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Cheap Flights from Heathrow to Istanbul (LHR-IST)

 
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KAYAK’s insights & trends for Heathrow to Istanbul flights

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

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

The cheapest return flight from London Heathrow Airport to Istanbul costs £160 on the route between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW). Over the past month, this route was, on average, 17% cheaper than other London Heathrow Airport-Istanbul routes. The most popular route is between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Istanbul Airport (IST).

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

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

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

The cheapest month for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Istanbul is November, where tickets cost £188 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and August, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £355 and £330 respectively.

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

To get a below average price on the flight from London Heathrow Airport to Istanbul, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 6% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 22 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Heathrow to Istanbul

 
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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

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

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

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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.

When to book flights from Heathrow to Istanbul

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FAQs for booking London Heathrow Airport to Istanbul flights

  • How can I hire a car in Istanbul?

    Car hire companies are open 24 hours a day to meet your needs when you arrive in Istanbul. Both Istanbul Airport and Sabiha Gocken have car hire companies located in arrivals. At Istanbul Airport, you can choose from leading companies like Avec, Budget and Enterprise Rent-a-car, whilst at Sabiha Gocken, there is Avis, Budget and Euronet.

  • How do I get from central London to Heathrow?

    The recommended way to travel is taking the Heathrow Express. It’s a fast and direct service taking around 15min from London Paddington to Heathrow. Services depart roughly every 20min, and tickets can be purchased from £5.50 depending on which class you would prefer.

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

    A cost-effective way from Istanbul Airport is via shuttle bus, which will take around 1hr 40min to arrive at the centre. The price ranges from around ₺5.20-30 (24p-£1.40). You also have the option to go by car, which may take around 50min to arrive; taxi prices are very fair at about ₺200 (£9.30). If you land in Sabiha Gocken, shuttle buses are the preferred way of travel, as they drop you in Taksim. The journey time can take around 1h 30min, and prices begin from roughly ₺109 (£5).

  • What child-friendly facilities are there at Heathrow?

    If you’re travelling with children, London Heathrow has options to keep them occupied. For kids aged 0-9, there is a soft play area that is usually open from 06:00-21:00 every day. During the school holidays, some participating restaurants in Heathrow offer complimentary children’s meals. Toilets and baby-changing facilities are located throughout the terminals.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Istanbul from London Heathrow 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 Heathrow 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 Heathrow Airport with another airline.

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

  • There is a limit to some duty-free items, such as tobacco. You are allowed 200 cigarettes and 250 g of tobacco, 42 l of beer and 18 l of still wine. London Heathrow Airport (LHR) has a collect-on-return service, meaning you can purchase items on your way out but grab them on the way back.
  • There are two airports to fly to in Istanbul: Istanbul International Airport (IST) and Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW). Istanbul is the busier of the two, located on the European side, whilst Sabiha Gokcen is based on the Asian side of the city. Most flights to Sabiha Gocken include a layover, whilst flights to Istanbul are generally direct.
  • If you fly business class with Lufthansa, you can use their business lounge located at Heathrow. Opening usually from 05:00-22:00, you can cancel up to 24h before your booking, which is great if your holiday plans change. The lounge has dedicated working areas, printing and copying equipment and free Wi-Fi. There is also a smoking room.
  • Once you’ve landed at Istanbul Airport, there are accessible toilets in the arrivals area. If you’re feeling peckish, you can take a snack or drink from either Burger King or Cups&Clouds. Use the cash points and currency exchange, or pick up last bits from duty free. You will also find left luggage kiosks, a tobacco shop and a tourist information desk.
  • If you’re travelling with limited mobility, host areas are located at various locations throughout Heathrow, so you can request assistance from a member of staff for things like luggage help and shopping assistance. Toilets and changing places are accessible. Heathrow also offers SignLive – a sign language interpreting service.

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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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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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