£36 Find Cheap Flights from Istanbul to London

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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Istanbul to London, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Istanbul to London, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Everything you should know

Cheapest return fare
£64
Typical prices: £73-£161
Wizz Air
Fri 30/1Sun 1/2
IST - LGW • Direct
Cheapest one-way flight
£36
Typical prices: £40-£64
Pegasus Airlines
Wed 24/12
SAW - STN • Direct
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Cheapest • from £64 (return)
Turkish Airlines
Best reviews • 7.3 score
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IST-LGW
Cheapest • 65% average savings
IST-LHR
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Cheap Flights from Istanbul to London

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Istanbul to London that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent return flight deals from Istanbul to London

Fri, 30 Jan - Sun, 1 Feb
Wizz Air Logo
23:00 - 23:55
IST
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LGW
3h 55mdirect
Wizz Air Logo
13:55 - 20:55
LGW
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IST
4h 00mdirect
£64Wizz Air
Wed, 21 Jan - Sat, 31 Jan
Wizz Air Logo
22:00 - 23:10
IST
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LTN
4h 10mdirect
Wizz Air Logo
14:00 - 21:05
LTN
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IST
4h 05mdirect
£64Wizz Air
Tue, 10 Feb - Sat, 7 Mar
Pegasus Airlines Logo
10:25 - 11:25
SAW
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STN
4h 00mdirect
Pegasus Airlines Logo
11:45 - 18:30
STN
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SAW
3h 45mdirect
£66Pegasus Airlines
Mon, 26 Jan - Sun, 8 Feb
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:35 - 11:45
SAW
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STN
4h 10mdirect
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:30 - 19:15
STN
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SAW
3h 45mdirect
£70Multiple Airlines
Mon, 22 Dec - Wed, 31 Dec
Pegasus Airlines Logo
10:25 - 11:25
SAW
-
STN
4h 00mdirect
Pegasus Airlines Logo
15:40 - 22:25
STN
-
SAW
3h 45mdirect
£74Pegasus Airlines
Tue, 20 Jan - Sun, 8 Feb
Ajet Logo
10:35 - 11:45
SAW
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STN
4h 10mdirect
Ajet Logo
12:45 - 19:35
STN
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SAW
3h 50mdirect
£75Ajet
Mon, 19 Jan - Sun, 8 Feb
Ajet Logo
10:35 - 11:45
SAW
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STN
4h 10mdirect
Ajet Logo
12:45 - 19:35
STN
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SAW
3h 50mdirect
£76Ajet
Sat, 24 Jan - Sat, 31 Jan
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:25 - 14:00
SAW
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LTN
6h 35m1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
19:45 - 06:35
LTN
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SAW
7h 50m1 stop
£111Multiple Airlines
Thu, 15 Jan - Wed, 21 Jan
British Airways Logo
18:40 - 19:55
IST
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LHR
4h 15mdirect
British Airways Logo
06:50 - 13:45
LHR
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IST
3h 55mdirect
£121British Airways
Fri, 16 Jan - Sat, 31 Jan
British Airways Logo
18:40 - 19:55
IST
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LHR
4h 15mdirect
British Airways Logo
17:40 - 00:35
LHR
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IST
3h 55mdirect
£146British Airways
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Istanbul to London flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Istanbul to London to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest Istanbul to London flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest return flight from Istanbul to London costs £23 on the route between Istanbul Airport (IST) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW). Over the past month, this route was, on average, 65% cheaper than other Istanbul-London routes. The most popular route is between Istanbul Airport (IST) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR).

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

The average price of all round-trip flights from Istanbul to London clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

When flying from Istanbul to London, you should consider leaving on a Friday 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?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Istanbul to London, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Istanbul to London is January, where tickets cost £55 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and August, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £188 and £185 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Istanbul to London, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Istanbul to London, you should book around 5 weeks before departure, which saves you about 2% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 9 weeks before departure.

Expert advice

Expert advice for your flight from Istanbul to London

 
AI-powered summary based on content written by travel experts. AI can make mistakes.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Airlines
Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines offers free Wi-Fi for messaging if you join Miles & Smiles.


Turkish Airlines' Touristanbul offers free city tours for 6-24 hour connections.

British Airways

BA's Euro Traveller fares include a cabin bag, unlike budget airlines with surprise fees.


BA's CityFlyer from London City Airport offers fast, easy travel with no 100 ml liquid limit.

Airports
SAW

SAW offers Havaist shuttles to central Istanbul, ideal for those with heavy luggage, providing comfort and affordability.

IST

Security at IST can be busy; allow extra time for checkpoints and passport control, especially during peak hours.

LHR

For a fast arrival, take the Heathrow Express to Paddington in 15 minutes. Book tickets in advance for the best rate.

STN

Consider the National Express coach for a cost-effective and comfortable journey to London, avoiding train congestion.

LGW

The Gatwick Express offers a quick 30-minute ride to London Victoria, ideal for a smooth arrival into central London.

Our travel experts
Gabriel Leigh

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Gabriel Leigh

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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Duncan Madden

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Expert on British Airways and STN

Duncan Madden

Duncan Madden

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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Kirstie Pickering

Kirstie Pickering

Expert on LHR and LGW

Kirstie Pickering

Kirstie Pickering

Aviation and business journalist Kirstie didn’t leave England until she was 18 years old, but has since travelled to over 20 countries including Japan, Canada, and Iceland. Her travel expertise lies in European city breaks, including how to find the best locally-owned hotels and restaurants and how to optimise the airport experience for your needs.

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Jenna Scatena

Jenna Scatena

Expert on SAW and IST

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Jenna Scatena

Journalist and Travel Writer, Jenna Scatena is an award-winning travel writer with a love for sharing stories and exploring new places, especially by Vespa. Though she's from San Francisco, she has spent a significant chunk of her vacation days over the last decade eating her way through Texas and sleeping in hotels around the world—especially in California, the Middle East, and Europe.

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Good to know - Cheap tickets from Istanbul to London

Cheapest flight£36
Flight from Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport to London Stansted Airport

When to book flights from Istanbul to London

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Istanbul to London based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

Flights from Istanbul to London: the best tips from KAYAK users' own experiences

Insights shared by verified travellers who flew the route from Istanbul to London 
EmreFlew with Turkish Airlines
IST
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LHR
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
IST
-
LHR
Mar 2024
Old entertainment and bad quality headphones, couldn't hear anything. Take your flight headphone to enjoy movies

FAQs for booking flights from Istanbul to London

  • What is the cheapest flight from Istanbul to London?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Istanbul to London was £36 for a one-way ticket and £64 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.

Prefer to fly direct from Istanbul to London?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Istanbul to London.
Find which airlines fly direct from Istanbul to London, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Istanbul to London

Monday

Ajet, British Airways, Pegasus Airlines, +2 more

Ajet, British Airways, +3 more

Tuesday

Ajet, British Airways, Pegasus Airlines, +2 more

Ajet, British Airways, +3 more

Wednesday

Ajet, British Airways, Pegasus Airlines, +2 more

Ajet, British Airways, +3 more

Thursday

Ajet, British Airways, Pegasus Airlines, +2 more

Ajet, British Airways, +3 more

Friday

Ajet, British Airways, Pegasus Airlines, +2 more

Ajet, British Airways, +3 more

Saturday

Ajet, British Airways, Pegasus Airlines, +2 more

Ajet, British Airways, +3 more

Sunday

Ajet, British Airways, Pegasus Airlines, +2 more

Ajet, British Airways, +3 more

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Direct returns

London to Istanbul

Monday

Ajet, British Airways, Pegasus Airlines, +2 more

Ajet, British Airways, +3 more

Tuesday

Ajet, British Airways, Pegasus Airlines, +2 more

Ajet, British Airways, +3 more

Wednesday

Ajet, British Airways, Pegasus Airlines, +2 more

Ajet, British Airways, +3 more

Thursday

Ajet, British Airways, Pegasus Airlines, +2 more

Ajet, British Airways, +3 more

Friday

Ajet, British Airways, Pegasus Airlines, +2 more

Ajet, British Airways, +3 more

Saturday

Ajet, British Airways, Pegasus Airlines, +2 more

Ajet, British Airways, +3 more

Sunday

Ajet, British Airways, Pegasus Airlines, +2 more

Ajet, British Airways, +3 more

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying from Istanbul to London

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Istanbul to London. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Istanbul to London? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.3
Turkish AirlinesOverall score based on 4088 reviews
7.4Entertainment
7.4Food
7.3Boarding
7.3Comfort
7.8Crew
Airline reviews

This is not business class. This is premium economy. Total scam to sell this as business class

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, Dec 2025
IST - NBO
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This is not business class. This is premium economy. Total scam to sell this as business class

Seats too much and for the price we paid eve thought economy we still had to pay $169 to check a ba that’s ridiculous and also my daughter needed water so she can take her medicine we push the boton for the attendant to get us water they never came we push it 3 times no one came and ask what we needed . Am not happy with the service at all I will not fly with TK anymore

Boarding experience was a mess- both to and from Istanbul airport. No one knew anything. They asked everyone to line up according to their sit numbers- it was unbelievable. Business class had a separate line, but it was hard to find- I had to go through all that mess before finding it. Would not recommend

My experience with Turkish Airlines was good. I didn’t get the meal I ordered. So I didn’t have anything to eat which was disappointing.

They can my date of travel and let me standard in Istanbul for three days stop over and only pay for one day in a hotel with only one breakfast for three days.

the flight was cancelled and I was rebooked twice, once 26 hours later, then another 24 hours later. In total the flight was delayed for 40 hours. Never again will I use kayak or Turkish Airlines for my travel.

Worst experience with boarding once we left the wheel chair even traveling business we had to wait with all the crowd for the bus to take us to the plane then climb the stairs with our bags When you pay extra for comfort and convenience and you don’t get any is disappointing

Food is very turkish. No regard for other natinalities taste and preference. The entertainment can be improved- it was the same menu on 10/8/25 and 10/25/25. The boarding is the worst in the airline industry- I suggest you ask your staff to and watch how other airlines do it.

The best airline for international travel in terms of value you get in business class (service/cost)

I liked the overall flight experience. However, Turkish officials could do a better job at guiding non-Turkish speakers to their connecting flight gates in such a huge & vast airport.

Online check-in was unavailable for my flight. So I waited 40 min in the queue at the check-in counter. Then, unlike any other airline in the world (and I am a very frequent international flyer) Pegasus was adamant that my CPAP was just another carry on and that I had to pay extra for it. Then, after I had paid in advance for a seat, they insisted I could not sit in an exit row because I was over 60 years old (I'm clearly in good shape and buy exit row seats more or less weekly). We pushed back harder and harder and insisted on talking to the station chief, who spoke with the counter staff by phone (not to me) and eventually relented. Experience on boarf was ok-- for a budget airline.

You adjourned my flight by 1h 30 mns and only updated me 1h30 mns before the new scheduled flight. I submitted an email to Kayak asking for a refund. It was the most stressful experience I've had.

Not because when i try to do check in there is only in turkish language i can not select other language

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Don't fly Pegasus, terrible service at the airport and boarding was really bad. Both flights I took with them were significantly late. This flight had us all changing the gate at the last moment and it was chaos.withour explanation or apology. The planes have seats that don't recline and seats are really hard. The crew on board was good both flights, but that is the only positive thing I can say about this airline. It's not worth it and I won't be flying them again.

The airport staff were some of the worst I've ever flown, and I fly at least 50x every year. From the staff at the gate, to the check in staff, to the ticketing sales staff. My experience in Instanbul was so bad Ill.never fly Pegasus again. They were incredibly rude, dismissive and not helpful whatsoever. This is the worst of the worst if you want to fly a budget airline I'd go elsewhere. The airplane seats are really uncomfortable and don't recline at all, you get charged for every single thing so in the end you will pay more flying with them. The crew on the plane were the only kind people we encountered with Pegasus.

Pegasus Airlines which is the most efficient and cost worth low cost airline all over the Europe

Flight from London was delayed and we had to hurry up to catch the connecting flight to Riyadh

The crew were outstandingly kind and cheerful. We carried our cat and they offered help.

Late departure. No announcements. Boarding was a disaster. Some kind of technical issue scanning boarding passes.

Check in was was and the agent was very friendly and helpful The lounge was nice...boarding was straight from the lounge Everything worked at our seats, and video entertainment was good ..food was mediocre

The flight was excellent in World Travellor plus. Well worth the extra money. Boarding at Phoenix was the usual poorly organized event. Very stressful.

Although business class, the seating was really cramped. The food was so so.

Not only were the aircrafts spacious, but the crew was friendly and efficient. I was so gracious for the included meals on the longer flight (8+ hours).

Smooth trip no turbulence which is always a bonus for me lol! In cattle class so an element of being a bit squished (but not as bad as other shorter haul airlines) smaller plane than the one we flew out on and entertainment system wasn’t as modern but still definitely passed the time. Lovely crew x

The check-in baggage belt was broken (which is understandable) but what was surprising is they would check you in, give a baggage tag and then you have to drag the baggage to a different counter at the end of airport. No vegetarian option in in-flight meal. British Airways remains the worst big name airlines and always my last option while booking.

Decrepit planes, poor business class layout designed to maximize revenue, no decent movie selection.

Entertainment did not work from DC to London. Was not able to check in online during my return journey from Mumbai to London. Food was good!

The to flight was excellent but the return flight the seats seemed not cushioning enough.

⭐ British Airways Review — A Journey of Highs, Lows, and Lessons ⭐ I recently flew Business Class round-trip from Boston to Mumbai with British Airways, and my experience was a tale of two extremes — from disappointment to exceptional service, and then back to inconsistency. Boston → London: A Surprisingly Poor Start My journey began on a disappointing note. On a 6-hour Business Class flight, I was surprised to discover that there wasn’t a single proper vegetarian meal option available. I was offered a few bakery items only after repeatedly requesting something to eat. The flight attendant shrugged, offered no solution, and eventually — quite literally — threw some bread at me after much delay. This was not only disheartening, it was extremely surprising given my wonderful Business Class experience with BA last year. I stepped off that flight genuinely hungry and had to make a mad dash to the lounge just to get a proper meal. London → Mumbai: A Complete Turnaround The next sector restored my faith in British Airways. The entire crew was warm, welcoming, attentive, and genuinely caring. A special shoutout to Phiroze, Sara and the entire team serving the Business Class cabin — their professionalism, hospitality, and thoughtful service were extraordinary. They truly embodied what makes British Airways a global leader, and I am deeply grateful for the experience they provided. This is the BA I know and love. Mumbai → London: A Strange Meal Schedule This sector was generally fine, but the meal timing was puzzling. Lunch at 10:30 AM — for a Business cabin — felt unusual, and most passengers, including myself, barely touched it. The rest of the service was smooth, but the scheduling definitely needs a rethink. London → Boston: Mixed Experience Again The flight itself was decent, but the Business Lounge at Heathrow for this leg was a letdown. Arrived during lunch hours: no hot vegetarian options available Lounge area: dirty dishes everywhere Even after politely alerting the staff, the dishes were ignored and left uncleared For a premium cabin passenger — and at one of the world’s busiest international hubs — this was disappointing. Overall Impression My journey with British Airways felt inconsistent — two great sectors sandwiched between two that fell short of the BA standard. When BA is good, it is world-class. When it misses, the gap is noticeable. I genuinely hope the airline takes this feedback as constructive insight. I continue to believe in British Airways, and I commend the outstanding crew on the London → Mumbai sector — they were the highlight of my entire trip. With a little more focus on vegetarian meal availability, lounge service, and consistency across crews, BA can ensure every Business Class passenger experiences the premium journey they promise.

Bad. Cancelled and delayed flight. Payed 25£ for seat but got just normal one. No one refunded the money.

Very efficient boarding. Plane lready for take ooff10 minutes before time.

Great crew. Seats do not recline :( but it is budget so i should have known. Otherwise comfy leather chair. Slight slim chair but again budget so expected. No entertainment do makes journey boring. Recommend packing plenty of snacks and games or download plenty of films and music in your device. Staff excellent. Clean flight. On time.

Both of my flights had issues with their time slot with air traffic control, so they left over an hour late and the flight back to London was delayed by over an hour. Please provide more clarity about baggage requirements on booking sites, your website and within the app. I had to pay for extra bags at the airport when departing London, because they didn’t specify that your carry on bag can only be a backpack and not a trolley, my trolley bag fit the size requirements of the backpack but still I was made to pay

The crew at Check-in was very helpful. It’s was appreciate.

It’s a budget airline. You get what you pay for. They insisted on getting us out of the gate and into our slot on time. They got us to the destination safely. Aircraft was clean and well maintained. What more could we want

Half an hour delay. Squeezed into a small Departure Lounge with very few seats. Noisy flight with screaming unruly kids. Loud IPads and Phones. Heaven!

Were delayed in the airport for 5 hours with no explanation. Flight kept getting delayed by an hour at a time and wizz air staff were no where to be found

The flight was delayed 5 hours and I'm and invalid,I wan a refund for this

The cabin crew on that flight were super fantastic and super helpful. They were so polite and considerate that i felt i travelled with a 5star airline.

Delayed delayed delayed - always with Wizzair. Staff were friendly and well mannered but clearly the company is unorganized and the aircrafts are outdated.

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Cabin class types available on flights from Istanbul to London

Cabin classes available on flights from Istanbul to London. Prices are the lowest found on KAYAK over the last 7 days. Price and availability are not guaranteed.