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Cheap flights from London to Istanbul Airport from $149

LON — IST
25 Nov — 2 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from London to Istanbul are usually found in January or February, booked 69 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Friday and return on a Tuesday

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Cheapest flights from London to Istanbul

Tue 17/1106:30 -
1 stop7h 25m
Wed 20/107:15 -
1 stop6h 15m
Deal found 25/10$291
Tue 8/1206:30 -
1 stop7h 25m
Tue 15/1218:00 -
1 stop5h 50m
Deal found 24/10$297
Sat 5/1206:30 -
1 stop7h 25m
Tue 15/1218:00 -
1 stop5h 50m
Deal found 22/10$298
Thu 10/1206:20 -
1 stop8h 35m
Thu 17/1207:15 -
1 stop14h 05m
Deal found 26/10$300
Mon 7/1220:25 -
1 stop17h 30m
Sun 13/1218:00 -
1 stop5h 50m
Deal found 22/10$305
Fri 4/1212:50 -
1 stop15h 50m
Tue 8/1208:15 -
1 stop6h 35m
Deal found 22/10$305
Wed 18/1118:10 -
Nonstop3h 55m
Tue 1/1207:40 -
Nonstop4h 25m
Deal found 24/10$308
Thu 19/1117:30 -
Nonstop3h 55m
Thu 10/1207:40 -
Nonstop4h 25m
Deal found 25/10$313
Tue 8/1208:05 -
1 stop6h 05m
Tue 15/1211:30 -
1 stop7h 15m
Deal found 24/10$315
Sat 14/1117:40 -
Nonstop3h 55m
Thu 19/1107:40 -
Nonstop4h 25m
Deal found 21/10$318
Wed 18/1106:30 -
1 stop7h 25m
Fri 25/1218:00 -
1 stop5h 50m
Deal found 24/10$320
Sat 28/1117:40 -
Nonstop3h 55m
Tue 1/1214:55 -
Nonstop4h 15m
Deal found 22/10$321

Find flight deals from London to Istanbul

Round-trip from

$291

One-way from

$149

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$348

Good round-trip deal

$1,281 or less

Good one-way deal

$237 or less
Air France
  • Air France
  • 17/11-20/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 13h 40m total
  • London to Istanbul
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Pegasus Airlines
  • Pegasus Airlines
  • 8/1-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 15h 50m total
  • London to Istanbul
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($24 potential savings vs. average return price).
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LondonIstanbul

LGW London Gatwick - IST Istanbul

LGWIST

London Gatwick

Sun 10/1

06:25-21:00

1 stop11h 35m

Istanbul

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$161

LondonIstanbul

LGW London Gatwick - IST Istanbul

LGWIST

London Gatwick

Tue 1/12

08:05-21:00

1 stop9h 55m

Istanbul

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$165

LondonIstanbul

LGW London Gatwick - IST Istanbul

LGWIST

London Gatwick

Thu 26/11

08:05-03:10

1 stop16h 05m

Istanbul

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$203

LondonIstanbul

LHR London Heathrow - IST Istanbul

LHRIST

London Heathrow

Thu 26/11

20:25-16:55

1 stop17h 30m

Istanbul

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$206

LondonIstanbul

LHR London Heathrow - IST Istanbul

LHRIST

London Heathrow

Thu 5/11

17:30-00:25

Nonstop3h 55m

Istanbul

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$212

LondonIstanbul

LGW London Gatwick - IST Istanbul

LGWIST

London Gatwick

Wed 25/11

08:05-21:00

1 stop9h 55m

Istanbul

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$220

LondonIstanbul

LHR London Heathrow - IST Istanbul

LHRIST

London Heathrow

Sun 15/11

18:15-01:10

Nonstop3h 55m

Istanbul

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$227

LondonIstanbul

LGW London Gatwick - IST Istanbul

LGWIST

London Gatwick

Sun 15/11

06:25-21:00

1 stop11h 35m

Istanbul

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$227

LondonIstanbul

LHR London Heathrow - IST Istanbul

LHRIST

London Heathrow

Thu 12/11

17:30-00:25

Nonstop3h 55m

Istanbul

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$229

LondonIstanbul

LHR London Heathrow - IST Istanbul

LHRIST

London Heathrow

Wed 18/11

06:30-16:55

1 stop7h 25m

Istanbul

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$230

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Best time to book a flight from London to Istanbul

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from London to Istanbul Airport

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from London to Istanbul Airport?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to Istanbul Airport (average of $246). Flying from London to Istanbul Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of $531). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from LON to IST?

It’s optimal to fly from London to Istanbul Airport at midday. By choosing this option you can save up to 53% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

Weekly flight availability from London to Istanbul Airport

The most flights from LON to IST are scheduled on a Sunday (60 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (22 on average).

How much does it cost for a return flight from London to Istanbul Airport?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.
London to Istanbul Airport flights typically cost between $192 and $406 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $291 on Multiple Airlines (17 Nov–20 Jan).

How often are flights from London to Istanbul delayed?

About 9% of weekly flights between London and Istanbul have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 127 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for London to Istanbul flights?

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on London to Istanbul flights?

Over the past year, Turkish Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 9% of flights being delayed.

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

Booking 75 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from London to Istanbul Airport. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their London to Istanbul Airport flight should consider departing on Monday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing Istanbul

See what other customers who have flown with Wizz Air from London to Istanbul Airport have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Wizz Air
6.3
Okay
173 reviews
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Entertainment

4.6

Food

5.2

Comfort

6.0

Crew

7.2

Overall

6.3

Boarding

6.2

Reviews

1 / 15
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Aug 2025

TIA - LTN

I was horrible . The departure was delayed by almost 3h it was middle of the night, that is unacceptable
Wizz Air
6.3
Okay
173 reviews
Wizz Air
6.3
Okay
173 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

4.6

Food

5.2

Comfort

6.0

Crew

7.2

Overall

6.3

Boarding

6.2

Reviews

1 / 15
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Aug 2025

TIA - LTN

I was horrible . The departure was delayed by almost 3h it was middle of the night, that is unacceptable

Related info for your journey

  • How long is the flight from London to Istanbul Airport?

    Departing from London to Istanbul Airport will take you 3h 55m. The distance between London and Istanbul Airport is about 2486 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the most popular routes from London to Istanbul Airport?

    The most popular flight routes from London to Istanbul Airport are London Stansted - Istanbul, London Luton - Istanbul and London Southend - Istanbul.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from London to Istanbul Airport?

    Before booking your flight to Istanbul Airport from London, have a look at the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Icelandair (88%), British Airways (84%), Avianca( 82%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from London to Istanbul Airport?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from London to Istanbul Airport? While on average our users pay $1,259, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $243. The most popular route (London Stansted - Istanbul), is priced around $168.

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    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from London to Istanbul by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to Istanbul Airport (average of $246). Flying from London to Istanbul Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of $531). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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