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

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

Cheapest round-trip flights	$85	Wizz Air Nonstop 4 hr Thu, Nov 27 — Wed, Dec 3	The cheapest round-trip flight from London to Istanbul is currently $85
Cheapest one-way flight	$37	Wizz Air Nonstop 5 hr Wed, Nov 26	The cheapest one-way flight from London to Istanbul is currently $37
Last-minute weekend getaway	$182	AJet 1 stop 25 hr Thu, Oct 16 — Mon, Oct 20	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from London to Istanbul is currently $182
Cheapest business class flights	$624	LOT 1 stop 12 hr Thu, Nov 13 — Wed, Nov 19	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from London to Istanbul is currently $624

Fastest flight	3 hr 45 min	The fastest nonstop flight from London to Istanbul 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 Istanbul is typically January. The most expensive month to fly is typically August.

January Cheapest	Typical prices: $65–130
August Most expensive	Typical prices: $220–355

Popular airlines from London to Istanbul

Turkish Airlines

Nonstop

from $234

Typical price: $225–630

73 weekly nonstop flights

LGW, LHR - IST Every day
Pegasus

Nonstop

Typical price: $120–440

34 weekly nonstop flights

STN - SAW Every day

892 weekly connecting flights

STN - IST, SAW Every day
AJet

Nonstop

from $107

Typical price: $125–490

18 weekly nonstop flights

STN - SAW Every day

250 weekly connecting flights

STN - SAW Every Thu, Fri, Sun
British Airways

Nonstop

from $206

Typical price: $210–620

22 weekly nonstop flights

LHR - IST, SAW Every day
Wizz Air

Nonstop

from $85

Typical price: $80–360

16 weekly nonstop flights

LGW, LTN - IST Every day
Qatar Airways

Typical price: $2,500–4,550

75 weekly connecting flights

LGW, LHR - IST, SAW Every day

Popular airports near London

Heathrow Airport (LHR)

London United Kingdom 47 min 14 mi
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

London United Kingdom 1 hr 27 min 25 mi
London Stansted Airport (STN)

London United Kingdom 1 hr 5 min 30 mi
London Luton Airport (LTN)

London United Kingdom 1 hr 9 min 27 mi

Popular airports near Istanbul

Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)

Istanbul Türkiye 1 hr 1 min 19 mi
Istanbul Airport (IST)

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

Bursa Türkiye 2 hr 23 min 60 mi
Tekirdag Ataturk Corlu Airport (TEQ)

Tekirdağ Türkiye 1 hr 33 min 56 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from London to Istanbul

When are the cheapest days to fly from London to Istanbul?

The cheapest flights from London to Istanbul are usually in January. Typical ticket prices in January range from $65 to $130.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from London to Istanbul?

The cheapest round-trip flight from London to Istanbul recently found on Google Flights was with Wizz Air from $85. The cheapest one-way flight was with Wizz Air from $37.

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

The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from London to Istanbul is $234, flying from Nov 6 to Nov 12.
The cheapest AJet flight from London to Istanbul is $107, flying from Nov 6 to Nov 13.
The cheapest British Airways flight from London to Istanbul is $206, flying from Dec 4 to Dec 10.
The cheapest Wizz Air flight from London to Istanbul is $85, flying from Nov 27 to Dec 3.

What are the cheapest flights from London to Istanbul?

The cheapest round-trip flight from London to Istanbul starts at $85 from Thu, Nov 27 to Wed, Dec 3. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $37 and departs on Wed, Nov 26.

How long does it take to fly from London to Istanbul?

3 hr 45 min is the shortest flight time from London to Istanbul.

When should you fly to Istanbul, Türkiye?

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 Istanbul?

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

What counts as the best airline for your flights from London to Istanbul 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 London to Istanbul.

In terms of nonstop flights, Turkish Airlines is the most popular. Turkish Airlines offers 73 nonstop flights per week. Turkish Airlines flies from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) , Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Istanbul Airport (IST) .

In terms of flights, Pegasus is the most popular. Pegasus offers 34 nonstop flights and 892 connecting flights per week. Pegasus flies from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Istanbul Airport (IST) , Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) .

Other popular airlines flying from London to Istanbul are:

AJet offers 18 nonstop flights and 250 connecting flights per week. AJet flies from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) .
British Airways offers 22 nonstop flights per week. British Airways flies from Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Istanbul Airport (IST) , Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) .
Wizz Air offers 16 nonstop flights per week. Wizz Air flies from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) , London Luton Airport (LTN) to Istanbul Airport (IST) .
Qatar Airways offers 75 connecting flights per week. Qatar Airways flies from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) , Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Istanbul Airport (IST) , Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) .

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

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from London to Istanbul?

The cheapest round-trip flight from London to Istanbul recently found on Google Flights was with Wizz Air from $85. The cheapest one-way flight was with Wizz Air from $37.

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

The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from London to Istanbul is $234, flying from Nov 6 to Nov 12.
The cheapest AJet flight from London to Istanbul is $107, flying from Nov 6 to Nov 13.
The cheapest British Airways flight from London to Istanbul is $206, flying from Dec 4 to Dec 10.
The cheapest Wizz Air flight from London to Istanbul is $85, flying from Nov 27 to Dec 3.

Which airlines have direct flights from London to Istanbul?

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

There are 73 Turkish Airlines direct flights from London to Istanbul per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 34 Pegasus direct flights from London to Istanbul per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 18 AJet direct flights from London to Istanbul per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 22 British Airways direct flights from London to Istanbul per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 16 Wizz Air direct flights from London to Istanbul per week. Flights are available every day.

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

Which airline provides the cheapest last-minute getaway flight from London to Istanbul?

The cheapest last-minute deal between London and Istanbul at price $182 is offered by AJet from Thu, Oct 16 to Mon, Oct 20.

Which airlines have direct flights from London to Istanbul?

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

There are 73 Turkish Airlines direct flights from London to Istanbul per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 34 Pegasus direct flights from London to Istanbul per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 18 AJet direct flights from London to Istanbul per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 22 British Airways direct flights from London to Istanbul per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 16 Wizz Air direct flights from London to Istanbul per week. Flights are available every day.

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

When are direct flights from London to Istanbul available?

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

What are the cheapest direct flights from London to Istanbul?

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between London and Istanbul start at $85 from Thu, Nov 27 to Wed, Dec 3 with Wizz Air.

How can I find nonstop flights from London to Istanbul?

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

What are the cheapest business class flights from London to Istanbul?

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between London and Istanbul start at $624 from Thu, Nov 13 to Wed, Nov 19 with LOT.

What are the cheapest economy class flights from London to Istanbul?

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between London and Istanbul start at $85 from Thu, Nov 27 to Wed, Dec 3.

How can I book business class trips from London to Istanbul?

To book business class trips from London to Istanbul, 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.

Are there any last-minute deals from London to Istanbul next weekend?

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between London and Istanbul starts at $182 from Thu, Oct 16 to Mon, Oct 20 with AJet.

Which airline provides the cheapest last-minute getaway flight from London to Istanbul?

The cheapest last-minute deal between London and Istanbul at price $182 is offered by AJet from Thu, Oct 16 to Mon, Oct 20.

How can I find last-minute flight deals from London to Istanbul?

To find last-minute flight deals from London to Istanbul, 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.