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Cheap flights from London to Istanbul Airport from $114

LON — IST
23 Sep — 30 Sep1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from London to Istanbul are usually found in January or November, booked 66 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Thursday and return on a Monday

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Cheapest flights from London to Istanbul

Thu 1/1013:30 -
Nonstop4h 00m
Mon 5/1020:10 -
Nonstop4h 05m
Deal found 24/8$244
Tue 13/1013:30 -
Nonstop4h 00m
Sun 18/1020:15 -
Nonstop4h 05m
Deal found 24/8$247
Fri 18/913:30 -
Nonstop4h 00m
Mon 21/920:10 -
Nonstop4h 05m
Deal found 24/8$250
Sun 20/913:40 -
Nonstop3h 55m
Wed 30/920:10 -
Nonstop4h 10m
Deal found 24/8$251
Tue 13/1007:05 -
Nonstop4h 05m
Fri 16/1013:50 -
Nonstop4h 05m
Deal found 21/8$252
Sun 20/913:40 -
Nonstop3h 55m
Sat 26/920:05 -
Nonstop4h 15m
Deal found 21/8$254
Thu 1/1013:30 -
Nonstop4h 00m
Sun 11/1020:15 -
Nonstop4h 05m
Deal found 21/8$257
Mon 14/907:00 -
Nonstop4h 10m
Mon 21/913:50 -
Nonstop4h 05m
Deal found 24/8$261
Wed 9/913:30 -
Nonstop4h 00m
Tue 13/1020:15 -
Nonstop4h 05m
Deal found 24/8$261
Sat 5/913:35 -
Nonstop3h 50m
Wed 9/920:10 -
Nonstop4h 10m
Deal found 23/8$265
Thu 24/913:30 -
Nonstop4h 00m
Sun 4/1020:15 -
Nonstop4h 05m
Deal found 24/8$268
Thu 17/907:05 -
Nonstop4h 05m
Sun 20/913:45 -
Nonstop4h 10m
Deal found 23/8$270

Find flight deals from London to Istanbul

Round-trip from

$244

One-way from

$114

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$489

Good round-trip deal

$1,223 or less

Good one-way deal

$1,069 or less
Wizz Air
  • Wizz Air
  • 1/10-5/10
  • Nonstop
  • 8h 05m total
  • London to Istanbul
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Wizz Air
  • Wizz Air
  • 21/9
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 00m total
  • London to Istanbul
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 24% potential increase in price ($135 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease ($26 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in August 2026
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LondonIstanbul

LGW London Gatwick - IST Istanbul

LGWIST

London Gatwick

Thu 1/10

13:30-19:30

Nonstop4h 00m

Istanbul

Sun 11/10

20:15-22:20

Nonstop4h 05m

$257

LondonIstanbul

LTN London Luton - IST Istanbul

LTNIST

London Luton

Thu 1/10

07:05-13:10

Nonstop4h 05m

Istanbul

Wed 7/10

14:00-16:30

Nonstop4h 30m

$261

LondonIstanbul

LTN London Luton - IST Istanbul

LTNIST

London Luton

Thu 17/9

07:05-13:10

Nonstop4h 05m

Istanbul

Sun 20/9

13:45-15:55

Nonstop4h 10m

$270

LondonIstanbul

LGW London Gatwick - IST Istanbul

LGWIST

London Gatwick

Thu 17/9

13:30-19:30

Nonstop4h 00m

Istanbul

Sun 20/9

20:15-22:20

Nonstop4h 05m

$270

LondonIstanbul

LHR London Heathrow - IST Istanbul

LHRIST

London Heathrow

Thu 28/1

13:50-02:50

1 stop10h 00m

Istanbul

Thu 4/2

04:30-15:50

1 stop14h 20m

$305

LondonIstanbul

LHR London Heathrow - IST Istanbul

LHRIST

London Heathrow

Fri 20/11

18:15-01:10

Nonstop3h 55m

Istanbul

Fri 27/11

18:45-19:55

Nonstop4h 10m

$330

LondonIstanbul

LHR London Heathrow - IST Istanbul

LHRIST

London Heathrow

Mon 11/1

07:25-14:20

Nonstop3h 55m

Istanbul

Thu 21/1

18:35-19:45

Nonstop4h 10m

$332

LondonIstanbul

STN London Stansted - IST Istanbul

STNIST

London Stansted

Fri 20/11

15:50-07:40

1 stop12h 50m

Istanbul

Fri 27/11

08:15-14:50

1 stop9h 35m

$353

LondonIstanbul

STN London Stansted - IST Istanbul

STNIST

London Stansted

Fri 13/11

12:50-07:40

1 stop15h 50m

Istanbul

Fri 20/11

08:15-11:50

1 stop6h 35m

$353
Fastest return journey

LondonIstanbul

LHR London Heathrow - IST Istanbul

LHRIST

London Heathrow

Wed 23/9

22:40-04:20

Nonstop3h 40m

Istanbul

Wed 30/9

20:20-22:25

Nonstop4h 05m

$361

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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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to Istanbul Airport (average of $219). Flying from London to Istanbul Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of $520). 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 51% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

Weekly flight availability from London to Istanbul Airport

The most flights from LON to IST are scheduled on a Saturday (78 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (46 on average).

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
London to Istanbul Airport flights typically cost between $286 and $446 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $244 on Wizz Air (1 Oct–5 Oct).

How often are flights from London to Istanbul delayed?

About 10% of weekly flights between London and Istanbul have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 130 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 61 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 Wednesday afternoons 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 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
6.6
Okay
634 reviews
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Crew

7.2

Entertainment

5.5

Boarding

6.8

Food

5.7

Overall

6.6

Comfort

6.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Hafsa,Jan 2026

MED - SAW

Boarding from Saudia was fine however at Sabiha Gokcen it was awful. The queues were long the flight was delayed. Our luggage alongside others on the flight was no loaded onto the second plane.
Pegasus Airlines
6.6
Okay
634 reviews
Pegasus Airlines
6.6
Okay
634 reviews
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Crew

7.2

Entertainment

5.5

Boarding

6.8

Food

5.7

Overall

6.6

Comfort

6.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Hafsa,Jan 2026

MED - SAW

Boarding from Saudia was fine however at Sabiha Gokcen it was awful. The queues were long the flight was delayed. Our luggage alongside others on the flight was no loaded onto the second plane.
Wizz Air
6.2
Okay
172 reviews
Pegasus Airlines
6.6
Okay
634 reviews
Check prices

Crew

7.2

Entertainment

5.5

Boarding

6.8

Food

5.7

Overall

6.6

Comfort

6.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Hafsa,Jan 2026

MED - SAW

Boarding from Saudia was fine however at Sabiha Gokcen it was awful. The queues were long the flight was delayed. Our luggage alongside others on the flight was no loaded onto the second plane.

Related info for your journey

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

    Departing from London to Istanbul Airport will take you 4h. The distance between London and Istanbul Airport is about 2457 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 (85%), British Airways (83%), American Airlines( 81%).

  • 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 $1,410, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $385. The most popular route (London Stansted - Istanbul), is priced around $165.

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

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  • 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to Istanbul Airport (average of $219). Flying from London to Istanbul Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of $520). 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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