£41 Find Cheap Flights from London Stansted 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
£82
Typical prices: £196-£109
Pegasus Airlines
Fri 8/5Mon 18/5
STN - SAW • Direct
Cheapest one-way flight
£41
Typical prices: £59-£96
Ajet
Wed 3/6
STN - SAW • Direct
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Cheap Flights from Stansted to Istanbul (STN-IST)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Stansted 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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent return flight deals from Stansted to Istanbul

Fri, 8 May - Mon, 18 May
Pegasus Airlines Logo
12:15 - 18:00
STN
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SAW
3h 45mdirect
Pegasus Airlines Logo
09:10 - 11:10
SAW
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STN
4h 00mdirect
£82Pegasus Airlines
Fri, 8 May - Fri, 15 May
Pegasus Airlines Logo
12:15 - 18:00
STN
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SAW
3h 45mdirect
Pegasus Airlines Logo
11:35 - 13:35
SAW
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STN
4h 00mdirect
£83Pegasus Airlines
Fri, 8 May - Thu, 14 May
Pegasus Airlines Logo
12:15 - 18:00
STN
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SAW
3h 45mdirect
Pegasus Airlines Logo
13:40 - 15:40
SAW
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STN
4h 00mdirect
£83Pegasus Airlines
Fri, 8 May - Thu, 14 May
Pegasus Airlines Logo
12:15 - 18:00
STN
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SAW
3h 45mdirect
Pegasus Airlines Logo
13:40 - 15:40
SAW
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STN
4h 00mdirect
£84Pegasus Airlines
Sat, 6 Jun - Fri, 12 Jun
Ajet Logo
16:05 - 21:55
STN
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SAW
3h 50mdirect
Ajet Logo
19:20 - 21:25
SAW
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STN
4h 05mdirect
£86Ajet
Sat, 6 Jun - Fri, 12 Jun
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16:05 - 21:55
STN
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SAW
3h 50mdirect
Ajet Logo
19:20 - 21:25
SAW
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STN
4h 05mdirect
£86Ajet
Sat, 6 Jun - Fri, 12 Jun
Ajet Logo
16:05 - 21:55
STN
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SAW
3h 50mdirect
Ajet Logo
19:20 - 21:25
SAW
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STN
4h 05mdirect
£87Ajet
Wed, 3 Jun - Wed, 24 Jun
Turkish Airlines Logo
06:55 - 12:50
STN
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IST
3h 55mdirect
Turkish Airlines Logo
14:45 - 16:50
IST
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STN
4h 05mdirect
£130Turkish Airlines
Wed, 3 Jun - Wed, 24 Jun
Turkish Airlines Logo
06:55 - 12:50
STN
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IST
3h 55mdirect
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07:50 - 09:55
IST
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STN
4h 05mdirect
£131Turkish Airlines
Wed, 3 Jun - Wed, 24 Jun
Turkish Airlines Logo
06:55 - 12:50
STN
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IST
3h 55mdirect
Turkish Airlines Logo
07:50 - 09:55
IST
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STN
4h 05mdirect
£133Turkish Airlines
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KAYAK’s insights & trends for Stansted to Istanbul flights

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

How much is a return flight from London Stansted Airport to Istanbul?

This analysis is based on the cheapest return trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from London Stansted Airport to Istanbul departing in May.

What is the cheapest London Stansted 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 Stansted Airport to Istanbul costs £84 on the route between London Stansted Airport (STN) and Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW). Over the past month, this route was, on average, 36% cheaper than other London Stansted Airport-Istanbul routes. It is also the most popular route.

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

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

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Istanbul on a Monday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Saturday is the most expensive day to fly from London Stansted Airport to Istanbul. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Monday and avoiding Sundays for the best deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from London Stansted 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 Stansted 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 Stansted Airport to Istanbul is January, where tickets cost £30 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £490 and £96 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from London Stansted 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 Stansted 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 Stansted Airport to Istanbul, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 19% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 8 weeks before departure.

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

Cheapest flight£41
Flight from London Stansted Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport

When to book flights from Stansted to Istanbul

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Stansted 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 London Stansted Airport to Istanbul flights

  • How do I get to London Stansted Airport from Central London?

    From Central London, you can reach London Stansted Airport in just under 1h with the Stansted Express train. It leaves from the centrally-based Liverpool Street Station every 15min. Due to the distance between the city and the airport, make sure you have enough time to cover the ground travel and check in.

  • Which is the best airport to arrive at in Istanbul when travelling with a family?

    When booking London Stansted to Istanbul flights with a family, Istanbul Airport has a family-first policy, offering many great services including family-first parking spots, family-first security check points and excellent baby care rooms. Both airports in Istanbul are international and world-class. They are placed at similar distances from the city with Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen (SAW) being 20 miles away and Istanbul Airport being 24 miles away from the city centre.

  • I am disabled and will need assistance at Istanbul Airport. What services can I expect?

    Istanbul Airport has excellent accessible travel policies which include mobility assistance service, speedy security points for disabled passengers, tactile paving, sign language interpreters, accessible disability toilets, unseen disability assistance and much more. There is even a pet room where you can take your service animal to tend to their needs.

  • If I arrive at Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen, how do I get downtown?

    When arriving at Sabiha Gokcen Airport you will find the airport taxi service is a popular way to reach downtown in approximately 45min. There are also Havabus shuttles from the Arrivals Terminal which lead to the tourist destination of the city which is Takism.

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from London Stansted Airport to Istanbul was £41 for a one-way ticket and £82 for a return.

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

    When flying out of London Stansted Airport you will be using London Stansted. You will be landing at one of these airports: Istanbul or Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  • For any international flights, it is always advisable to be at the airport 3h before take-off in case of unforeseen delays. London Stansted Airport (STN) has various baggage wrapping stations in the Departure terminals to wrap bags for safety purposes. This is recommended when there are stops en route and will cost you about £15 per bag.
  • You can select your own seat if you check in ahead of time with your airline. The best seats are found between 24 and 48h ahead of take-off, including extra legroom options and keeping families and friends together when flying.
  • If your travelling party includes a pregnant woman, you will not need a doctor's report when flying on Pegasus Airlines. However, the pregnant passenger will not be permitted to fly beyond 36 weeks. If you have a child flying with you who is under 12 years of age, they are also eligible for ticket discounts.
  • With your London Stansted to Istanbul flight you can take your pet in the cabin when you book with AnadoluJet. Ensure their vaccinations are up to date, have relevant permits and are booked in up to 6h before flying. They must also be contained in a carrier for the flight.
  • Both Istanbul airports have excellent duty-free shopping choices. However, Istanbul Airport (IST) has the larger selection of shops in a modern retail complex, due to the size of the airport. You can also buy products online from both airports and collect when you land.

Prefer to fly direct from London Stansted 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 Stansted to Istanbul.
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Direct departures

London Stansted to Istanbul

Monday

Ajet,Pegasus Airlines,Turkish Airlines

Ajet,Pegasus Airlines, +1 more

Tuesday

Ajet,Pegasus Airlines,Turkish Airlines

Ajet,Pegasus Airlines, +1 more

Wednesday

Ajet,Pegasus Airlines,Turkish Airlines

Ajet,Pegasus Airlines, +1 more

Thursday

Ajet,Pegasus Airlines,Turkish Airlines

Ajet,Pegasus Airlines, +1 more

Friday

Ajet,Pegasus Airlines,Turkish Airlines

Ajet,Pegasus Airlines, +1 more

Saturday

Ajet,Pegasus Airlines,Turkish Airlines

Ajet,Pegasus Airlines, +1 more

Sunday

Ajet,Pegasus Airlines,Turkish Airlines

Ajet,Pegasus Airlines, +1 more

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Direct returns

Istanbul to London Stansted

Monday

Ajet,Pegasus Airlines,Turkish Airlines

Ajet,Pegasus Airlines, +1 more

Tuesday

Ajet,Pegasus Airlines,Turkish Airlines

Ajet,Pegasus Airlines, +1 more

Wednesday

Ajet,Pegasus Airlines,Turkish Airlines

Ajet,Pegasus Airlines, +1 more

Thursday

Ajet,Pegasus Airlines,Turkish Airlines

Ajet,Pegasus Airlines, +1 more

Friday

Ajet,Pegasus Airlines,Turkish Airlines

Ajet,Pegasus Airlines, +1 more

Saturday

Ajet,Pegasus Airlines,Turkish Airlines

Ajet,Pegasus Airlines, +1 more

Sunday

Ajet,Pegasus Airlines,Turkish Airlines

Ajet,Pegasus Airlines, +1 more

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Reviews of the top 4 airlines flying from Stansted 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 Stansted 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.
7.4
Turkish AirlinesOverall score based on 4341 reviews
7.8Crew
7.3Comfort
7.5Entertainment
7.3Boarding
7.5Food
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Turkish Airlines lost my reservation!!! I had the ticket, the receipt and they lost it!! Because the flight was fully booked, I had to wait 8 hours!!! Turkish Airlines provided me with NO FOOD, NO WATER!!! Absolutely ridiculous. They were pathetic. They admitted it was their fault for losing my reservation but provided me with nothing.

2.0 MediocreRichard, Apr 2026
CAI - IST
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Turkish Airlines lost my reservation!!! I had the ticket, the receipt and they lost it!! Because the flight was fully booked, I had to wait 8 hours!!! Turkish Airlines provided me with NO FOOD, NO WATER!!! Absolutely ridiculous. They were pathetic. They admitted it was their fault for losing my reservation but provided me with nothing.

everything was excellent except for the meal on the fight from the Istanbul which was disgusting, the only choice of food available was pasta which was served frozen.

Very comfortable in business class. Excellent service. Good food. Smooth trip.

This was my third time using Turkish Airlines. I was well satisfied with the overall experience! I believe that no one is perfect and that everyday we are trying to do the best we can to help others by giving a part of our lives through service. I believe from what I’ve seen that Turkish Airlines, have come close to that service! I will definitely recommend and reuse their services again! Thank you!

Flight was late but loading plane was much easier in Istanbul than athens. Food was so-so and choice was limited. Flight attendants were extremely courteous and helpful; however, it was difficult to get attention during night time service. Overall good experience and the price was right

Turkish Airlines is a solid airline. They use the less trustworthy Boeing airplanes on this route (VCE-IST) so the flights more bumpy then when I have flown on Airbus planes, but it was okay. The service good. They seem to offer a reasonable selection if movies, although no way to listen to them as they didn't provide me earpieces. The food was surprisingly good. The day was uncomfortable. The flight was on time.

Food and crew were superb. I flu with a 777 which has old TV screens. Although the movie selection was very good, screen was not sharp enough to wacht a movie

Poor connecting flight logistics and ground transportation for such enormous airport. Airline does not consider time required to complete the security check or transition from one to gate to another

Food wasn’t good but not their fault as I should have pre selected

The seats seems abit small and the reclining is too much, the seat in front of me came back too much and made it uncomfortable for me.

Flight changed and cancelled several times over the months in advance that I booked it. However, actual flight went well, no delays, spacious seats. Had some landing issues but otherwise, fine. Also loved that they don’t check weight of luggage!

Seats are disaster, not comfortable at all. With my height 183 cm there were no space for my legs... The airplane was Turkish airlines and no entertainment on board.

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

It was a safe flight with a friendly cabin crew.

The flight was never confirmed, I was not sent a ticket, and my account was charged for this flight. I’m trying to get my money back for a flight that was not booked or confirmed. Terrible experience

The plane was too hot inside. There was no entertainment and we had to sit on the plane for one hour before takeoff. There was no free wifi.

Online check-in was unavailable for my flight. So I waited 40 min in the queue at the check-in counter. Then, unlike any other airline in the world (and I am a very frequent international flyer) Pegasus was adamant that my CPAP was just another carry on and that I had to pay extra for it. Then, after I had paid in advance for a seat, they insisted I could not sit in an exit row because I was over 60 years old (I'm clearly in good shape and buy exit row seats more or less weekly). We pushed back harder and harder and insisted on talking to the station chief, who spoke with the counter staff by phone (not to me) and eventually relented. Experience on boarf was ok-- for a budget airline.

You adjourned my flight by 1h 30 mns and only updated me 1h30 mns before the new scheduled flight. I submitted an email to Kayak asking for a refund. It was the most stressful experience I've had.

Not because when i try to do check in there is only in turkish language i can not select other language

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Don't fly Pegasus, terrible service at the airport and boarding was really bad. Both flights I took with them were significantly late. This flight had us all changing the gate at the last moment and it was chaos.withour explanation or apology. The planes have seats that don't recline and seats are really hard. The crew on board was good both flights, but that is the only positive thing I can say about this airline. It's not worth it and I won't be flying them again.

The airport staff were some of the worst I've ever flown, and I fly at least 50x every year. From the staff at the gate, to the check in staff, to the ticketing sales staff. My experience in Instanbul was so bad Ill.never fly Pegasus again. They were incredibly rude, dismissive and not helpful whatsoever. This is the worst of the worst if you want to fly a budget airline I'd go elsewhere. The airplane seats are really uncomfortable and don't recline at all, you get charged for every single thing so in the end you will pay more flying with them. The crew on the plane were the only kind people we encountered with Pegasus.

Pegasus Airlines which is the most efficient and cost worth low cost airline all over the Europe

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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