South African Airways SA2494 Flight status
According to Trip.com real-time data, the SA2494 flight operated by South African Airways on Nov 11, 2026, flying from London (LHR) to Istanbul (IST), departed at 07:09 (local time in London, UTC+0) and is expected to arrive at 13:35 (local time in Istanbul, UTC+3) at Istanbul Airport (IST).
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Arrived
The flight has arrived 1h 2m early
4h
Check-in Counter
A
Boarding Gate
A18
Arrival Gate
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Baggage
20A
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En route
Your flight has departed London and is expected to arrive in Istanbul at 13:35.
4h
Check-in Counter
A
Boarding Gate
A16
Arrival Gate
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Baggage
--
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
4h
Check-in Counter
A
Boarding Gate
--
Arrival Gate
--
Baggage
--
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SA2494
SA2494 Aircraft Details
According to Trip.com real-time data, the SA2494 flight from London to Istanbul on 11/11/2026 is operated using the aircraft model Airbus A321neo. This aircraft has been in service for 10m. The aircraft has 190 seats.
Airbus A321neo
Punctuality (Departure)
80
%
Punctuality (Arrival)
97
%
Early on average
18 minutes
Age
10m
Seats
190
Flight Distance
--
Economy
Business
In-Flight Services
Meal included
Seatback entertainment system
Wi-Fi is unavailable
USB port
Seat Information
79 cm
More legroom than on 17% of flights
46 cm
Seat width better than on 22% of flights
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
More legroom than on 39% of flights
53 cm
Seat width better than on 33% of flights
105°
Reclining Angle
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 Tue, Nov 10 from LHR at approximately 06:23. This flight is expected to arrrive in IST at 12:23.
| Date | Airport | Aircraft Model | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Departure | Arrival | |||||
| Sat, Nov 7 | London (LHR) | Istanbul (IST) | A21N | 06:32 | 13:05 | Arrived |
| Sun, Nov 8 | London (LHR) | Istanbul (IST) | A21N | 06:34 | 13:01 | Arrived |
| Mon, Nov 9 | London (LHR) | Istanbul (IST) | A21N | 06:55 | 12:55 | Arrived |
| Tue, Nov 10 | London (LHR) | Istanbul (IST) | A21N | 06:23 | 12:23 | Arrived |
| Wed, Nov 11 | London (LHR) | Istanbul (IST) | A21N | 07:09 | 13:35 | En route |
| Thu, Nov 12 | London (LHR) | Istanbul (IST) | A21N | 06:25 | 13:25 | Scheduled |
| Fri, Nov 13 | London (LHR) | Istanbul (IST) | A21N | 06:25 | 13:25 | Scheduled |
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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 80% (Late on average 13 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 97% (Early on average 18 minutes).
On-Time Departures
Punctuality
80
%
Late on average
13 minutes
Early
10
%
On time
70
%
30 mins late
17
%
60 mins late
3
%
90 mins late
0
%
Cancelled
0
%
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
97
%
Early on average
18 minutes
Early
83
%
On time
13
%
30 mins late
3
%
60 mins late
0
%
90 mins late
0
%
Cancelled
0
%
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Flight FAQs
What is the current status of flight sa2494?
Flight sa2494 has departed (status: En route). Departure 07:09, estimated arrival 13:35 (updated Nov 11, 2026).Is flight sa2494 on time today?
Flight sa2494 has already departed (status: En route). It took off at 07:09 and is estimated to arrive at 13:35.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 07:09, and the current status is En route (updated Nov 11, 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 13:35. Status is En route as of Nov 11, 2026.What is the gate information for flight sa2494?
For flight sa2494, the departure terminal is T2 and the boarding gate is A16. Gate assignments can change at short notice—confirm on airport screens before heading to security.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 Wednesday.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 (En route, updated Nov 11, 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 departed from London (LHR) at 07:09 (status: En route).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.
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