Distance From London Stansted Airport to İstanbul Atatürk Airport, STN - ISL Distance

The distance from London Stansted Airport (STN) to İstanbul Atatürk Airport (ISL) is 1542 miles or 2482 kilometers or 1339 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 Bakırköy, Istanbul ( Turkey )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between London and Bakırköy, Istanbul takes around 3 hours 32 minutes.

Estimated flight time from London Stansted Airport, London, United Kingdom to İstanbul Atatürk Airport, Bakırköy, Istanbul, Turkey is 3 hours 32 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 • STN - ISL

Kilometers		2482 km
Statute Miles		1542 miles
Nautical Miles		1339 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		3 hours 32 minutes

London Stansted Airport to İstanbul Atatürk Airport Flight Route Map - STN to ISL Flight Path

Location of London Stansted Airport & İstanbul Atatürk Airport is given below.
Click the map to view London to Bakırköy, Istanbul nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • STN - ISL

Time difference between London (United Kingdom) and Bakırköy, Istanbul (Turkey) is 3 Hours.
Bakırköy, Istanbul time is 3 Hours ahead of London.

Location	Local Time
London (United Kingdom)	2025-12-07, 05:20:09 GMT
Bakırköy, Istanbul (Turkey)	2025-12-07, 08:20:09 +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 Stansted Airport (STN / EGSS) London, United Kingdom

Destination

İstanbul Atatürk Airport (ISL / LTBA) Bakırköy, Istanbul, Turkey