£34 Find Cheap Flights to Istanbul

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£68
Overall average: £148
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Typical prices: £57-£202
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Tue 5/5
LTN - IST • Direct
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Cheap Flights to Istanbul

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights 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.
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Recent return flight deals to Istanbul

Mon, 20 Apr - Thu, 23 Apr
Wizz Air Logo
07:00 - 13:10
LTN
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IST
4h 10mdirect
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13:50 - 15:55
IST
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LTN
4h 05mdirect
£68Wizz Air
Fri, 17 Apr - Sun, 26 Apr
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15:40 - 21:30
STN
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SAW
3h 50mdirect
Ajet Logo
12:55 - 15:00
SAW
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STN
4h 05mdirect
£68Ajet
Wed, 22 Apr - Wed, 29 Apr
Wizz Air Logo
13:35 - 19:35
LGW
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IST
4h 00mdirect
Wizz Air Logo
20:15 - 22:20
IST
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LGW
4h 05mdirect
£68Wizz Air
Sat, 25 Apr - Sat, 2 May
Pegasus Airlines Logo
16:45 - 22:30
STN
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SAW
3h 45mdirect
Pegasus Airlines Logo
11:35 - 13:35
SAW
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STN
4h 00mdirect
£69Pegasus Airlines
Sat, 16 May - Thu, 4 Jun
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00:20 - 06:05
STN
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SAW
3h 45mdirect
Pegasus Airlines Logo
13:40 - 15:40
SAW
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STN
4h 00mdirect
£72Pegasus Airlines
Wed, 22 Apr - Wed, 29 Apr
Turkish Airlines Logo
06:55 - 12:50
STN
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IST
3h 55mdirect
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14:45 - 16:50
IST
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STN
4h 05mdirect
£115Turkish Airlines
Fri, 17 Apr - Mon, 20 Apr
Turkish Airlines Logo
06:55 - 12:50
STN
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IST
3h 55mdirect
Turkish Airlines Logo
20:15 - 22:10
IST
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STN
3h 55mdirect
£120Turkish Airlines
Fri, 17 Apr - Mon, 20 Apr
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13:25 - 19:30
LHR
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IST
4h 05mdirect
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20:15 - 22:15
IST
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LHR
4h 00mdirect
£127British Airways
Fri, 5 Jun - Mon, 8 Jun
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06:05 - 11:55
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IST
3h 50mdirect
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20:15 - 22:15
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4h 00mdirect
£128British Airways
Fri, 20 Mar - Fri, 27 Mar
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14:45 - 21:50
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4h 05mdirect
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4h 30mdirect
£160easyJet
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KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to Istanbul

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

What is the cheapest flight to Istanbul?

These are the best round-trip prices found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.

In the last 3 days, the cheapest flight deal to Istanbul was found on the route from London, at £68 return. The most popular connection is from London to Istanbul and KAYAK users have found return deals for as low as £126 in the last 3 days.

How much is a flight to Istanbul?

The average and cheapest price for all round-trip flights to Istanbul from each origin found by users searching on KAYAK in the last month.

A flight to Istanbul costs £393 on average. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost £27 and departed from London Luton Airport. The most popular routes on KAYAK are Birmingham to Istanbul which costs £498 on average, and Manchester to Istanbul, which costs £461 on average.

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What is the cheapest day to fly to Istanbul?

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

Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Istanbul is Monday where round-trip tickets can be as cheap as £496. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Saturday, where round-trip prices are £530 on average.

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

The average price for all round-trip flights to Istanbul depending on the time of departure, clicked by users on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

The cheapest time of day to fly to Istanbul is generally at night, when round-trip flights cost £287 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Istanbul is generally in the evening, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is £564.

What is a good deal for flights to Istanbul?

If you’re looking for cheap airfare to Istanbul, 25% of our users found tickets to Istanbul for the following prices or less: From London Luton Airport £79 return, from Bristol £120 return, from London Heathrow Airport £279 return.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Istanbul?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights 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, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 6% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 23 weeks before departure.

Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in Istanbul?

Prices will differ depending on the departure airport, but generally, the cheapest airport to fly to in Istanbul is Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW), with an average flight price of £150.

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Good to know - Cheap tickets to Istanbul

Cheapest flight£34
Flight from London Luton Airport to Istanbul Airport

When to book flights to Istanbul

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel to Istanbul based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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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. The information is for flights to Istanbul based on your location. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs - booking Istanbul flights

  • How many airports are there in Istanbul?

    Istanbul is served by two international airports, which can often be more convenient depending on where in the city you are staying. New Istanbul Airport sits to the north-west of the Turkish capital, while Sabiha Gokcen Airport is to the south-east. By booking through KAYAK, you can find flights to both so check where your hotel is situated to make your trip that bit easier.

  • 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 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.

  • Which Istanbul airport is nearest to Hagia Sophia?

    The nearest airport to Hagia Sophia is New Istanbul Airport, which is roughly 28 miles away. By flying in to IST airport, there is no need for you to cross the Bosphorus River to get to the Hagia Sophia and other nearby attractions as you would if you flew into SAW Airport.

  • Which is the nearest airport to Bursa?

    If you are planning on travelling to Bursa, it is best to fly into Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW). From there, you can get to Bursa by driving southwards for roughly 75 miles or 90min. A bus service also runs from Istanbul Otogari, which costs roughly ₺80 or £7 and has a total duration of around 3h.

  • Are there any family-friendly facilities at Istanbul airport?

    At Istanbul Airport, families with children under five years old are permitted to use the allocated Family First security check points. Infant Care rooms throughout the airport make it easy to change and feed babies in comfort. Arriving passengers with toddlers can take advantage of the strollers located at the flight gates to get to the baggage collection areas.

  • Can I book a Meet & Greet Service on arrival?

    Passengers arriving at Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport can reserve Airport Meet & Greet services, which include an escort through visa and immigration and assistance with luggage. You can also book the ALLWAYS Fast Track Service, which offers priority access through passport and security control.

  • Where can I fly to in Turkey once I arrive in Istanbul?

    Once you arrive in Istanbul, you can fly to a number of domestic destinations within Turkey from Istanbul Airport or Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport. Popular cities include Antalya, Ankara, Bodrum, Eskisehir, İzmir, Nevsehir and Trabzon.

  • What is the cheapest flight to Istanbul?

    In the last 3 days, the cheapest flight deal to Istanbul was found on the route from London, at £68 return. The most popular connection is from London to Istanbul and KAYAK users have found return deals for as low as £126 in the last 3 days.

  • Which Istanbul airport is closest to central Istanbul?

    There are 2 airports in Istanbul. The closest airport to Istanbul’s city centre is Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport (20 miles). Istanbul Airport is 21 miles from the centre.

  • How much is a flight to Istanbul?

    On average, a flight to Istanbul costs £393. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost £27 and departed from London Luton Airport.

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

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Istanbul is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights to Istanbul?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Istanbul with an airline and back with another airline.

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

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Istanbul

  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Istanbul flight deals.
  • For a taxi from the airports to the city centre, you can expect to pay around ₺170 (£15) for a ride to or from both New Istanbul (IST) and Sabiha Gokcen (SAW) Airport.
  • For direct flights going to Istanbul, look out for those operated by Turkish Airlines, the national airline of Turkey, or its low-cost alternative Pegasus Airlines.
  • If you are looking to hire a car, you can find a number of companies operating from the Arrivals Terminal at New Istanbul Airport including Avis, Budget, Enterprise and Europcar.
  • If you need to freshen up after your flight, you can find spa services at New Istanbul Airport at the Ambassador Spa located in the International Terminal on the airside.
  • To use public transport in Istanbul, it is a good idea to buy and top-up an IstanbulKart, which can be purchased for ₺10 (roughly £0.85) from the yellow and blue machines in the Arrivals Terminal at Istanbul Airport and offers a discount on journeys.
  • The fastest direct flights from the UK to Istanbul depart from London Stansted Airport and arrive at Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW). If you prefer to depart from London Heathrow or London Gatwick, you can find direct flights to Istanbul Airport (IST). A number of airlines operate along these routes including Turkish Airlines, Pegasus Airlines, and British Airways.
  • Passengers arriving on a late flight to Istanbul can stay the night at the ISG Airport Hotel in the passenger terminal of Sabiha Gokcen Airport or the YOTEL Istanbul Airport Hotel at Istanbul Airport. If you are transiting through Istanbul, this is a good option to get some rest.
  • If you are arriving on an early flight to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport, you can leave your luggage in the Baggage Storage Office in the International Arrivals terminal. It is open 24/7 and fees are charged depending on the size of your luggage.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying to Istanbul

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying to Istanbul. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline from the United Kingdom to Istanbul. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with 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.
7.3
Turkish AirlinesOverall score based on 4249 reviews
7.5Entertainment
7.3Comfort
7.3Boarding
7.5Food
7.8Crew
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the cabin was kept too hot. couldn't sleep as a result

8.0 ExcellentRob, Mar 2026
IAD - IST
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the cabin was kept too hot. couldn't sleep as a result

The local Turkish Airlines staff in Helsinki isn’t not aware of immigration laws of Singapore and wanted to refuse even our first boarding and threatened us with deportation on our own from Singapore. We had the next connection to Istanbul and then Singapore. The airline’s online check in system is requesting the visa to download and doesn’t have any option for 96 hrs VFTF passengers. So in general we made the complaint to the airline, as the boarding experience was awful due to unprofessional staff that doesn’t check or want to check the exceptions in the global system.

It was an amazing experience. Flight crew's service, hospitality, and the food were phenomenal. I don't think I'd want to try any other airline company after this. I would definitely recommend to friends and family. Thank you Turkish Airlines !

Majority of the staff were simply awesome and very very supportive and helpful

Surprised for charged $341.00 FOR my luggage. THY opportunist, taken advantage of the people not knowing luggage must be paid.. I flew 7 months ago with Lufthansa same place to Los Angeles my family lives and work in L.A. no luggage PAYS BIG zero .. I WILL NEVER TAKE ANY FLIGHTS ✈️ FROM TURKISH AIRLINES EVER AGAIN 😒 Please Don't recommend TURKISH Airlines to nobody.. I am a retired person. With very limited S.S. check for a month..$341.00 is my kitchen expenses for at list 5 weeks i am a vegetarian salads and sandwiches.. thank you very much for your investigation asking my experience about the flight with ROTTEN Airlines 😀

Business Class pods are horrible. If you're petite, you might be able to sleep on the uncomfortable seat and bed. Crew and food are fantastic.

I have travelled many times on Turkish, but they always board at least 30-40 minutes past the stated time. If informed properly, passengers can choose to spend more time in the .lounge instead of standing around by the gate waiting to board. The new lounge at DFW was a big disappointment. The aircraft itself was a shock. In the past I have flown this sector with regular business class seating configuration of 1-2-1, The 2-3-2 seating is very disappointing after paying such high prices for tickets. The DFW to Istanbul segment was slightly better, but the Istanbul to Delhi segment was no better than premium economy. I will try to travel more on airlines which give business class passengers more value for their money.

Very Bad experience bqz I was missed my next flight.

Good overall. Seat spacing a bit tight between IST and ISB.

Excellent staff despite some trying passenger situations. Very impressed with their good attitudes and kindness.

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

The luggage problem I previously mentioned was actually this flight

The flight was delayed due to snow in Frankfurt. There wasn't much information from BA or the airport, but Kayak was great and kept me informed of the delay and gate changes.

Late takeoff, but on time landing. Lost bags, 3 days to find them, still in transit to my location. Power outlets broken, Wi-Fi not working, so much for working on the long flight.

Good. For a long flight. The comfort of the seat could be better. Also, the food was « normal » plane food. Not indian plane food unfortunately! Everything else was smooth and great.

The seats were comfortable. So many empty seats allowed for stretching out and sleeping. The onboard entertainment was pretty good. The cabin crew were so kind and kept the passengers well- hydrated, and well fed.

We had American Airlines on our return and it was confusing if we were going with Aa or BA I had 2 different flight numbers and didn’t get our gate until it was boarding. So we were a bit nervous as the which it was

No WiFi. No food. 250 ml of water only drink option. No entertainment options. Extremely bare bones flight

Really appreciated the care, attention and friendliness of cabin crew. Very comfortable, prompt and efficient flight.

Economy seats were good and spacious. Much better than virgin by a mile.

It’s the old style plane with the old Ying Yang seats doesn’t compare to other airlines with newer planes.

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.

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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