Turkish Airlines TK1979 Flight Status Today

International flight Turkish Airlines TK1979 takes off from Istanbul (IST) Turkey to London (LHR) United Kingdom. It's operated by Turkish Airlines. The plane leaves Istanbul Ataturk Airport at 08:50 28 February 2026 Europe/Istanbul. The flight is expected to land at London Heathrow Airport at 09:55 28 February 2026 Europe/London. The flight will last about 4 hours 5 minutes.

Current status of TK1979 is Scheduled On time Estimated Depart in 5 hours, 21 minutes

TK1979 - THY1979 Turkish Airlines (TK)
IST Istanbul Turkey
Flight IST to LHR
LHR London United Kingdom
Scheduled On time Estimated Depart in 5 hours, 21 minutes
Departure Istanbul Ataturk Airport
IATA: ISTICAO: LTBA
Scheduled 08:50 28 February 2026
Estimated 08:50 28 February 2026
None F8
Arrival London Heathrow Airport
IATA: LHRICAO: EGLL
Scheduled 09:55 28 February 2026
Estimated 09:55 28 February 2026
2 None
TK1979 Detail
  • Type: International Flight
  • Code Shares: 3U 7203, 6E 4063, BR 3554, FI 7000, PK 5979, UA 6915
  • Flight Duration: 4 hours 5 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 2518 kms / 1565 miles
Airline
  • Turkish Airlines
  • IATA: TK
  • ICAO: THY
  • Operating Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Passenger Services
  • Service type: Normal passenger
  • Seats: 337
  • Freight capacity: 19.6 tons
  • Passenger classes: First Class, Economy, Business Class
More Detail
  • Aircraft: Boeing 787-9
  • Callsign: F-EDDM2
  • Departure Timezone: Europe/Istanbul
  • Arrival Timezone: Europe/London
  • Current Time in Istanbul: Saturday 2026-02-28 03:29 AM
  • Current Time in London: Saturday 2026-02-28 00:29 AM

Turkish Airlines TK1979 Flight Statistics

Turkish Airlines
Turkish Airlines
FLIGHT NO TK1979
AIRPLANE Boeing 787-9
ON TIME 10
DELAYED 4
CANCELLED 0
ON TIME 23
DELAYED 7
CANCELLED 0
ON TIME 45
DELAYED 15
CANCELLED 0
ON TIME 60
DELAYED 24
CANCELLED 0
Last 14 days flight data
14 30 60 90
On Time Rate

Turkish Airlines TK1979 Flight Schedule and Histories

Time Departure Arrival Actual departure Actual arrival
Tue 17 Feb
Departed On time
Istanbul (IST) 2026-02-17T08:50
London (LHR) 2026-02-17T09:55
2026-02-17T08:52
Mon 16 Feb
Scheduled On time
Istanbul (IST) 2026-02-16T08:50
London (LHR) 2026-02-16T09:55
Sun 15 Feb
Arrived On time
Istanbul (IST) 2026-02-15T08:50
London (LHR) 2026-02-15T09:55
2026-02-15T09:03
2026-02-15T10:06
Sat 14 Feb
Departed On time
Istanbul (IST) 2026-02-14T08:50
London (LHR) 2026-02-14T09:55
2026-02-14T08:54
Fri 13 Feb
Arrived Delayed by 36m
Istanbul (IST) 2026-02-13T08:50
London (LHR) 2026-02-13T09:55
2026-02-13T09:29
2026-02-13T10:31
Thu 12 Feb
Departed On time
Istanbul (IST) 2026-02-12T08:50
London (LHR) 2026-02-12T09:55
2026-02-12T09:09
Mon 09 Feb
Arrived On time
Istanbul (IST) 2026-02-09T08:50
London (LHR) 2026-02-09T09:55
2026-02-09T08:57
2026-02-09T09:59
Sun 08 Feb
Arrived Delayed by 47m
Istanbul (IST) 2026-02-08T08:50
London (LHR) 2026-02-08T09:55
2026-02-08T09:56
2026-02-08T10:42
Sat 07 Feb
Arrived On time
Istanbul (IST) 2026-02-07T08:50
London (LHR) 2026-02-07T09:55
2026-02-07T08:56
2026-02-07T09:52
Thu 05 Feb
Arrived On time
Istanbul (IST) 2026-02-05T08:50
London (LHR) 2026-02-05T09:55
2026-02-05T08:57
2026-02-05T09:35

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Turkish Airlines Flight TK1979 FAQs

What is the scheduled flight duration for Turkish Airlines TK1979 flight?

On average, nonstop flight takes 4 hour(s) 5 minutes, with the flight distance of 2518 km (1565 miles).

What is the current status of Turkish Airlines TK1979 flight?

The current status of flight Turkish Airlines TK1979 is Scheduled On time.

What type of aircraft is used for the Turkish Airlines TK1979 flight?

All Turkish Airlines TK1979 flights are operated using Boeing 787-9 aircraft.

When does the flight Turkish Airlines TK1979 arrive?

Flight Turkish Airlines TK1979 arrives at 09:55.

Which terminal the flight Turkish Airlines TK1979 is arriving at?

Flight Turkish Airlines TK1979 arrives in London Heathrow Airport at Terminal 2.

How many Turkish Airlines TK1979 flights are operated a week?

7 flights per week. The Flight Turkish Airlines TK1979 is operated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday .