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

• Earliest: departs at 5:35 am and lands at 9:29 am
• Latest: departs at 5:40 pm and lands at 9:34 pm.

The flight takes about 3h 54m.

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

• Economy Class
• Business Class

A nonstop flight from London Gatwick Airport to Istanbul Airport takes 3h 54m, 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.

Round-trip flights from London Gatwick Airport to Istanbul Airport range from $119 to $302, with an average of $198 over the past 12 months. Anything below $119 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 29% above the $198 route average. Book 22 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $197 round-trip, compared to $309 via a layover through Dalaman (DLM).

Turkish Airlines is the only airline operating London Gatwick Airport to Istanbul Airport flights. 91% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $22–$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.

Morning is the busiest departure period on London Gatwick Airport to Istanbul Airport flights, with 67% of flights leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 33%, afternoon flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

One-way fares from London Gatwick Airport to Istanbul Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $126, which is 12% below the typical average for this route.

Istanbul Airport (IST) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $10 for economy cars. Top options include:

• CIRCULAR
• Avec Car Rental
• Ok Mobility
• Alamo
• Autounion Car Rental

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

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

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 London Gatwick Airport to Istanbul Airport route, 9% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2h 04m.

One-stop flights from London Gatwick Airport to Istanbul Airport most commonly connect through:

• Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) - 65% of one-stop connections
• Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH) - 19% of one-stop connections
• Barcelona-El Prat (BCN) - 11% of one-stop connections
• Antalya (AYT) - 3% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 26% on flights from London Gatwick Airport to Istanbul Airport. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $162 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $218, a difference of $56.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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

• Turkish Airlines
• Wizz Air

Flying via Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 45m, compared with 8h 37m via Antalya (AYT) and 9h 13m via Barcelona-El Prat (BCN).

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

Some of the most popular sights in Istanbul Airport are Taksim Square, Sultan Ahmet Camii and Ayasofya. These are among the most viewed places in Istanbul Airport on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating London Gatwick Airport to Istanbul Airport flights:

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

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

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
• Pakistan International Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

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