Flights Istanbul to London

Formerly Constantinople, Istanbul is one of the most richly diverse and historical cities in the world. There are two airports in Istanbul, Istanbul Ataturk Airport, located on the European side and one of the busiest airports in Europe, and the secondary Sabiha Gokcen International Airport, located on the Asian side.

It's very easy to take flights to London from Istanbul with flights leaving regularly from both airports. Ataturk Airport was originally opened for military purposes in 1912 before becoming a civilian airport after 1949. It is named after Ataturk, founder of the Republic. Sabiha Gokcen Airport was named after the first ever female pilot of Turkey, who also served as a fighter pilot in the war.

Cheap flights from Istanbul to London may leave from either of the two main airports. Istanbul Ataturk Airport is located 14 miles from the city centre on the European side and Sabiha Gokcen Airport is 19 miles away on the Asian side. There are numerous ways you can travel between the airports and the city centre. One of the easiest and most economical ways is to use the regular Havatas Airport Shuttle Service that runs from Taksim Square to both airports. The metro also connects with the centre of Istanbul, running to and from Ataturk Airport every 15-20 minutes via Zeytinburnu.

London is one of the most exciting cities in the world to visit; jam packed with iconic landmarks and fascinating sights. You could spend your days browsing London's eclectic markets, such as Camden Market or Portobello Road market, or head to Chinatown for some dim sum. The main commercial shopping areas are centred around Regents Street, Oxford Circus and Bond Street. Catch a world-renowned show in the West End, London's version of Broadway, or brush up on some culture by popping into any number of museums or cutting-edge art galleries. Meanwhile, London's wide open parks and gardens are captivating, no matter the season.

Istanbul to London flights will arrive at one of London's main airports. Heathrow Airport (west) accesses the city via the Heathrow Express that runs to Paddington Station (15-20 minutes) or on the Piccadilly tube, which goes to the city centre in about 40 minutes. Gatwick in the south connects with London Victoria on the Gatwick Express or local Thameslink services. Stansted in the north east has a direct train running to Liverpool Street that takes around 40 minutes, while Luton in the north west, runs a combined shuttle bus (10 minutes) and train from London Luton Parkway station to St Pancras International Station.