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London (STN) to Istanbul (IST) flights
Nonstop from London Stansted to Istanbul Airport: distance, flying time, which airlines fly it and how often.
Distance
2,455km
1,525 mi, great circle
Flying time
3h 35m
typical, gate to gate
Flights a day
1.9
average, November 2026
Airlines
1
passenger airlines
Airlines flying STN to IST
Route map
The shortest path over the Earth's surface. Actual tracks vary with winds and airspace. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Cheapest recent fare
Fares found in recent searches load here. You can also compare STN to IST fares by month.
Both directions
- Istanbul Airport (IST) · we don't have IST's route list yet
- All nonstop routes from London (STN)
- STN to IST on the flight-path tool
Related guides
Frequently asked questions
How long is the flight from London to Istanbul?
About 3h 35m gate to gate for the 2,455 km (1,525 mile) trip, estimated from distance. Schedules vary by airline and season, and winds can add or save time.
Which airlines fly nonstop from STN to IST?
Turkish Airlines, with about 1.9 flights a day between them in our data (AeroDataBox, November 2026).