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€104 Find Cheap Flights from London to Istanbul

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 21/10. 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 Flights from London to Istanbul (LON-IST)

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

Fri, 31 Oct - Wed, 12 Nov
British Airways Logo
07:00 - 14:00LHR-IST
4h 00mdirect
British Airways Logo
18:40 - 20:00IST-LHR
4h 20mdirect
€178British Airways
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Fri, 31 Oct - Mon, 3 Nov
British Airways Logo
07:00 - 14:00LHR-IST
4h 00mdirect
British Airways Logo
18:25 - 19:45IST-LHR
4h 20mdirect
€179British Airways
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Tue, 18 Nov - Sun, 23 Nov
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17:35 - 04:10LHR-IST
7h 35m1 stop
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17:55 - 07:40IST-LHR
16h 45m1 stop
€194
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Fri, 31 Oct - Mon, 3 Nov
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17:35 - 04:10LHR-IST
7h 35m1 stop
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17:55 - 09:00IST-LHR
18h 05m1 stop
€200
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Wed, 17 Sep - Fri, 19 Sep
Air Serbia Logo
13:30 - 03:30LHR-IST
12h 00m1 stop
Air Serbia Logo
04:20 - 12:30IST-LHR
10h 10m1 stop
€214Air Serbia
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Thu, 4 Sep - Thu, 11 Sep
Aegean Airlines Logo
22:15 - 09:50LHR-IST
9h 35m1 stop
Aegean Airlines Logo
15:50 - 21:10IST-LHR
7h 20m1 stop
€240Aegean Airlines
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Mon, 8 Sep - Thu, 11 Sep
Aegean Airlines Logo
22:15 - 09:50LHR-IST
9h 35m1 stop
Aegean Airlines Logo
15:50 - 21:10IST-LHR
7h 20m1 stop
€241Aegean Airlines
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Sat, 1 Nov - Tue, 11 Nov
Lufthansa Logo
09:30 - 22:45LHR-IST
10h 15m1 stop
Lufthansa Logo
19:00 - 22:20IST-LHR
6h 20m1 stop
€243Lufthansa
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Thu, 6 Nov - Wed, 19 Nov
Lufthansa Logo
10:30 - 22:45LHR-IST
9h 15m1 stop
Lufthansa Logo
19:00 - 22:20IST-LHR
6h 20m1 stop
€244Lufthansa
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Sun, 14 Sep - Sat, 20 Sep
Air Serbia Logo
19:25 - 03:30LHR-IST
6h 05m1 stop
Air Serbia Logo
04:20 - 12:30IST-LHR
10h 10m1 stop
€249Air Serbia
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KAYAK's insights & trends for London to Istanbul flights

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.

How much is a round-trip flight from London to Istanbul Airport?

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 round-trip flights from London to Istanbul Airport.

Our data shows that the cheapest route for a return flight from London to Istanbul Airport cost €103 and was between London Luton Airport (LTN) and Istanbul Airport (IST). On average, the best prices are found if you fly this route. The average price for a return flight for this route is €103.

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 round-trip 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 March, where tickets cost €85 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is €294 and €272 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from London 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 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 week.

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 16 weeks before departure.


Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
High seasonAugust
Cheapest flight€104
Best time to beat the crowds (48% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (77% more expensive on average)
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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.
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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 €122 for a one-way ticket and €210 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.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from London to Istanbul Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for €195 or less one-way and €673 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.

Prefer to fly direct from London to Istanbul?

 
Nonstop data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying nonstop from London to Istanbul.
Find which airlines fly direct from London to Istanbul Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

London to Istanbul

Monday

British Airways, Turkish Airlines, Wizz Air

British Airways, Turkish Airlines, +1 more

Tuesday

British Airways, Turkish Airlines, Wizz Air

British Airways, Turkish Airlines, +1 more

Wednesday

British Airways, Turkish Airlines, Wizz Air

British Airways, Turkish Airlines, +1 more

Thursday

British Airways, Turkish Airlines, Wizz Air

British Airways, Turkish Airlines, +1 more

Friday

British Airways, Turkish Airlines, Wizz Air

British Airways, Turkish Airlines, +1 more

Saturday

British Airways, Turkish Airlines, Wizz Air

British Airways, Turkish Airlines, +1 more

Sunday

British Airways, Turkish Airlines, Wizz Air

British Airways, Turkish Airlines, +1 more

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Direct returns

Istanbul to London

Monday

British Airways, Turkish Airlines, Wizz Air

British Airways, Turkish Airlines, +1 more

Tuesday

British Airways, Turkish Airlines, Wizz Air

British Airways, Turkish Airlines, +1 more

Wednesday

British Airways, Turkish Airlines, Wizz Air

British Airways, Turkish Airlines, +1 more

Thursday

British Airways, Turkish Airlines, Wizz Air

British Airways, Turkish Airlines, +1 more

Friday

British Airways, Turkish Airlines, Wizz Air

British Airways, Turkish Airlines, +1 more

Saturday

British Airways, Turkish Airlines, Wizz Air

British Airways, Turkish Airlines, +1 more

Sunday

British Airways, Turkish Airlines, Wizz Air

British Airways, Turkish Airlines, +1 more

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