Heathrow → Istanbul (Sabiha Gokcen) flight delays
HEATHROW → ISTANBUL-SABIHA-GOKCEN · all airlines · 203 flights · May 2025 – April 2026 · source: UK CAA
This route is delayed
25%of the time, by +42 min on average when it does.
This is history, not a promise — your specific flight could well be on time.
On-time rate
75%
Delayed 3h+
1%
Cancelled
1%
Avg when late
+42m
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When does HEATHROW → ISTANBUL-SABIHA-GOKCEN run late?
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Delays peak in July (39% late). This route mainly flies in season — empty months had too few flights to show.
Frequently asked
How often is the Heathrow to Istanbul (Sabiha Gokcen) flight delayed?
About 25% of HEATHROW → ISTANBUL-SABIHA-GOKCEN flights arrive late (15+ minutes), by an average of 42 minutes when they do, based on 203 flights in May 2025 – April 2026.
What is the worst month for delays on HEATHROW → ISTANBUL-SABIHA-GOKCEN?
July is the worst, with 39% of flights delayed, while June is the most reliable at 6%.
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