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£41 Find Cheap Flights from Istanbul Airport to London Heathrow Airport

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Istanbul to Heathrow departing on 1/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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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
£130
Typical prices: £190-£281
Lufthansa
Fri 1/5Fri 8/5
IST - LHR • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
£132
Typical prices: £188-£357
British Airways
Sat 28/3Sat 4/4
IST - LHR • Direct
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BA's Euro Traveller fares include a cabin bag.
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You can fly direct with British Airways and Turkish Airlines. Average duration is 4h 08m
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Most punctual • 88% on-time
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Cheapest • Avg £166 (return)
Shortest trip • 6h 20m (one-way)
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Our data shows that travellers who book at least 5 weeks in advance save around 11% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheap Flights from Istanbul to Heathrow (IST-LHR)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Istanbul to Heathrow 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 Heathrow

Fri, 1 May - Fri, 8 May
Lufthansa Logo
03:45 - 08:15
IST
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LHR
6h 30m
1 stop
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17:50 - 02:05
LHR
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IST
6h 15m
1 stop
£130Lufthansa
Sat, 28 Mar - Sat, 4 Apr
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14:55 - 16:20
IST
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LHR
4h 25mdirect
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10:10 - 16:15
LHR
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IST
4h 05mdirect
£132British Airways
Fri, 1 May - Fri, 8 May
Lufthansa Logo
03:45 - 08:15
IST
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LHR
6h 30m
1 stop
Lufthansa Logo
17:50 - 02:05
LHR
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IST
6h 15m
1 stop
£133Lufthansa
Fri, 1 May - Fri, 8 May
Lufthansa Logo
03:45 - 08:15
IST
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LHR
6h 30m
1 stop
Lufthansa Logo
17:50 - 02:05
LHR
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IST
6h 15m
1 stop
£135Lufthansa
Sat, 28 Mar - Sat, 4 Apr
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04:50 - 18:20
IST
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LHR
16h 30m
1 stop
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19:45 - 03:30
LHR
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IST
5h 45m
1 stop
£137Air France
Sat, 2 May - Fri, 8 May
British Airways Logo
19:55 - 21:55
IST
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LHR
4h 00mdirect
British Airways Logo
18:50 - 00:40
LHR
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IST
3h 50mdirect
£138British Airways
Wed, 6 May - Fri, 8 May
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19:25 - 21:25
IST
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LHR
4h 00mdirect
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13:25 - 19:30
LHR
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IST
4h 05mdirect
£141British Airways
Tue, 21 Apr - Wed, 29 Apr
Lufthansa Logo
03:45 - 08:15
IST
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LHR
6h 30m
1 stop
Lufthansa Logo
16:25 - 02:05
LHR
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IST
7h 40m
1 stop
£145Lufthansa
Sat, 28 Mar - Sat, 4 Apr
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14:55 - 16:20
IST
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LHR
4h 25mdirect
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19:45 - 03:30
LHR
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IST
5h 45m
1 stop
£148Multiple Airlines
Wed, 22 Apr - Wed, 29 Apr
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15:45 - 18:00
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4h 15mdirect
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14:45 - 01:20
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8h 35m
1 stop
£149Multiple Airlines
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KAYAK’s insights & trends for Istanbul to Heathrow flights

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

How much is a return flight from Istanbul Airport to London Heathrow Airport?

This analysis is based on the cheapest return trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Istanbul Airport to London Heathrow Airport departing in May.

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

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

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to London Heathrow Airport on a Friday and more expensive on a Wednesday. On your return trip to Istanbul Airport, you should consider flying back on a Tuesday, and avoid Saturdays for better deals.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Istanbul Airport to London Heathrow Airport, 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 Airport to London Heathrow Airport is February, where tickets cost £193 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and August, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £290 and £287 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Istanbul Airport to London Heathrow Airport?

The average return price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a stopover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop stopover the cheapest option at £197 on average.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Istanbul Airport to London Heathrow Airport, 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 Airport to London Heathrow Airport, you should book around 5 weeks before departure, which saves you about 11% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 26 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Istanbul to Heathrow

 
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Gabriel Leigh

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

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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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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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.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from Istanbul Airport to London Heathrow Airport

Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight£41
Best time to beat the crowds (16% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 8% lower on average.
Flight from Istanbul Airport to London Heathrow Airport

When to book flights from Istanbul to Heathrow

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Istanbul to Heathrow based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Flights from Istanbul to Heathrow: the best tips from KAYAK users' own experiences

Insights shared by verified travellers who flew the route from Istanbul to Heathrow 
EmreFlew with Turkish AirlinesSept 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 AirlinesMar 2024
Old entertainment and bad quality headphones, couldn't hear anything. Take your flight headphone to enjoy movies

FAQs for booking Istanbul Airport to London Heathrow Airport flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Istanbul Airport to London Heathrow Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Istanbul Airport to London Heathrow Airport was £41 for a one-way ticket and £130 for a return.

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

    Istanbul Airport airport is called Istanbul and the only airport in London Heathrow Airport is London Heathrow.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Istanbul Airport to London Heathrow Airport?

    The Airbus A321neo is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Istanbul Airport to London Heathrow Airport flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Istanbul Airport to London Heathrow Airport?

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

  • On which days can I fly direct from Istanbul Airport to London Heathrow Airport?

    There are direct flights from Istanbul Airport to London Heathrow Airport on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Istanbul to London, Turkish Airlines or British Airways?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Istanbul to London are Turkish Airlines and British Airways. With an average price for the route of £270 and an overall rating of 7.3, Turkish Airlines is the most popular choice. British Airways is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of £188 and an overall rating of 6.7.

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

    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 Airport to London Heathrow Airport.

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

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

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

    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 Heathrow Airport with an airline and back to Istanbul Airport with another airline.

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

    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 Heathrow Airport from Istanbul Airport up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Istanbul Airport to London Heathrow Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight from London Heathrow Airport to Istanbul Airport? 25% of our users found flights on this route for £86 or less one-way and £193 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Istanbul Airport to London Heathrow Airport?

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

Direct departures

Istanbul to London Heathrow

Monday

British Airways,Turkish Airlines

British Airways,Turkish Airlines

Tuesday

British Airways,Turkish Airlines

British Airways,Turkish Airlines

Wednesday

British Airways,Turkish Airlines

British Airways,Turkish Airlines

Thursday

British Airways,Turkish Airlines

British Airways,Turkish Airlines

Friday

British Airways,Turkish Airlines

British Airways,Turkish Airlines

Saturday

British Airways,Turkish Airlines

British Airways,Turkish Airlines

Sunday

British Airways,Turkish Airlines

British Airways,Turkish Airlines

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Direct returns

London Heathrow to Istanbul

Monday

British Airways,Turkish Airlines

British Airways,Turkish Airlines

Tuesday

British Airways,Turkish Airlines

British Airways,Turkish Airlines

Wednesday

British Airways,Turkish Airlines

British Airways,Turkish Airlines

Thursday

British Airways,Turkish Airlines

British Airways,Turkish Airlines

Friday

British Airways,Turkish Airlines

British Airways,Turkish Airlines

Saturday

British Airways,Turkish Airlines

British Airways,Turkish Airlines

Sunday

British Airways,Turkish Airlines

British Airways,Turkish Airlines

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Reviews of the top airlines flying from Istanbul to Heathrow

 
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 Heathrow? 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 4250 reviews
7.8Crew
7.3Boarding
7.3Comfort
7.5Entertainment
7.5Food
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Extremely bad BAD BAD BAD. NEVER TURKISH AIRLINES EVER AGAIN..PIRATES COMPANY.

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, Mar 2026
IST - LAX
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Extremely bad BAD BAD BAD. NEVER TURKISH AIRLINES EVER AGAIN..PIRATES COMPANY.

The crew checked the immigration laws very quickly for Russian citizenship and confirmed our FVTF for Singapore for 96 hrs. Thank you.

The connecting flight experience was okay. Flight crew's service were great upon settling. However, it wasn't the same as previous flight. Flight crew were okay - friendly, however, not as accommodating.

Typically great service from Turkish with comfortable seat and amenitie, good food and great attention from staff.

Delicious food, comfortable and clean plane. It's a little cramped in the hall in front of the gate.

Our flight was delayed for one hour is their a credit?

two of our bags didn't arrive - this is nonsense given we weren't connecting from anywhere and the flight wasn't full so there shouldn't have been a weight problem. Also, business class and star alliance gold, my bags should have been prioritized.

Went great, they even reopened the gate for me when I arrived late.

Very hot cabin made long flight uncomfortable, even in business class! Food was great. Istanbul business lounge had great food but too few bathrooms and seating . They also need more electric outlets for charging devices. Appreciate the ability to go through fast track lines w business class

The crew on this flight provided exceptional business class service to me.

British Airways offers amenities subpar with all other airlines flying internationally. Sharing tis based on my experience with flying at least five other airline between IAD-DEL in the last six months.

Worth every penny to upgrade to BC. Treated and felt more like First Class

I missed my flight because I was sick and the medicine the chemist provided made me sleepy. I had to pay $3500 to get home because you classified me as a no-show and would not listen to me otherwise. In addition you wanted to route me through Dubai, which was under siege by the time I arrived home and would’ve been in trouble. Had I taken that route

Limited entertainment. Music - very limited variety of music. Suggest more options in Hindi, Telugu, English for flights leaving from Hyderabad.

Good service, food and comfort in World Traveller Plus. Entertainment was poor - no wifi on the way out and barely working on the way back. Not a great choice of entertainment on the seat back tv.

Food was good. For a long haul flight, there was “0” zero entertainment! What a disappointment. I do try to avoid BA. Next time its Emirates via Dubai to Cairo.

The internet was working on both sectors of the flight so hard to take the flight if you are on business.

Delays on take off, delays at gate on landing, lugging lost to the ether. power on seats not working, couldn't work due to that and no WiFi. The crew was great and boarding was orderly if confused and rushed.

Mumbai airport is a nightmare! Especially going from domestic to international terminal (2). I almost missed my flight. Then i could not check in because I purchased on kayak to British airways and my first flight was an indigo (non partner). So they called me when I was at the security outside the terminal and told me I had a middle seat, not what I paid for! After talking to the desk agent, they could not help but it finally worked out. A bit stressful for no reason. Probably never buy from kayak again this type pf complicated tickets (multi cities).

They had us seating down for one hour just waiting on the plane

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