£58 Find Cheap Flights from London Luton Airport to Istanbul – Compare and Save

Among airlines operating London Luton Airport to Istanbul flights:

• Wizz Air: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

2 airlines operate flights between London Luton Airport and Istanbul. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Wizz Air
• easyJet

Flights from London Luton Airport to Istanbul usually depart from London Luton (LTN) and may arrive at several airports in Istanbul area, including Istanbul (IST) and Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen (SAW).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Wizz Air: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Only Economy class is available on flights from London Luton Airport to Istanbul.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £125 return via Tirana Rinas (TIA), compared with £147 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £19–£75 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

One-stop flights from London Luton Airport to Istanbul most commonly connect through:

• Bucharest Otopeni Intl (OTP) – 27% of one-stop connections
• Václav Havel Prague (PRG) – 15% of one-stop connections
• Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl (BUD) – 12% of one-stop connections
• Berlin Brandenburg (BER) – 8% of one-stop connections

Bucharest Otopeni Intl (OTP) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 12% on the London Luton Airport to Istanbul route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at £140 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at £158, a difference of £18. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Morning is the busiest departure period on London Luton Airport to Istanbul flights, with 100% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 0%, Evening flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Istanbul are Taksim Square, Sultan Ahmet Camii, and Ayasofya. These are among the most viewed places in Istanbul on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from London Luton Airport to Istanbul:

• Earliest: departs at 06:00 and lands at 10:03
• Latest: departs at 07:15 and lands at 11:18.

The flight takes about 4h 03m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 41% above the route average of £150. Book 7 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from London Luton Airport to Istanbul takes 4h 03m, covering 1,569 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about £113 to £512. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from London Luton Airport to Istanbul are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £58, which is 32% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Berlin Brandenburg (BER) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 7h 07m, compared to 7h 31m via Bucharest Otopeni Intl (OTP) and 7h 50m via Václav Havel Prague (PRG).

Istanbul is 2 hours ahead of London Luton Airport (Turkey Time vs British Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Since Istanbul is served by multiple airports, car hire options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near Istanbul Airport (IST) – daily rates from around £8:

• CIRCULAR
• Avec Car Rental
• Ok Mobility
• Alamo
• Autounion Car Rental

Near Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW) – daily rates from around £9:

• Avec Car Rental
• CIRCULAR
• Final Rentals
• Autounion Car Rental
• ESSENCE CAR RENTAL

Return flights from London Luton Airport to Istanbul range from £89 to £222, with an average of £150 over the past 12 months. Anything below £89 counts as a good deal.