| Date | From | To | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
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| Jun 03 | STN | IST | 11:00 | 16:17 |
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| Jun 01 | STN | IST | 11:10 | 16:18 |
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| May 31 | STN | IST | 12:33 | 17:39 |
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| May 30 | STN | IST | 11:45 | 16:57 |
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| May 29 | STN | IST | 11:19 | 16:28 |
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| May 27 | STN | IST | 10:56 | 16:09 |
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| May 25 | STN | IST | 11:05 | 16:26 |
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| May 24 | STN | IST | 11:01 | 16:26 |
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| May 23 | STN | IST | 11:12 | 16:31 |
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| May 22 | STN | IST | 11:42 | 16:58 |
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Turkish Airlines Flight TK1242 connects London, United Kingdom to Istanbul, Turkey, taking off from London Stansted Airport STN and landing at Istanbul Airport IST.
How long is the TK1242 flight from London to Istanbul?
The average flight time from London to Istanbul is 3 hours and 14 minutes. The flight distance is 2456 km / 1526 miles and the average flight speed is 758 km/h / 471 mph.
How many TK1242 flights are operated per week?
5 flights per week. The flight TK1242 is operated on Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
What is the On-Time Performance (OTP) of Turkish Airlines Flight TK1242 London to Istanbul?
The Airportia On-Time Performance Rating for Turkish Airlines Flight TK1242 is 4.9/5 stars. This metric is calculated using data from the past 10 flights.
When was the latest TK1242 flight?
The latest flight took off on Wednesday, June 3rd, 2026 with the flight status being Landed on 16:17.
How else can the flight TK1242 be referenced as?
This Turkish Airlines flight can also be referenced as THY1242, TK 1242, THY 1242.
How often is flight TK1242 delayed?
On average, 30% of all TK1242 flights are delayed. The average delay is 26 minutes.
Can I get compensation for my delayed or cancelled TK1242 flight or baggage issues?
If your TK1242 flight was cancelled, delayed, or if you experienced baggage issues such as delayed, damaged, or lost bags, you may be entitled to compensation. Compensation amounts and eligibility depend on various regulations, including EC 261/2004, UK261, CA Montreal Convention, US GoodWill, BR-ANAC, SA-GACA and TK-SHY.
See our TK1242 Flight Tracker above for more details.
Other flights departing from London STN: FR712, FR2738, FR1401, FR72
Other flights arriving at Istanbul IST: TK647, TK652, SV3229, TK2017
All flights connecting London STN to Istanbul IST.