British Airways BA688 flight status now

BA688 - BAW688 British Airways (BA)
LHR London United Kingdom
Flight LHR to IST
IST Istanbul Turkey
Contact Airlines It may not operate on the date requested
Departure London Heathrow Airport
IATA: LHRICAO: EGLL
Scheduled 13:30
5 None
Arrival Istanbul Ataturk Airport
IATA: ISTICAO: LTBA
Scheduled 19:25
None None
BA688 Detail
  • Type: International Flight
  • Flight Duration: 3 hours 55 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: Monday 2025-11-17 22:21 PM
  • Current Time in Istanbul: Tuesday 2025-11-18 01:21 AM

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 13:30 Europe/London. The flight is expected to land at Istanbul Ataturk Airport at 19:25 Europe/Istanbul. The flight will last about 3 hours 55 minutes.

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Frequently asked questions, answered

How long is the flight from London to Istanbul?

On average, nonstop flight takes 3 hour(s) 55 minutes, with the flight distance of 2518 km (1565 miles).

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.