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€103 Find cheap flights from London to Istanbul Airport

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from London to Istanbul departing on 30/9. 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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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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Cheap flight deals from London to Istanbul (LON-IST)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from London 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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18:35 - 00:30LHR-IST
3h 55mdirect
19:55 - 21:55IST-LHR
4h 00mdirect
€183British Airways
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Mon, 7 Oct - Tue, 15 Oct
18:30 - 00:25LHR-IST
3h 55mdirect
19:55 - 21:55IST-LHR
4h 00mdirect
€186British Airways
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Tue, 8 Oct - Tue, 15 Oct
13:30 - 03:25LHR-IST
11h 55m1 stop
04:30 - 19:05IST-LHR
16h 35m1 stop
€209Air Serbia
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Thu, 10 Oct - Sat, 12 Oct
13:30 - 15:55LHR-IST
24h 25m1 stop
16:40 - 12:30IST-LHR
21h 50m1 stop
€210Air Serbia
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Wed, 2 Oct - Thu, 10 Oct
16:35 - 02:10LHR-IST
7h 35m1 stop
15:50 - 21:10IST-LHR
7h 20m1 stop
€231Aegean Airlines
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Sat, 12 Oct - Sun, 13 Oct
22:15 - 09:50LHR-IST
9h 35m1 stop
15:50 - 21:10IST-LHR
7h 20m1 stop
€233Aegean Airlines
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Mon, 7 Oct - Sun, 13 Oct
18:30 - 00:15LHR-IST
3h 45mdirect
13:10 - 15:05IST-LHR
3h 55mdirect
€235Turkish Airlines
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Tue, 28 May - Fri, 5 Jul
18:30 - 00:15LHR-IST
3h 45mdirect
14:55 - 16:50IST-LHR
3h 55mdirect
€236Turkish Airlines
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Tue, 7 May - Wed, 15 May
11:30 - 21:20LHR-IST
7h 50m1 stop
17:55 - 22:10IST-LHR
6h 15m1 stop
€248Lufthansa
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Thu, 19 Sep - Tue, 24 Sep
10:50 - 21:20LHR-IST
8h 30m2 stops
19:00 - 22:15IST-LHR
6h 15m1 stop
€265Lufthansa
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Thu, 5 Sep - Fri, 15 Nov

Flights from London to Istanbul - Travel Insights & Trends

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

What is the cheapest London to Istanbul Airport flight route?

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for one-way flights from London to Istanbul Airport.
Our data shows that the cheapest route for a one-way flight from London to Istanbul Airport cost €40 and was between London Luton Airport and Istanbul Airport. On average, the best prices are found if you fly this route. The average price for a return flight for this route is €74.

What is the cheapest month to fly from London to Istanbul Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from London 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 from London to Istanbul Airport is June, where tickets cost €182 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and July, where the average cost of tickets is €397 and €383 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from London to Istanbul Airport, 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 on the flight from London to Istanbul Airport, you should book around 5 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 74 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from London to Istanbul?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 3 days, British Airways offered the best one-way deal for that route, at €103. KAYAK users also found London to Istanbul return flights on British Airways from €183 and on Air Serbia from €209.

Which airlines fly most frequently between London and Istanbul?

Turkish Airlines connects London to Istanbul up to 9 flights per day, followed by Wizz Air UK (3 flights per day), and British Airways (2 flights per day).

How many flights are there between London and Istanbul Airport per day?

Each day, there are between 14 and 18 nonstop flights that take off from London and land in Istanbul Airport, with an average flight time of 3h 58m. The most common departure time is 18:00 and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 110 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Sunday, when 16% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Tuesday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between London and Istanbul Airport?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 2 cabin class options for the route. These are Business and Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from London to Istanbul take?

Direct flights cover the 3,967 km separating London and Istanbul in about 3h 45m.

What’s the earliest departure time from London to Istanbul?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from London at 06:05 and will be landing in Istanbul Airport at 12:20.

What’s the latest departure time from London to Istanbul?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from London to Istanbul Airport jets off at 22:30 and lands at 04:20.

Good to know

Low season

January

High season

July

Cheapest flight

€103
Best time to beat the crowds (19% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (57% more expensive on average)
Flight from London to Istanbul

When to book flights from London to Istanbul

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

  • Are there onsite hotels at Atatürk Airport?

    The TAV Airport Hotel can be accessed via the terminal but also offers a free airport shuttle if you are staying landside (for this you need a visa). If you do not have a visa you will need to stay in the airside rooms in the hotel.

  • Which terminal at London Heathrow has flights from London to Istanbul?

    Turkish Airlines flies from T2 to Istanbul while British Airways flies from T5 which is the hub for the national carrier of the UK. Be sure to check which terminal you are flying out of before arriving at the airport.

  • Does Atatürk Airport have free WiFi access?

    WiFi access is free for two hours. However, in order to access this your mobile will need to be capable of receiving texts in Turkey. If this is impossible, international passengers can go to Starbucks which has free WiFi for customers, or alternatively you can pay for one of the lounges.

  • What is the safest way to get from Atatürk Airport to Istanbul centre?

    By far the safest and most comfortable option is the private transfer service. It can be pricey as the cost of this service is around EUR25 per person (approximately GBP22) one way, but the car will be for your group alone and could be more reliable than a taxi.

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from London to Istanbul Airport was €110 for a one-way ticket and €196 for a return.

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

    London airport is called London Heathrow and the only airport in Istanbul is Istanbul.

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

    The Airbus A321neo is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the London to Istanbul flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from London to Istanbul?

    oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between London and Istanbul, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from London to Istanbul?

    There are direct flights from London to Istanbul on a daily basis.

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

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

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

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

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for €112 or less round-trip.
  • The main airport that serves the European side of Istanbul is Istanbul Atatürk Airport and is 24km (around 15 miles) from the city centre and is the hub for Turkish Airlines. Non-stop flights from London to Istanbul are operated by British Airways and Turkish Airlines from Heathrow and Gatwick airports.
  • For Turkish Airline business class passengers with a layover after flights from London to Istanbul think about checking into the Turkish Airlines Lounge at Ataürk Airport if you need some peace and quiet. Business and first-class passengers with Star Alliance membership can also use the lounge. Here you can enjoy facilities such as showers, children’s rooms, and cinema as well as drinks and a food buffet. There is also a prayer room for quiet contemplation.
  • For last minute souvenir shopping at Atatürk Airport, the Old Bazaar, with a typically Turkish ambience, stocks various gifts and souvenirs such as Turkish delight, traditional silverware and jewellery, as well as other local foodstuffs including spices, confectionary and the regional olive oil.
  • As the flights from London to Istanbul take just under 4 hours, you might want to know whether the airline will provide food. British Airways has a selection of Marks & Spencer sandwiches and other snacks which all need to be paid for by credit/debit card. Turkish Airlines airline meals and drinks are included in the cost of your ticket so you don’t need to worry about searching around for your card to pay for your meal.
  • For those travelling with babies and children on flights from London to Istanbul you will be happy to hear that Atatürk airport has nursing and baby change facilities as well as play areas for the slightly older children located in both terminals.
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Prefer to fly direct from London to Istanbul?

Find which airlines fly direct from London to Istanbul, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

London to Istanbul

Monday

Air Canada, American Airlines, Avianca, +10 more

Air Canada, American Airlines, +11 more

Tuesday

Air Canada, American Airlines, Avianca, +10 more

Air Canada, American Airlines, +11 more

Wednesday

Air Canada, American Airlines, Avianca, +10 more

Air Canada, American Airlines, +11 more

Thursday

Air Canada, American Airlines, Avianca, +10 more

Air Canada, American Airlines, +11 more

Friday

Air Canada, American Airlines, Avianca, +10 more

Air Canada, American Airlines, +11 more

Saturday

Air Canada, American Airlines, Avianca, +10 more

Air Canada, American Airlines, +11 more

Sunday

Air Canada, American Airlines, Avianca, +10 more

Air Canada, American Airlines, +11 more

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Direct returns

Istanbul to London

Monday

Air Canada, American Airlines, Avianca, +10 more

Air Canada, American Airlines, +11 more

Tuesday

Air Canada, American Airlines, Avianca, +10 more

Air Canada, American Airlines, +11 more

Wednesday

Air Canada, American Airlines, Avianca, +10 more

Air Canada, American Airlines, +11 more

Thursday

Air Canada, American Airlines, Avianca, +10 more

Air Canada, American Airlines, +11 more

Friday

Air Canada, American Airlines, Avianca, +10 more

Air Canada, American Airlines, +11 more

Saturday

Air Canada, American Airlines, Avianca, +10 more

Air Canada, American Airlines, +11 more

Sunday

Air Canada, American Airlines, Avianca, +10 more

Air Canada, American Airlines, +11 more

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Top airline flying from London 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 London 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.
5.9
Wizz Air UKOverall score based on 121 reviews
5.7comfort
6.9crew
4.3entertainment
5.9boarding
5.0food
Airline reviews

The flight was delayed 5 hours and I'm and invalid,I wan a refund for this

2.0 MediocreGeraldina, Dec 2023TIA - LTN
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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.

4 hr delay and only told less than 2hrs before. Only given water and nuts on the flight as complimentary service. Left to wait in rain before boarding.

To be honest I did not like anything. Communication to why my flight was cancelled mid air 2 and half hours into my flight. Customer service desk were not helpful with providing information or a solution on what can be done.

I have been treated unacceptably by WizzAir aircraft crew in a previous flight, they threatened me and abused me, and I received an OFFICIAL written apology, but only two (2) months later. This flight had no such unacceptable behaviour, but it's not nice to be left waiting in the walkway (from gate to aircraft) for a long time, just so that the 'boarding' appears to be early, even if actual departure is not.

What I liked new airplane Sitting was extremely uncomfortable! Crew not smiley at all Always chewing gum

The flight was cancelled just 4 hours before the take off...

No food on board. Not comfortable. Had to move seats was delayed more than 3 hours.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from London to Istanbul found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
30/9Mon
directBritish Airways
3h 55mLHR-IST
€103
9/9Mon
directBritish Airways
3h 55mLHR-IST
€105
14/9Sat
1 stopAir Serbia
11h 55mLHR-IST
€113
9/9Mon
1 stopAir Serbia
24h 30mLHR-IST
€114
1/9Sun
1 stopAegean Airlines
12h 50mLHR-IST
€126
30/8Fri
1 stopLufthansa
10h 50mLHR-IST
€140
11/6Tue
1 stopLufthansa
5h 50mLHR-IST
€141
2/6Sun
1 stopAegean Airlines
9h 35mLHR-IST
€151
16/5Thu
directTurkish Airlines
3h 45mLHR-IST
€165
28/5Tue
directTurkish Airlines
3h 45mLHR-IST
€166

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Last minute flights from London 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 from London to Istanbul that are departing in the next 10 days.
27/4Sat
directBritish Airways
3h 55mLHR-IST
1/5Wed
directBritish Airways
4h 00mIST-LHR
€207
30/4Tue
directTurkish Airlines
3h 55mLHR-IST
3/5Fri
directTurkish Airlines
3h 55mIST-LHR
€221
28/4Sun
multi-stopAegean Airlines
14h 45mLHR-IST
30/4Tue
multi-stopAegean Airlines
9h 15mIST-LHR
€284
29/4Mon
multi-stopLOT
20h 35mLHR-IST
1/5Wed
multi-stopLOT
10h 05mIST-LHR
€290
29/4Mon
multi-stopLOT
15h 10mLHR-IST
30/4Tue
multi-stopLOT
17h 50mIST-LHR
€292
30/4Tue
multi-stopAir France
8h 15mLHR-IST
4/5Sat
multi-stopAir France
16h 40mIST-LHR
€309
30/4Tue
multi-stopAir France
8h 15mLHR-IST
3/5Fri
multi-stopAir France
13h 50mIST-LHR
€354
27/4Sat
multi-stopAegean Airlines
14h 45mLHR-IST
30/4Tue
multi-stopAegean Airlines
9h 15mIST-LHR
€358
30/4Tue
multi-stop
15h 15mLHR-IST
3/5Fri
direct
4h 00mIST-LHR
€387
30/4Tue
multi-stop
18h 55mLHR-IST
3/5Fri
multi-stop
7h 30mIST-LHR
€608

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Flights to Istanbul

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