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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

Sun, 30 Nov - Sun, 7 Dec
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06:35 - 13:35LGW-IST
4h 00mdirect
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20:50 - 22:05IST-LGW
4h 15mdirect
£60Wizz Air
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Sun, 30 Nov - Sat, 6 Dec
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06:35 - 13:35LGW-IST
4h 00mdirect
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14:15 - 15:30IST-LGW
4h 15mdirect
£60Wizz Air
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Fri, 21 Nov - Mon, 24 Nov
easyJet Logo
14:45 - 21:50MAN-IST
4h 05mdirect
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15:50 - 17:25IST-MAN
4h 35mdirect
£128easyJet
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Fri, 21 Nov - Mon, 24 Nov
easyJet Logo
14:45 - 21:50MAN-IST
4h 05mdirect
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15:50 - 17:25IST-MAN
4h 35mdirect
£129easyJet
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Sun, 29 Jun - Mon, 7 Jul
British Airways Logo
19:05 - 00:55LHR-IST
3h 50mdirect
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08:25 - 10:35IST-LHR
4h 10mdirect
£130British Airways
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Sun, 30 Nov - Sat, 6 Dec
British Airways Logo
18:15 - 01:15LHR-IST
4h 00mdirect
British Airways Logo
14:55 - 16:20IST-LHR
4h 25mdirect
£131British Airways
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Thu, 18 Sep - Thu, 25 Sep
Turkish Airlines Logo
23:15 - 05:20MAN-IST
4h 05mdirect
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20:05 - 22:15IST-MAN
4h 10mdirect
£161Turkish Airlines
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Wed, 8 Oct - Thu, 16 Oct
Turkish Airlines Logo
17:20 - 23:35MAN-IST
4h 15mdirect
Turkish Airlines Logo
10:00 - 12:15IST-MAN
4h 15mdirect
£163Turkish Airlines
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Fri, 21 Nov - Mon, 24 Nov
Lufthansa Logo
06:05 - 22:45MAN-IST
13h 40m1 stop
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19:00 - 22:30IST-MAN
6h 30m1 stop
£198Lufthansa
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Wed, 10 Sep - Wed, 24 Sep
Lufthansa Logo
11:30 - 21:20LHR-IST
7h 50m1 stop
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17:55 - 22:10IST-LHR
6h 15m1 stop
£201Lufthansa
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Expert advice for your flight to Istanbul

 
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The M11 metro line connects IST to the city centre, running every 5 minutes, making it a convenient option for quick travel into Istanbul.

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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 Airport?

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 Airport was found on the route from London, at £43 return. The most popular connection is from London to Istanbul Airport and KAYAK users have found return deals for as low as £130 in the last 3 days.

How much is a flight to Istanbul Airport?

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

A flight to Istanbul Airport costs £468 on average. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost £45 and departed from London Gatwick Airport. The most popular routes on KAYAK are London to Istanbul Airport which costs £549 on average, and Manchester to Istanbul Airport, which costs £585 on average.

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Istanbul Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights to Istanbul Airport, 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 to Istanbul Airport is March, where tickets cost £73 on average for return flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and July, where the average cost of tickets from the United Kingdom is £255 and £236 respectively. For one-way flights, the best month to travel is January with an average price of £97.

What is a good deal for flights to Istanbul Airport?

If you’re looking for cheap airfare to Istanbul Airport, 25% of our users found tickets to Istanbul Airport for the following prices or less: From London Luton Airport £119 return, from Bristol £125 return, from London Gatwick Airport £270 return.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights to Istanbul Airport, 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 5 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 16 weeks before departure.

Good to know - Cheap tickets to Istanbul Airport

Low seasonMarch
High seasonAugust
Cheapest flight£24
Best time to beat the crowds (32% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (41% more expensive on average)
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 Airport flights

  • How can I go from Ataturk Airport Istanbul to the city centre?

    The city centre is 22km (14 miles) away. The options available to you are private transfer, airport bus, taxi, city bus, metro, tram and shuttle van. For travellers with emphasis on their comfort, security and convenience, the airport private transfer service is the best option.

  • What amenities can I get at the Ataturk International Airport?

    Those hoping to fly first or business class on Emirates to the Ataturk Airport, can have a pre-flight relaxation in a comfy leather armchair in the Emirates Lounge. The lounge offers champagne and other gourmet Turkish treats. There is also a wellness centre called ‘SkyTeam Lounge' where you can get a full-body massage and where long-haul travellers can de-stress for a while.

  • Is the new Istanbul Airport (ISL) fully operational yet?

    The new Airport will be in full service by the end of 2018. The inauguration date was on the 29th October, 2018. The new airport has a large amount of facilities and shops to host a large amount of international travellers.

  • How can I access the airport free Wi-Fi and how long does it stay free?

    The Ataturk airport has a free Wi-Fi service that lasts for two hours after which you must pay for extra time. So you will have to use the two hours wisely if you hope to remain within the free zone. Be mindful that to connect to the Wi-Fi, you will need a mobile phone that can receive text messages in Turkey.

  • Which airlines operate eco-friendly flights to Istanbul?

    If you are looking for eco-friendly options to Istanbul, we recommend looking at flights on Lufthansa via Frankfurt. These depart from LHR and produce 50% less carbon emissions. Lufthansa, from Manchester, with a stopover in Frankfurt, produces 49% less CO2. From Birmingham, KLM operates via Amsterdam and produces 35% less carbon dioxide.

  • What visa requirements exist for British passport holders in Turkey?

    British passport holders are able to visit Turkey, visa-free for 90 days in a period of 180 days. Your passport needs to have at least one entirely blank page for any stamps, and needs to be valid for a period of 150 days from your arrival date.

  • Which stopover cities are there between the UK and Istanbul?

    If you choose to fly on Lufthansa from Manchester or LHR you’ll be able to stop over in Frankfurt while Whizz Air from London Luton will stopover in Budapest (BUD). Aegean Airlines from Birmingham will have a stopover in Athens (ATH), while KLM flies to Istanbul via Amsterdam (AMS).

  • Which other cities can I access from Istanbul Airport?

    Flying to Istanbul (IST) puts you in the European side of Turkey and you’ll be well-placed to visit other cities such as the seaside town of Tekirdağ on the Marmara Sea, a 1.5 hour drive from the airport. You can also visit the town of Kumköy on the Black Sea Coast, a half hour’s drive from IST. 

  • What is the cheapest flight to Istanbul Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the cheapest flight deal to Istanbul Airport was found on the route from London, at £43 return. The most popular connection is from London to Istanbul Airport and KAYAK users have found return deals for as low as £130 in the last 3 days.

  • How far is Istanbul Airport from central Istanbul?

    You’ll need to travel 21 miles to reach the Istanbul city centre from Istanbul Airport.

  • How much is a flight to Istanbul?

    On average, a flight to Istanbul costs £468. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost £45 and departed from London Gatwick Airport.

  • What is the cheapest day to fly to Istanbul?

    Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Istanbul is Monday where round-trip tickets can be as cheap as £524. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Saturday, where round-trip prices are £577 on average.

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

    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 Airport.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Istanbul 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 to Istanbul Airport?

    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 Airport 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 Airport?

    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 Airport up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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

    The cheapest time of day to fly to Istanbul Airport is generally at night, when round-trip flights cost £424 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Istanbul Airport is generally in the evening, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is £669.

  • How many direct flights to Istanbul Airport are there each week?

    Each week there are around 174 direct flights from within United Kingdom to Istanbul Airport. The most common day for departures is Monday, with 16% of flights taking off on this day.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Istanbul Airport

  • Looking for cheap airfare to Istanbul Airport? 25% of our users found round-trip tickets to Istanbul Airport for the following prices or less: Cheap flights to Istanbul Airport from Bristol £107, from London Luton £207, from Birmingham £985
  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Istanbul Airport flight deals.
  • Considering a flight to Istanbul, there are three airports in Istanbul with Istanbul's Ataturk International Airport (IST) located in Yeşilyurt, 23km (14 miles) west of Sultanahmet Square, being the busiest of them all with more connectivity both locally and internationally. Other airports include Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) and the new Istanbul Airport (ISL). If you are heading to the Asian parts of Istanbul like Bosphorus or cities close to it, then the Sabiha Gökçen Airport is a more convenient choice.
  • If you have time to spare at the Ataturk Airport, you can take advantage of the free city tour being offered by Turkish Airways to transit international passengers. The tours are offered twice a day by TourIstanbul. To qualify, you should have at least a 6-hour transit time between 9am and 6pm. The tours are in these timings 09:00-15:00, 09:00-18:00 and 12:00-18:00.
  • Are you anticipating a late arrival at the Atatürk International Airport (IST)? Not to worry, there are a couple of hotels that you can pass the night in. There are several moderately-priced hotels that are within 1 to 8 km away. There are a couple of hotels that are further from the airport so if your flight doesn’t fall in the rush hour, you can stay there.
  • Are you anticipating a long stressful flight to Istanbul? The Ataturk Airport has something for you. You can relieve yourself by getting a massage at Tui Na. Tui Na offers Swedish style massages. You can get these massages fully clothed. Tui Na is located in the Departures area near Gate 216.
  • Do you have a knack for history and aviation? Then you are in luck. A historical museum owned by the Turkish Airforce grants you access to interesting historical planes dating as far back as 1912. The museum also offers exhibitions of helicopters, hovercrafts, jet motors and more.
  • Istanbul Airport (IST), one of Turkey’s busiest airports, is the main hub for Turkish Airlines. As one of the main transport hubs in Europe, flying into IST will make it easy for you to connect to Turkish Airlines flights to other cities in Turkey, like Ankara and Antalya, as well as cities in surrounding countries, such as Greece and Bulgaria.
  • If you are flying from London Heathrow (LHR), TAROM includes both a hand luggage and hold luggage option in its fares. Turkish Airlines from all UK airports will include a hold luggage option for an extra cost. From Manchester, via LHR, British Airways also includes a hold bag in the fare.

Top 5 airlines flying to Istanbul

 
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Turkish AirlinesOverall score based on 3848 reviews
7.4Entertainment
7.7Crew
7.3Comfort
7.3Boarding
7.3Food
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for the second time disappointed with TK, they like JAT = joke about time

2.0 MediocreBobo, Jun 2025SJJ - IST
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for the second time disappointed with TK, they like JAT = joke about time

No customer service. Non educated staff members with no will to support or service the passenger.

Working stuffs in flight are very welcoming,but boarding stuffs are the Ghana airport don't know their job.

My wife and 7 months old baby had a terrible experience traveling, we paid extra for bassinet they didn’t provided.she missed her flight due to late landing of the flight, they were unsupportive to my family due to that my wife and kid suffered a lot.

I’ve been traveling for 20 years. I tried Turkish airline for the first time horrible horrible service and it would be my last time even if I get offer for a free ticket, I will not accept it. They have races and the worst Flight attendant

Aircraft you use on this route are always old and poor! This drives the entire experience down

Boarding was much delayed, and there was no explanation ( obviously they were waiting for something or someone. ) Passengers were all crowded at the gate with anxiety. On the plane, the crew worked very hard on checking for safety and serving delicious food. They were polite and courteous.

It wasn't good. I didn’t understand. They changed 320 dollars for 2 luggage. My ticket was regular and I paid almost 1200.00 dollars. Why they did charge? I want my money back.. thanks Yılmaz polat

All was fine , but air conditioning was not working on board properly so was very hot

Very punctual, the onboard staff was friendly and correct, the flight was fortunately very calm, the toilets were clean, in short, an excellent experience Thanks

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

Flight from London was delayed and we had to hurry up to catch the connecting flight to Riyadh

The crew were outstandingly kind and cheerful. We carried our cat and they offered help.

Late departure. No announcements. Boarding was a disaster. Some kind of technical issue scanning boarding passes.

Pegasus is a very efficient airline. Passengers, however are sometimes unruly. Getting up right after take off. Getting up right when we land and before getting to the gate. Switching seats to the front so she can get a better seat. It is unfair for those that actually paid for seats. Flight attendants seem to not enforce it. One or two bad actors ruins it. Overall, the airline is great.

Pegasus is not a very comfortable airline. They’re not in any way hospitable

I didn’t have food and they don’t include entertainment. Not much leg room at all. Staff were great.

Better synchronizing the boarding processes. The audio announcements, the personnel and the digital signage were not saying the same thing. All confusion.

Business class was nothing more than Economy with middle seat empty. Uncomfortable seat and leg room. A mom behind me had a 18 month/2 yr old on her lap, who had his feet on my back all the time- while middle seat remained empty. Pretty much not worth the fare. Very disappointed.

The first class seats were unusable, mine at the end of the flight, my husband's in the middle of the flight, and the one next to me was unusable either, they had to move the person to another seat.

charging port did not work, no entertainment system. Other than that the flight was good and safe.

Last minute gate change. Didn’t put our TSA global on our trip even though we asked multiple times to confirm. Did not help with food when could not eat what was served.

When Stephen arrived with our wheel chairs - we were in excellent hands! He was such great help with getting our rental car and then reporting our missing luggage. When you are exhausted from traveling for too many hours, he was just what we needed to navigate everything! Give that guy a raise!

The cabin was bit colder than I like but the crew members looked after us very well. They did even offer hot water bottle and hot chocolate. I cannot rate the crew enough excellent is not good enough. They really were wonderful.

Boarding is always a challenge as folks in al groups crowd around for no reason, but crew handled it well. I once again applaud the LHR ground baggage staff as they got our bags from a flight at Terminal 5A to a flight in Terminal 5C within 40 minutes...amazing!

Gate information deliberately delayed to only one hour B4 flight, lack of info finding gate.

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

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

The cabin crew on that flight were super fantastic and super helpful. They were so polite and considerate that i felt i travelled with a 5star airline.

Delayed delayed delayed - always with Wizzair. Staff were friendly and well mannered but clearly the company is unorganized and the aircrafts are outdated.

It's a budget airline. Great for short flight. Smooth landing.

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