British Airways
BA718 Flight Status
According to Trip.com real-time data, the BA718 flight operated by British Airways on Oct 2, 2026 is scheduled to fly from London (LHR) to Istanbul (IST). The flight is expected to depart at 1:25 PM (local time in London, UTC+1) and land at 6:38 PM (local time in Istanbul, UTC+3) .
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Arrived
The flight has arrived 20m late
4h 5m
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
A5
Arrival Gate
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Baggage
15
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
4h 5m
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Arrival Gate
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Baggage
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
4h 5m
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Boarding Gate
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Arrival Gate
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Baggage
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BA718 Aircraft Details
According to Trip.com real-time data, the BA718 flight flying from London to Istanbul on 10/2/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Airbus A320-212. This aircraft has been in service for 7y, 11m. The aircraft is equipped with 156 seats.
Airbus A320-212
Punctuality (Departure)
47
%
Punctuality (Arrival)
90
%
Early on average
10 minutes
Age
7y, 11m
Seats
156
Flight Distance
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Economy
Business
In-Flight Services
None
In-flight entertainment is unavailable
Wi-Fi (additional charge)
USB port
Seat Information
76 cm
Legroom
43 cm
Seat width
100°
Reclining Angle
3-3
Seat layout example
In-Flight Services
Meal included
In-flight entertainment is unavailable
Wi-Fi (additional charge)
USB port and power outlet
Seat Information
76 cm
Legroom
43 cm
Seat width
100°
Reclining Angle
3-3
Seat layout example
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Flight History for BA718
Trip.com historical records show that the last BA718 flight departed on Thu, Oct 1 from LHR at approximately 2:07 PM. This flight is expected to arrrive in IST at 7:25 PM.
| Date | Airport | Aircraft Model | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Departure | Arrival | |||||
| Sun, Sep 27 | London (LHR) | Istanbul (IST) | 320 | 12:04 PM | 5:29 PM | Arrived |
| Mon, Sep 28 | London (LHR) | Istanbul (IST) | A20N | 1:31 PM | 6:43 PM | Arrived |
| Tue, Sep 29 | London (LHR) | Istanbul (IST) | A20N | 1:35 PM | 6:55 PM | Arrived |
| Wed, Sep 30 | London (LHR) | Istanbul (IST) | A20N | 9:15 AM | 2:38 PM | Arrived |
| Thu, Oct 1 | London (LHR) | Istanbul (IST) | A21N | 2:07 PM | 7:25 PM | Arrived |
| Fri, Oct 2 | London (LHR) | Istanbul (IST) | A20N | 1:25 PM | 6:38 PM | Scheduled |
| Sat, Oct 3 | London (LHR) | Istanbul (IST) | 320 | 12:50 PM | 7:00 PM | Scheduled |
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BA718 On-Time Performance
Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of BA718 is 47% (Late on average 41 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 90% (Early on average 10 minutes).
On-Time Departures
Punctuality
47
%
Late on average
41 minutes
Early
0
%
On time
47
%
30 mins late
40
%
60 mins late
3
%
90 mins late
10
%
Canceled
0
%
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
90
%
Early on average
10 minutes
Early
83
%
On time
7
%
30 mins late
0
%
60 mins late
7
%
90 mins late
3
%
Canceled
0
%
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Flight ba718 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure 1:25 PM, arrival 7:30 PM (updated Oct 2, 2026). -
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Has flight ba718 departed yet? What is the departure time?
Flight ba718 is scheduled to depart at 1:25 PM. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 1:25 PM, and the current status is Scheduled (updated Oct 2, 2026). -
When is flight ba718 scheduled to arrive?
Flight ba718 is scheduled to arrive at 7:30 PM. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 6:38 PM. Status is Scheduled as of Oct 2, 2026. -
What route does flight ba718 fly?
Flight ba718 is operated by British Airways from London (LHR) to Istanbul (IST). Typical flight time is about 4 hours5 minutes; operating days may include Friday. -
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If flight ba718 is delayed or canceled, what should I do?
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Has flight ba718 departed from London?
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What is the seat configuration for flight ba718?
Flight ba718 usually flies a Airbus A320-212 with seat layout 3-3. Layouts can differ by aircraft subtype and cabin product—confirm your seat map in Manage Booking after you purchase.
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