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 18 January 2026 Europe/Istanbul. The flight is expected to land at London Heathrow Airport at 09:55 18 January 2026 Europe/London. The flight will last about 4 hours 5 minutes.

Current status of TK1979 is Arrived Delayed by 1h

TK1979 - THY1979 Turkish Airlines (TK)
IST Istanbul Turkey
Flight IST to LHR
LHR London United Kingdom
Arrived Delayed by 1h
Departure Istanbul Ataturk Airport
IATA: ISTICAO: LTBA
Scheduled 08:50 18 January 2026
Actual 09:55 18 January 2026
None D14
Arrival London Heathrow Airport
IATA: LHRICAO: EGLL
Scheduled 09:55 18 January 2026
Actual 10:55 18 January 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: Airbus A330-300
  • Callsign: F-EDDM2
  • Departure Timezone: Europe/Istanbul
  • Arrival Timezone: Europe/London
  • Current Time in Istanbul: Sunday 2026-01-18 17:33 PM
  • Current Time in London: Sunday 2026-01-18 14:33 PM

Turkish Airlines TK1979 Flight Statistics

Turkish Airlines
Turkish Airlines
FLIGHT NO TK1979
AIRPLANE Airbus A330-300
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
Sun 11 Jan
Scheduled On time
Istanbul (IST) 2026-01-11T08:50
London (LHR) 2026-01-11T09:55
Sat 10 Jan
Scheduled On time
Istanbul (IST) 2026-01-10T08:50
London (LHR) 2026-01-10T09:55
Thu 08 Jan
Departed Delayed by 40m
Istanbul (IST) 2026-01-08T08:50
London (LHR) 2026-01-08T09:55
2026-01-08T09:35
Thu 01 Jan
Arrived Delayed by 21m
Istanbul (IST) 2026-01-01T08:50
London (LHR) 2026-01-01T09:55
2026-01-01T08:59
2026-01-01T10:16
Mon 29 Dec
Scheduled On time
Istanbul (IST) 2025-12-29T08:50
London (LHR) 2025-12-29T09:55
Sun 28 Dec
Arrived Delayed by 17m
Istanbul (IST) 2025-12-28T08:50
London (LHR) 2025-12-28T09:55
2025-12-28T08:51
2025-12-28T10:12
Sat 27 Dec
Arrived Delayed by 1h 7m
Istanbul (IST) 2025-12-27T08:50
London (LHR) 2025-12-27T09:55
2025-12-27T10:31
2025-12-27T11:02
Fri 26 Dec
Arrived On time
Istanbul (IST) 2025-12-26T08:50
London (LHR) 2025-12-26T09:55
2025-12-26T08:51
2025-12-26T09:31
Tue 25 Nov
Scheduled On time
Istanbul (IST) 2025-11-25T08:50
London (LHR) 2025-11-25T09:55
Sun 23 Nov
Scheduled On time
Istanbul (IST) 2025-11-23T08:50
London (LHR) 2025-11-23T09:55

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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 Arrived Delayed by 1h.

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

All Turkish Airlines TK1979 flights are operated using Airbus A330-300 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 .