Cheap flights from London to Istanbul
Flights overview
Prices shown are for one adult in Economy class flights from Zürich to New York. This includes the cheapest Business class options where available.
Prices reflect the lowest available in the next three months, though they are subject to change and availability.
Last-minute deals apply to the cheapest weekend trips available in the next seven days, with weekend trips being flights departing between Thursday and Saturday and returning on Sunday or Monday.
Flight duration shown is based on nonstop flights or those with the fewest stops available.
Prices reflect the lowest available in the next three months, though they are subject to change and availability.
Last-minute deals apply to the cheapest weekend trips available in the next seven days, with weekend trips being flights departing between Thursday and Saturday and returning on Sunday or Monday.
Flight duration shown is based on nonstop flights or those with the fewest stops available.
Useful information for finding cheap flights from London to Istanbul and booking your next trip
| Cheapest round-trip flights | $77 | Wizz AirNonstop5 hrMon, Jun 8 — Wed, Jun 17 | The cheapest round-trip flight from London to Istanbul is currently $77 | |
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| Cheapest one-way flight | $33 | Wizz AirNonstop5 hrMon, May 11 | The cheapest one-way flight from London to Istanbul is currently $33 | |
| Last-minute weekend getaway | $143 | PegasusNonstop4 hrSat, Mar 14 — Mon, Mar 16 | The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from London to Istanbul is currently $143 | |
| Cheapest business class flights | $604 | Lufthansa1 stop7 hrThu, Apr 16 — Wed, Apr 22 | The cheapest business class round-trip flight from London to Istanbul is currently $604 | |
| Fastest flight | 3 hr 40 min | The fastest nonstop flight from London to Istanbul takes 3 hr 40 min | ||
| Nonstop flights | Every day | There are direct flights on this route every day. |
When is the cheapest time to fly?
Typical prices for the least expensive flights for 1-week trips from London to Istanbul per month. Insights are based on fares observed in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ.
The cheapest month to fly from London to Istanbul is typically January. The most expensive month to fly is typically August.
January
Cheapest
Prices in January are usually between $75 and $155.
Popular airlines from London to Istanbul
Popularity is based on the number of weekly nonstop and connecting flights the airline operates. Connecting flights do not include interline routes.
Flight suggestions are based on an airline's cheapest round-trip fares from London to Istanbul in the next 3 months. Prices include required taxes + fees for one adult. Optional charges and bag fees may apply.
Typical prices are based on fares observed in the past year for one-week round trips with the same origin, destination, and airline.
- Turkish AirlinesNonstopfrom $181Typical price: $225–62068 weekly nonstop flightsLGW, LHR, STN - ISTEvery day
- PegasusNonstopfrom $108Typical price: $110–43538 weekly nonstop flightsSTN - SAWEvery day930 weekly connecting flightsSTN - IST, SAWEvery day
- AJetNonstopfrom $132Typical price: $115–45514 weekly nonstop flightsSTN - SAWEvery day271 weekly connecting flightsSTN - SAWEvery Wed, Fri, Sun
- British AirwaysNonstopfrom $212Typical price: $220–61018 weekly nonstop flightsLHR - ISTEvery day
- Wizz AirNonstopfrom $77Typical price: $85–36514 weekly nonstop flightsLGW, LTN - ISTEvery day
- Emirates47 weekly connecting flightsLGW, LHR, STN - ISTEvery day
Popular airports near London
Distance and driving time are relative to the city center. Airports are listed based on distance from London center and popularity with travelers.
- Heathrow Airport (LHR)LondonUnited Kingdom47 min14 mi
- London Stansted Airport (STN)LondonUnited Kingdom1 hr 5 min30 mi
- London Gatwick Airport (LGW)LondonUnited Kingdom1 hr 26 min25 mi
- London Luton Airport (LTN)LondonUnited Kingdom1 hr 8 min27 mi
Popular airports near Istanbul
Distance and driving time are relative to the city center. Airports are listed based on distance from Istanbul center and popularity with travelers.
- Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)IstanbulTürkiye1 hr 1 min19 mi
- Istanbul Airport (IST)IstanbulTürkiye46 min21 mi
- Bursa Yenişehir Airport (YEI)BursaTürkiye2 hr 22 min60 mi
- Tekirdag Ataturk Corlu Airport (TEQ)TekirdağTürkiye1 hr 32 min56 mi
Frequently asked questions about flying from London to Istanbul
The cheapest flights from London to Istanbul are usually in January. Typical ticket prices in January range from $75 to $155.
The cheapest round-trip flight from London to Istanbul recently found on Google Flights was with Wizz Air from $77. The cheapest one-way flight was with Wizz Air from $33.
Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
- The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from London to Istanbul is $181, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 10.
- The cheapest Pegasus flight from London to Istanbul is $108, flying from Apr 16 to Apr 24.
- The cheapest AJet flight from London to Istanbul is $132, flying from Jun 11 to Jun 17.
- The cheapest British Airways flight from London to Istanbul is $212, flying from Apr 16 to Apr 22.
- The cheapest Wizz Air flight from London to Istanbul is $77, flying from Jun 8 to Jun 17.
The cheapest round-trip flight from London to Istanbul starts at $77 from Mon, Jun 8 to Wed, Jun 17. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $33 and departs on Mon, May 11.
3 hr 40 min is the shortest flight time from London to Istanbul.
Istanbul is a year-round destination, though most visitors arrive May–Sep, when the weather is warm to hot and humid. Winters (Nov–Feb) are cold and wet, and often snowy. Local events include the International Istanbul Film Festival (Apr) and Istanbul Music Festival (Jun).
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from London to Istanbul.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.
You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.
You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
What counts as the best airline for your flights from London to Istanbul really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from London to Istanbul.
In terms of nonstop flights, Turkish Airlines is the most popular. Turkish Airlines offers 68 nonstop flights per week. Turkish Airlines flies from London Gatwick Airport (LGW), Heathrow Airport (LHR), London Stansted Airport (STN) to Istanbul Airport (IST).
In terms of flights, Pegasus is the most popular. Pegasus offers 38 nonstop flights and 930 connecting flights per week. Pegasus flies from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Istanbul Airport (IST), Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW).
Other popular airlines flying from London to Istanbul are:
In terms of nonstop flights, Turkish Airlines is the most popular. Turkish Airlines offers 68 nonstop flights per week. Turkish Airlines flies from London Gatwick Airport (LGW), Heathrow Airport (LHR), London Stansted Airport (STN) to Istanbul Airport (IST).
In terms of flights, Pegasus is the most popular. Pegasus offers 38 nonstop flights and 930 connecting flights per week. Pegasus flies from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Istanbul Airport (IST), Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW).
Other popular airlines flying from London to Istanbul are:
- AJet offers 14 nonstop flights and 271 connecting flights per week. AJet flies from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW).
- British Airways offers 18 nonstop flights per week. British Airways flies from Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Istanbul Airport (IST).
- Wizz Air offers 14 nonstop flights per week. Wizz Air flies from London Gatwick Airport (LGW), London Luton Airport (LTN) to Istanbul Airport (IST).
- Emirates offers 47 connecting flights per week. Emirates flies from London Gatwick Airport (LGW), Heathrow Airport (LHR), London Stansted Airport (STN) to Istanbul Airport (IST).
The cheapest round-trip flight from London to Istanbul recently found on Google Flights was with Wizz Air from $77. The cheapest one-way flight was with Wizz Air from $33.
Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
- The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from London to Istanbul is $181, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 10.
- The cheapest Pegasus flight from London to Istanbul is $108, flying from Apr 16 to Apr 24.
- The cheapest AJet flight from London to Istanbul is $132, flying from Jun 11 to Jun 17.
- The cheapest British Airways flight from London to Istanbul is $212, flying from Apr 16 to Apr 22.
- The cheapest Wizz Air flight from London to Istanbul is $77, flying from Jun 8 to Jun 17.
Turkish Airlines, Wizz Air, British Airways, Pegasus and AJet fly direct from London to Istanbul.
- There are 68 Turkish Airlines direct flights from London to Istanbul per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 38 Pegasus direct flights from London to Istanbul per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 14 AJet direct flights from London to Istanbul per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 18 British Airways direct flights from London to Istanbul per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 14 Wizz Air direct flights from London to Istanbul per week. Flights are available every day.
The cheapest last-minute deal between London and Istanbul at price $143 is offered by Pegasus from Sat, Mar 14 to Mon, Mar 16.
Turkish Airlines, Wizz Air, British Airways, Pegasus and AJet fly direct from London to Istanbul.
- There are 68 Turkish Airlines direct flights from London to Istanbul per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 38 Pegasus direct flights from London to Istanbul per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 14 AJet direct flights from London to Istanbul per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 18 British Airways direct flights from London to Istanbul per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 14 Wizz Air direct flights from London to Istanbul per week. Flights are available every day.
There are direct flights from London to Istanbul on a daily basis.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between London and Istanbul start at $77 from Mon, Jun 8 to Wed, Jun 17 with Wizz Air.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from London to Istanbul, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.
The cheapest business class round-trip flights between London and Istanbul start at $604 from Thu, Apr 16 to Wed, Apr 22 with Lufthansa.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between London and Istanbul start at $77 from Mon, Jun 8 to Wed, Jun 17.
To book business class trips from London to Istanbul, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.
You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between London and Istanbul starts at $143 from Sat, Mar 14 to Mon, Mar 16 with Pegasus.
The cheapest last-minute deal between London and Istanbul at price $143 is offered by Pegasus from Sat, Mar 14 to Mon, Mar 16.
To find last-minute flight deals from London to Istanbul, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.
You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.
You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.
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