Cheap flights from London to İstanbul

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Flight information for London to İstanbul to help you plan your next trip.
Cheapest round-trip flight $142
Wizz Air Nonstop 5 hr Jul 4 — Jul 10
The cheapest round-trip flight from London to İstanbul is currently $142
Cheapest one-way flight $53
Wizz Air Nonstop 5 hr Aug 21
The cheapest one-way flight from London to İstanbul is currently $53
Fastest flight 3 hr 45 min The fastest nonstop flight from London to İstanbul takes 3 hr 45 min
Nonstop flights Every day There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from London to İstanbul is typically January. The most expensive one is typically August.
January
Cheapest
Typical prices: $65–125
August
Most expensive
Typical prices: $285–395

Popular airports near London

  • London Stansted Airport (STN)
    London 1 hr 3 min 30 mi
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR)
    London 45 min 14 mi
  • London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
    London 1 hr 28 min 25 mi
  • London Luton Airport (LTN)
    London 1 hr 5 min 27 mi

Popular airports near İstanbul

  • Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)
    İstanbul 54 min 19 mi
  • Istanbul Airport (IST)
    İstanbul 46 min 21 mi
  • Bursa Yenişehir Airport (YEI)
    Bursa 2 hr 21 min 60 mi
  • Tekirdag Ataturk Corlu Airport (TEQ)
    Tekirdağ 1 hr 31 min 56 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from London to İstanbul

How long does it take to fly from London to İstanbul?
3 hr 45 min is the shortest flight time from London to İstanbul.
When are the cheapest days to fly from London to İstanbul?
The cheapest days to fly are usually in January. Typical prices range from $65 to $125.
Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from London to İstanbul?
The best round-trip deal recently found on Google Flights from London to İstanbul was with Wizz Air from $142. The best one-way deal was with Wizz Air from $53.
When are direct flights from London to İstanbul available?
There are direct flights from London to İstanbul on a daily basis.
Which airlines have direct flights from London to İstanbul?
Turkish Airlines, Wizz Air, British Airways, Pegasus and AJet fly direct from London to İstanbul.
What are the cheapest flights from London to İstanbul?
The cheapest round-trip flight from London to İstanbul starts at $142 from Thu, Jul 4 to Wed, Jul 10. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $53 and departs on Wed, Aug 21.
When should you visit İstanbul?
Istanbul is a year-round destination, though most visitors arrive May–Sep, when the weather is warm to hot and humid. Winters (Nov–Feb) are cold and wet, and often snowy. Local events include the International Istanbul Film Festival (Apr) and Istanbul Music Festival (Jun).
How do I find cheap dates to fly from London to İstanbul
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from London to İstanbul.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

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