British Airways BA679 Flight Status Today

International flight British Airways BA679 takes off from Istanbul (IST) Turkey to London (LHR) United Kingdom. It's operated by British Airways. The plane leaves Istanbul Ataturk Airport at 18:40 18 January 2026 Europe/Istanbul. The flight is expected to land at London Heathrow Airport at 19:55 18 January 2026 Europe/London. The flight will last about 4 hours 15 minutes.

Current status of BA679 is Scheduled On time Estimated Depart in 1 hour, 18 minutes

BA679 - BAW679 British Airways (BA)
IST Istanbul Turkey
Flight IST to LHR
LHR London United Kingdom
Scheduled On time Estimated Depart in 1 hour, 18 minutes
Departure Istanbul Ataturk Airport
IATA: ISTICAO: LTBA
Scheduled 18:40 18 January 2026
Estimated 18:40 18 January 2026
None B1B
Arrival London Heathrow Airport
IATA: LHRICAO: EGLL
Scheduled 19:55 18 January 2026
Estimated 19:07 18 January 2026
5 None
BA679 Detail
  • Type: International Flight
  • Flight Duration: 4 hours 15 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 2518 kms / 1565 miles
Airline
  • British Airways
  • IATA: BA
  • ICAO: BAW
  • Operating Days: Monday, Saturday, Sunday
Passenger Services
  • Service type: Normal passenger
  • Seats: 143
  • Freight capacity: 9.4 tons
  • Passenger classes: Economy, Business Class
More Detail
  • Aircraft: Airbus A321neo
  • Callsign: F-EGLK3
  • Departure Timezone: Europe/Istanbul
  • Arrival Timezone: Europe/London
  • Current Time in Istanbul: Sunday 2026-01-18 17:22 PM
  • Current Time in London: Sunday 2026-01-18 14:22 PM

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British Airways Flight BA679 FAQs

What is the scheduled flight duration for British Airways BA679 flight?

On average, nonstop flight takes 4 hour(s) 15 minutes, with the flight distance of 2518 km (1565 miles).

What is the current status of British Airways BA679 flight?

The current status of flight British Airways BA679 is Scheduled On time.

What type of aircraft is used for the British Airways BA679 flight?

All British Airways BA679 flights are operated using Airbus A321neo aircraft.

When does the flight British Airways BA679 arrive?

Flight British Airways BA679 arrives at 19:55.

Which terminal the flight British Airways BA679 is arriving at?

Flight British Airways BA679 arrives in London Heathrow Airport at Terminal 5.

How many British Airways BA679 flights are operated a week?

3 flights per week. The Flight British Airways BA679 is operated on Monday, Saturday, Sunday.