Turkish Airlines
TK1968 Flight status
According to Trip.com real-time data, the TK1968 flight operated by Turkish Airlines on Oct 2, 2026 is scheduled to fly from Birmingham (BHX) to Istanbul (IST). The flight is expected to depart at 10:00 (local time in Birmingham, UTC+1) and arrive at 15:22 (local time in Istanbul, UTC+3) .
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Arrived
The flight has arrived 23m early
4h
Check-in Counter
ZONE C
Boarding Gate
46
Arrival Gate
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Baggage
23A
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
4h
Check-in Counter
ZONE C
Boarding Gate
--
Arrival Gate
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Baggage
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
4h
Check-in Counter
ZONE C
Boarding Gate
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Arrival Gate
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Baggage
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TK1968
TK1968 Aircraft Details
According to Trip.com real-time data, the TK1968 flight from Birmingham to Istanbul on 10/2/2026 is operated using the aircraft model Airbus A321neo. This aircraft has been in service for 2y. The aircraft has Up to 194 seats.
Airbus A321neo
Punctuality (Departure)
77
%
Punctuality (Arrival)
97
%
Early on average
14 minutes
Age
2y
Seats
Up to 194
Flight Distance
--
Economy
Business
In-Flight Services
Meal included
Seatback entertainment system
Wi-Fi is unavailable
USB port
Seat Information
79 cm
Legroom
46 cm
Seat width
99°
Reclining Angle
3-3
Seat layout example
In-Flight Services
Meal included
Seatback entertainment system
Wi-Fi is unavailable
USB port and power outlet
Seat Information
114 cm
Legroom
53 cm
Seat width
105°
Reclining Angle
2-2
Seat layout example
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Flight History for TK1968
Trip.com historical records show that the last TK1968 flight departed on Thu, Oct 1 from BHX at approximately 10:09. This flight is expected to arrrive in IST at 15:37.
| Date | Airport | Aircraft Model | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Departure | Arrival | |||||
| Sun, Sep 27 | Birmingham (BHX) | Istanbul (IST) | A21N | 10:18 | 15:42 | Arrived |
| Mon, Sep 28 | Birmingham (BHX) | Istanbul (IST) | A21N | 10:29 | 15:58 | Arrived |
| Tue, Sep 29 | Birmingham (BHX) | Istanbul (IST) | A21N | 10:15 | 15:53 | Arrived |
| Wed, Sep 30 | Birmingham (BHX) | Istanbul (IST) | B38M | 10:11 | 15:44 | Arrived |
| Thu, Oct 1 | Birmingham (BHX) | Istanbul (IST) | A21N | 10:09 | 15:37 | Arrived |
| Fri, Oct 2 | Birmingham (BHX) | Istanbul (IST) | A21N | 10:00 | 15:22 | Scheduled |
| Sat, Oct 3 | Birmingham (BHX) | Istanbul (IST) | 739 | 10:00 | 16:00 | Scheduled |
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TK1968 On-Time Performance
Based on the average performance of this flight over the last 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of TK1968 is 77% (Late on average 25 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 97% (Early on average 14 minutes).
On-Time Departures
Punctuality
77
%
Late on average
25 minutes
Early
0
%
On time
77
%
30 mins late
20
%
60 mins late
0
%
90 mins late
3
%
Cancelled
0
%
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
97
%
Early on average
14 minutes
Early
90
%
On time
7
%
30 mins late
0
%
60 mins late
3
%
90 mins late
0
%
Cancelled
0
%
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Has flight tk1968 departed yet? What is the departure time?
Flight tk1968 is scheduled to depart at 10:00. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 10:00, and the current status is Scheduled (updated Oct 2, 2026). -
When is flight tk1968 scheduled to arrive?
Flight tk1968 is scheduled to arrive at 16:00. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 15:22. Status is Scheduled as of Oct 2, 2026. -
What route does flight tk1968 fly?
Flight tk1968 is operated by Turkish Airlines from Birmingham (BHX) to Istanbul (IST). Typical flight time is about 4 hours; operating days may include Friday. -
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If flight tk1968 is delayed or canceled, what should I do?
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What is the seat configuration for flight tk1968?
Flight tk1968 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.
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