What is the cheapest way to get from Turkey to London?

The cheapest way to get from Turkey to London is to fly and train which costs £55 - £270 and takes 7h 23m.

What is the fastest way to get from Turkey to London?

The fastest way to get from Turkey to London is to fly which takes 7h 6m and costs £85 - £300.

Is there a direct train between Turkey and London?

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

How far is it from Turkey to London?

The distance between Turkey and London is 1596 miles.

How do I travel from Turkey to London without a car?

The best way to get from Turkey to London without a car is to bus and train which takes 35h 35m and costs £290 - £850.

How long does it take to get from Turkey to London?

It takes approximately 7h 10m to get from Turkey to London, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Turkey to London train from?

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

What is the time difference between Turkey and London?

London is 2h behind Turkey. It is currently 5:55 AM in Turkey and 3:55 AM in London.

Where does the Turkey to London train arrive?

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

Where can I stay near London?

There are 21856+ hotels available in London.

Turkey to London - 13 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, night train

How to get fromTurkey to London

Travel from

See all options

Search accommodation with Expedia

There are 13 ways to get from Turkey to London by plane, bus, train, night train, car, car train, busferry, 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 Heathrow Airport
best
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane IST - LHR
7h 10m
£102–297
Fly Antalya Airport to London Gatwick Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Antalya Airport (AYT) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane AYT - LGW
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Victoriatrain
7h 23m
£59–268
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Munichbus
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 42 / ...
3. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
4. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
35h 35m
£291–811
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
2d 1h
£234–420
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Istanbul to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Londoncar
27h 17m
£508–683
Fly İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport to London Stansted Airport
1. Fly from İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport (ADB) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane ADB - STN
7h 6m
£88–296
Fly Istanbul to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane IST - LGW
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Victoriatrain
7h 33m
£81–277
Fly Antalya Airport to London Stansted Airport
1. Fly from Antalya Airport (AYT) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane AYT - STN
7h 47m
£102–298
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to London Stansted Airport
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane SAW - STN
8h 7m
£79–337
Fly Istanbul to London Stansted Airport
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane IST - STN
7h 47m
£149–447
Night train, bus
1. Take the night train from Halkali to Bucharestnighttrain Bosphor Express
2. Take the bus from Bucharest to London Victoriabus
41h 40m
£129–144
Night train, bus and ferry
1. Take the night train from Halkali to Bucharestnighttrain Bosphor Express
2. Take the busferry from Bucharest to London Barkingbusferry
2d 22h
£65–234
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 Londoncar
28h 20m
£402–615

Istanbul (IST) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) flights

65Weekly Planes

4h 11mAverage Duration

£66Cheapest Price

See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Turkey to London.

Launch map view

Distance: 1,587.2 mi
Duration: 7h 10m

What companies run services between Turkey and London, England?

British Airways, Turkish Airlines, and Croatia Airlines fly from Istanbul (IST) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) every 3 hours.

Airlines

Train operators

Bus operators

Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.