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Cheap flights from London to Istanbul Airport from $130

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 21/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LON — IST
30 Mar — 6 Apr1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from London to Istanbul are usually found in January or November, booked 67 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Wednesday and return on a Sunday

Cheap flight deals from London to Istanbul

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from London (LON) to Istanbul (IST). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 25 March 2025.

Round-trip from

$140

One-way from

$140

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$213

Good round-trip deal

$1,017 or less

Good one-way deal

$185 or less
Wizz Air
  • Wizz Air
  • 8/5-15/5
  • Nonstop
  • 8h 00m total
  • London to Istanbul
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Wizz Air
  • Wizz Air
  • 20/4
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 10m total
  • London to Istanbul
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 27% potential increase in price ($181 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 7% potential price decrease ($35 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in March 2025
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from London (LON) to Istanbul.
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Cheapest flights from London to Istanbul
Explore the most affordable flight options available from London to Istanbul. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 25 March 2025.

Thu 8/521:50LGW - IST
Nonstop4h 00mWizz Air
Thu 15/504:35IST - LGW
Nonstop4h 00mWizz Air
Deal found 24/3$140
Mon 12/513:15LTN - IST
Nonstop4h 10mWizz Air
Wed 21/520:35IST - LTN
Nonstop4h 10mWizz Air
Deal found 24/3$146
Mon 12/519:25LTN - IST
1 stop11h 05mMultiple Airlines
Wed 21/520:35IST - LTN
Nonstop4h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/3$229
Mon 12/511:15LGW - IST
1 stop8h 40mMultiple Airlines
Wed 21/504:35IST - LGW
Nonstop4h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/3$242
Sat 4/1018:30LHR - IST
Nonstop3h 50mBritish Airways
Mon 13/1020:15IST - LHR
Nonstop4h 00mBritish Airways
Deal found 24/3$315
Fri 5/1206:30LHR - IST
1 stop7h 25mMultiple Airlines
Mon 15/1205:10IST - LHR
1 stop14h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/3$323
Thu 8/518:00LHR - IST
Nonstop3h 55mTurkish Airlines
Thu 15/520:30IST - LHR
Nonstop3h 55mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 24/3$339
Sat 10/510:55LGW - IST
Nonstop4h 05mTurkish Airlines
Mon 19/514:00IST - LGW
Nonstop4h 15mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 24/3$358
Sun 21/919:25LHR - IST
1 stop6h 05mAir Serbia
Thu 2/1016:35IST - LHR
1 stop21h 55mAir Serbia
Deal found 24/3$371
Sun 15/606:30LHR - IST
1 stop12h 50mLufthansa
Wed 9/717:55IST - LHR
1 stop6h 15mLufthansa
Deal found 24/3$406
Fri 9/519:00LHR - IST
1 stop12h 50mAegean Airlines
Sun 11/504:35IST - LHR
1 stop8h 40mAegean Airlines
Deal found 24/3$420
Wed 10/908:45LCY - IST
1 stop10h 35mLufthansa
Mon 15/914:00IST - LCY
1 stop6h 35mLufthansa
Deal found 24/3$442

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Customise your flight search to find flights from London to Istanbul that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 25 March 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from London to Istanbul Airport that are best for you.

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London

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Istanbul

Route

Depart

Return

Price

LondonIstanbul

LGW - IST

LGWIST

London Gatwick

Thu 8/5

21:50-03:50

Nonstop4h 00m

Istanbul

Thu 15/5

04:35-06:35

Nonstop4h 00m

$140

LondonIstanbul

LTN - IST

LTNIST

London Luton

Mon 12/5

13:15-19:25

Nonstop4h 10m

Istanbul

Wed 21/5

20:35-22:45

Nonstop4h 10m

$146

LondonIstanbul

LTN - IST

LTNIST

London Luton

Mon 12/5

19:25-08:30

1 stop11h 05m

Istanbul

Wed 21/5

20:35-22:45

Nonstop4h 10m

$229

LondonIstanbul

LGW - IST

LGWIST

London Gatwick

Mon 12/5

11:15-21:55

1 stop8h 40m

Istanbul

Wed 21/5

04:35-06:35

Nonstop4h 00m

$242

LondonIstanbul

LHR - IST

LHRIST

London Heathrow

Tue 24/6

18:35-00:30

Nonstop3h 55m

Istanbul

Wed 2/7

17:35-19:35

Nonstop4h 00m

$328

LondonIstanbul

LHR - IST

LHRIST

London Heathrow

Thu 8/5

18:00-23:55

Nonstop3h 55m

Istanbul

Thu 15/5

20:30-22:25

Nonstop3h 55m

$339

LondonIstanbul

LGW - IST

LGWIST

London Gatwick

Sat 10/5

10:55-17:00

Nonstop4h 05m

Istanbul

Mon 19/5

14:00-16:15

Nonstop4h 15m

$358

LondonIstanbul

LHR - IST

LHRIST

London Heathrow

Sun 21/9

19:25-03:30

1 stop6h 05m

Istanbul

Thu 2/10

16:35-12:30

1 stop21h 55m

$371

LondonIstanbul

LHR - IST

LHRIST

London Heathrow

Thu 8/5

09:00-03:25

1 stop16h 25m

Istanbul

Thu 15/5

13:05-15:05

Nonstop4h 00m

$382

LondonIstanbul

LHR - IST

LHRIST

London Heathrow

Sun 15/6

07:30-21:20

1 stop11h 50m

Istanbul

Thu 10/7

17:55-22:10

1 stop6h 15m

$406

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Best time to book a flight from London to Istanbul

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Everything you need to know about your flight from London to Istanbul Airport

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from London to Istanbul. Price data was last updated on 21 March 2025.

Booking 67 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from London to Istanbul Airport. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from London to Istanbul Airport?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to Istanbul Airport (average of $860). Flying from London to Istanbul Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,340). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from LON to IST?

Find hourly flight availability from London to Istanbul. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 25 March 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from London to Istanbul Airport at midday. By choosing this option you can save up to 76% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from London to Istanbul. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their London to Istanbul Airport flight should consider departing on Monday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in Istanbul by month

Plan your trip to Istanbul by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Istanbul Airport ranges from 10.0 - 100.0 inches per month. December is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 100.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Istanbul Airport when rainfall is around 10.0 mm.

Temperature in Istanbul by month

Plan your trip to Istanbul by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Istanbul Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 23.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 5.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Istanbul

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Istanbul. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Istanbul. Reviews last updated 25 March 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Aegean Airlines, Emirates and KLM from London to Istanbul to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Aegean Airlines
8.1
Very Good
729 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

6.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SKG - FRA

I am very proud of them. Everything was very nice everything thank you
Aegean Airlines
8.1
Very Good
729 reviews
Aegean Airlines
8.1
Very Good
729 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

6.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SKG - FRA

I am very proud of them. Everything was very nice everything thank you
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,190 reviews
Aegean Airlines
8.1
Very Good
729 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

6.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SKG - FRA

I am very proud of them. Everything was very nice everything thank you
KLM
7.8
Good
1,318 reviews
Aegean Airlines
8.1
Very Good
729 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

6.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SKG - FRA

I am very proud of them. Everything was very nice everything thank you
airBaltic
7.8
Good
178 reviews
Aegean Airlines
8.1
Very Good
729 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

6.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SKG - FRA

I am very proud of them. Everything was very nice everything thank you
Norwegian
7.8
Good
221 reviews
Aegean Airlines
8.1
Very Good
729 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

6.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SKG - FRA

I am very proud of them. Everything was very nice everything thank you

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from London to Istanbul. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from London to Istanbul Airport round-trip?

    According to our current data, Wizz Air ($140), British Airways ($310), and Turkish Airlines ($339) offers the cheapest pricing from London to Istanbul Airport. You may be able to fly from London to Istanbul Airport for 54% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from London to Istanbul Airport one-way?

    $140 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Wizz Air. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Sky Express and British Airways, with prices starting from $200 and $202, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from London to Istanbul Airport?

    The most popular flight routes from London to Istanbul Airport are London Stansted - Istanbul, London Luton - Istanbul and London Southend - Istanbul.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from London to Istanbul Airport?

    Before booking your flight to Istanbul Airport from London, have a look at the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Icelandair (97%), Avianca (88%), British Airways( 87%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from London to Istanbul Airport?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from London to Istanbul Airport? While on average our users pay $2,127, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $290. The most popular route (London Stansted - Istanbul), is priced around $188.

  • Can I find deals for flights from London to Istanbul that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on London to Istanbul flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from London to Istanbul?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from London to Istanbul.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from London to Istanbul?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from London to Istanbul by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to Istanbul Airport (average of $860). Flying from London to Istanbul Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,340). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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