Wizz Air has said it will end flights between London Gatwick and Istanbul Airport on 24 October 2026. The Hungarian low-cost carrier said it will keep serving Istanbul from London Luton, with services on the route operating 7 days a week in both directions.
The move affects one of the airline’s direct links between the United Kingdom and Türkiye. Wizz Air did not give a reason for the decision in the material provided, but it confirmed the Gatwick to Istanbul service will stop on that date.
The airline’s announcement means passengers using the Gatwick route will need to switch to Luton for future travel to Istanbul. The company said the Luton to Istanbul connection will continue with daily flights, keeping a regular option in place for travellers between the two cities.
Wizz Air is one of several carriers competing on short-haul and medium-haul European routes, and changes to schedules can affect passengers planning trips months ahead. The loss of the Gatwick service may be particularly notable for travellers in south London and the wider Gatwick catchment area, while the Luton route remains available for those willing to travel further north.
London Gatwick is one of the busiest airports in the United Kingdom and a major base for low-cost airlines. Istanbul Airport, meanwhile, has become a key hub for both business and leisure travel between Europe and Asia, making the route important for onward connections as well as point-to-point demand.
For travellers booked on the route beyond 24 October 2026, the key change is simple: the Gatwick operation ends, and the airline’s Istanbul service continues from Luton instead. Wizz Air has not said in the provided text whether affected passengers will be rebooked, refunded or offered alternative options.
The update comes as airlines continue to adjust their networks in response to demand, airport costs and fleet planning. For passengers, that often means route changes can arrive well in advance, but still require travel plans to be revised.
