Turkish Airlines TK1979 Flight Status : Live Tracking & Updates

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 07:50 05 May 2026 Europe/Istanbul. The flight is expected to land at London Heathrow Airport at 09:50 05 May 2026 Europe/London. The flight will last about 3 hours 55 minutes.

Current status of TK1979 is Arrived On time

TK1979 - THY1979 Turkish Airlines (TK)
IST Istanbul Turkey
Flight IST to LHR
LHR London United Kingdom
Arrived On time
Departure Istanbul Ataturk Airport
IATA: ISTICAO: LTBA
Scheduled 07:50 05 May 2026
Actual 07:49 05 May 2026
None D9
Arrival London Heathrow Airport
IATA: LHRICAO: EGLL
Scheduled 09:50 05 May 2026
Actual 09:44 05 May 2026
2 None
TK1979 Detail
  • Type: International Flight
  • Code Shares: 3U 7203, 6E 4063, BR 3554, FI 7000, PK 5979, UA 6915
  • Flight Duration: 3 hours 55 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: Tuesday 2026-05-05 17:19 PM
  • Current Time in London: Tuesday 2026-05-05 15:19 PM

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
Sun 03 May
Arrived Delayed by 15m
Istanbul (IST) 2026-05-03T07:50
London (LHR) 2026-05-03T09:50
2026-05-03T08:02
2026-05-03T10:05
Thu 30 Apr
Scheduled On time
Istanbul (IST) 2026-04-30T07:50
London (LHR) 2026-04-30T09:50
Fri 24 Apr
Arrived Delayed by 30m
Istanbul (IST) 2026-04-24T07:50
London (LHR) 2026-04-24T09:50
2026-04-24T08:24
2026-04-24T10:20
Thu 23 Apr
Arrived On time
Istanbul (IST) 2026-04-23T07:50
London (LHR) 2026-04-23T09:50
2026-04-23T07:50
2026-04-23T09:36
Wed 22 Apr
Scheduled On time
Istanbul (IST) 2026-04-22T07:50
London (LHR) 2026-04-22T09:50
Fri 17 Apr
Arrived Delayed by 30m
Istanbul (IST) 2026-04-17T07:50
London (LHR) 2026-04-17T09:50
2026-04-17T08:09
2026-04-17T10:20
Tue 14 Apr
Arrived On time
Istanbul (IST) 2026-04-14T07:50
London (LHR) 2026-04-14T09:50
2026-04-14T07:58
2026-04-14T09:40
Fri 10 Apr
Scheduled On time
Istanbul (IST) 2026-04-10T07:50
London (LHR) 2026-04-10T09:50
Wed 08 Apr
Arrived Delayed by 21m
Istanbul (IST) 2026-04-08T07:50
London (LHR) 2026-04-08T09:50
2026-04-08T08:02
2026-04-08T10:11
Sun 05 Apr
Scheduled On time
Istanbul (IST) 2026-04-05T07:50
London (LHR) 2026-04-05T09:50

Flight routes similar to Turkish Airlines TK1979

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IndiGo 6E4067
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22:25
Icelandair FI7000
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British Airways BA721
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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 3 hour(s) 55 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 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 09:50.

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 .