TK1986 Flight Status Turkish Airlines: London to Istanbul (THY1986)
LHR London
- Scheduled
- 16:30
- Estimated
- 16:30
Terminal: 2
Departure: Sat, Nov 14, 2026 · local time GMT
IST Istanbul
- Scheduled
- 23:20
- Estimated
- Delay
Arrival: Sat, Nov 14, 2026 · local time UTC+3
Departs in 6h 14m 0%
LHR 16:30 IST 23:20
2,489 km (1,547 mi) to fly
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 · Typical Duration: 03:05 · Aircraft:
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TK 1986 Flight Status & Schedule Turkish Airlines London to Istanbul
| Date | From | To | Departure | Arrival | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 14 | LHR | IST | 16:30 | 23:20 | Scheduled | Track > |
| Nov 13 | LHR | IST | 16:52 | 22:46 | Landed | Track > |
| Nov 12 | LHR | IST | 17:04 | 23:04 | Landed | Track > |
| Nov 11 | LHR | IST | 16:52 | 22:46 | Landed | Track > |
| Nov 10 | LHR | IST | 17:01 | 23:05 | Landed | Track > |
| Nov 09 | LHR | IST | 17:12 | 23:11 | Landed | Track > |
| Nov 08 | LHR | IST | 16:51 | 23:02 | Landed | Track > |
| Nov 07 | LHR | IST | 17:20 | 23:39 | Landed Late | Track > |
| Nov 06 | LHR | IST | 17:08 | 23:17 | Landed | Track > |
| Nov 05 | LHR | IST | 17:28 | 23:52 | Landed Late | Track > |
Turkish Airlines flight TK 1986 links London and Istanbul, 2,489 km (1,547 mi) apart, and flies daily. With 3 h 50 min in the timetable and a usual flight time of about 3 h 5 min, it often makes up time. Today's flight is scheduled to leave at 16:30 and arrive at 23:20 local time.
About TK 1986
Turkish Airlines Flight TK1986 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 5 min
- Flies
- Daily
- On time
- 7 of the last 9
- Average delay when late
- 26 min
- Usually departs from
- Terminal 2
Departing the UK, this flight is covered by UK261. Compensation of up to £350 per passenger can apply when it arrives 3 or more hours late or is cancelled.
TK 1986 FAQ
- How long is the TK1986 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 TK1986 from London to Istanbul late?
- 2 of the last 9 flights arrived 15 or more minutes late; when late, by 26 minutes on average.
- When was the latest TK1986 flight from London to Istanbul?
- The latest TK1986 was the 16:30 (local time) departure from London on 13 November 2026; it landed 34 minutes early.
- Which days does TK1986 fly from London to Istanbul?
- Daily: it was scheduled on each of the last 7 days.
- Which terminal does TK1986 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 TK1986 have?
- Also listed as THY1986 (Turkish Airlines' ICAO code) and TK 1986.
- Can I get compensation if TK1986 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.
TK1986 and London LHR to Istanbul IST Flights
Other flights departing from London LHR: AA91, AZ207, BA584, BA1488
Other flights arriving at Istanbul IST: TK6361, TK620, TK1356, TK1368
All flights connecting London LHR to Istanbul IST.