AV6618 Flight Status Avianca: London to Istanbul (AVA6618)
LHR London
- Scheduled
- 17:55
- Actual
- 18:53
Terminal: 2 | Gate: B36
Departure: Fri, Nov 13, 2026 · local time GMT
IST Istanbul
- Scheduled
- 00:45
- Actual
- 00:55
- Delay
Arrival: Sat, Nov 14, 2026 · local time UTC+3
Landed 12h 37m ago 100%
LHR 18:53 IST 00:55 +1
2,489 km (1,547 mi) flown
Estimated position based on departure and arrival times, not live tracking. Times are local at each airport.
Distance: 2489 km / 1547 miles · Scheduled Duration: 03:50 · Actual Duration: 03:02 · Aircraft:
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AV 6618 Flight Status & Schedule Avianca London to Istanbul
| Date | From | To | Departure | Arrival | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 13 | LHR | IST | 18:53 | 00:55 | Landed | Track > |
| Nov 12 | LHR | IST | 18:30 | 00:39 | Landed | Track > |
| Nov 11 | LHR | IST | 18:24 | 00:16 | Landed | Track > |
| Nov 10 | LHR | IST | 18:35 | 00:35 | Landed | Track > |
| Nov 09 | LHR | IST | 19:05 | 01:02 | Landed Late | Track > |
| Nov 08 | LHR | IST | 18:09 | 00:17 | Landed | Track > |
| Nov 07 | LHR | IST | 18:03 | 00:28 | Landed | Track > |
| Nov 06 | LHR | IST | 18:32 | 00:47 | Landed | Track > |
| Nov 05 | LHR | IST | 18:31 | 00:58 | Landed | Track > |
| Nov 04 | LHR | IST | 18:30 | 00:48 | Landed | Track > |
Avianca flight AV 6618 links London and Istanbul, 2,489 km (1,547 mi) apart, and flies six times a week: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday. Its timetable allows 3 h 50 min; in practice it usually takes about 3 h 10 min, so it often makes up time. Yesterday it left 58 minutes late and still landed at 00:55 the next morning, just 10 minutes behind schedule.
About AV 6618
Avianca Flight AV6618 connects London, United Kingdom to Istanbul, Turkey, taking off from London Heathrow Airport LHR and landing at Istanbul Airport IST.
- Distance
- 2,489 km (1,547 mi)
- Typical flight time
- 3 h 10 min
- Flies
- Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun
- On time
- 9 of the last 10
- Average delay when late
- 17 min
- Usually departs from
- Terminal 2
Departing the UK, this flight is covered by UK261. Yesterday's 10-minute delay is well below the 3-hour threshold for compensation.
AV 6618 FAQ
- How long is the AV6618 flight from London to Istanbul?
- The timetable allows 3 h 50 min. London to Istanbul is 2,489 km (1,547 mi).
- How often is AV6618 from London to Istanbul late?
- 1 of the last 10 flights arrived 15 or more minutes late; when late, by 17 minutes on average.
- When was the latest AV6618 flight from London to Istanbul?
- The latest AV6618 was the 17:55 (local time) departure from London on 13 November 2026; it landed 10 minutes late.
- Which days does AV6618 fly from London to Istanbul?
- Six times a week: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday, based on the schedule of the last 7 days.
- Which terminal does AV6618 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 AV6618 have?
- Also listed as AVA6618 (Avianca's ICAO code) and AV 6618.
- Can I get compensation if AV6618 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.
AV6618 and London LHR to Istanbul IST Flights
Flight AV6618 is a code-share Avianca flight of the Turkish Airlines operated TK1972.
Other flights departing from London LHR: BA394, FB852, TK1972
Other flights arriving at Istanbul IST: FZ755, TK1972, AT320
All flights connecting London LHR to Istanbul IST.