Journey from the UK
How long is the flight to Türkiye?
About 4h from London3 to 6 hoursChecked 22 October 2026
About 3¾ hours to Istanbul and 4 hours to the south coast resorts. Türkiye is 3 hours ahead of the UK in winter and 2 hours ahead in summer.
- Under 3 hours
- 3 to 6 hours
- 6 to 10 hours
- 10 hours or more
Rating3 to 6 hours
Areas covered4 on this page
Antalya, Dalaman and Bodrum have direct flights from most UK airports in summer. Istanbul has flights all year.
Flight times from London
- Istanbul (IST, SAW)3 to 6 hours
About 3¾ hours.
- Dalaman (DLM) for Fethiye and Marmaris3 to 6 hours
About 4 hours.
- Bodrum (BJV)3 to 6 hours
About 4 hours.
- Antalya (AYT) for Side, Belek and Kemer3 to 6 hours
About 4¼ hours.
The journey at a glance
Flight from LondonAbout 4h
Distance2,938 km
Time difference+3 h (+2 h in UK summer)
Main airportAYT
Straight-line estimate for a direct flight from Heathrow. Real flights often take longer.
Before you go
- Check your passport has at least 150 days left on it from the date you arrive.
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Questions people ask
Is there a time difference with Turkey?
Yes: Türkiye is 3 hours ahead of the UK in winter and 2 hours ahead in summer, as it doesn't change its clocks.