Gatwick → Istanbul flight delays
GATWICK → ISTANBUL · all airlines · 3,410 flights · May 2025 – April 2026 · source: UK CAA
This route is delayed
26%of the time, by +46 min on average when it does.
This is history, not a promise — your specific flight could well be on time.
On-time rate
74%
Delayed 3h+
0.4%
Cancelled
0.2%
Avg when late
+46m
Were you delayed 3+ hours on this route?
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When does GATWICK → ISTANBUL run late?
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Delays peak in September (43% late).
Which airline is most punctual on GATWICK → ISTANBUL?
Thy Turkish Airlinesdelayed 25%
Wizz Air Uk Ltddelayed 26%
Frequently asked
How often is the Gatwick to Istanbul flight delayed?
About 26% of GATWICK → ISTANBUL flights arrive late (15+ minutes), by an average of 46 minutes when they do, based on 3,410 flights in May 2025 – April 2026.
Which airline is most punctual on GATWICK → ISTANBUL?
Thy Turkish Airlines, delayed 25% of the time — the best of the 2 airlines flying this route.
What is the worst month for delays on GATWICK → ISTANBUL?
September is the worst, with 43% of flights delayed, while March is the most reliable at 10%.
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