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Flights from Istanbul to Leeds

There are no direct flights from Istanbul to Leeds. The fastest way is one stop via Paris or Amsterdam, about 11h 21m door to door (1 connection a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 5h 51m
ISTLBAAMS

Istanbul to Leeds at a glance

Fastest journey5h 51mVia Paris, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Paris or Amsterdam

Best ways to fly from Istanbul to Leeds

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

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IST Paris (CDG) LBA
Leg 1: Air France, Turkish Airlines, Air Algérie · Leg 2: easyJet, Jet2
Mon08:15 IST10:30 CDG7h 00m connection17:30 CDG17:36 LBATurkish Airlines + Jet2
1 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 11h 21m
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2
IST Amsterdam (AMS) LBA
Leg 1: KLM, Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: KLM
One airline, one ticket ~5h 51m
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3
IST Krakow (KRK) LBA
Leg 1: LOT Polish Airlines, Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Jet2, Ryanair
Self-transfer likely ~6h 56m
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4
IST Warsaw (WAW) LBA
Leg 1: LOT Polish Airlines, Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Wizz Air, Ryanair
Self-transfer likely ~7h 08m
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5
IST Bucharest (OTP) LBA
Leg 1: TAROM, Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Wizz Air, Ryanair
Self-transfer likely ~6h 52m
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IST Dublin (DUB) LBA
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Ryanair
Self-transfer likely ~7h 34m
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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
2,671 km1,659 miles
Journey time
5h 51mon current schedules
Time difference
-3hLeeds vs Istanbul
Currency in Leeds
GBP
Airports
IST, SAW → LBA

Flights from Istanbul to Leeds: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Istanbul to Leeds?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Paris, Amsterdam and Krakow. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Istanbul to Leeds?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 5h 51m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 2,671 km.
Where do you change planes between Istanbul and Leeds?
The best connecting points are Paris (CDG), Amsterdam (AMS), Krakow (KRK) and Warsaw (WAW). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve Istanbul and Leeds?
Istanbul: İstanbul Airport (IST) and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW). Leeds: Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA).
What is the time difference between Istanbul and Leeds?
Leeds is 3 hours behind Istanbul.

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