european · 3h 50m · 2,499 km
London to Istanbul
Turkish is your only nonstop · 2 cabins reviewed
Turkish is the only carrier offering business class on this route, scoring 6.6/10.Turkish is the only carrier offering economy on this route, scoring 3.6/10.
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- Turkish is the only carrier offering business class on this route, scoring 6.6/10.
- Turkish is the only carrier offering economy on this route, scoring 3.6/10.
Frequently asked
What are the best seats in Turkish Business Class on LHR-IST?
Best: Window seats (A and K) in rows 2-5 for maximum privacy with the wraparound seat shell. True solo window seats. Avoid: Row 1 can be affected by galley noise and foot traffic. Center seats have slightly less privacy. Staggered 1-2-1 Stelia Symphony seats with full aisle access for everyone. 76-inch lie-flat bed. 18-inch touchscreen IFE with excellent resolution. Free wifi for business class passengers. USB and AC power. Noise-cancelling headphones provided. Amenity kit included. Turkish Airlines' acclaimed catering with Do&Co inflight chef service. Lounge access to the Istanbul Turkish Airlines CIP Lounge (widely regarded as one of the world's best). Flies to US cities including ATL, ORD, JFK, SFO, LAX, IAD, MIA, SEA.
What are the best seats in Turkish Economy Class on LHR-IST?
Best: Bulkhead row 11 for extra legroom. Exit row seats. Window seats for sleeping on long-haul flights. Avoid: Last rows near galley and lavatories. Middle seats (B, E, H) throughout. Row 11 has no underseat storage. No separate Economy Comfort cabin on the 787-9; it is a single economy cabin. 3-3-3 configuration with 31-inch pitch. 13.3-inch seatback IFE screens (newer deliveries; older aircraft had 11.6-inch). USB and AC power at every seat. Economy amenity kit provided on long-haul flights. Complimentary meal service (Turkish cuisine catered by Do&Co). Wifi available for purchase. Blanket and pillow provided. Extra legroom available at bulkhead and exit rows for a fee.