Reservation for your Turkey visa
Turkey is a popular hub for onward travel. Airlines and visa services often want to see an onward or return reservation.
Our reservation is a real hold made with the airline, not a PDF made up by a template. The booking reference printed on your document can be looked up on the airline's "Manage booking" page, so the embassy, visa centre or sponsor can confirm it for themselves.
Departing from London (LHR, LGW, STN, LTN, LCY) and arriving in Istanbul (IST)? Search live flights, choose the one you want, and we reserve it.
Airlines to look for
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Reservation or itinerary plan?
Choose the Verifiable Flight Reservation if you need a real PNR. Choose the Flight Itinerary if the embassy only asks for a travel plan built from real schedules. The itinerary has no booking reference.
Questions about London to Istanbul
Can I get a flight reservation from London to Istanbul for my visa?
Yes. We reserve a real flight on this route with the airline and send you the booking reference (PNR) in a PDF within a few hours. You can check it on the airline's own website.
How long is the flight from London to Istanbul?
The distance is about 1,547 miles (2,489 km). A direct flight takes roughly 3h 35m depending on the airline, wind and routing.
Which airlines fly from London to Istanbul?
Airlines commonly searched on this route include Turkish Airlines, British Airways, Pegasus. Availability changes by date, so use the live search to see what can be reserved.
How much is a one-way and a return reservation?
See the current prices on the booking page. One-way and return are priced separately.
Is a reservation the same as a ticket?
No. A reservation holds the seat under a booking reference but is not paid or ticketed, so it cannot be used to fly. If you want to travel, buy the ticket from the airline.