. Book 9 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Istanbul Airport to London Gatwick Airport takes 4h 07m, covering 1,527 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

One-way fares from Istanbul Airport to London Gatwick Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $107, which is 25% below the typical average for this route.

Turkish Airlines is the only airline operating Istanbul Airport to London Gatwick Airport flights. 87% of its flights are on time.

Evening flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

London Gatwick Airport is 2 hours behind Istanbul Airport (British Time vs Turkey Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

London Gatwick Airport (LGW) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $8 for economy cars. Top options include:
• GREEN MOTION
• DRIVALIA
• U-Save
• Europcar
• Alamo

Round-trip flights from Istanbul Airport to London Gatwick Airport range from $81 to $179, with an average of $105 over the past 12 months. Anything below $81 counts as a good deal.