What is the cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Gatwick?

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Gatwick is to fly which costs £85 - £450 and takes 7h 46m.

What is the fastest way to get from Istanbul to Gatwick?

The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Gatwick is to fly which takes 7h 11m and costs £65 - £240.

Is there a direct bus between Istanbul and Gatwick?

No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul station to Gatwick station. However, there are services departing from İstanbul Esenler bus station and arriving at North Terminal Bus Station via București, Autogara Militari, Bucharest and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 45h 2m.

Is there a direct train between Istanbul and Gatwick?

No, there is no direct train from Istanbul to Gatwick. However, there are services departing from Yenikapi and arriving at Gatwick Airport via Halkali, Bucuresti Nord, Wien Hbf, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 1h.

How far is it from Istanbul to Gatwick?

The distance between Istanbul and Gatwick is 1566 miles.

How do I travel from Istanbul to Gatwick without a car?

The best way to get from Istanbul to Gatwick without a car is to night train and bus and train which takes 42h 38m and costs £140 - £180.

How long does it take to get from Istanbul to Gatwick?

It takes approximately 7h 11m to get from Istanbul to Gatwick, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Gatwick bus from?

Istanbul to Gatwick bus services, operated by Alpar Turizm, depart from Istanbul station.

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Gatwick train from?

Istanbul to Gatwick train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Halkali station.

Bus or fly from Istanbul to Gatwick?

The best way to get from Istanbul to Gatwick is to fly which takes 7h 11m and costs £65 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £170 - £220 and takes 45h 2m.

Where does the Istanbul to Gatwick bus arrive?

Istanbul to Gatwick bus services, operated by Alpar Turizm, arrive at Munich station.

What is the time difference between Istanbul and Gatwick?

Gatwick is 2h behind Istanbul. It is currently 3:02 AM in Istanbul and 1:02 AM in Gatwick.

Where does the Istanbul to Gatwick train arrive?

Istanbul to Gatwick train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Bucharest station.

How do I get a bus ticket from Istanbul to Gatwick?

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Where can I stay near Gatwick?

There are 18764+ hotels available in Gatwick.

Istanbul to Gatwick - 13 ways to travel via train, plane, night train, and bus

There are 13 ways to get from Istanbul to Gatwick by plane, night train, bus, train, car, car train, or car ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Istanbul to London Gatwick Airport
best
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane IST - LGW
7h 11m
£70–235
Night train, bus, train
1. Take the night train from Halkali to Bucharestnighttrain
2. Take the bus from Bucharest to London Victoriabus
3. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain
42h 38m
£145–177
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Halkali to Bucharestnighttrain
2. Take the night train from Bucuresti Nord to Wien Hbfnighttrain
3. Take the night train from Wien Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midinighttrain Nj
4. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
5. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Gatwick Airporttrain
2d 1h
£244–445
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Istanbul to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Gatwickcar
27h 3m
£512–689
Fly Istanbul to London Heathrow Airport, bus
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane IST - LHR
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Gatwick Airport North Terminalbus
8h 16m
£115–259
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to London Gatwick Airport
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane SAW - LGW
7h 46m
£90–445
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to London Stansted Airport, train
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane SAW - STN
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain
9h 7m
£96–378
Fly Istanbul to London Stansted Airport, train
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane IST - STN
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain
8h 47m
£126–498
Fly Istanbul to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane IST - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Gatwick Airporttrain
8h 55m
£115–515
Fly Istanbul to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane IST - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to London Eustontrain
3. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain
9h 29m
£179–443
Bus
1. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to București, Autogara Militaribus
2. Take the bus from Bucharest to London Victoriabus
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to North Terminal Bus Stationbus 025 / ...
45h 2m
£170–212
Bus via Munich
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Munichbus
2. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to London Victoriabus
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to North Terminal Bus Stationbus 025 / ...
2d
£153–256
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Istanbul to Calaiscar
2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
3. Drive from Port of Dover to Gatwickcar
28h 7m
£405–619

Istanbul (IST) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) flights

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4h 6mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,557.1 mi
Duration: 7h 11m

What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Gatwick, England?

Wizz Air UK and Turkish Airlines fly from Istanbul (IST) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to North Terminal Bus Station via București, Autogara Militari, București Gara de Nord, Bucharest, and London Victoria in around 45h 2m.

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