IST - LON

$83 Find Cheap Flights from Istanbul to London

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Cheap Flights from Istanbul to London (IST-LON)

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

Wed, 24 Dec - Fri, 2 Jan
Wizz Air Logo
22:40 - 23:55IST-LGW
4h 15mdirect
Wizz Air Logo
13:10 - 20:10LGW-IST
4h 00mdirect
$124Wizz Air
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Mon, 19 Jan - Mon, 26 Jan
Wizz Air Logo
22:00 - 23:15IST-LTN
4h 15mdirect
Wizz Air Logo
14:00 - 21:05LTN-IST
4h 05mdirect
$124Wizz Air
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Tue, 11 Nov - Tue, 25 Nov
Pegasus Airlines Logo
23:45 - 11:50IST-STN
15h 05m1 stop
Pegasus Airlines Logo
12:50 - 06:45STN-IST
14h 55m1 stop
$291Pegasus Airlines
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Thu, 26 Feb - Thu, 12 Mar
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:35 - 16:15IST-LTN
7h 40m1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
08:00 - 03:10LTN-IST
16h 10m1 stop
$296Multiple Airlines
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Sun, 1 Mar - Sun, 27 Sep
Pegasus Airlines Logo
23:45 - 11:50IST-STN
15h 05m1 stop
Pegasus Airlines Logo
19:00 - 07:55STN-IST
10h 55m1 stop
$300Pegasus Airlines
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Tue, 17 Feb - Tue, 3 Mar
British Airways Logo
14:55 - 16:20IST-LHR
4h 25mdirect
British Airways Logo
17:10 - 00:05LHR-IST
3h 55mdirect
$305British Airways
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Thu, 5 Mar - Tue, 10 Mar
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:35 - 16:30IST-LGW
7h 55m1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
08:10 - 21:00LGW-IST
9h 50m1 stop
$305Multiple Airlines
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Tue, 17 Feb - Tue, 3 Mar
British Airways Logo
14:55 - 16:20IST-LHR
4h 25mdirect
British Airways Logo
17:10 - 00:05LHR-IST
3h 55mdirect
$306British Airways
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Thu, 27 Nov - Sat, 29 Nov
KLM Logo
17:55 - 20:50IST-LHR
5h 55m1 stop
KLM Logo
06:30 - 16:55LHR-IST
7h 25m1 stop
$323KLM
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Thu, 20 Nov - Wed, 26 Nov
KLM Logo
17:55 - 20:50IST-LHR
5h 55m1 stop
KLM Logo
06:30 - 16:55LHR-IST
7h 25m1 stop
$324KLM
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Everything you should know

Our travellers' advice
AI-generated summary based on content written by KAYAK users
Turkish Airlines flights to Heathrow face long waits.
Bring your own headphones for better audio quality.
User tips
User tips
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User tips
Top airlines
Wizz Air
Cheapest • from $124 (return)
Pegasus Airlines
Best reviews • 6.7 score
Airline reviews
Airline reviews
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+1
Airline reviews
Airline reviews
+1
Top routes
IST-LTN
Cheapest • 60% average savings
IST-LHR
Most popular
Insights
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When to book
6 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 6 weeks in advance save around 22% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
January
Cheapest • 51% price drop
March
Most popular
Good to know
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+1
+1
Good to know
Good to know
+1
Cheapest return fare
$124
Overall average: $258
Wizz Air
Wed 24/12Fri 2/1
IST - LGW • Direct
Cheapest one-way flight
$83
Typical prices: $156-$447
Wizz Air
Wed 12/11
IST - LTN • Direct
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Istanbul to London flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Istanbul to London to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a return flight from Istanbul Airport to London?

This analysis is based on the cheapest return trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Istanbul Airport to London departing in December.

What is the cheapest Istanbul Airport to London flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest return flight from Istanbul Airport to London costs $181 on the route between Istanbul Airport (IST) and London Luton Airport (LTN). Over the past month, this route was, on average, 60% cheaper than other Istanbul Airport-London routes. The most popular route is between Istanbul Airport (IST) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR).

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Istanbul to London?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Istanbul Airport to London clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to London on a Wednesday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Tuesday is the most expensive day to fly from Istanbul to London. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Tuesday and avoiding Saturdays for the best deals.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Istanbul Airport to London, 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 Istanbul Airport to London is January, where tickets cost $99 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and August, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $381 and $373 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Istanbul Airport to London, 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 Istanbul Airport to London, you should book around 6 weeks before departure, which saves you about 22% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 9 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonApril
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 46% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 50% lower on average.

When to book flights from Istanbul to London

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Istanbul to London based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

Flights from Istanbul to London: the best tips from KAYAK users' own experiences

Insights shared by verified travellers who flew the route from Istanbul to London 
EmreFlew with Turkish AirlinesIST-LHRSept 2024
Do not book the flights to Heathrow as they are star allience joint flights there are a lot of issues with the check-in and transfer documents are not checked in Turkey so there is a huge wait time problem during the border control due to this. It takes approximately 15 minutes for someone to go through checks because of this and if you are back at the que after the flight this issue costs you 2 hours wait time at the airport.
KFlew with Turkish AirlinesIST-LHRMar 2024
Old entertainment and bad quality headphones, couldn't hear anything. Take your flight headphone to enjoy movies

FAQs for booking Istanbul to London flights

  • How do you get to the Istanbul Atatürk Airport?

    The most convenient and affordable way to travel to the airport is by the Istanbul Metro Line M1A which will transport you from the Yenikapi to the Atatürk Station. There are also shuttle bus services too that run every half an hour and stop at various places including Taksim Square.

  • Are there any departure lounges at the Atatürk Airport?

    The award winning Turkish Arlines departure lounge can be found at the Atatürk Airport. This lounge is available for all Business Class travellers and various airline membership holders including those on the Star Alliance network. Here you can grab a meal or enjoy a private relaxation room. Three are showers, a library, business areas and playrooms for kids. If you don’t hold a membership there are also various economy class lounges which you can enter for a small fee at the door.

  • What is there to do at the Atatürk Airport?

    If you have time to kill before your flight from Istanbul to London, there is plenty of shopping opportunities at the airport terminal. If you still haven’t finished your souvenir shopping, the Old Bazaar is a good place to get your authentic Turkish products, including beautifully packaged Turkish Delights or Baklava.

  • How do I get to central London from the London Airports?

    A number of the London Airports, including Gatwick and Stansted have Express Trains back into the city. Otherwise, the London Underground has multiple services out to the airports, such as the Piccadilly Line which can get you from Terminals 2 and 3 out to Kings Cross station.

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Istanbul Airport to London was $83 for a one-way ticket and $124 for a return.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Istanbul to London?

    The Airbus A321neo is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Istanbul to London flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Istanbul to London?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Istanbul and London.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Istanbul to London?

    There are direct flights from Istanbul to London on a daily basis.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Istanbul to London?

    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 Istanbul to London.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Istanbul to London?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to London from Istanbul 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 Istanbul to London?

    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 London with an airline and back to Istanbul with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Istanbul to London?

    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 London from Istanbul 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 Istanbul Airport to London

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $132 or less one-way and $829 or less round-trip.
  • For those with flights from Istanbul to London, it is important to note that Istanbul has a new airport which is one of the biggest airport’s in the world. Flights have been slowly transferred from Istanbul’s Atatürk Airport to the Istanbul New Airport. We recommend checking the airport on your ticket before you fly.
  • Istanbul’s Atatürk Airport has services that fly direct to all five of London’s major airports – Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and London City. There are a number of affordable airlines that fly this route, including British Airways, AtlasGlobal and Pegasus Airlines where you can find some great deals.
  • If you have time before your flight from Istanbul to London, you could visit the Aviation Museum, only a 5-minute taxi ride from the airport. This museum is run by the Turkish Airforce and has a collection of cargo, commercial and military planes that date back to 1912. There are also exhibits with jet-engines, hovercrafts, and helicopters, and plenty of examples of the Turkish Airforce’s military history.
  • Travel can be a huge interruption to your routine. For those who are looking for a place to pray, meditate or observe your religious or spiritual beliefs, there are Prayer Rooms accessible for all. These are located next to the food court once you get through security.
  • If you’re looking for a chance to relax before your flight, you can book in a Swedish-style massage at the Tui Na massage parlour outside of Gate 216. If you’re looking for a manicure or a hair cut, another option is the Parsli Cemil Hair Salon which offers some simple but popular beauty treatments and services.

Prefer to fly direct from Istanbul to London?

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

Direct departures

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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Direct returns

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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Reviews of the top airline flying from Istanbul to London

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Istanbul to London. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Istanbul to London? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
6.7
Pegasus AirlinesOverall score based on 634 reviews
6.8Boarding
7.3Crew
5.8Food
5.6Entertainment
6.4Comfort
Airline reviews

You adjourned my flight by 1h 30 mns and only updated me 1h30 mns before the new scheduled flight. I submitted an email to Kayak asking for a refund. It was the most stressful experience I've had.

2.0 MediocreSam, Oct 2025SAW - DUB
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You adjourned my flight by 1h 30 mns and only updated me 1h30 mns before the new scheduled flight. I submitted an email to Kayak asking for a refund. It was the most stressful experience I've had.

Not because when i try to do check in there is only in turkish language i can not select other language

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DGVSRsasQcG/?igsh=dmkxa2s1eHNlbHZs

Don't fly Pegasus, terrible service at the airport and boarding was really bad. Both flights I took with them were significantly late. This flight had us all changing the gate at the last moment and it was chaos.withour explanation or apology. The planes have seats that don't recline and seats are really hard. The crew on board was good both flights, but that is the only positive thing I can say about this airline. It's not worth it and I won't be flying them again.

The airport staff were some of the worst I've ever flown, and I fly at least 50x every year. From the staff at the gate, to the check in staff, to the ticketing sales staff. My experience in Instanbul was so bad Ill.never fly Pegasus again. They were incredibly rude, dismissive and not helpful whatsoever. This is the worst of the worst if you want to fly a budget airline I'd go elsewhere. The airplane seats are really uncomfortable and don't recline at all, you get charged for every single thing so in the end you will pay more flying with them. The crew on the plane were the only kind people we encountered with Pegasus.

Pegasus Airlines which is the most efficient and cost worth low cost airline all over the Europe

Flight from London was delayed and we had to hurry up to catch the connecting flight to Riyadh

The crew were outstandingly kind and cheerful. We carried our cat and they offered help.

Late departure. No announcements. Boarding was a disaster. Some kind of technical issue scanning boarding passes.

Pegasus is a very efficient airline. Passengers, however are sometimes unruly. Getting up right after take off. Getting up right when we land and before getting to the gate. Switching seats to the front so she can get a better seat. It is unfair for those that actually paid for seats. Flight attendants seem to not enforce it. One or two bad actors ruins it. Overall, the airline is great.

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