South African Airways SA2494 Flight status
According to Trip.com real-time data, the SA2494 flight operated by South African Airways on Oct 31, 2026 is scheduled to fly from London (LHR) to Istanbul (IST). The flight is expected to depart at 06:25 (local time in London, UTC+0) and arrive at 13:25 (local time in Istanbul, UTC+3) .
Fri, Oct 30
Sat, Oct 31
Sun, Nov 1
Access more flight status info on the Trip.com app
Show more
Arrived
The flight has arrived on time
4h
Check-in Counter
A
Boarding Gate
A17
Arrival Gate
--
Baggage
18B
Need a flight from London to Istanbul?
South African Airways
Search flights Access more flight status info on the Trip.com app
Show more
Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
4h
Check-in Counter
A
Boarding Gate
--
Arrival Gate
--
Baggage
--
Show more
Need a flight from London to Istanbul?
South African Airways
Search flights Access more flight status info on the Trip.com app
Show more
Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
4h
Check-in Counter
A
Boarding Gate
--
Arrival Gate
--
Baggage
--
Show more
Need a flight from London to Istanbul?
South African Airways
Search flights Information provided by VariFlight For real-time updates, please check airport displays or contact your airline. You can also explore more flights from London to Istanbul or track other flights with our flight status tracker.
> > > > > >
SA2494
SA2494 Aircraft Details
According to Trip.com real-time data, the SA2494 flight from London to Istanbul on 10/31/2026 is operated using the aircraft model Airbus A321neo. This aircraft has been in service for 5y, 8m. The aircraft has Up to 194 seats.
Airbus A321neo
Punctuality (Departure)
87
%
Punctuality (Arrival)
100
%
Early on average
18 minutes
Age
5y, 8m
Seats
Up to 194
Flight Distance
--
Economy
Business
In-Flight Services
Meal included
Seatback entertainment system
Wi-Fi (additional charge)
USB port
Seat Information
79 cm
More legroom than on 32% of flights
46 cm
Seat width better than on 50% of flights
99°
Reclining Angle
3-3
Seat layout example
In-Flight Services
Meal included
Seatback entertainment system
Wi-Fi (free)
USB port and power outlet
Seat Information
114 cm
More legroom than on 40% of flights
53 cm
Seat width better than on 60% of flights
105°
Reclining Angle
2-2
Seat layout example
See more amenities and seat info in the app
Show more
Flight History for SA2494
Trip.com historical records show that the last SA2494 flight departed on Fri, Oct 30 from LHR at approximately 06:57. This flight is expected to arrrive in IST at 13:25.
| Date | Airport | Aircraft Model | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Departure | Arrival | |||||
| Mon, Oct 26 | London (LHR) | Istanbul (IST) | A21N | 06:39 | 12:43 | Arrived |
| Tue, Oct 27 | London (LHR) | Istanbul (IST) | A21N | 06:38 | 12:48 | Arrived |
| Wed, Oct 28 | London (LHR) | Istanbul (IST) | A21N | 06:29 | 12:51 | Arrived |
| Thu, Oct 29 | London (LHR) | Istanbul (IST) | A21N | 06:46 | 13:06 | Arrived |
| Fri, Oct 30 | London (LHR) | Istanbul (IST) | A21N | 06:57 | 13:25 | Arrived |
| Sat, Oct 31 | London (LHR) | Istanbul (IST) | A21N | 06:25 | 13:25 | Scheduled |
| Sun, Nov 1 | London (LHR) | Istanbul (IST) | A21N | 06:25 | 13:25 | Scheduled |
text.text............fake.row.text............text.........fake row
...text
Check upcoming flights with our app
Show more
SA2494 On-Time Performance
Based on the average performance of this flight over the last 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of SA2494 is 87% (Late on average 10 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 100% (Early on average 18 minutes).
On-Time Departures
Punctuality
87
%
Late on average
10 minutes
Early
7
%
On time
80
%
30 mins late
13
%
60 mins late
0
%
90 mins late
0
%
Cancelled
0
%
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
100
%
Early on average
18 minutes
Early
93
%
On time
7
%
30 mins late
0
%
60 mins late
0
%
90 mins late
0
%
Cancelled
0
%
Need a flight from London to Istanbul?
- From London
- To Istanbul
More Cheap Flights
More Cheap Flights
Recommended hotels in Istanbul
Hotels near Istanbul Airport
Hotels near Istanbul
8.9/10
160 Reviews
Yotelair Istanbul Airport (Airside)
1.84 km from the airport
US$177
8.5/10
205 Reviews
YOTEL Istanbul Airport Landside
1.93 km from the airport
17% off
US$343 US$286
9.1/10
44 Reviews
Hilton Istanbul Airport
2.36 km from the airport
US$185
8.5/10
5 Reviews
Heavan Prime Airport Hotel
5.19 km from the airport
18% off
US$101 US$83
9.3/10
241 Reviews
Sultanhan Hotel
Sultan Ahmed Mosque | 0.43 km from city centre
US$154
8.5/10
44 Reviews
Konak Apart Hotel
Sirkeci | 0.86 km from city centre
US$904
8.3/10
40 Reviews
Mandarin Oriental Bosphorus, Istanbul
Besiktas | 7.57 km from city centre
US$805
9.9/10
82 Reviews
Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul at the Bosphorus
Besiktas | 5.05 km from city centre
US$900
Flight FAQs
What is the current status of flight sa2494?
Flight sa2494 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure 06:25, arrival 13:25 (updated Oct 31, 2026).Is flight sa2494 on time today?
Flight sa2494 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure is 06:25, with arrival at 13:25. Recheck gate and timing before you head to the airport.Has flight sa2494 departed yet? What is the departure time?
Flight sa2494 is scheduled to depart at 06:25. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 06:25, and the current status is Scheduled (updated Oct 31, 2026).When is flight sa2494 scheduled to arrive?
Flight sa2494 is scheduled to arrive at 13:25. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 13:25. Status is Scheduled as of Oct 31, 2026.What route does flight sa2494 fly?
Flight sa2494 is operated by South African Airways from London (LHR) to Istanbul (IST). Typical flight time is about 4 hours; operating days may include Saturday.How can I check real-time status for flight sa2494?
Track flight sa2494 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 flight sa2494 is delayed or canceled, what should I do?
If sa2494 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (Scheduled, updated Oct 31, 2026). Contact South African Airways or your booking channel for rebooking or refund options, and check Trip.com Manage Booking if you booked on Trip.com.Has flight sa2494 departed from London?
Flight sa2494 has not departed from London (LHR) yet and is currently on schedule for 06:25.What is the seat configuration for flight sa2494?
Flight sa2494 usually flies a Airbus A321neo with seat layout 3-3. Layouts can differ by aircraft subtype and cabin product—confirm your seat map in Manage Booking after you purchase.
Istanbul Vacation Packages: Cheap Flights, Hotels & Tours
Hotels
Airport Transfers
Tours & Tickets
Car Rentals
Trains
Arrival Info: Istanbul Weather & Current Time
Mostly cloudy
|
12°C - 18°C
Weather forecast for your arrival day
3 hour time difference
Time on arrival: London 10:25
|
Istanbul 13:25
Worldwide Coverage
Flights to over 5,000 cities
One-stop Service Guarantee
Price guaranteed upon confirmed payment, booking guaranteed once tickets issued
Secure Payment
Convenient & reliable booking and payment system