Turkish Airlines adding flights to third London airport
Turkish Airlines is adding a new UK gateway.
The airline is expanding London flight options with a new route from London Stansted Airport to Istanbul starting next spring.
The route kicks off on March 18, 2026.
Turkish Airlines will operate the Istanbul–Stansted route up to 10 times a week on Airbus A321neo jets.
The schedule offers a choice of morning, afternoon, and evening departures.
Stansted becomes the airline’s third London airport joining the existing flights at Heathrow and Gatwick.
London remains one of the top international markets for Turkish Airlines.
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