Turkish Airlines is introducing direct services between London Stansted and Istanbul on March 18 March 2026. Türkiye’s flag carrier will operate 14 weekly flights from Stansted.
With the addition of Stansted, Turkish is expanding its UK network to six airports. It already operates from Birmingham, Edinburgh, London Gatwick, London Heathrow and Manchester. It also serves the Irish market through Dublin Airport.
During the peak holiday season, the addition of Stansted means that Turkish will operate 170 services to the UK and Ireland.
More than 350 destinations can be accessed via Turkish Airlines’ global network.
Mehmet Gurulkan, Turkish Airlines’ General Manager for London, said: “We are delighted to launch flights from London Stansted, further strengthening our commitment to the UK market. This new service increases our total weekly UK – Istanbul frequencies, providing passengers even more choice and greater connectivity to our global network. By operating from Stansted, we are happy to support the airport’s continued growth and contribute to job creation and economic development in the region.”
Gareth Powell, Managing Director at London Stansted Airport, commented: “We’re delighted to welcome Turkish Airlines to London Stansted. This is a major milestone for the airport and a strong vote of confidence in both our operation and the vibrant, fast-growing region we serve.”
