South African Airways
SA2494 Flight Status
Based on Trip.com’s real-time data, the SA2494 flight operated by South African Airways on Aug 9, 2026 is scheduled to fly from London (LHR) to Istanbul (IST). The flight is expected to depart at 06:30 (local time in London, UTC+1) and land at 12:25 (local time in Istanbul, UTC+3) .
Sat, Aug 8
Sun, Aug 9
Mon, Aug 10
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Arrived
The flight has arrived 17m early
3h 55m
Check-in Counter
A
Boarding Gate
A18
Arrival Gate
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Baggage
18B
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
3h 55m
Check-in Counter
A
Boarding Gate
--
Arrival Gate
--
Baggage
--
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
3h 50m
Check-in Counter
A
Boarding Gate
--
Arrival Gate
--
Baggage
--
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SA2494 Aircraft Details
According to Trip.com real-time data, the SA2494 flight flying from London to Istanbul on 8/9/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Airbus A330. This aircraft has been in service for 13y, 2m. The aircraft is equipped with Up to 305 seats.
Airbus A330
Punctuality (Departure)
83
%
Punctuality (Arrival)
100
%
Early on average
23 minutes
Age
13y, 2m
Seats
Up to 305
Distance
--
Economy
Business
Onboard Amenities
Meal included
Seatback entertainment system
Wi-Fi (additional charge)
USB port and power outlet
Seating Plan
79 cm
More legroom than on 17% of flights
46 cm
Seat width better than on 71% of flights
99°
Reclining Angle
2-4-2
Seat layout example
Onboard Amenities
Meal included
Seatback entertainment system
Wi-Fi (free)
USB port and power outlet
Seating Plan
193 cm
More legroom than on 100% of flights
51 cm
Seat width better than on 10% of flights
180°
Reclining Angle
Fully reclinable
2-2-2
Seat layout example
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Flight History for SA2494
Trip.com historical records show that the last SA2494 flight departed on Sat, Aug 8 from LHR at approximately 06:46. This flight is expected to arrrive in IST at 12:08.
| Date | Airport | Aircraft Type | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Departure | Arrival | |||||
| Tue, Aug 4 | London (LHR) | Istanbul (IST) | A21N | 06:49 | 12:12 | Arrived |
| Wed, Aug 5 | London (LHR) | Istanbul (IST) | 789 | 06:40 | 11:49 | Arrived |
| Thu, Aug 6 | London (LHR) | Istanbul (IST) | A21N | 06:38 | 11:56 | Arrived |
| Fri, Aug 7 | London (LHR) | Istanbul (IST) | A21N | 06:42 | 12:07 | Arrived |
| Sat, Aug 8 | London (LHR) | Istanbul (IST) | A21N | 06:46 | 12:08 | Arrived |
| Sun, Aug 9 | London (LHR) | Istanbul (IST) | 330 | 06:30 | 12:25 | Scheduled |
| Mon, Aug 10 | London (LHR) | Istanbul (IST) | A21N | 06:30 | 12:20 | Scheduled |
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SA2494 On-Time Performance
Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of SA2494 is 83% (Late on average 16 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 100% (Early on average 23 minutes).
On-Time Departures
Punctuality
83
%
Late on average
16 minutes
Early
0
%
On time
83
%
30 mins late
17
%
60 mins late
0
%
90 mins late
0
%
Cancelled
0
%
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
100
%
Early on average
23 minutes
Early
92
%
On time
8
%
30 mins late
0
%
60 mins late
0
%
90 mins late
0
%
Cancelled
0
%
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