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London (STN) to Istanbul (SAW) flights
Nonstop from London Stansted to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen: distance, flying time, which airlines fly it and how often.
Distance
2,518km
1,565 mi, great circle
Flying time
3h 40m
typical, gate to gate
Flights a day
9.9
average, November 2026
Airlines
1
passenger airlines
Airlines flying STN to SAW
Also in the data (cargo, charter or a foreign airline on a domestic route): AJet.
Route map
The shortest path over the Earth's surface. Actual tracks vary with winds and airspace. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Cheapest recent fare
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Both directions
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the flight from London to Istanbul?
About 3h 40m gate to gate for the 2,518 km (1,565 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 SAW?
Pegasus Airlines, with about 9.9 flights a day between them in our data (AeroDataBox, November 2026).