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Cheapest return fare
£124
Typical prices: £91-£171
Multiple Airlines
Sat 16/1Tue 19/1
IST - STN • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
£143
Typical prices: £189-£290
British Airways
Thu 19/11Sat 28/11
IST - LHR • Direct
Advice from real travellers
British Airways Euro Traveller includes a cabin bag, unlike many budget fares.
For London, CityFlyer via London City can be quicker; Istanbul security lines run long.
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You can fly direct with British Airways, Turkish Airlines, and easyJet. Average duration is 4h 06m
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Cheapest • 51% average savings
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Cheapest • Avg £166 (return)
Shortest trip • 5h 35m (one-way)
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Our data shows that travellers who book at least 3 weeks in advance save around 25% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 41% price drop
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Cheap Flights from Istanbul to London (IST-LON)

 
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Recent return flight deals from Istanbul to London

Sat, 16 Jan - Tue, 19 Jan
Multiple Airlines Logo
23:10 - 07:40IST  Istanbul-STN London Stansted
11h 30m1 stop Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
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17:00 - 09:15STN  London Stansted-IST Istanbul
13h 15m1 stop Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
£124Multiple Airlines
Tue, 19 Jan - Sat, 23 Jan
Wizz Air Logo
09:55 - 19:15IST  Istanbul-LTN London Luton
12h 20m1 stop Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
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20:00 - 09:15LTN  London Luton-IST Istanbul
10h 15m1 stop Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
£129Wizz Air
Tue, 26 Jan - Fri, 29 Jan
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23:10 - 07:45IST  Istanbul-LTN London Luton
11h 35m1 stop Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
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20:00 - 09:15LTN  London Luton-IST Istanbul
10h 15m1 stop Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
£131Wizz Air
Thu, 19 Nov - Sat, 28 Nov
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07:40 - 09:05IST  Istanbul-LHR London Heathrow
4h 25mdirect
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10:30 - 17:30LHR  London Heathrow-IST Istanbul
4h 00mdirect
£143British Airways
Sat, 7 Nov - Sat, 14 Nov
Pegasus Airlines Logo
22:05 - 11:50IST  Istanbul-STN London Stansted
16h 45m1 stop Izmir Adnan Menderes Arpt
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12:50 - 07:40STN  London Stansted-IST Istanbul
15h 50m1 stop Izmir Adnan Menderes Arpt
£158Pegasus Airlines
Mon, 30 Nov - Mon, 7 Dec
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08:45 - 11:50IST  Istanbul-STN London Stansted
6h 05m1 stop Izmir Adnan Menderes Arpt
Pegasus Airlines Logo
12:50 - 07:40STN  London Stansted-IST Istanbul
15h 50m1 stop Izmir Adnan Menderes Arpt
£159Pegasus Airlines
Tue, 1 Dec - Sun, 6 Dec
British Airways Logo
14:55 - 16:10IST  Istanbul-LHR London Heathrow
4h 15mdirect
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13:20 - 20:20LHR  London Heathrow-IST Istanbul
4h 00mdirect
£159British Airways
Tue, 1 Dec - Sun, 6 Dec
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07:40 - 09:05IST  Istanbul-LHR London Heathrow
4h 25mdirect
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18:15 - 01:10LHR  London Heathrow-IST Istanbul
3h 55mdirect
£160British Airways
Thu, 26 Nov - Thu, 3 Dec
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21:30 - 22:35IST  Istanbul-LGW London Gatwick
4h 05mdirect
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10:05 - 17:00LGW  London Gatwick-IST Istanbul
3h 55mdirect
£183Turkish Airlines
Thu, 26 Nov - Wed, 2 Dec
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21:30 - 22:35IST  Istanbul-LGW London Gatwick
4h 05mdirect
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10:05 - 17:00LGW  London Gatwick-IST Istanbul
3h 55mdirect
£185Turkish Airlines
Booking Insights

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.

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

Flight prices are typical for this route right now.

Flights to London from Istanbul Airport usually cost between £96 and £194 in January.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was £124 on Multiple Airlines (16 Jan–19 Jan).

What is the cheapest Istanbul Airport to London flight route?

The cheapest return flight from Istanbul Airport to London costs £48 on the route between Istanbul Airport (IST) and London Luton Airport (LTN). Over the past month, this route was, on average, 51% cheaper than other Istanbul Airport-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 Airport to London?

If you are looking for a flight deal from Istanbul Airport to London, look for departures on Tuesdays and avoid leaving on a Thursday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from London, Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly and Saturday is the most expensive.

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

The cheapest month for flights from Istanbul Airport 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 £241 and £238 respectively.

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

No, with an average price for the route of £157, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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

To get a below average price on the flight from Istanbul Airport to London, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 25% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 21 weeks before departure.

Expert advice

Expert advice for your flight from Istanbul to London

 
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Our travel experts
Gabriel Leigh

Gabriel Leigh

Expert on Turkish Airlines

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.

Duncan Madden

Duncan Madden

Expert on British Airways and LTN

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.

Kirstie Pickering

Kirstie Pickering

Expert on LHR and LGW

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.

Jenna Scatena

Jenna Scatena

Expert on IST

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

Low season

October

Cheapest flight

£58
Best time to beat the crowds (3% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 32% lower on average.
Flight from Istanbul Airport to London Luton 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.
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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 
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

FAQs for booking Istanbul Airport to London flights

  • How do you get to the Istanbul Atatürk Airport?

    The most convenient and affordable way to travel to the airport is by the Istanbul Metro Line M1A which will transport you from the Yenikapi to the Atatürk Station. There are also shuttle bus services too that run every half an hour and stop at various places including Taksim Square.

  • Are there any departure lounges at the Atatürk Airport?

    The award winning Turkish Arlines departure lounge can be found at the Atatürk Airport. This lounge is available for all Business Class travellers and various airline membership holders including those on the Star Alliance network. Here you can grab a meal or enjoy a private relaxation room. Three are showers, a library, business areas and playrooms for kids. If you don’t hold a membership there are also various economy class lounges which you can enter for a small fee at the door.

  • What is there to do at the Atatürk Airport?

    If you have time to kill before your flight from Istanbul to London, there is plenty of shopping opportunities at the airport terminal. If you still haven’t finished your souvenir shopping, the Old Bazaar is a good place to get your authentic Turkish products, including beautifully packaged Turkish Delights or Baklava.

  • How do I get to central London from the London Airports?

    A number of the London Airports, including Gatwick and Stansted have Express Trains back into the city. Otherwise, the London Underground has multiple services out to the airports, such as the Piccadilly Line which can get you from Terminals 2 and 3 out to Kings Cross station.

  • What are some of the common stopover flights from Istanbul Airport to London?

    Air Serbia and Aegean Airlines offer some of the best single-stopover flights between these destinations. Air Serbia has flights to London Heathrow (LHR) with a short stopover at Belgrade Nikola Tesla (BEG) en route. Aegean Airlines also offers flights to Heathrow and has a stopover at Athens Airport (ATH).

  • What routes does Turkish Airlines operate from Istanbul Airport to London?

    Turkish Airlines offers some of the most affordable flights between these destinations. The most common route is a direct flight to Heathrow or London Gatwick (LGW). The airline also offers stopover flights to both Gatwick and Heathrow with a stop at Antalya Airport (AYT) en route.

  • How do I reduce my carbon footprint on flights between Istanbul and London?

    Various airlines offer reduced Co2 flights on these routes. The most common is Lufthansa, which offers flights with a single stopover at Frankfurt Airport (FRA) and a Co2 emissions reduction of up to 70%. British Airways direct flights offer around 69% fewer emissions.

  • What is the baggage policy on Wizz Air flights between these cities?

    The standard ticket only allows for one carry-on bag weighing 10 kg or less and doesn't include checked luggage. If you want to check a bag in, you can pay for a 23 kg bag or a 32 kg bag when booking online.

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

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Istanbul Airport to London was £58 for a one-way ticket and £124 for a return.

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

    When flying out of Istanbul Airport you will be using Istanbul. You will be landing at one of these airports: London City, London Gatwick, London Heathrow, London Luton, or London Stansted.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Istanbul to London are Turkish Airlines and Ajet. With an average price for the route of £272 and an overall rating of 7.4, Turkish Airlines is the most popular choice. Ajet is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of £130 and an overall rating of 7.1.

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

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to London 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?

    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 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?

    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 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

  • Looking for a cheap flight from London to Istanbul Airport? 25% of our users found flights on this route for £101 or less one-way and £153 or less round-trip.
  • For those with flights from Istanbul to London, it is important to note that Istanbul has a new airport which is one of the biggest airport’s in the world. Flights have been slowly transferred from Istanbul’s Atatürk Airport to the Istanbul New Airport. We recommend checking the airport on your ticket before you fly.
  • Istanbul’s Atatürk Airport has services that fly direct to all five of London’s major airports – Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and London City. There are a number of affordable airlines that fly this route, including British Airways, AtlasGlobal and Pegasus Airlines where you can find some great deals.
  • If you have time before your flight from Istanbul to London, you could visit the Aviation Museum, only a 5-minute taxi ride from the airport. This museum is run by the Turkish Airforce and has a collection of cargo, commercial and military planes that date back to 1912. There are also exhibits with jet-engines, hovercrafts, and helicopters, and plenty of examples of the Turkish Airforce’s military history.
  • Travel can be a huge interruption to your routine. For those who are looking for a place to pray, meditate or observe your religious or spiritual beliefs, there are Prayer Rooms accessible for all. These are located next to the food court once you get through security.
  • If you’re looking for a chance to relax before your flight, you can book in a Swedish-style massage at the Tui Na massage parlour outside of Gate 216. If you’re looking for a manicure or a hair cut, another option is the Parsli Cemil Hair Salon which offers some simple but popular beauty treatments and services.
  • London City Airport (LCY) is often considered the best arrival airport for those living in the city centre. It offers a shorter commute from the heart of London, saving time and reducing travel hassle. Its compact size and efficient operations provide a seamless arrival experience, with quick access to public transport and fewer crowds compared to larger airports.
  • The YotelAir Istanbul Airport is a popular choice for those with early morning flights from Istanbul Airport (IST). Its convenient location within the airport terminal and comfortable, compact rooms provide a restful stay. Other options include the TAV Airport Hotel and the YOTEL Istanbul Airport City Entrance Hotel.

Prefer to fly direct from Istanbul Airport to London?

 
Find which airlines fly direct from Istanbul Airport to London, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Istanbul to London

Monday

British Airways,Turkish Airlines

British Airways,Turkish Airlines

Tuesday

British Airways,Turkish Airlines

British Airways,Turkish Airlines

Wednesday

British Airways,Turkish Airlines,easyJet

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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 to Istanbul

Monday

British Airways,Turkish Airlines

British Airways,Turkish Airlines

Tuesday

British Airways,Turkish Airlines,easyJet

British Airways,Turkish Airlines, +1 more

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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