TK 1972: London → Istanbul

13% of departures were no more than 15 minutes behind schedule. That is 48 percentage points below the average across all 497 flight numbers FlightPeek analyses (61%). On average, TK 1972 leaves 25 minutes behind schedule. 8% of departures were more than an hour late.

What to do if TK 1972 is delayed

This flight departs outside the EU. EU Regulation 261/2004 then only applies if an EU airline flies into the EU – otherwise the rules of the departure country and the airline's conditions apply.

Frequently asked questions

How punctual is TK 1972?

In the roughly three months up to 14 August 2026, 13% of 90 departures left no more than 15 minutes late. On average, TK 1972 leaves 25 minutes behind schedule.

When does TK 1972 depart and arrive?

Scheduled departure is 18:30 local time in London, arrival 00:15 local time in Istanbul, with a flight time of 3 h 45 min. Schedules change by season – your booking is what counts.

Which aircraft operates TK 1972?

Most recently, TK 1972 was flown with a BOEING 777-300ER. The airline can swap aircraft at short notice.

How do I find out straight away if TK 1972 is delayed?

FlightPeek watches the flight and sends delay, gate, terminal and cancellation alerts to your phone – often before the departure board shows them.