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Direct flights from London (STN) to Istanbul (SAW): 14 nonstop departures observed each week across 2 airlines. 82% of the last 11 operated flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule. The median arrival is on schedule. No cancellations were recorded across the 11 tracked flights. The nonstop covers 2,518 km, an estimated 3 hours 44 minutes in the air. Measured by Pro Flight Search from live flight boards at London and Istanbul. Updated 16 October 2026 at 23:42 UTC.
Today, STN → SAW
Sat 17 Oct · local times- 00:20 PC1174PEGASUS AIRLINES Left 00:14 ·
Checked STN board 00:42 · SAW board 22:33
of the last 11 operated STN → SAW flights arrived within 15 minutes
Median arrival delay is +1 min. 0 of 11 tracked legs cancelled in the sample. Will a delayed flight be cancelled? →
The week
scheduled departures · origin local timeEach mark is a scheduled departure at its origin-local time, observed operating in the last 7 days. Today is highlighted.
Who flies it
observed on the boards · 7 daysHistory
operated legs · board outcomesActual board outcomes rather than schedules, paired departure and arrival per flight and day.
Full board history, day by day →
Airports right now
live boardsWeather lens
Current conditions put the pressure at STN: 31% odds of a 15+ minute delay and around +14 min expected when it bites, measured from this route's own weather-matched delay history. See live delays → · Weather risk by airport →
next sweep in 120s
How the London to Istanbul route actually runs
Pro Flight Search records official board updates for nonstop STN to SAW flights through the day: schedules, estimates, gate pushes and actual departures. The verdict above comes from operated flights, so it reflects what this route does rather than what the timetable promises.
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Pro Flight Search — London (STN) to Istanbul (SAW) route reliability, measured from operated flights on official airport boards.
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STN to SAW questions
Is STN–SAW running on time right now?
High disruption likely. The departure side at STN is the weaker end, route health score 14/100. The airports section above carries the live status and delay window at both ends.
Morning or evening flight on STN–SAW?
Operators schedule morning departures around 00:20 and evening departures around 19:00 from STN. Earlier flights typically land before destination-airport delays accumulate later in the day; check the SAW delay card to confirm conditions when you'd arrive.
How long is the flight from STN to SAW?
Great-circle distance is 2,518 km. With typical jet cruise speed plus taxi, climb and descent, expect roughly 208–246 min gate-to-gate on this route.
How often does STN–SAW fly?
2 carriers operate this route, around 60 flights a week between them. Compare carrier days and times in the airline list above.