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Cheap flights from London to Istanbul Airport from $71

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 25/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LON — IST
16 Jan — 23 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from London to Istanbul are usually found in January or March, booked 65 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday

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Cheapest flights from London to Istanbul
Explore the most affordable flight options available from London to Istanbul. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 17 December 2025.

Sat 27/1213:55LGW - IST
Nonstop4h 00mWizz Air
Tue 30/1223:00IST - LGW
Nonstop3h 55mWizz Air
Deal found 15/12$461
Sun 28/1213:35LGW - IST
Nonstop4h 00mWizz Air
Thu 8/123:00IST - LGW
Nonstop3h 55mWizz Air
Deal found 15/12$464
Tue 30/1210:15LGW - IST
Nonstop4h 00mTurkish Airlines
Sat 3/108:15IST - LGW
Nonstop4h 05mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 16/12$475
Wed 24/1206:25LGW - IST
Nonstop4h 00mTurkish Airlines
Tue 30/1221:25IST - LGW
Nonstop4h 05mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 16/12$476
Thu 25/1217:05LGW - IST
Nonstop4h 00mTurkish Airlines
Mon 29/1215:10IST - LGW
Nonstop4h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 16/12$491
Sat 27/1214:00LTN - IST
Nonstop4h 05mWizz Air
Tue 30/1222:00IST - LTN
Nonstop4h 10mWizz Air
Deal found 15/12$496
Sun 21/1213:20LGW - IST
Nonstop4h 00mWizz Air
Mon 22/1222:40IST - LGW
Nonstop4h 15mWizz Air
Deal found 16/12$503
Sat 27/1212:50STN - IST
1 stop14h 55mPegasus Airlines
Tue 30/1223:45IST - STN
1 stop15h 05mPegasus Airlines
Deal found 16/12$506
Wed 24/1212:50STN - IST
1 stop14h 55mPegasus Airlines
Sat 27/1223:45IST - STN
1 stop15h 05mPegasus Airlines
Deal found 17/12$508
Thu 25/1217:05LGW - IST
Nonstop4h 00mTurkish Airlines
Sun 28/1221:30IST - LGW
Nonstop4h 05mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 16/12$511
Tue 23/1214:00LTN - IST
Nonstop4h 05mWizz Air
Fri 26/1223:55IST - LTN
Nonstop4h 10mWizz Air
Deal found 15/12$514
Thu 25/1216:05LTN - IST
Nonstop4h 05mWizz Air
Sat 27/1222:00IST - LTN
Nonstop4h 10mWizz Air
Deal found 15/12$521

Find flight deals from London to Istanbul

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from London (LON) to Istanbul (IST). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 17 December 2025.

Round-trip from

$142

One-way from

$71

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$466

Good round-trip deal

$1,336 or less

Good one-way deal

$591 or less
Wizz Air
  • Wizz Air
  • 30/1-6/2
  • Nonstop
  • 8h 15m total
  • London to Istanbul
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Wizz Air
  • Wizz Air
  • 6/1
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 05m total
  • London to Istanbul
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 26% potential increase in price ($162 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease ($29 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in December 2025
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Customise your flight search to find flights from London to Istanbul that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 17 December 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from London to Istanbul Airport that are best for you.

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Istanbul

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Price

LondonIstanbul

LTN - IST

LTNIST

London Luton

Fri 30/1

14:00-21:05

Nonstop4h 05m

Istanbul

Fri 6/2

22:00-23:10

Nonstop4h 10m

$142

LondonIstanbul

LTN - IST

LTNIST

London Luton

Sat 21/3

14:00-21:05

Nonstop4h 05m

Istanbul

Tue 24/3

22:00-23:10

Nonstop4h 10m

$142

LondonIstanbul

LTN - IST

LTNIST

London Luton

Thu 15/1

14:00-21:05

Nonstop4h 05m

Istanbul

Wed 21/1

22:00-23:10

Nonstop4h 10m

$143

LondonIstanbul

LTN - IST

LTNIST

London Luton

Fri 30/1

14:00-21:05

Nonstop4h 05m

Istanbul

Mon 2/2

22:00-23:15

Nonstop4h 15m

$149

LondonIstanbul

LTN - IST

LTNIST

London Luton

Sat 21/3

14:00-21:05

Nonstop4h 05m

Istanbul

Thu 26/3

22:00-23:10

Nonstop4h 10m

$149

LondonIstanbul

LTN - IST

LTNIST

London Luton

Tue 13/1

14:00-21:05

Nonstop4h 05m

Istanbul

Fri 16/1

22:00-23:10

Nonstop4h 10m

$158

LondonIstanbul

LTN - IST

LTNIST

London Luton

Mon 5/1

14:00-21:05

Nonstop4h 05m

Istanbul

Tue 13/1

22:00-23:10

Nonstop4h 10m

$160

LondonIstanbul

LGW - IST

LGWIST

London Gatwick

Thu 12/2

13:05-20:05

Nonstop4h 00m

Istanbul

Mon 16/2

23:00-23:55

Nonstop3h 55m

$160

LondonIstanbul

LTN - IST

LTNIST

London Luton

Sun 19/4

13:15-19:25

Nonstop4h 10m

Istanbul

Fri 24/4

20:35-22:45

Nonstop4h 10m

$166

LondonIstanbul

LTN - IST

LTNIST

London Luton

Sat 3/1

14:00-21:05

Nonstop4h 05m

Istanbul

Mon 19/1

22:00-23:15

Nonstop4h 15m

$167

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Best time to book a flight from London to Istanbul

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from London to Istanbul. Price data was last updated on 12 December 2025.

Booking 65 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 month to book a flight from London to Istanbul Airport?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to Istanbul Airport (average of $81). Flying from London to Istanbul Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of $200). 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?

Find hourly flight availability from London to Istanbul. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 17 December 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from London to Istanbul Airport at midday. By choosing this option you can save up to 43% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from London to Istanbul. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

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

Weekly flight availability from London to Istanbul Airport

Explore weekly flight availability from London to Istanbul. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 17 December 2025.

The most flights from LON to IST are scheduled on a Tuesday (55 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (33 on average).

How often are flights from London to Istanbul delayed?

About 11% of weekly flights between London and Istanbul have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 139 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, British Airways have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 10% of flights being delayed.

Reviews of airlines servicing Istanbul

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Istanbul. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Istanbul. Reviews last updated 17 December 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Pegasus Airlines and 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.
Pegasus Airlines
6.7
Okay
637 reviews
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Food

5.7

Crew

7.2

Boarding

6.8

Entertainment

5.5

Overall

6.7

Comfort

6.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

donald,Nov 2024

STN - AYT

Very smart crew and helpful. Plenty of leg room. Plane was clean. Only issue is baggage size.. Plenty of room but I could not get extra hand luggage and 3 kg is nothing
Pegasus Airlines
6.7
Okay
637 reviews
Pegasus Airlines
6.7
Okay
637 reviews
Check prices

Food

5.7

Crew

7.2

Boarding

6.8

Entertainment

5.5

Overall

6.7

Comfort

6.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

donald,Nov 2024

STN - AYT

Very smart crew and helpful. Plenty of leg room. Plane was clean. Only issue is baggage size.. Plenty of room but I could not get extra hand luggage and 3 kg is nothing
Wizz Air
6.2
Okay
158 reviews
Pegasus Airlines
6.7
Okay
637 reviews
Check prices

Food

5.7

Crew

7.2

Boarding

6.8

Entertainment

5.5

Overall

6.7

Comfort

6.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

donald,Nov 2024

STN - AYT

Very smart crew and helpful. Plenty of leg room. Plane was clean. Only issue is baggage size.. Plenty of room but I could not get extra hand luggage and 3 kg is nothing

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from London to Istanbul. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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 2453 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from London to Istanbul Airport round-trip?

    According to our current data, British Airways ($306), offers the cheapest pricing from London to Istanbul Airport.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from London to Istanbul Airport one-way?

    $61 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Wizz Air. You may also be able to find cheap deals on British Airways and Turkish Airlines, with prices starting from $178 and $207, respectively.

  • 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: RwandAir (100%), Icelandair (95%), Avianca( 92%).

  • 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 $1,340, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $526. The most popular route (London Stansted - Istanbul), is priced around $178.

  • Can I find deals for flights from London to Istanbul that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on London to Istanbul flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from London to Istanbul?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from London to Istanbul.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from London to Istanbul?

    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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to Istanbul Airport (average of $81). Flying from London to Istanbul Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of $200). 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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British AirwaysCheapest$306Average$371FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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