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TK1972 Flight Status

According to Trip.com real-time data, the TK1972 flight operated by Turkish Airlines on Nov 11, 2026 is scheduled to fly from London (LHR) to Istanbul (IST). The flight is expected to depart at 5:55 PM (local time in London, UTC+0) and land at 12:02 AM (local time in Istanbul, UTC+3) .
Tue, Nov 10
Wed, Nov 11
Thu, Nov 12
LON-IST

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Arrived
The flight has arrived 10m early
London(LHR)
6:36 PM
Scheduled: 5:55 PM, Nov 10
Heathrow Airport T2
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 3h 50m
Istanbul(IST)
12:35 AM
Scheduled: 12:45 AM, Nov 11
Istanbul Airport
Check-in Counter
A
Boarding Gate
B38
Arrival Gate
--
Baggage
9
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
London(LHR)
5:55 PM
Scheduled: 5:55 PM, Nov 11
Heathrow Airport T2
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 3h 50m
Istanbul(IST)
12:02 AM
Scheduled: 12:45 AM, Nov 12
Istanbul Airport
Check-in Counter
A
Boarding Gate
B
Arrival Gate
--
Baggage
--
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
London(LHR)
5:55 PM
Scheduled: 5:55 PM, Nov 12
Heathrow Airport T2
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 3h 50m
Istanbul(IST)
12:45 AM
Scheduled: 12:45 AM, Nov 13
Istanbul Airport
Check-in Counter
A
Boarding Gate
--
Arrival Gate
--
Baggage
--
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TK1972 Aircraft Details

According to Trip.com real-time data, the TK1972 flight flying from London to Istanbul on 11/11/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Airbus A350-900. This aircraft has been in service for 3y, 4m.
flight status
Airbus A350-900
Punctuality (Departure)
47 %
Punctuality (Arrival)
100 %
Early on average
9 minutes
Age
3y, 4m
Seats
--
Flight Distance
--

Flight History for TK1972

Trip.com historical records show that the last TK1972 flight departed on Tue, Nov 10 from LHR at approximately 6:36 PM. This flight is expected to arrrive in IST at 12:35 AM.
Date Airport Aircraft Model Departure Arrival Status
Departure Arrival
Fri, Nov 6 London (LHR) Istanbul (IST) 333 6:32 PM 12:46 AM Arrived
Sat, Nov 7 London (LHR) Istanbul (IST) 333 6:03 PM 12:27 AM Arrived
Sun, Nov 8 London (LHR) Istanbul (IST) B77W 6:09 PM 12:16 AM Arrived
Mon, Nov 9 London (LHR) Istanbul (IST) 333 7:05 PM 1:01 AM Arrived
Tue, Nov 10 London (LHR) Istanbul (IST) 333 6:36 PM 12:35 AM Arrived
Wed, Nov 11 London (LHR) Istanbul (IST) 359 5:55 PM 12:02 AM Scheduled
Thu, Nov 12 London (LHR) Istanbul (IST) 333 5:55 PM 12:45 AM Scheduled

TK1972 On-Time Performance

Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of TK1972 is 47% (Late on average 25 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 100% (Early on average 9 minutes).

On-Time Departures
Punctuality
47 %
Late on average 25 minutes
Early
7 %
On time
40 %
30 mins late
50 %
60 mins late
3 %
90 mins late
0 %
Canceled
1 %
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
100 %
Early on average 9 minutes
Early
60 %
On time
40 %
30 mins late
0 %
60 mins late
0 %
90 mins late
0 %
Canceled
1 %

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the current status of flight tk1972?

    Flight tk1972 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure 5:55 PM, arrival 12:45 AM (updated Nov 11, 2026).
  • Flight tk1972 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure is 5:55 PM, with arrival at 12:45 AM. Recheck gate and timing before you head to the airport.
  • Flight tk1972 is scheduled to depart at 5:55 PM. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 5:55 PM, and the current status is Scheduled (updated Nov 11, 2026).
  • Flight tk1972 is scheduled to arrive at 12:45 AM. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 12:02 AM. Status is Scheduled as of Nov 11, 2026.
  • For flight tk1972, the departure terminal is T2 and the boarding gate is B. Gate assignments can change at short notice—confirm on airport screens before heading to security.
  • Flight tk1972 is operated by Turkish Airlines from London (LHR) to Istanbul (IST). Typical flight time is about 3 hours50 minutes; operating days may include Wednesday.
  • Track flight tk1972 on this Trip.com status page for live departure, arrival, gate and baggage updates. For push alerts on the go, open the same flight in the Trip.com App and turn on flight notifications.
  • If tk1972 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (Scheduled, updated Nov 11, 2026). Contact Turkish Airlines or your booking channel for rebooking or refund options, and check Trip.com Manage Booking if you booked on Trip.com.
  • Flight tk1972 has not departed from London (LHR) yet and is currently on schedule for 5:55 PM.
  • Flight tk1972 usually flies a Airbus A350-900 with seat layout 3-3-3. Layouts can differ by aircraft subtype and cabin product—confirm your seat map in Manage Booking after you purchase.

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