British Airways BA688 Flight Status Today

International flight British Airways BA688 takes off from London (LHR) United Kingdom to Istanbul (IST) Turkey. It's operated by British Airways. The plane leaves London Heathrow Airport at 13:20 18 January 2026 Europe/London. The flight is expected to land at Istanbul Ataturk Airport at 16:25 18 January 2026 Europe/Istanbul. The flight will last about 2 hours 5 minutes.

Current status of BA688 is Scheduled On time Expected Depart in 3 hours, 10 minutes

BA688 - BAW688 British Airways (BA)
LHR London United Kingdom
Flight LHR to IST
IST Istanbul Turkey
Scheduled On time Expected Depart in 3 hours, 10 minutes
Departure London Heathrow Airport
IATA: LHRICAO: EGLL
Scheduled 13:20 18 January 2026
5 None
Arrival Istanbul Ataturk Airport
IATA: ISTICAO: LTBA
Scheduled 16:25 18 January 2026
None None
BA688 Detail
  • Type: International Flight
  • Code Shares: AA 6617
  • Flight Duration: 2 hours 5 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 2518 kms / 1565 miles
Airline
  • British Airways
  • IATA: BA
  • ICAO: BAW
  • Operating Days: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Passenger Services
  • Service type: Normal passenger
  • Seats: 144
  • Freight capacity: 9.4 tons
  • Passenger classes: Economy, Business Class
More Detail
  • Aircraft: Airbus A320neo
  • Callsign: F-LSZH5
  • Departure Timezone: Europe/London
  • Arrival Timezone: Europe/Istanbul
  • Current Time in London: Sunday 2026-01-18 10:10 AM
  • Current Time in Istanbul: Sunday 2026-01-18 13:10 PM

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British Airways Flight BA688 FAQs

What is the scheduled flight duration for British Airways BA688 flight?

On average, nonstop flight takes 2 hour(s) 5 minutes, with the flight distance of 2518 km (1565 miles).

What is the current status of British Airways BA688 flight?

The current status of flight British Airways BA688 is Scheduled On time.

What type of aircraft is used for the British Airways BA688 flight?

All British Airways BA688 flights are operated using Airbus A320neo aircraft.

How many British Airways BA688 flights are operated a week?

6 flights per week. The Flight British Airways BA688 is operated on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday.