Find Cheap Flights from Istanbul to London (IST - LON)

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Istanbul to London and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$118	AJet Nonstop 5 hr Thu, Jun 4 — Thu, Jun 11	The cheapest round-trip flight from Istanbul to London is currently $118
Cheapest one-way flight	$60	Pegasus Nonstop 4 hr Wed, May 6	The cheapest one-way flight from Istanbul to London is currently $60
Last-minute weekend getaway	$122	Pegasus Nonstop 4 hr Thu, Apr 30 — Mon, May 4	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Istanbul to London is currently $122
Cheapest business class flights	$633	Lufthansa 1 stop 7 hr Thu, Jun 11 — Wed, Jun 17	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Istanbul to London is currently $633

Fastest flight	3 hr 50 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Istanbul to London takes 3 hr 50 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 Istanbul to London is typically January. The most expensive month to fly is typically July.

January Cheapest	Typical prices: $70–325
July Most expensive	Typical prices: $170–255

Popular airlines from Istanbul to London

Turkish Airlines

Nonstop

from $201

Typical price: $220–480

77 weekly nonstop flights

IST - LGW, LHR, STN Every day
Pegasus

Nonstop

from $120

Typical price: $115–330

32 weekly nonstop flights

SAW - STN Every day

851 weekly connecting flights

IST, SAW - STN Every day
British Airways

Nonstop

from $232

Typical price: $210–520

23 weekly nonstop flights

IST - LHR Every day
AJet

Nonstop

from $118

Typical price: $120–345

14 weekly nonstop flights

SAW - STN Every day

204 weekly connecting flights

SAW - STN Every day
Wizz Air

Nonstop

Typical price: $85–280

14 weekly nonstop flights

IST - LGW, LTN Every day
KLM

from $225

Typical price: $270–620

61 weekly connecting flights

IST - LCY, LHR Every day

Popular airports near Istanbul

Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)

Istanbul Türkiye 1 hr 19 mi
Istanbul Airport (IST)

Istanbul Türkiye 46 min 21 mi
Bursa Yenişehir Airport (YEI)

Bursa Türkiye 2 hr 22 min 60 mi
Tekirdag Ataturk Corlu Airport (TEQ)

Tekirdağ Türkiye 1 hr 31 min 56 mi

Popular airports near London

Heathrow Airport (LHR)

London United Kingdom 46 min 14 mi
London Stansted Airport (STN)

London United Kingdom 1 hr 4 min 30 mi
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

London United Kingdom 1 hr 24 min 25 mi
London Luton Airport (LTN)

London United Kingdom 1 hr 7 min 27 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Istanbul to London

The cheapest flights from Istanbul to London are usually in January. Typical ticket prices in January range from $70 to $325.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Istanbul to London recently found on Google Flights was with AJet from $118. The cheapest one-way flight was with Pegasus from $60.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Istanbul to London is $201, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 12.
The cheapest Pegasus flight from Istanbul to London is $120, flying from May 1 to May 7.
The cheapest British Airways flight from Istanbul to London is $232, flying from May 4 to May 10.
The cheapest AJet flight from Istanbul to London is $118, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 11.
The cheapest KLM flight from Istanbul to London is $225, flying from Jun 12 to Jun 18.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Istanbul to London starts at $118 from Thu, Jun 4 to Thu, Jun 11. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $60 and departs on Wed, May 6.

3 hr 50 min is the shortest flight time from Istanbul to London.

London is a year-round destination, getting busiest Jun–Sep and in the run-up to Christmas and New Year (Dec). Jul–Aug is when many Europeans take holidays, so visitors may face more crowds and limited availability of hotel rooms. Key events include the London Marathon (Apr), Notting Hill Carnival (Aug) and Frieze London art fair (Oct). Sep–May is the city's primary season for theatre, opera, ballet and classical music. Summer’s warmer weather brings many free outdoor music and theatre festivals.

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Istanbul to London.
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.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Istanbul to London really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Istanbul to London.

In terms of nonstop flights, Turkish Airlines is the most popular. Turkish Airlines offers 77 nonstop flights per week. Turkish Airlines flies from Istanbul Airport (IST) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) , Heathrow Airport (LHR) , London Stansted Airport (STN) .

In terms of flights, Pegasus is the most popular. Pegasus offers 32 nonstop flights and 851 connecting flights per week. Pegasus flies from Istanbul Airport (IST) , Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to London Stansted Airport (STN) .

Other popular airlines flying from Istanbul to London are:

British Airways offers 23 nonstop flights per week. British Airways flies from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Heathrow Airport (LHR) .
AJet offers 14 nonstop flights and 204 connecting flights per week. AJet flies from Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to London Stansted Airport (STN) .
Wizz Air offers 14 nonstop flights per week. Wizz Air flies from Istanbul Airport (IST) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) , London Luton Airport (LTN) .
KLM offers 61 connecting flights per week. KLM flies from Istanbul Airport (IST) to London City Airport (LCY) , Heathrow Airport (LHR) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Istanbul and London.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Istanbul to London recently found on Google Flights was with AJet from $118. The cheapest one-way flight was with Pegasus from $60.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Istanbul to London is $201, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 12.
The cheapest Pegasus flight from Istanbul to London is $120, flying from May 1 to May 7.
The cheapest British Airways flight from Istanbul to London is $232, flying from May 4 to May 10.
The cheapest AJet flight from Istanbul to London is $118, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 11.
The cheapest KLM flight from Istanbul to London is $225, flying from Jun 12 to Jun 18.

Turkish Airlines, Wizz Air, British Airways, Pegasus and AJet fly direct from Istanbul to London.

There are 77 Turkish Airlines direct flights from Istanbul to London per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 32 Pegasus direct flights from Istanbul to London per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 23 British Airways direct flights from Istanbul to London per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 14 AJet direct flights from Istanbul to London per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 14 Wizz Air direct flights from Istanbul to London per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Istanbul and London at price $122 is offered by Pegasus from Thu, Apr 30 to Mon, May 4.

Turkish Airlines, Wizz Air, British Airways, Pegasus and AJet fly direct from Istanbul to London.

There are 77 Turkish Airlines direct flights from Istanbul to London per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 32 Pegasus direct flights from Istanbul to London per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 23 British Airways direct flights from Istanbul to London per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 14 AJet direct flights from Istanbul to London per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 14 Wizz Air direct flights from Istanbul to London per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

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

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Istanbul and London start at $118 from Thu, Jun 4 to Thu, Jun 11 with AJet.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Istanbul to London, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Istanbul and London start at $633 from Thu, Jun 11 to Wed, Jun 17 with Lufthansa.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Istanbul and London start at $118 from Thu, Jun 4 to Thu, Jun 11.

To book business class trips from Istanbul to London, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Istanbul and London starts at $122 from Thu, Apr 30 to Mon, May 4 with Pegasus.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Istanbul and London at price $122 is offered by Pegasus from Thu, Apr 30 to Mon, May 4.

To find last-minute flight deals from Istanbul to London, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.