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Cheap flight deals from London to Istanbul (LON-IST)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from London 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.

Recent return flight deals from London to Istanbul

Recommended round-trip deals departing in the coming months from the most popular airlines that fly from London to Istanbul.
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13:35 - 20:35LGW-IST
4h 00mdirect
21:15 - 22:35IST-LGW
4h 20mdirect
£49Wizz Air
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Sat, 11 Jan - Sat, 1 Feb
16:10 - 23:15LTN-IST
4h 05mdirect
23:55 - 01:10IST-LTN
4h 15mdirect
£50Wizz Air
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Fri, 28 Feb - Mon, 3 Mar
14:40 - 20:25STN-SAW
3h 45mdirect
21:05 - 23:10SAW-STN
4h 05mdirect
£75Pegasus Airlines
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Tue, 6 May - Mon, 12 May
15:50 - 22:35STN-SAW
3h 45mdirect
21:05 - 23:10SAW-STN
4h 05mdirect
£77Pegasus Airlines
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Thu, 27 Mar - Wed, 2 Apr
16:25 - 23:15STN-SAW
3h 50mdirect
10:50 - 12:05SAW-STN
4h 15mdirect
£97Ajet
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Fri, 3 Jan - Tue, 14 Jan
10:30 - 17:25LHR-IST
3h 55mdirect
18:30 - 19:50IST-LHR
4h 20mdirect
£128British Airways
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Mon, 6 Jan - Tue, 14 Jan
08:00 - 14:50LHR-SAW
3h 50mdirect
19:30 - 20:50SAW-LHR
4h 20mdirect
£134British Airways
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Tue, 28 Jan - Fri, 31 Jan
15:55 - 22:45STN-SAW
3h 50mdirect
14:05 - 15:20SAW-STN
4h 15mdirect
£147Ajet
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Thu, 2 Jan - Sun, 12 Jan
10:15 - 17:15LGW-IST
4h 00mdirect
20:10 - 21:30IST-LGW
4h 20mdirect
£174Turkish Airlines
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Sun, 12 Jan - Tue, 21 Jan
17:45 - 00:30LHR-IST
3h 45mdirect
15:25 - 16:55IST-LHR
4h 30mdirect
£188Turkish Airlines
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Sun, 5 Jan - Tue, 14 Jan

Flights from London to Istanbul - Travel Insights & Trends

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

Planning a trip from London to Istanbul? KAYAK’s data-powered insights will help you find cheap flights. Learn the best time to fly, how early to book your ticket, and other tips to secure great prices.

What is the cheapest London to Istanbul flight route?

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for round-trip flights from London to Istanbul.
Our data shows that the cheapest route for a return flight from London to Istanbul cost £50 and was between London Luton Airport (LTN) and Istanbul Airport (IST). On average, the best prices are found if you fly this route. The average price for a return flight for this route is £50.

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

The average price of all round-trip flights from London to Istanbul clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Istanbul on a Monday and more expensive on a Thursday. On your return trip to London, you should consider flying back on a Wednesday, and avoid Sundays for better deals.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from London 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 to Istanbul is January, where tickets cost £82 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £262 and £236 respectively.

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

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.
No, with an average price for the route of £98, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from London 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 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 to Istanbul, you should book around 7 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 10 weeks before departure.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from London to Istanbul

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£24
Flight from London Luton Airport to Istanbul Airport

When to book flights from London to Istanbul

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from London to Istanbul 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.

FAQs for booking flights from London to Istanbul

  • Are there on-site hotels at the airports in Istanbul?

    IST airport offers sleeping pods that can be rented as well as an on-site hotel, with rooms both landside and airside. At SAW Airport you can also find services offered by Kepler, which includes a private lounge with sleeping pods to rent per hour or for the day.

  • How do I get from the airport to central Istanbul via public transport?

    From New Istanbul Airport, you can catch the HAVAIST shuttle bus. For example, to get to the central district of Taksim you can catch the HVIST-14 bus with a duration of 90min and a price of ₺30 (roughly £2.60). To get from Sabiha Gokcen Airport to Taksim, you can catch the HAVABUS which costs ₺18 (roughly £1.60).

  • Are there any showers at the Istanbul airport?

    To freshen up after your long day of traveling, use one of the shower facilities in Istanbul Airport. It’s possible to find showers at the IGA Lounge, The Ambassador Spa & Beauty Salon, and the YOTEL Hotel.

  • What amenities and facilities does Istanbul Airport offer for travelers with children?

    Those that will be traveling with children can take advantage of a few facilities in Istanbul Airport, including baby care rooms that have changing tables and comfortable seating for parents to nurse privately. There is also a children’s play area in the main terminal that is convenient for allowing little ones to burn off some steam after a long day of traveling.

  • Are there hotels at London airports (LON)?

    Before you fly from LON Airports, you can stay at airport accommodation so you’re not in a rush for your flight. For instance, at Heathrow, there is the Hilton Garden Inn near Terminal 2, at Stansted the Holiday Inn Express and at Gatwick the Sofitel in the North Terminal. These hotels are close by to the airport which makes them very convenient for early morning flights.

  • Can I exchange my currency at Istanbul Airports?

    If you need to change your Pound Sterling to Turkish Lira, you can do so once you land. At IST Airport, there is an Arti Doviz A.S Currency Exchange on the International Arrivals floors before you pass through customs. Whilst at SAW Airport there is an AK Bank in the Arrivals Hall of the airport.

  • What is the cheapest flight from London to Istanbul?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from London to Istanbul was £30 for a one-way ticket and £62 for a return.

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

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

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

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

  • What is the most popular stopover when flying to Istanbul from London?

    Warsaw is the most popular stopover city among KAYAK users travelling from London to Istanbul.

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

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

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

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from London 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 up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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

  • Only three of the five airports serving the greater London metropolitan area offer direct flights from London to Istanbul: London Stansted Airport (STN), London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW). Flights from London City Airport (LCY) require a stop at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) en route to Istanbul.
  • All London area airports offer various parking options if you intend to park and fly. There are short-, mid- and long-stay car parks available depending the length of your trip, all of which include spaces for Blue Badge holders as well as valet and business parking if you prefer premium service.
  • Enjoy the hospitality and comfort of the Escape Lounge at London Stansted Airport if you’ve got some time to kill before your flight. You can make an advance reservation for a small fee or pay in person and enjoy a complimentary food and beverage menu in addition to free Wi-Fi and electronic charging points amid a relaxed ambience.
  • Taking advantage of the Fast Track option at London Heathrow Airport is a great idea for families travelling with small children to avoid long queues at security checkpoints. Other family-friendly services at this location include designated play areas at Terminals 2, 3, 4 and 5, complimentary meals for children, and baby-changing facilities for your convenience.
  • From the parking lot to the boarding gate London Heathrow offers a range of amenities to persons with visible and invisible disabilities. Blue Badge parking spaces are available at each terminal, as are accessible-friendly bathrooms. Designated agents are on hand to meet and guide you safely through security checkpoints to your boarding gate. Please make any arrangements for mobility assistance aids with your airline when booking your reservation.
  • When you find cheap flights from London to Istanbul can exchange you currency before take-off. At Stansted Airport (STN), there is a Travelex located in the Departures Hall near the entrance. In Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Heathrow Airport (LHR), there are also Travelex bureaus which are located just before security control.
  • You can get to London Airports (LON) easily when you find cheap tickets from London to Istanbul. To get to Heathrow, you can take the Heathrow Express from Paddington Train Station, which takes about 15 minutes. To go to Stansted, there is the Stansted Express from Liverpool St. Station, which takes around 45 minutes. Whereas the Gatwick Express to Gatwick departs from Victoria Train Station and takes approximately 30 minutes.
  • When you get to Istanbul Airports, you can go to nearby places easily. For example, if you land at Istanbul Airport (IST) you can drive to Balaban in about 16 minutes, Corlu in around 1 hour and Tekirdag in approximately 1h 20min. Whereas if you fly to Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW) you can to go Gebze in about 27 minutes by car and Golcuk in around 1 hour.
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Prefer to fly direct from London to Istanbul?

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

Direct departures

London to Istanbul

Monday

Air Canada, Ajet, American Airlines, +15 more

Air Canada, Ajet, +16 more

Tuesday

Air Canada, Ajet, American Airlines, +15 more

Air Canada, Ajet, +16 more

Wednesday

Air Canada, Ajet, American Airlines, +15 more

Air Canada, Ajet, +16 more

Thursday

Air Canada, Ajet, American Airlines, +15 more

Air Canada, Ajet, +16 more

Friday

Air Canada, Ajet, American Airlines, +15 more

Air Canada, Ajet, +16 more

Saturday

Air Canada, Ajet, American Airlines, +15 more

Air Canada, Ajet, +16 more

Sunday

Air Canada, Ajet, American Airlines, +15 more

Air Canada, Ajet, +16 more

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Direct returns

Istanbul to London

Monday

Air Canada, Ajet, American Airlines, +15 more

Air Canada, Ajet, +16 more

Tuesday

Air Canada, Ajet, American Airlines, +15 more

Air Canada, Ajet, +16 more

Wednesday

Air Canada, Ajet, American Airlines, +15 more

Air Canada, Ajet, +16 more

Thursday

Air Canada, Ajet, American Airlines, +15 more

Air Canada, Ajet, +16 more

Friday

Air Canada, Ajet, American Airlines, +15 more

Air Canada, Ajet, +16 more

Saturday

Air Canada, Ajet, American Airlines, +15 more

Air Canada, Ajet, +16 more

Sunday

Air Canada, Ajet, American Airlines, +15 more

Air Canada, Ajet, +16 more

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Top 5 airlines serving from London 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.
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7.3
Turkish AirlinesOverall score based on 3927 reviews
7.4Food
7.4Entertainment
7.3Comfort
7.3Boarding
7.7Crew
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7 stars hospitality and an excellent service by the Turkish Airline entire team. Somehow, our membership numbers for mileage points were not indicated on our boarding passes issued at O’Hare Airport by the Turkish Airlines check in desk. During transit in Istanbul, I brought to attention of customer service Turkish Airlines. Please have our mileage points posted to our membership account from O’Hare Chicago to Lahore for both my wife Kaukab Shirazi Thank you

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Dec 2024ORD - IST
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7 stars hospitality and an excellent service by the Turkish Airline entire team. Somehow, our membership numbers for mileage points were not indicated on our boarding passes issued at O’Hare Airport by the Turkish Airlines check in desk. During transit in Istanbul, I brought to attention of customer service Turkish Airlines. Please have our mileage points posted to our membership account from O’Hare Chicago to Lahore for both my wife Kaukab Shirazi Thank you

Terrible boarding experience, with an incomprehensible assignment of priorities. “Fast track” was the slowest. Poor system planning.

My flight has been changed twice so far. Disappointed with Turkish!

Internet connection was very weak, did not connect at all. Seat comfort was poor, buttons didn't work properly. Overall not impressed in business class.

The flight was delayed both legs of the journey. The seats were cramped.

The plane is cramped and there is no space to move. The seats should not recline because when a person in front drops their seat you are trapped and you can't even see the entertainment screen because it is right in front of your face. I like that checked luggage is included. The food tasted good but they ran out of breakfast choices. The crew is nice.

I really didn’t like much. A lot of things can be better beginning with crew to seats and food is awful as well.

Terrible boarding process, no proper line maintained even for business class, crews are not very attentive, business class food quality / variety / quantity have gone down, everything has become cheap.

Great! Because it's on time...with great and kindness stewards 😇

Business class: Like: food selection presentation Staff on the airline Love: lounge in Istanbul Needs major improvement: attitude of reception at Istanbul lounge: 4 of them sitting there: inattentive and then rude. They do not fit with rest of Turkish hospitality!

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.

Pegasus is a very efficient airline. Passengers, however are sometimes unruly. Getting up right after take off. Getting up right when we land and before getting to the gate. Switching seats to the front so she can get a better seat. It is unfair for those that actually paid for seats. Flight attendants seem to not enforce it. One or two bad actors ruins it. Overall, the airline is great.

Pegasus is not a very comfortable airline. They’re not in any way hospitable

It was like moving cattle around. Very abrupt, uncomfortable and not much hospitality

All good but air not give the pasing er any food even glase of water

Flight delayed by 1hr when we already boarded because someone had to get off. Leg room is terrible for 6ft people like me.

I used the airline 5-6 times for the last year and every flight have had perfect timing and I like it. Despite catastrophic absence of space for my legs 😁

Nice experience. Baggage arrival in Mumbai wasn't that quick and needs improvement.

I flew Club World and was SHOCKED at how totally absent the crew were for the duration of the flight. So much so that we received no drink service other than the post-departure cocktail and that was it. Wasn't even offered tea/coffee and the in-flight attention was so bad that literally minutes before landing the one crew member for our row was scrambling to pick up left-behind water bottles, glassware, trash. And the rest of the crew had already stowed all carts, he was cramming the trash into the lavatory trash can and was stashing the glassware frantically in the galley as we were on final approach. He was so scrambled he left two overhead lockers wide open (that he'd opened) for landing. Unbelievable!

Paid for first class and was surprised that the seats were the same in economy except no one was in the middle seat. I expected an actual first class seat.

The flight was several times changed. That was inconvenient, to sah the least.

They lost my special meal request and tried to tell me I didn't request it. I had the proof. Then they tried to get me to eat food I can't eat. No apologies

British airways keeps canceling our flights. I won’t be booking any future flights with them

I could not charge my phone the entire night or read my book, as the whole middle isle was without power.

British Airways did a great job and the entire crew was punctual and polite; dignified and delightful!

Flight was fine, food better than anticipated and flight attendants were helpful and friendly.

Our headphone plug is broken, we can not enjoy our entertainment, especially traveling with 5 year old who like to watch movie

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.

It's a budget airline. Great for short flight. Smooth landing.

4 hr delay and only told less than 2hrs before. Only given water and nuts on the flight as complimentary service. Left to wait in rain before boarding.

To be honest I did not like anything. Communication to why my flight was cancelled mid air 2 and half hours into my flight. Customer service desk were not helpful with providing information or a solution on what can be done.

I have been treated unacceptably by WizzAir aircraft crew in a previous flight, they threatened me and abused me, and I received an OFFICIAL written apology, but only two (2) months later. This flight had no such unacceptable behaviour, but it's not nice to be left waiting in the walkway (from gate to aircraft) for a long time, just so that the 'boarding' appears to be early, even if actual departure is not.

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

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Cheapest flights to Istanbul from London found in 2024 and 2025

Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from London to Istanbul found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
7/3Fri
directWizz Air
4h 05mLTN-IST
£24
7/3Fri
directWizz Air
3h 55mLGW-IST
£24
25/4Fri
directPegasus Airlines
3h 45mSTN-SAW
£40
26/4Sat
directPegasus Airlines
3h 45mSTN-SAW
£43
2/1Thu
directAjet
3h 50mSTN-SAW
£52
4/1Sat
directAjet
3h 50mSTN-SAW
£53
7/3Fri
directBritish Airways
3h 55mLHR-IST
£85
28/1Tue
directBritish Airways
3h 50mLHR-SAW
£90
31/12Tue
directTurkish Airlines
4h 00mLGW-IST
£103
6/1Mon
directTurkish Airlines
4h 00mLGW-IST
£132

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Last minute flights from London to Istanbul

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from London to Istanbul that are departing in the next 10 days.
9/12Mon
multi-stop
25h 15mSTN-SAW
13/12Fri
direct
4h 15mSAW-STN
£79
8/12Sun
multi-stop
24h 20mSTN-SAW
13/12Fri
direct
4h 15mSAW-STN
£84
6/12Fri
multi-stopPegasus Airlines
16h 00mSTN-SAW
10/12Tue
directPegasus Airlines
4h 10mSAW-STN
£86
6/12Fri
multi-stopPegasus Airlines
12h 40mSTN-SAW
12/12Thu
directPegasus Airlines
4h 10mSAW-STN
£87
9/12Mon
directAjet
3h 55mSTN-SAW
13/12Fri
directAjet
4h 15mSAW-STN
£88
6/12Fri
directAjet
3h 50mSTN-SAW
9/12Mon
directAjet
4h 15mSAW-STN
£106
10/12Tue
directWizz Air
4h 05mLTN-IST
24/12Tue
directWizz Air
4h 15mIST-LTN
£108
10/12Tue
directWizz Air
4h 05mLTN-IST
17/12Tue
directWizz Air
4h 15mIST-LTN
£109
9/12Mon
directTurkish Airlines
4h 00mLGW-IST
24/12Tue
directTurkish Airlines
4h 20mIST-LGW
£206
9/12Mon
directTurkish Airlines
4h 00mLGW-IST
23/12Mon
directTurkish Airlines
4h 20mIST-LGW
£216

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