How long is the 3U7238 flight?

The timetable allows 4 hours. London to Istanbul is 2,489 km (1,547 mi).

Which terminal does 3U7238 use?

It usually leaves from Terminal 2 at London Heathrow Airport (LHR). Check the flight card above for today's terminal and gate.

What other flight numbers does 3U7238 have?

Also listed as CSC7238 (Sichuan Airlines' ICAO code) and 3U 7238.

Can I get compensation if 3U7238 is delayed or cancelled?

Up to £350 per passenger may be due under UK261 when it arrives 3 or more hours late or is cancelled, unless the cause was outside the airline's control. Departing the UK, this flight is covered by UK261.

3U7238 Flight Status Sichuan Airlines: London to Istanbul (CSC7238)

Sichuan Airlines 3U 7238

Landed On Time

LHR London

Scheduled: 06:25
Actual: 06:55

Terminal: 2 | Gate: B46

Departure: Mon, Nov 9, 2026 · local time GMT

London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

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IST Istanbul

Scheduled: 13:25
Actual: 12:55
Delay

Arrival: Mon, Nov 9, 2026 · local time UTC+3

Istanbul Airport (IST)

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Landed 3h 58m ago 100%

LHR 06:55 IST 12:55

2,489 km (1,547 mi) flown

Estimated position based on departure and arrival times, not live tracking. Times are local at each airport.

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Distance: 2489 km / 1547 miles · Scheduled Duration: 04:00 · Actual Duration: 03:00

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3U 7238 Flight Status & Schedule Sichuan Airlines London to Istanbul

Date	From	To	Departure	Arrival	Status	Details
Nov 09	LHR	IST	06:55	12:55	Landed	Track >
Nov 08	LHR	IST	06:34	13:02	Landed	Track >
Nov 07	LHR	IST	06:32	13:06	Landed	Track >
Nov 06	LHR	IST	06:56	13:22	Landed	Track >
Nov 05	LHR	IST	06:40	13:25	Landed	Track >
Nov 04	LHR	IST	06:45	13:16	Landed	Track >
Nov 03	LHR	IST	07:38	14:09	Landed Late	Track >
Nov 02	LHR	IST	06:42	13:05	Landed	Track >
Nov 01	LHR	IST	06:39	13:00	Landed	Track >
Oct 31	LHR	IST	06:39	13:02	Landed	Track >

Sichuan Airlines flight 3U 7238 links London and Istanbul, 2,489 km (1,547 mi) apart, and flies daily. With 4 hours in the timetable and a usual flight time of about 3 h 25 min, it often makes up time. Today it left 30 minutes late and still landed at 12:55, 30 minutes early.

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About 3U 7238

Route: London Heathrow Airport LHR to Istanbul Airport IST
Distance: 2,489 km (1,547 mi)
Typical flight time: 3 h 25 min
Flies: Daily
On time: 9 of the last 10
Average delay when late: 44 min
Usually departs from: Terminal 2

Departing the UK, this flight is covered by UK261. Today's flight landed 30 minutes early, so no delay compensation applies; it starts at 3 hours late on arrival.

3U 7238 FAQ

How long is the 3U7238 flight?: The timetable allows 4 hours. London to Istanbul is 2,489 km (1,547 mi).
How often is 3U7238 late?: 1 of the last 10 flights arrived 15 or more minutes late; when late, by 44 minutes on average.
Which days does 3U7238 fly?: Daily: it was scheduled on each of the last 7 days.
Which terminal does 3U7238 use?: It usually leaves from Terminal 2 at London Heathrow Airport (LHR). Check the flight card above for today's terminal and gate.
What other flight numbers does 3U7238 have?: Also listed as CSC7238 (Sichuan Airlines' ICAO code) and 3U 7238.
Can I get compensation if 3U7238 is delayed or cancelled?: Up to £350 per passenger may be due under UK261 when it arrives 3 or more hours late or is cancelled, unless the cause was outside the airline's control. Departing the UK, this flight is covered by UK261.

3U7238 and London LHR to Istanbul IST Flights

Flight 3U7238 is a code-share Sichuan Airlines flight of the Turkish Airlines operated TK1988.

Other flights departing from London LHR: BA430, BA726, BA1472, TK1988

Other flights arriving at Istanbul IST: TK36, TK564, TK1036, TK831

All flights connecting London LHR to Istanbul IST.