How many flights are there between Istanbul and London per day?

Each day, there are between 24 and 28 direct flights that take off from Istanbul and land in London, with an average flight time of 4h 03m. The most common departure time is 13:00 and most flights take off in the afternoon, while the most flights land at London Stansted Airport. Each week, there are 177 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Saturday, when 16% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Wednesday.

What is the cheapest flight from Istanbul to London?

In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Istanbul to London was £62 for a one-way ticket and £103 for a return.

Which airlines fly most frequently between Istanbul and London?

Istanbul and London are connected by different airlines. The airlines that fly that route the most regularly are Turkish Airlines (74 flights per week), Pegasus Airlines (47 flights per week), and British Airways (21 flights per week).

Which airports will I be using when flying from Istanbul to London?

There are 2 airports in Istanbul (Istanbul and Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen) and 5 airports in London (London Gatwick, London Heathrow, London Luton, London Southend, and London Stansted). The cheapest flights are generally found on the Istanbul Airport to London Luton Airport flight route.

Which airlines fly direct between Istanbul and London?

There are 5 airlines that fly direct from Istanbul to London. They are: Ajet, British Airways, Pegasus Airlines, Turkish Airlines and Wizz Air . The cheapest price of all airlines flying this route was found with Pegasus Airlines at £43 for a return flight. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at Wizz Air.

Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Istanbul to London?

We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

Which airline alliances offer flights from Istanbul to London?

oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Istanbul and London, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Istanbul to London?

KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Istanbul to London.

How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Istanbul to London?

KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to London from Istanbul is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Istanbul to London?

Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to London with an airline and back to Istanbul with another airline.

What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Istanbul to London?

Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to London from Istanbul up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

How often are flights from Istanbul to London delayed?

Weekly flights between Istanbul and London historically see delays in approximately 15% of cases , with the average delay over the past year being 107 minutes.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Istanbul to London flights?

Based on our data, British Airways have experienced the fewest delays on this route in the past 12 months, with only about 11% of their flights encountering any delays.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Statistically, Thursday is the day of the week with the fewest delays on this flight route, while Sunday has typically experienced more delays than other days.

What is the most punctual flight time for Istanbul to London flights?

Typically, flights leaving in the evening tend to face fewer delays, whereas flights in the early afternoon have historically encountered delays more often.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Istanbul and London?

There are 3 cabin class options for the route. These are Business, Economy and Prem Economy . Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Istanbul to London?

In the past 5 days, the cheapest return tickets from Istanbul to London were found on Wizz Air (£103) and Ajet (£107).

What are the most popular airlines flying to London?

The most popular airline among KAYAK users flying to London is Turkish Airlines, followed by British Airways and Wizz Air.

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You can fly direct with Ajet, British Airways, and others. Average duration is 4h 03m

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IST Istanbul-LHR London Heathrow

Cheapest • 55% average savings

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Most punctual • 89% on-time

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Best time • Fewest delays

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Wed, 23 Sep - Wed, 30 Sep

20:10 - 22:20IST Istanbul-LGW London Gatwick

4h 10mdirect

13:30 - 19:30LGW London Gatwick-IST Istanbul

4h 00mdirect

£103Wizz Air

Tue, 6 Oct - Sat, 10 Oct

13:50 - 15:55IST Istanbul-LTN London Luton

4h 05mdirect

07:05 - 13:10LTN London Luton-IST Istanbul

4h 05mdirect

£104Wizz Air

Thu, 12 Nov - Sat, 14 Nov

09:50 - 11:10SAW Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen-LGW London Gatwick

4h 20mdirect

12:15 - 19:10LGW London Gatwick-SAW Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

3h 55mdirect

£107Pegasus Airlines

Mon, 26 Oct - Mon, 26 Oct

11:00 - 12:00SAW Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen-STN London Stansted

4h 00mdirect

23:20 - 06:05STN London Stansted-SAW Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

3h 45mdirect

£107Pegasus Airlines

Sun, 11 Oct - Sun, 11 Oct

08:45 - 10:50SAW Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen-STN London Stansted

4h 05mdirect

23:00 - 05:00STN London Stansted-SAW Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

4h 00mdirect

£107Ajet

Fri, 9 Oct - Fri, 9 Oct

08:45 - 10:50SAW Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen-STN London Stansted

4h 05mdirect

15:40 - 21:30STN London Stansted-SAW Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

3h 50mdirect

£107Ajet

Thu, 12 Nov - Sun, 15 Nov

11:10 - 12:10SAW Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen-STN London Stansted

4h 00mdirect

15:40 - 22:35STN London Stansted-SAW Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

3h 55mdirect

£111Multiple Airlines

Fri, 13 Nov - Sun, 15 Nov

07:25 - 08:25SAW Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen-STN London Stansted

4h 00mdirect

15:40 - 22:35STN London Stansted-SAW Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

3h 55mdirect

£111Multiple Airlines

Thu, 3 Dec - Sun, 6 Dec

07:40 - 09:05IST Istanbul-LHR London Heathrow

4h 25mdirect

13:20 - 20:20LHR London Heathrow-IST Istanbul

4h 00mdirect

£159British Airways

Sat, 6 Mar - Fri, 12 Mar

14:55 - 16:10IST Istanbul-LHR London Heathrow

4h 15mdirect

10:40 - 17:40LHR London Heathrow-IST Istanbul

4h 00mdirect

£162British Airways

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KAYAK’s insights & trends for Istanbul to London flights

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How much is a return flight from Istanbul to London?

Flight prices are typical for this route right now.

Flights to London from Istanbul usually cost between £92 and £207 in September.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was £103 on Wizz Air (23 Sept–30 Sept).

What is the cheapest Istanbul to London flight route?

The absolute cheapest return flight from Istanbul to London costs £67 on the route between Istanbul Airport (IST) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR). However, over the past month, flights between Istanbul Airport (IST) and London Luton Airport (LTN) were, on average, 55% cheaper than other Istanbul-London routes. The most popular route is between Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW) and London Stansted Airport (STN).

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Istanbul to London?

When flying from Istanbul to London, you should consider leaving on a Tuesday and avoid Wednesdays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Istanbul, you’ll find the best rates on Tuesdays and the most expensive ones on Saturdays.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Istanbul to London?

The cheapest month for flights from Istanbul to London is June, where tickets cost £93 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £242 and £204 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Istanbul to London?

To get a below average price on the flight from Istanbul to London, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 27% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 15 weeks before departure.

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Gabriel Leigh

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Gabriel is a writer and video creator. As senior content producer for Flightradar24 and Monocle’s transport correspondent, he keeps a close eye on aviation in particular. He has also written travel articles for the likes of The New York Times. Born in New York but raised around the world, he now lives in Sweden. He’s been to 75 countries, flying 2.3 million miles on 113 airlines and through 234 airports in the process.

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Expert on British Airways and STN

Duncan is a freelance travel writer, copywriter and book author in constant search of travel stories and the perpetual sensation of being on holiday. He’s never happier than when on a dusty trail in search of empty waves or ducking under the piste tape in search of snowbound solitude. British born, living in Germany, but happiest heading for the horizon. His first book, Found in Translation, explores the etymologies and stories of country names around the world and is out now.

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Flight from Istanbul Airport to London Luton Airport

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Verified travelerFlew with Turkish Airlines-Aug 2026

Give plenty of time. The airport is huge with large amount of walking. Additional security checks at gates which are understaffed add to line ups and wait times.

CharlesFlew with American Airlines-Mar 2026

Recommend you finding another airport for a connection. London Heathrow security process is laborious and very tiring.

EmreFlew with Turkish Airlines-Sept 2024

Do not book the flights to Heathrow as they are star allience joint flights there are a lot of issues with the check-in and transfer documents are not checked in Turkey so there is a huge wait time problem during the border control due to this. It takes approximately 15 minutes for someone to go through checks because of this and if you are back at the que after the flight this issue costs you 2 hours wait time at the airport.

KFlew with Turkish Airlines-Mar 2024

Old entertainment and bad quality headphones, couldn't hear anything. Take your flight headphone to enjoy movies

What is the cheapest flight from Istanbul to London?
In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Istanbul to London was £62 for a one-way ticket and £103 for a return.
Which airports will I be using when flying from Istanbul to London?
There are 2 airports in Istanbul (Istanbul and Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen) and 5 airports in London (London Gatwick, London Heathrow, London Luton, London Southend, and London Stansted). The cheapest flights are generally found on the Istanbul Airport to London Luton Airport flight route.
Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Istanbul to London?
We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.
Which airline alliances offer flights from Istanbul to London?
oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Istanbul and London, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.
How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Istanbul to London?
KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Istanbul to London.
How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Istanbul to London?
KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to London from Istanbul is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.
What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Istanbul to London?
Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to London with an airline and back to Istanbul with another airline.
What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Istanbul to London?
Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to London from Istanbul up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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