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Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from London to Istanbul 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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16:25 - 22:35LTN-IST
4h 10mdirect
23:20 - 01:30IST-LTN
4h 10mdirect
$121Wizz Air UK
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Wed, 28 Aug - Wed, 18 Sep
22:00 - 04:05LGW-IST
4h 05mdirect
04:50 - 06:55IST-LGW
4h 05mdirect
$123Wizz Air UK
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Sun, 9 Jun - Fri, 21 Jun
18:35 - 00:30LHR-IST
3h 55mdirect
19:55 - 21:55IST-LHR
4h 00mdirect
$299British Airways
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Mon, 7 Oct - Tue, 15 Oct
18:35 - 00:30LHR-IST
3h 55mdirect
19:55 - 21:55IST-LHR
4h 00mdirect
$301British Airways
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Mon, 7 Oct - Tue, 15 Oct
20:50 - 07:05LGW-IST
8h 15m1 stop
22:05 - 04:40IST-LGW
8h 35m1 stop
Sun, 23 Jun - Mon, 24 Jun
22:00 - 04:05LGW-IST
4h 05mdirect
22:05 - 04:40IST-LGW
8h 35m1 stop
Sun, 23 Jun - Mon, 24 Jun
18:30 - 00:15LHR-IST
3h 45mdirect
14:55 - 16:50IST-LHR
3h 55mdirect
$388Turkish Airlines
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Tue, 7 May - Wed, 15 May
13:45 - 19:45LGW-IST
4h 00mdirect
07:45 - 09:50IST-LGW
4h 05mdirect
$399Turkish Airlines
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Thu, 9 May - Sat, 18 May
13:10 - 08:15STN-IST
17h 05m1 stop
20:10 - 12:20IST-STN
18h 10m1 stop
$573Pegasus Airlines
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Fri, 17 May - Wed, 22 May
13:10 - 08:15STN-IST
17h 05m1 stop
20:10 - 12:20IST-STN
18h 10m1 stop
$608Pegasus Airlines
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Mon, 3 Jun - Thu, 6 Jun

Flights from London to Istanbul - Travel Insights & Trends

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

What is the cheapest London to Istanbul Airport flight route?

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for one-way flights from London to Istanbul Airport.
Our data shows that the cheapest route for a one-way flight from London to Istanbul Airport cost $55 and was between London Luton Airport and Istanbul Airport. On average, the best prices are found if you fly this route. The average price for a return flight for this route is $85.

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

The average price of all flights from London to Istanbul Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
For London to Istanbul, Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Saturday is the most expensive. Flying from Istanbul back to London, the best deals are generally found on Sunday, with Wednesday being the most expensive.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from London to Istanbul Airport, 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 London to Istanbul Airport is June, where tickets cost $299 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and July, where the average cost of tickets is $654 and $629 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from London to Istanbul Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from London to Istanbul Airport, you should book around 5 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 74 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from London to Istanbul?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 72 hours, the cheapest one-way ticket from London to Istanbul found on KAYAK was with Wizz Air UK for $104. Wizz Air UK proposed a return connection from $121 and British Airways from $299.

Which airlines fly most frequently between London and Istanbul?

Turkish Airlines connects London to Istanbul up to 9 flights per day, followed by Wizz Air UK (3 flights per day), and British Airways (2 flights per day).

Which airlines fly direct between London and Istanbul Airport?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from London to Istanbul Airport.
There are 3 airlines that fly direct from London to Istanbul Airport. They are: British Airways, Turkish Airlines and Wizz Air UK. The cheapest price of all airlines flying this route was found with Wizz Air UK at $87 for a one-way flight. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at Wizz Air UK.

How many flights are there between London and Istanbul Airport per day?

Each day, there are between 14 and 18 nonstop flights that take off from London and land in Istanbul Airport, with an average flight time of 3h 58m. The most common departure time is 18:00 and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 110 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Sunday, when 16% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Wednesday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between London and Istanbul Airport?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 2 cabin class options for the route. These are Business and Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from London to Istanbul take?

The duration of a direct flight to Istanbul from London is typically 3h 45m. The journey crosses a distance of 3,967 km.

What’s the earliest departure time from London to Istanbul?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from London at 06:05 and will be landing in Istanbul Airport at 12:20.

What’s the latest departure time from London to Istanbul?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from London to Istanbul Airport jets off at 22:30 and lands at 04:20.

Good to know

Low season

January

High season

July
Best time to beat the crowds (19% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (57% more expensive on average)

When to book flights from London to Istanbul

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from London to Istanbul 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.

FAQs for booking London to Istanbul flights

  • Are there onsite hotels at Atatürk Airport?

    The TAV Airport Hotel can be accessed via the terminal but also offers a free airport shuttle if you are staying landside (for this you need a visa). If you do not have a visa you will need to stay in the airside rooms in the hotel.

  • Which terminal at London Heathrow has flights from London to Istanbul?

    Turkish Airlines flies from T2 to Istanbul while British Airways flies from T5 which is the hub for the national carrier of the UK. Be sure to check which terminal you are flying out of before arriving at the airport.

  • Does Atatürk Airport have free WiFi access?

    WiFi access is free for two hours. However, in order to access this your mobile will need to be capable of receiving texts in Turkey. If this is impossible, international passengers can go to Starbucks which has free WiFi for customers, or alternatively you can pay for one of the lounges.

  • What is the safest way to get from Atatürk Airport to Istanbul centre?

    By far the safest and most comfortable option is the private transfer service. It can be pricey as the cost of this service is around EUR25 per person (approximately GBP22) one way, but the car will be for your group alone and could be more reliable than a taxi.

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from London to Istanbul Airport was $68 for a one-way ticket and $79 for a return.

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

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from London to Istanbul?

    oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between London and Istanbul, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

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

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

  • Which is the best airline for flights from London to Istanbul, Turkish Airlines or British Airways?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from London to Istanbul are Turkish Airlines and British Airways. With an average price for the route of $410 and an overall rating of 7.4, Turkish Airlines is the most popular choice. British Airways is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $303 and an overall rating of 6.8.

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

    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 London to Istanbul.

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

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

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

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

    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 Istanbul from London up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from London to Istanbul

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $185 or less one-way and $311 or less round-trip.
  • The main airport that serves the European side of Istanbul is Istanbul Atatürk Airport and is 24km (around 15 miles) from the city centre and is the hub for Turkish Airlines. Non-stop flights from London to Istanbul are operated by British Airways and Turkish Airlines from Heathrow and Gatwick airports.
  • For Turkish Airline business class passengers with a layover after flights from London to Istanbul think about checking into the Turkish Airlines Lounge at Ataürk Airport if you need some peace and quiet. Business and first-class passengers with Star Alliance membership can also use the lounge. Here you can enjoy facilities such as showers, children’s rooms, and cinema as well as drinks and a food buffet. There is also a prayer room for quiet contemplation.
  • For last minute souvenir shopping at Atatürk Airport, the Old Bazaar, with a typically Turkish ambience, stocks various gifts and souvenirs such as Turkish delight, traditional silverware and jewellery, as well as other local foodstuffs including spices, confectionary and the regional olive oil.
  • As the flights from London to Istanbul take just under 4 hours, you might want to know whether the airline will provide food. British Airways has a selection of Marks & Spencer sandwiches and other snacks which all need to be paid for by credit/debit card. Turkish Airlines airline meals and drinks are included in the cost of your ticket so you don’t need to worry about searching around for your card to pay for your meal.
  • For those travelling with babies and children on flights from London to Istanbul you will be happy to hear that Atatürk airport has nursing and baby change facilities as well as play areas for the slightly older children located in both terminals.
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Prefer to fly direct from London to Istanbul?

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Direct departures

London to Istanbul

Monday

Air Canada, American Airlines, Avianca, +10 more

Air Canada, American Airlines, +11 more

Tuesday

Air Canada, American Airlines, Avianca, +10 more

Air Canada, American Airlines, +11 more

Wednesday

Air Canada, American Airlines, Avianca, +10 more

Air Canada, American Airlines, +11 more

Thursday

Air Canada, American Airlines, Avianca, +10 more

Air Canada, American Airlines, +11 more

Friday

Air Canada, American Airlines, Avianca, +10 more

Air Canada, American Airlines, +11 more

Saturday

Air Canada, American Airlines, Avianca, +10 more

Air Canada, American Airlines, +11 more

Sunday

Air Canada, American Airlines, Avianca, +10 more

Air Canada, American Airlines, +11 more

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Direct returns

Istanbul to London

Monday

Air Canada, American Airlines, Avianca, +10 more

Air Canada, American Airlines, +11 more

Tuesday

Air Canada, American Airlines, Avianca, +10 more

Air Canada, American Airlines, +11 more

Wednesday

Air Canada, American Airlines, Avianca, +10 more

Air Canada, American Airlines, +11 more

Thursday

Air Canada, American Airlines, Avianca, +10 more

Air Canada, American Airlines, +11 more

Friday

Air Canada, American Airlines, Avianca, +10 more

Air Canada, American Airlines, +11 more

Saturday

Air Canada, American Airlines, Avianca, +10 more

Air Canada, American Airlines, +11 more

Sunday

Air Canada, American Airlines, Avianca, +10 more

Air Canada, American Airlines, +11 more

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Top 4 airlines serving from London to Istanbul

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from London to Istanbul. 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 London to Istanbul? 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.
7.4
Turkish AirlinesOverall score based on 3692 reviews
7.8crew
7.4boarding
7.5entertainment
7.4food
7.4comfort
Airline reviews

Nothing really was great as such. Seen other no name airlines perform better.

4.0 OkayAkash, Apr 2024IAD - IST
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Nothing really was great as such. Seen other no name airlines perform better.

It was a nightmare. I booked business class ticket from Ediburgh to Beirut via Istanbul to attend a funeral. I had a wonderful experience flying to Istanbul from Edinburgh. Then I could not get a boarding pass issued to Beirut. It seems that although they booked me and I had a reservation number, I had no seat allocated and the flight was full. I was asked to go from one desk to another and made to wait for 2 hours. I missed my flight as I did not have a seat assigned and it was full. The only option was to put me on the next flight, 6 hours later, for a fee of over $400. They said that was the best they can do to 'help me' and to 'take it or leave it'. Well, I was not about to be bullied; I stood my ground. I booked and paid premium for the journey, which was confirmed. The eventually accepted to not charge me extra and i waited a total of over 8 hours in the airport with no compensation. On top of my grief with the risk of missing the funeral service, I had to put up with their indifference and condescending attitude. They spoke about me in Turkish thinking I would not understand (I hold a British passport) in front of me. When they eventually handed my passport and boarding pass back to me, I showed them I was born in Istanbul and that I understood everything and said a condescending 'thank you' back to them in Turkish. You should have seen their faces. I said that consumers have rights and it is a shame that Turkish Airlines does not have good customer service to at least acknowledge and apologize for errors committed by the airline. Blaming the me, the client, for such an error and placing unreasonable ultimatums, rudeness and dismissiveness to be rid of me, particularly when I was vulnerable and visibly grieving was really shocking... The airline taints the city of Istanbul and the people of Türkiye. Such a shame.

Was not able to check in online, so had to stand in line for 90 minutes to get a boarding pass, and I had no luggage to check. Why not let people check in in advance on line? Or at a kiosk at the airport?

Boarding did not have a clue what is an EU disability card

Not a good experience from Lagos was very terrible paying for one extra bag is #403,600 in dollars is $331 which is too high and when get to Ny I don’t receive my bag till 2nd day some of my stuff was damaged am not really happy with Turkish Airlines very poor services.

3 of us were in the business class. All good except the Flight out of Mumbai is too early. It is at 6:30 am. Reporting is at 4 am. We had to get up at 3 am. US connection has 4-5 hours of layover. It would be nicer to start the India flight late (give more time to sleep at home) and have less layover duration in IST.

There was a Turkish Airlines employee sitting in front of us, we noticed from her conversations we witnessed with the cabin crew and the fact that she boarded business class. She was sat in 16A. Firstly she was talking loudly the majority of the flight with two other men, one of which was leaning over the seat in front of her. This was disturbing as they were talking loudly and we were not able to sleep. The 12 hour long flight turned into a nightmare, even the noise cancellation didn’t work for their chatter. Secondly she requested extra meals from the crew for her male friends. We believe the meals came from business class. They also took their e-cigarettes out and were caught the cabin crew, but no further action was taken. Sitting in economy and seeing this is extremely disheartening. Next time I will book Emirites, I don’t think their staff would be allowed to behave like this.

seat didn't fold children noise in the air plain. no foot space

Okay experience, seats had a very poor legroom and width. Very uncomfortable for long journeys.

for the very long way the flight has to be more confortable it was very dirty the wc was not clean

Pegasus is not a very comfortable airline. They’re not in any way hospitable

It was like moving cattle around. Very abrupt, uncomfortable and not much hospitality

All good but air not give the pasing er any food even glase of water

Flight delayed by 1hr when we already boarded because someone had to get off. Leg room is terrible for 6ft people like me.

I used the airline 5-6 times for the last year and every flight have had perfect timing and I like it. Despite catastrophic absence of space for my legs 😁

The crew was utterly non helping and non courteous.I asked for a water. The air hostess could have said it's paid . She informed me that I will come later after serving but never turned up. The seats were never comfortable.My first and last flight with Pegasus.I am not taking again

The plane left Istanbul 1 hour late and the AC was not really working great it was so hot inside and no air. This was my worst flight in a long time since I had a flight with Ryanair.

Cheap and cheerful. It’s a super cheap, no frills flight. Very professional and as it’s an A320 relatively spacious. Seats do not recline. Happy with the service. You get what you pay for. Can’t complain

I had 4 flights for less than a week and there were no delays and issues. Thanks to the crews and for perfectly organised service.

There is no usb for charging the phone you should provide the water

We paid to have overhead carry-on baggage. When we got to the gate we were told that our carry on bags would need to be checked and go below because the flight was full. Notably we were nowhere near the last people to board and about 30 other passengers also had to check their carry-on bags. Other than that the flight was fine.

Very bad plain although I paid A business class ticket I was stuck in a stiff fixed seat without any entertainment or Wi Fi for 5 hours I will never ever book a flight on British airline.

Self check in Kiosk did not recognize that I had prepaid for my luggage. This caused a 40 minute delay even though I had my British Airways email receipt for the prepaid luggage.

Crew were very friendly and helpful. They explained to us in detail the delay in our takeoff due to the storm that rolled in from Belfast and did their best to make up the time. Always great to fly BA!

Staff were very helpful. The free WiFi for messages was also very useful to keep in touch

Crew was more interested on looking at their phones than welcoming passengers during boarding.

The crew was very attentive and kept busy serving a variety of treats!

Terrible. Missed my flight to final destination because of delayed British Airways flight. Had to spend 12 hours in airport and $1500 for new plane tickets

The crew on board were all very pleasant and happy to help. The flight had the old business class seats. The departure board in the business lounge did not update and kept on saying ' gate open' but never said boarding. When I got nervous about the departure time and walked to the gate I was told off rudely for being late.

Offered vegetable curry when it was actually tofu which I don’t care for.

The flight was delayed 5 hours and I'm and invalid,I wan a refund for this

The cabin crew on that flight were super fantastic and super helpful. They were so polite and considerate that i felt i travelled with a 5star airline.

Delayed delayed delayed - always with Wizzair. Staff were friendly and well mannered but clearly the company is unorganized and the aircrafts are outdated.

It's a budget airline. Great for short flight. Smooth landing.

4 hr delay and only told less than 2hrs before. Only given water and nuts on the flight as complimentary service. Left to wait in rain before boarding.

To be honest I did not like anything. Communication to why my flight was cancelled mid air 2 and half hours into my flight. Customer service desk were not helpful with providing information or a solution on what can be done.

I have been treated unacceptably by WizzAir aircraft crew in a previous flight, they threatened me and abused me, and I received an OFFICIAL written apology, but only two (2) months later. This flight had no such unacceptable behaviour, but it's not nice to be left waiting in the walkway (from gate to aircraft) for a long time, just so that the 'boarding' appears to be early, even if actual departure is not.

What I liked new airplane Sitting was extremely uncomfortable! Crew not smiley at all Always chewing gum

The flight was cancelled just 4 hours before the take off...

No food on board. Not comfortable. Had to move seats was delayed more than 3 hours.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from London to Istanbul found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
12/6Wed
directWizz Air UK
4h 10mLTN-IST
$104
9/9Mon
directWizz Air UK
4h 05mLGW-IST
$104
5/6Wed
1 stopWizz Air
11h 35mLTN-IST
$146
30/9Mon
directBritish Airways
3h 55mLHR-IST
$169
9/9Mon
directBritish Airways
3h 55mLHR-IST
$173
29/5Wed
directTurkish Airlines
4h 05mLGW-IST
$238
23/6Sun
1 stopWizz Air
12h 25mLTN-IST
$249
9/5Thu
directTurkish Airlines
3h 45mLHR-IST
$263
9/9Mon
1 stopPegasus Airlines
28h 20mSTN-IST
$278
9/5Thu
2 stopsPegasus Airlines
20h 55mSTN-IST
$327

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Last minute flights from London to Istanbul

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from London to Istanbul that are departing in the next 10 days.
30/4Tue
directWizz Air UK
4h 10mLTN-IST
3/5Fri
directWizz Air UK
4h 05mIST-LTN
$241
26/4Fri
directWizz Air UK
4h 05mLGW-IST
3/5Fri
directWizz Air UK
4h 15mIST-LGW
$276
27/4Sat
directBritish Airways
3h 55mLHR-IST
1/5Wed
directBritish Airways
4h 00mIST-LHR
$341
27/4Sat
directBritish Airways
3h 55mLHR-IST
2/5Thu
directBritish Airways
4h 00mIST-LHR
$365
28/4Sun
multi-stopAegean Airlines
14h 45mLHR-IST
30/4Tue
multi-stopAegean Airlines
9h 15mIST-LHR
$467
30/4Tue
multi-stop
11h 20mLGW-IST
7/5Tue
multi-stop
8h 05mIST-LGW
$528
26/4Fri
multi-stopPegasus Airlines
28h 20mSTN-IST
3/5Fri
multi-stopPegasus Airlines
17h 45mIST-STN
$573
30/4Tue
multi-stop
11h 20mLGW-IST
3/5Fri
multi-stop
8h 25mIST-LGW
$582
27/4Sat
multi-stopPegasus Airlines
33h 15mSTN-IST
1/5Wed
multi-stopPegasus Airlines
18h 10mIST-STN
$588
27/4Sat
multi-stopAegean Airlines
14h 45mLHR-IST
30/4Tue
multi-stopAegean Airlines
9h 15mIST-LHR
$590

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