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 20 March 2026 Europe/Istanbul. The flight is expected to land at London Heathrow Airport at 09:55 20 March 2026 Europe/London. The flight will last about 4 hours 5 minutes.

Current status of TK1979 is Departed On time Estimated Arrival in 37 minutes

TK1979 - THY1979 Turkish Airlines (TK)
IST Istanbul Turkey
Flight IST to LHR
LHR London United Kingdom
Departed On time Estimated Arrival in 37 minutes
Departure Istanbul Ataturk Airport
IATA: ISTICAO: LTBA
Scheduled 08:50 20 March 2026
Actual 09:07 20 March 2026
None D14
Arrival London Heathrow Airport
IATA: LHRICAO: EGLL
Scheduled 09:55 20 March 2026
Estimated 09:37 20 March 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 777-300ER
  • Callsign: F-EDDM2
  • Departure Timezone: Europe/Istanbul
  • Arrival Timezone: Europe/London
  • Current Time in Istanbul: Friday 2026-03-20 12:00 PM
  • Current Time in London: Friday 2026-03-20 09:00 AM

Turkish Airlines TK1979 Flight Statistics

Turkish Airlines
Turkish Airlines
FLIGHT NO TK1979
AIRPLANE Boeing 777-300ER
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 Mar
Arrived On time
Istanbul (IST) 2026-03-17T08:50
London (LHR) 2026-03-17T09:55
2026-03-17T08:49
2026-03-17T09:47
Mon 09 Mar
Scheduled On time
Istanbul (IST) 2026-03-09T08:50
London (LHR) 2026-03-09T09:55
Sun 08 Mar
Arrived Delayed by 26m
Istanbul (IST) 2026-03-08T08:50
London (LHR) 2026-03-08T09:55
2026-03-08T09:17
2026-03-08T10:21
Sat 07 Mar
Departed Delayed by 22m
Istanbul (IST) 2026-03-07T08:50
London (LHR) 2026-03-07T09:55
2026-03-07T09:17
Thu 05 Mar
Scheduled On time
Istanbul (IST) 2026-03-05T08:50
London (LHR) 2026-03-05T09:55
Mon 02 Mar
Departed On time
Istanbul (IST) 2026-03-02T08:50
London (LHR) 2026-03-02T09:55
2026-03-02T08:47
Sun 01 Mar
Scheduled On time
Istanbul (IST) 2026-03-01T08:50
London (LHR) 2026-03-01T09:55
Sat 28 Feb
Scheduled On time
Istanbul (IST) 2026-02-28T08:50
London (LHR) 2026-02-28T09:55
Fri 27 Feb
Arrived On time
Istanbul (IST) 2026-02-27T08:50
London (LHR) 2026-02-27T09:55
2026-02-27T09:00
2026-02-27T09:53
Tue 17 Feb
Departed On time
Istanbul (IST) 2026-02-17T08:50
London (LHR) 2026-02-17T09:55
2026-02-17T08:52

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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 Departed On time.

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

All Turkish Airlines TK1979 flights are operated using Boeing 777-300ER 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 .