Flights from Derry to Istanbul

There are no direct flights from Derry to Istanbul. The fastest way is one stop via Birmingham or London, about 6h 27m door to door (24 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 4 connection options From 6h 27m

Derry to Istanbul at a glance

Fastest journey6h 27mVia Birmingham, on current schedules

Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Birmingham or London

Best ways to fly from Derry to Istanbul

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

LDY Birmingham (BHX) IST

Leg 1: easyJet · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines

Mon15:00 LDY15:58 BHX2h 02m connection18:00 BHX23:27 ISTeasyJet + Turkish Airlines

1 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 6h 27m

LDY London (LHR) IST

Leg 1: Loganair · Leg 2: British Airways, Turkish Airlines

Sat14:00 LDY15:14 LHR2h 01m connection17:15 LHR22:36 ISTLoganair + Turkish Airlines

21 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 6h 36m

LDY Edinburgh (EDI) IST

Leg 1: easyJet · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines

Mon07:15 LDY07:56 EDI2h 49m connection10:45 EDI16:37 ISTeasyJet + Turkish Airlines

2 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 7h 22m

LDY Manchester (MAN) IST

Leg 1: Ryanair · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines

Self-transfer likely ~7h 20m

Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance: 3,066 km1,904 miles
Journey time: 6h 27mon current schedules
Time difference: +3hIstanbul vs Derry
Currency in Istanbul: TRY
Airports: LDY → IST, SAW

Flights from Derry to Istanbul: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Derry to Istanbul?

No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Birmingham, London and Edinburgh. Most connections mean separate tickets, so leave plenty of time to collect bags and check in again.

How long is the flight from Derry to Istanbul?

With one connection the journey usually takes around 6h 27m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 3,066 km.

Where do you change planes between Derry and Istanbul?

The best connecting points are Birmingham (BHX), London (LHR), Edinburgh (EDI) and Manchester (MAN). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.

Which airports serve Derry and Istanbul?

Derry: City of Derry Airport (LDY). Istanbul: İstanbul Airport (IST) and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW).

What is the time difference between Derry and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 3 hours ahead of Derry.

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