Question 1

Can I fly directly from London to Turkey?

Accepted Answer

You can catch direct flights to Turkey with various airlines, departing either from London Stansted or Heathrow. Non-stop flights from Heathrow are predominantly operated by Turkish Airlines, whilst those from Stansted are serviced by Pegasus Airlines, Jet2 and AnadoluJet. There isn’t much difference in flight duration between the different carriers, and the average flying time is around 3h 50min.

Question 2

Where will I land in Turkey?

Accepted Answer

You’ll either land in the capital Istanbul or in Antalya. Istanbul’s two major airports, Istanbul Airport (IST) and Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen (SAW), are busy international airports with modern amenities. IST is the larger of the two and the country’s hub for Pegasus, Lufthansa and Qatar Airways. Antalya Airport (AYT) is located on Turkey’s Mediterranean coast. It’s a smaller airport, mainly handling leisure flights of holidaymakers in summer. All flights to Antalya leave from Stansted Airport, whilst you can fly to both Istanbul airports from Heathrow and Stansted.

Question 3

Which London airport has the most comprehensive facilities?

Accepted Answer

Heathrow is London’s largest and best-equipped airport. On top of a plethora of food and drink outlets, it offers full personalised assistance for travellers with limited mobility as well as extensive family support amenities. The latter include children’s Stay & Play areas and baby changing and feeding rooms. One of the most popular facilities is the airport’s Reserve and Collect service. It allows you to order from the duty-free shops online before your date of travel and simply collect your purchases when you arrive at the terminal.

Question 4

Do I need a visa to visit Turkey?

Accepted Answer

UK citizens travelling to Turkey do not need a visa. You are free to make as many visits to the country as you like, up to a limit of 90 days accumulated over any 180 days. If you need to stay longer, you can apply for a longer stay visa. Your passport must be valid for six months after your date of entry, and it must have a blank page for entry and exit stamps.

Question 5

How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from London to Turkey?

Accepted Answer

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 Turkey. <a href='/flight-routes/London-LON/Turkey-TR0'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from London to Turkey is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now. <a href='/flight-routes/London-LON/Turkey-TR0'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 7

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from London to Turkey?

Accepted Answer

Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly from London to Turkey with an airline and back with another airline. <a href='/flight-routes/London-LON/Turkey-TR0'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

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 from London to Turkey up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best. <a href='/flight-routes/London-LON/Turkey-TR0'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 9

Which airlines fly most frequently between London and Turkey?

Accepted Answer

London and Turkey are connected by different airlines. The airlines that fly that route the most regularly are Turkish Airlines (84 flights per week), IndiGo (83 flights per week), and Sichuan Airlines (83 flights per week).

Question 10

Which cabin class options are there for flights between London and Turkey?

Accepted Answer

There are 4 cabin class options for the route. These are First, Business, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

Question 11

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from London to Turkey?

Accepted Answer

In the past 3 days, the cheapest return tickets from London to Turkey were found on Wizz Air (£116) and Pegasus Airlines (£116).

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 13

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Turkey?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest time of day to fly to Turkey is generally in the morning, when retur flights cost £746 on average. Morning departures are around 8% cheaper than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Turkey is generally in the evening, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is £808.

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from London to Turkey is March, when tickets cost £74 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and July, when the average cost of return tickets is £262 and £253 respectively.

Question 15

What is the cheapest London to Turkey flight route?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest ticket to Turkey from London found in the last 72 hours was to Dalaman, at £18 return. The most popular route is from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Istanbul Airport (IST), and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was £234.

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

To get a below-average price on a flight from London to Turkey, you should book around 5 weeks before departure, which saves you about 16% compared to booking last-minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 8 weeks before departure.

Question 17

Which airlines fly direc between London and Turkey?

Accepted Answer

There are 10 airlines that fly direct from London to Turkey. They are: Ajet, British Airways, Corendon Airlines, Jet2, Pegasus Airlines, Ryanair, SunExpress, Turkish Airlines, Wizz Air and easyJet. The cheapest price of all airlines flying this route was found with easyJet at £37 for a return flight to Dalaman (DLM). On average, Ryanair offers the best prices for direct flights between London and Turkey.

Question 18

What’s the earliest departure time from London to Turkey?

Accepted Answer

The earliest flight from London to Turkey departs at 06:10, landing in Istanbul at 12:10.

Question 19

How many flights are there between London and Turkey per day?

Accepted Answer

Each day, there are between 55 and 65 direct flights that take off from London and land in Turkey, with an average flight time of 4h 07m. The most common departure time is 13:00 and most flights take off in the morning, while the most flights land at Antalya. Each week, there are 414 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Saturday, when 16% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Wednesday.

Question 20

How long does a flight from London to Turkey take?

Accepted Answer

The duration of a flight to Turkey depends on your arrival airport. The shortest routes to Turkey from London are to Bodrum, which takes 4h 11m, Izmir, which takes 4h 22m, and Antalya, which takes 4h 45m.

Question 21

What’s the latest departure time from London to Turkey?

Accepted Answer

If you prefer to fly at night, the last flight from London to Turkey sets off at 22:25 and lands in Istanbul at 04:15.

Question 22

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

Accepted Answer

No, with an average price for the route of £406, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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