£36 Find Cheap Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Istanbul

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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from London to Istanbul, 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 London to Istanbul, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheapest return fare
£71
Overall average: £170
Wizz Air
Sat 9/5Sat 16/5
LGW - IST • Direct
Cheapest one-way flight
£36
Typical prices: £54-£158
Wizz Air
Thu 9/4
LGW - IST • Direct
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Cheap Flights from Gatwick to Istanbul (LGW-IST)

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

Sat, 9 May - Sat, 16 May
Wizz Air Logo
13:35 - 19:25
LGW
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IST
3h 50mdirect
Wizz Air Logo
20:05 - 22:20
IST
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LGW
4h 15mdirect
£71Wizz Air
Wed, 29 Apr - Sun, 3 May
Wizz Air Logo
13:30 - 19:30
LGW
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IST
4h 00mdirect
Wizz Air Logo
20:15 - 22:20
IST
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LGW
4h 05mdirect
£71Wizz Air
Thu, 23 Apr - Sun, 26 Apr
Wizz Air Logo
13:30 - 19:30
LGW
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IST
4h 00mdirect
Wizz Air Logo
20:15 - 22:20
IST
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LGW
4h 05mdirect
£72Wizz Air
Thu, 16 Apr - Mon, 20 Apr
Wizz Air Logo
13:30 - 19:30
LGW
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IST
4h 00mdirect
Wizz Air Logo
20:10 - 22:15
IST
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LGW
4h 05mdirect
£73Wizz Air
Sun, 10 May - Tue, 19 May
Wizz Air Logo
13:35 - 19:35
LGW
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IST
4h 00mdirect
Wizz Air Logo
20:15 - 22:20
IST
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LGW
4h 05mdirect
£74Wizz Air
Tue, 14 Apr - Thu, 23 Apr
Wizz Air Logo
13:35 - 19:35
LGW
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IST
4h 00mdirect
Wizz Air Logo
20:15 - 22:20
IST
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LGW
4h 05mdirect
£74Wizz Air
Wed, 6 May - Mon, 11 May
Wizz Air Logo
13:30 - 19:30
LGW
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IST
4h 00mdirect
Wizz Air Logo
20:10 - 22:15
IST
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LGW
4h 05mdirect
£75Wizz Air
Mon, 13 Apr - Tue, 21 Apr
Wizz Air Logo
13:35 - 19:35
LGW
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IST
4h 00mdirect
Wizz Air Logo
20:15 - 22:20
IST
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LGW
4h 05mdirect
£76Wizz Air
Thu, 7 May - Tue, 12 May
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05:35 - 16:40
LGW
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SAW
9h 05m
1 stop
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07:55 - 12:40
SAW
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LGW
6h 45m
1 stop
£123Multiple Airlines
Fri, 8 May - Thu, 14 May
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19:30 - 12:20
LGW
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SAW
14h 50m
1 stop
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07:55 - 13:00
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LGW
7h 05m
1 stop
£126Multiple Airlines
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KAYAK’s insights & trends for Gatwick to Istanbul flights

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

What is the cheapest London Gatwick Airport to Istanbul flight route?

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

The cheapest return flight from London Gatwick Airport to Istanbul costs £78 on the route between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Istanbul Airport (IST). It is also the most popular route.

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

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

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

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from London Gatwick Airport to Istanbul, 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 London Gatwick Airport to Istanbul is November, where tickets cost £90 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £254 and £248 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from London Gatwick Airport to Istanbul, 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 London Gatwick Airport to Istanbul, you should book around 7 weeks before departure, which saves you about 26% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 14 weeks before departure.

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

Cheapest flight£36
Flight from London Gatwick Airport to Istanbul Airport

When to book flights from Gatwick to Istanbul

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Gatwick to Istanbul based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking London Gatwick Airport to Istanbul flights

  • What entertainment services are available if I choose Turkish Airlines?

    If you take a flight with Turkish Airlines, you will not be bored. Children can spend hours watching the many TV shows and movies on offer, particularly Disney. Turkish Airlines have collaborated with Universal Music Group, offering My Music Platform. It’s a collection of over 750,000 songs for you to enjoy mid-air. There is even the chance to play in-flight virtual games such as solitaire, sudoku and 8-ball pool.

  • How do I get to the Istanbul centre from the airports?

    It takes around 50min by car from Istanbul Airport, and the prices for a taxi are around ₺200 (£9.30). Your second option is by shuttle bus, which may take you around 1h 40min to arrive. However, the price is very affordable at about ₺5.20-30 (24p-£1.40). From Sabiha Gokcen, the Havabus shuttles are recommended, dropping you off right in Taksim. Prices are roughly ₺109 (£5) and the journey may take around 1h 30min.

  • What family facilities are there at Gatwick?

    Free children's areas are located within the airport, where kids can find fun and educational distractions. Baby-changing facilities are signed throughout the airport along with folding tables in male and female toilets to use. Family lanes are made available to smoothly make your way through security.

  • How can I hire a car once I arrive in Istanbul?

    Car hire kiosks are open 24 hours a day, located in Arrivals, ready for when you land at Istanbul Airport. There are around 17 options to choose from, with leading companies such as Avis, Enterprise Rent-a-Car and Hertz. If you fly to Sabiha Gokcen, hire companies are based in Arrivals, and you can pick from Budget Rent-a-car, Goldcar, SIXT and many more.

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Istanbul was £36 for a one-way ticket and £71 for a return.

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

    London Gatwick Airport is served by only 1 airport and there are 2 airports in Istanbul. You will leave London Gatwick Airport from London Gatwick and you will be arriving in Istanbul at one of these airports: Istanbul or Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen.

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

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

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

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between London Gatwick Airport and Istanbul.

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

    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 London Gatwick Airport to Istanbul.

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

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

    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 Istanbul with an airline and back to London Gatwick Airport with another airline.

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

    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 Istanbul from London Gatwick 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 London Gatwick Airport to Istanbul

  • Special assistance areas are located by the drop-off points in both terminals at Gatwick Airport (LGW). Here, you can request a wheelchair to borrow free of charge and let the staff know you have arrived. There is a changing room in the airport with an adjustable bed and sink. If you require assistance, please ensure you notify your airline at least 48h in advance.
  • If you’re travelling on business, explore No.1 Lounge at Gatwick Airport. With long opening hours, usually from 05:00-20:00, you have front-row views of the runway. Use the meeting rooms and free Wi-Fi for work, or simply relax and indulge in the complimentary food and drink. Other facilities include a TV lounge, library and plug sockets to charge your devices.
  • There are two airports you can arrive at in Istanbul: Istanbul Airport (IST) and Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen (SAW). Istanbul is the main international airport located on the European side of the city, whilst Sabiha Gokcen sits on the South East Asian side. Some flights arrive in Istanbul but depart on the way home from Sabiha, so ensure you check before booking.
  • An easy way to travel to London Gatwick from central London is via the Gatwick Express. This is a fast train, with a journey time of around 30min. You can take it to the airport straight from London Victoria. Ticket prices begin at around £18.50.
  • Gatwick has several hotels to choose from if you need to stay at the airport before your flight. Premier Inn is a great option, as it is based near North Terminal but also provides free travel to South Terminal, too, taking around 2min by shuttle. There is a business lounge, a Costa Coffee and a bar and restaurant.

Prefer to fly direct from London Gatwick Airport to Istanbul?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from London Gatwick to Istanbul.
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Direct departures

London Gatwick to Istanbul

Monday

Turkish Airlines,Wizz Air

Turkish Airlines,Wizz Air

Tuesday

Turkish Airlines,Wizz Air

Turkish Airlines,Wizz Air

Wednesday

Turkish Airlines,Wizz Air

Turkish Airlines,Wizz Air

Thursday

Turkish Airlines,Wizz Air

Turkish Airlines,Wizz Air

Friday

Turkish Airlines,Wizz Air

Turkish Airlines,Wizz Air

Saturday

Turkish Airlines,Wizz Air

Turkish Airlines,Wizz Air

Sunday

Turkish Airlines,Wizz Air

Turkish Airlines,Wizz Air

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Direct returns

Istanbul to London Gatwick

Monday

Turkish Airlines,Wizz Air

Turkish Airlines,Wizz Air

Tuesday

Turkish Airlines,Wizz Air

Turkish Airlines,Wizz Air

Wednesday

Turkish Airlines,Wizz Air

Turkish Airlines,Wizz Air

Thursday

Turkish Airlines,Wizz Air

Turkish Airlines,Wizz Air

Friday

Turkish Airlines,Wizz Air

Turkish Airlines,Wizz Air

Saturday

Turkish Airlines,Wizz Air

Turkish Airlines,Wizz Air

Sunday

Turkish Airlines,Wizz Air

Turkish Airlines,Wizz Air

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Reviews of the top airlines flying from Gatwick to Istanbul

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from London to Istanbul. 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 Gatwick to Istanbul? 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 4259 reviews
7.3Boarding
7.3Comfort
7.8Crew
7.5Entertainment
7.5Food
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Worst of the 3 flights so far. Food was not good, wasn’t ask my choice. Airplane was the A320 which was not as nice as the 787. Left and arrived late.

6.0 GoodDavid, Mar 2026
MLE - IST
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Worst of the 3 flights so far. Food was not good, wasn’t ask my choice. Airplane was the A320 which was not as nice as the 787. Left and arrived late.

IAH to Istanbul was outstanding across the board. The flight from Istanbul to Male was good, not great.

Our flight was canceled with no rebooking offered. We are still waiting for a refund and had to book a very expensive flight to return to Toronto without any compensation or help from Turkish or flight hub. Extremely poor service during a time of crisis, speaks volumes about the type of airline and flight hub as a disaster of a company with zero accountability

the cabin was kept too hot. couldn't sleep as a result

The local Turkish Airlines staff in Helsinki isn’t not aware of immigration laws of Singapore and wanted to refuse even our first boarding and threatened us with deportation on our own from Singapore. We had the next connection to Istanbul and then Singapore. The airline’s online check in system is requesting the visa to download and doesn’t have any option for 96 hrs VFTF passengers. So in general we made the complaint to the airline, as the boarding experience was awful due to unprofessional staff that doesn’t check or want to check the exceptions in the global system.

It was an amazing experience. Flight crew's service, hospitality, and the food were phenomenal. I don't think I'd want to try any other airline company after this. I would definitely recommend to friends and family. Thank you Turkish Airlines !

Majority of the staff were simply awesome and very very supportive and helpful

Surprised for charged $341.00 FOR my luggage. THY opportunist, taken advantage of the people not knowing luggage must be paid.. I flew 7 months ago with Lufthansa same place to Los Angeles my family lives and work in L.A. no luggage PAYS BIG zero .. I WILL NEVER TAKE ANY FLIGHTS ✈️ FROM TURKISH AIRLINES EVER AGAIN 😒 Please Don't recommend TURKISH Airlines to nobody.. I am a retired person. With very limited S.S. check for a month..$341.00 is my kitchen expenses for at list 5 weeks i am a vegetarian salads and sandwiches.. thank you very much for your investigation asking my experience about the flight with ROTTEN Airlines 😀

Business Class pods are horrible. If you're petite, you might be able to sleep on the uncomfortable seat and bed. Crew and food are fantastic.

I have travelled many times on Turkish, but they always board at least 30-40 minutes past the stated time. If informed properly, passengers can choose to spend more time in the .lounge instead of standing around by the gate waiting to board. The new lounge at DFW was a big disappointment. The aircraft itself was a shock. In the past I have flown this sector with regular business class seating configuration of 1-2-1, The 2-3-2 seating is very disappointing after paying such high prices for tickets. The DFW to Istanbul segment was slightly better, but the Istanbul to Delhi segment was no better than premium economy. I will try to travel more on airlines which give business class passengers more value for their money.

Far easier than I expected it to be. Checked in online & had our boarding passes emailed through. Straight through security & boarded on time. No issues.

Shocking. Faults with the plane in both directions which caused delays with no compensation

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

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