London, Essex to Ankara (STN–ESB) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
STN–ESB is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Valuair and Pegasus lead the route. The flight covers 1,749 miles in approximately 4h. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VF Valuair | 7 | 73H, 7M8 | 4h | – | – | – |
| PC Pegasus | 5 | 320 | 3h44 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
STN: BST · ESB: +03
When it's 6:00 PM in London, Essex, it's 8:00 PM in Ankara.
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Direct flights from London to Istanbul (IST) run about 3 hours 45 minutes. Turkish Airlines, British Airways, easyJet, and Pegasus operate the route. Flights to Dalaman, Antalya, and Bodrum are seasonal from multiple UK airports. The Turkish lira (TRY) trades at roughly 38 TRY per $1. No vaccination requirements for UK arrivals. Istanbul has two airports: IST (main international hub, European side) and SAW (Sabiha Gokcen, Asian side, budget carriers). They are 80 to 100 km apart.
STN–ESB Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from STN to ESB
London Stansted Airport (STN) and Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) are connected by nonstop service from Valuair and Pegasus. With 12 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
STN to ESB Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from STN to ESB is about 4 hours gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,749 miles (2,815 km). There are approximately 12 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 26 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen, Cologne Bonn and Kraków John Paul II. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.