Rome2Rio

How to get fromHeathrow Terminal 5 to Istanbul Airport (IST)by plane, bus, night train, car, car train, busferry, or car ferry

Find Transport to Istanbul Airport (IST)

See all options

There are 9 ways to get from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Istanbul Airport (IST) by plane, bus, 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.

  1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport

    best
    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Istanbul (IST)plane plane LHR - IST
    5h 44m
    ₺5,094–17,358

  2. Bus to London Gatwick Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to South Terminal Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Istanbul (IST)plane plane LGW - IST
    6h 50m
    ₺4,427–15,692

  3. Bus, night train

    1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bucharestbus bus
    2. Take the nighttrain from Bucharest to Halkalinighttrain night train
    3. Take the bus from Istanbul Halkalı Marmaray to Istanbul Airport Busbus bus
    44h 30m
    ₺8,612–10,204

  4. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train
    3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Istanbul Airport (IST)car car
    27h 10m
    ₺33,040–44,674

  5. Fly from London Stansted Airport

    1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Istanbul (IST)plane plane STN - IST
    7h 34m
    ₺7,741–29,222

  6. Bus to Luton Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Airport Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Istanbul (IST)plane plane LTN - IST
    7h 36m
    ₺5,544–29,458

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Munich central bus stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Munich to Istanbulbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Busbus bus
    2d 6h
    ₺10,167–17,399

  8. Bus and ferry, night train, bus

    1. Take the busferry from London Edmunton to Bucharestbusferry bus ferry
    2. Take the nighttrain from Bucharest to Halkalinighttrain night train
    3. Take the bus from Istanbul Halkalı Marmaray to Istanbul Airport Busbus bus
    3d
    ₺5,955–18,122

  9. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Port of Dovercar car
    2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Calais to Istanbul Airport (IST)car car
    28h 19m
    ₺26,099–40,410

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

Calendar73Weekly Planes
Duration4h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket₺4,152Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Istanbul Airport (IST).ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 2,491.6 km
  • Duration: 5h 44m

What companies run services between Heathrow Terminal 5, England and Istanbul Airport (IST), Turkey?

British Airways, Turkish Airlines, and two other airlines fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Istanbul (IST) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Istanbul Airport Bus via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Munich, and Istanbul Otogari in around 2d 6h.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around Türkiye

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.

Related travel guides

More Questions & Answers