Distance From London Luton Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, LTN - SAW Distance

The distance from London Luton Airport (LTN) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) is 1590 miles or 2558 kilometers or 1381 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from London ( United Kingdom ) to Pendik, Istanbul ( Turkey )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between London and Pendik, Istanbul takes around 3 hours 39 minutes.

Estimated flight time from London Luton Airport, London, United Kingdom to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, Pendik, Istanbul, Turkey is 3 hours 39 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • LTN - SAW

Kilometers		2558 km
Statute Miles		1590 miles
Nautical Miles		1381 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		3 hours 39 minutes

London Luton Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport Flight Route Map - LTN to SAW Flight Path

Location of London Luton Airport & Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view London to Pendik, Istanbul nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between London, United Kingdom and Pendik, Istanbul, Turkey.

Time Difference Between the Airports • LTN - SAW

Time difference between London (United Kingdom) and Pendik, Istanbul (Turkey) is 2 Hours.
Pendik, Istanbul time is 2 Hours ahead of London.

Location	Local Time
London (United Kingdom)	2026-05-01, 07:46:35 BST
Pendik, Istanbul (Turkey)	2026-05-01, 09:46:35 +03

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

London Luton Airport (LTN / EGGW) London, United Kingdom

Destination

Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW / LTFJ) Pendik, Istanbul, Turkey