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Find cheap flights to Istanbul from £24

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight to Istanbul departing on 9/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Cheap flight deals to Istanbul

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip 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.
22:00 - 04:05LGW-IST
4h 05mdirect
04:50 - 06:55IST-LGW
4h 05mdirect
£48Wizz Air UK
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Wed, 8 May - Wed, 15 May
22:00 - 04:05LGW-IST
4h 05mdirect
04:50 - 06:55IST-LGW
4h 05mdirect
£49Wizz Air UK
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Tue, 7 May - Wed, 15 May
15:35 - 21:40STN-SAW
4h 05mdirect
11:30 - 13:30SAW-STN
4h 00mdirect
Wed, 24 Apr - Tue, 7 May
22:00 - 04:05LGW-IST
4h 05mdirect
21:20 - 08:40IST-LGW
13h 20m1 stop
Thu, 6 Jun - Sun, 9 Jun
12:05 - 17:50STN-SAW
3h 45mdirect
08:55 - 10:55SAW-STN
4h 00mdirect
£103Pegasus Airlines
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Tue, 7 May - Wed, 15 May
14:40 - 20:25STN-SAW
3h 45mdirect
08:55 - 10:55SAW-STN
4h 00mdirect
£105Pegasus Airlines
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Tue, 23 Apr - Tue, 30 Apr
23:10 - 05:10STN-SAW
4h 00mdirect
08:35 - 10:40SAW-STN
4h 05mdirect
£112AnadoluJet
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Thu, 25 Apr - Sun, 28 Apr
15:35 - 21:40STN-SAW
4h 05mdirect
08:35 - 10:40SAW-STN
4h 05mdirect
£115AnadoluJet
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Wed, 24 Apr - Fri, 26 Apr
18:30 - 00:25LHR-IST
3h 55mdirect
19:55 - 21:55IST-LHR
4h 00mdirect
£130British Airways
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Sat, 15 Jun - Tue, 18 Jun
18:30 - 00:25LHR-IST
3h 55mdirect
19:55 - 21:55IST-LHR
4h 00mdirect
£130British Airways
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Sat, 15 Jun - Tue, 18 Jun

Flights to Istanbul - Travel Insights & Trends

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 prices found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
The cheapest airline ticket to Istanbul from the United Kingdom in the last 72 hours was £18 one-way, and £37 round-trip on the route from London to Istanbul. The most popular route is from London to Istanbul and the cheapest ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was £130 return.

How much is a flight to Istanbul?

The average and cheapest price for all flights to Istanbul from each origin found by users searching on KAYAK in the last month.
On average, a flight to Istanbul costs £321. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost £26 and departed from London Luton Airport. The most popular routes on KAYAK are London to Istanbul which costs £368 on average, and Birmingham to Istanbul, which costs £470 on average.
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What is the cheapest day to fly to Istanbul?

The average price of all 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 Wednesday where tickets can be as cheap as £228. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Saturday, where prices are £261 on average.

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

The average price for all 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 in the afternoon, when flights cost £153 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 £233.

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 £36 one-way - £72 return, from London Gatwick Airport £84 one-way - £203 return, from London Stansted Airport £88 one-way - £160 return.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights to Istanbul, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price, you should book around 5 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 74 days 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, with an average flight price of £170.

Which airlines fly to Istanbul?

In general from United Kingdom, Turkish Airlines, Pegasus Airlines and Wizz Air UK fly the most to Istanbul. See the amount of flights per week for popular airlines flying to Istanbul.

Which airline offers the most flights to Istanbul?

Of the 2 airlines that fly to Istanbul, Turkish Airlines offers the most flights, with around 1,914 per week, followed by Pegasus Airlines with 847 flights per week.

How many airports are there in Istanbul?

There are 5 airports in Istanbul: Istanbul Airport (IST), Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW), Bursa Yenişehir Airport (YEI), Tekirdag Corlu Airport (TEQ) and İzmit Cengiz Topel Airport (KCO). The busiest airport is Istanbul Airport (IST), with 67% of all flights arriving there.

How long is the flight to Istanbul?

The duration of your flight to Istanbul depends on your departure and arrival airports. Obviously any flights that include a layover will also be longer. The most popular routes to Istanbul on KAYAK are from London, which takes 3h 50m, Manchester, which takes 4h 05m, and Edinburgh, which takes 4h 20m.

How many direct flights to Istanbul are there each day?

There are around 39 direct flights from within United Kingdom to Istanbul every day. Most flights depart in the morning, with 16:00 the most common departure time and 47% of flights departing in the morning.

How many direct flights to Istanbul are there each week?

Each week there are around 269 direct flights from within United Kingdom to Istanbul. The most common day for departures is Friday, with 15% of flights taking off on this day.

How many long-haul flights are there to Istanbul each week?

Each week there are around 783 long-haul flights (6-12 hour flight duration), 1,453 medium-haul (3-6 hour flight duration) and 6,198 short-haul (up to 3 hour flight duration) flights to Istanbul. The most long-haul flights depart from New York.

How many cities have direct flights to Istanbul?

From the United Kingdom, there are direct flights to Istanbul from 4 cities. The city with the most direct flights is London, with 197 direct flights each week.

Good to know - Cheap tickets to Istanbul

Cheapest flight

£24
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.
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. 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

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • What is the cheapest flight to Istanbul?

    The cheapest airline ticket to Istanbul from the United Kingdom in the last 72 hours was £18 one-way, and £37 round-trip on the route from London to Istanbul. The most popular route is from London to Istanbul and the cheapest ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was £130 return.

  • 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 £321. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost £26 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.

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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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
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Prefer to fly direct to Istanbul?

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Direct departures

United Kingdom to Istanbul

Monday

ANA, AZIMUTH, Aegean Airlines, +107 more

ANA, AZIMUTH, +108 more

Tuesday

ANA, AZIMUTH, Aegean Airlines, +107 more

ANA, AZIMUTH, +108 more

Wednesday

ANA, AZIMUTH, Aegean Airlines, +107 more

ANA, AZIMUTH, +108 more

Thursday

ANA, AZIMUTH, Aegean Airlines, +108 more

ANA, AZIMUTH, +109 more

Friday

ANA, AZIMUTH, Aegean Airlines, +108 more

ANA, AZIMUTH, +109 more

Saturday

ANA, AZIMUTH, Aegean Airlines, +106 more

ANA, AZIMUTH, +107 more

Sunday

ANA, AZIMUTH, Aegean Airlines, +110 more

ANA, AZIMUTH, +111 more

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Direct returns

Istanbul to United Kingdom

Monday

ANA, AZIMUTH, Aegean Airlines, +107 more

ANA, AZIMUTH, +108 more

Tuesday

ANA, AZIMUTH, Aegean Airlines, +107 more

ANA, AZIMUTH, +108 more

Wednesday

ANA, AZIMUTH, Aegean Airlines, +107 more

ANA, AZIMUTH, +108 more

Thursday

ANA, AZIMUTH, Aegean Airlines, +108 more

ANA, AZIMUTH, +109 more

Friday

ANA, AZIMUTH, Aegean Airlines, +108 more

ANA, AZIMUTH, +109 more

Saturday

ANA, AZIMUTH, Aegean Airlines, +106 more

ANA, AZIMUTH, +107 more

Sunday

ANA, AZIMUTH, Aegean Airlines, +110 more

ANA, AZIMUTH, +111 more

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Cheapest flights to Istanbul from the United Kingdom found in 2024

Recent return flight deals

 
These are the cheapest return flights to Istanbul found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
8/5Wed
directWizz Air UK
4h 05mLGW-IST
15/5Wed
directWizz Air UK
4h 05mIST-LGW
£48
7/5Tue
directWizz Air UK
4h 05mLGW-IST
15/5Wed
directWizz Air UK
4h 05mIST-LGW
£49
24/4Wed
direct
4h 05mSTN-SAW
7/5Tue
direct
4h 00mSAW-STN
£101
6/6Thu
direct
4h 05mLGW-IST
9/6Sun
1 stop
13h 20mIST-LGW
£101
7/5Tue
directPegasus Airlines
3h 45mSTN-SAW
15/5Wed
directPegasus Airlines
4h 00mSAW-STN
£103
23/4Tue
directPegasus Airlines
3h 45mSTN-SAW
30/4Tue
directPegasus Airlines
4h 00mSAW-STN
£105
25/4Thu
directAnadoluJet
4h 00mSTN-SAW
28/4Sun
directAnadoluJet
4h 05mSAW-STN
£112
24/4Wed
directAnadoluJet
4h 05mSTN-SAW
26/4Fri
directAnadoluJet
4h 05mSAW-STN
£115
15/6Sat
directBritish Airways
3h 55mLHR-IST
18/6Tue
directBritish Airways
4h 00mIST-LHR
£130
15/6Sat
directBritish Airways
3h 55mLHR-IST
18/6Tue
directBritish Airways
4h 00mIST-LHR
£130

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best deals for one-way flights to Istanbul found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
9/6Sun
directWizz Air UK
4h 10mLTN-IST
£24
9/6Sun
directWizz Air UK
4h 05mLGW-IST
£24
7/4Sun
directAnadoluJet
3h 55mSTN-SAW
£50
7/4Sun
directAnadoluJet
3h 55mSTN-SAW
£51
16/4Tue
1 stopWizz Air
10h 55mLTN-IST
£53
15/4Mon
1 stop
13h 25mLTN-SAW
£53
17/4Wed
1 stop
26h 30mLTN-SAW
£55
16/4Tue
1 stopWizz Air
10h 55mLTN-IST
£56
17/4Wed
directPegasus Airlines
3h 45mSTN-SAW
£59
18/4Thu
directPegasus Airlines
3h 45mSTN-SAW
£60

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Recent domestic flight deals

30/3Sat
directPegasus Airlines
1h 20mAYT-SAW
1/4Mon
directPegasus Airlines
1h 20mSAW-AYT
£31
29/3Fri
directPegasus Airlines
1h 10mADB-SAW
31/3Sun
directPegasus Airlines
1h 10mSAW-ADB
£35
29/3Fri
directPegasus Airlines
1h 10mESB-SAW
31/3Sun
directPegasus Airlines
1h 00mSAW-ESB
£35
17/4Wed
directPegasus Airlines
1h 20mKYA-SAW
24/4Wed
directPegasus Airlines
1h 15mSAW-KYA
£36
30/3Sat
directTurkish Airlines
1h 20mADB-IST
30/3Sat
directTurkish Airlines
1h 15mIST-ADB
£38
27/3Wed
directTurkish Airlines
1h 35mAYT-IST
30/3Sat
directTurkish Airlines
1h 25mIST-AYT
£50
18/4Thu
direct
1h 05mESB-SAW
22/4Mon
direct
1h 05mSAW-ESB
£53
4/4Thu
directAjet
1h 20mAYT-SAW
6/4Sat
directAjet
1h 15mSAW-AYT
£56
4/4Thu
direct
1h 20mAYT-SAW
5/4Fri
direct
1h 20mSAW-AYT
£61
14/6Fri
multi-stopAnadoluJet
12h 45mAYT-SAW
23/6Sun
multi-stopAnadoluJet
23h 05mSAW-AYT
£317

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Last minute flights 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 to Istanbul that are departing in the next 10 days.
20/3Wed
directWizz Air UK
4h 05mLGW-IST
27/3Wed
directWizz Air UK
4h 15mIST-LGW
£132
20/3Wed
directWizz Air UK
4h 05mLGW-IST
27/3Wed
directWizz Air UK
4h 15mIST-LGW
£133
21/3Thu
multi-stop
8h 45mLGW-SAW
3/4Wed
multi-stop
11h 50mSAW-LGW
£134
21/3Thu
multi-stop
8h 45mLGW-SAW
2/4Tue
multi-stop
11h 00mSAW-LGW
£135
19/3Tue
directAnadoluJet
3h 50mSTN-SAW
24/3Sun
directAnadoluJet
4h 05mSAW-STN
£140
19/3Tue
directAnadoluJet
3h 50mSTN-SAW
22/3Fri
directAnadoluJet
4h 05mSAW-STN
£141
19/3Tue
directBritish Airways
3h 50mLHR-SAW
26/3Tue
directBritish Airways
4h 35mSAW-LHR
£141
20/3Wed
directPegasus Airlines
3h 45mSTN-SAW
22/3Fri
directPegasus Airlines
4h 10mSAW-STN
£142
20/3Wed
directPegasus Airlines
3h 50mSTN-SAW
27/3Wed
directPegasus Airlines
4h 10mSAW-STN
£144
19/3Tue
directBritish Airways
3h 50mLHR-SAW
27/3Wed
directBritish Airways
4h 30mSAW-LHR
£149

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