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Today’s best flight deals from London to Istanbul

Explore current cheapest deals departing from London to Istanbul

November 3 - November 14

Cheapest

LGW - Istanbul

$217

$90

Round trip

November 2 - November 15

Cheapest
Earliest

LGW - Istanbul

$214

$90

Round trip

November 8 - November 15

LGW - Istanbul

$227

$91

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November 28 - December 16

LGW - Istanbul

$220

$92

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November 23 - December 16

LGW - Istanbul

$208

$92

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November 12 - December 11

LGW - Istanbul

$205

$92

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November 14 - December 12

LGW - Istanbul

$205

$92

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December 5 - December 11

Best

LGW - Istanbul

$245

$92

Round trip

November 15 - December 14

LGW - Istanbul

$205

$92

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November 28 - December 14

LGW - Istanbul

$223

$92

Round trip

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Insights for flights from London to Istanbul

Right now, 24% of recent fares for flights from London to Istanbul are considered a good price. Fares for this route typically range from $143–$323, with a median of $221. Currently, prices are above the typical level, so you may find opportunities to save by setting up a price alert. New deals appear almost daily for this route, indicating a consistent flow of available fares.
When is the cheapest time to fly from London to Istanbul? You'll find the most affordable options in January, with a median fare of $134. April also offers competitive prices, with a median fare of $135. March follows as another economical choice, showing a median fare of $161.
A typical journey from London to Istanbul takes approximately 7h 55m, including connections. This is a medium-haul route, covering a distance of 2456 kilometers. While a meaningful share are non-stop, most itineraries connect at least once, typically involving one stopover when not flying direct.
For flights from London to Istanbul, a meaningful share are non-stop, but the rest connect once. Specifically, 57.8% of recent fares are for direct flights from London to Istanbul. For itineraries that include connections, you can expect a typical journey to involve one stopover.

How much is a round trip from London to Istanbul

Regular price: $177 - $1,001

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from London to Istanbul is between $177 and $1001. The current lowest deal is $90 with Wizz Air UK. This deal is available for travel from Nov 3-Nov 14.

now $90

Low $177

High $1,001

The cheapest time to fly from London to Istanbul

The cheapest month to fly from London to Istanbul is January, with a median price of 134 USD. The most expensive month is December, with a median price of 429 USD. Prices are generally lower from January to November.

January

Cheapest

Flights from $134

December

Most Expensive

Flights from $429

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Direct flights from London to Istanbul

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Last-minute flights going from London to Istanbul

Wed, Jun 17

⌛ Last-Minute

LGW - Istanbul

SunExpress

London (LGW) - Istanbul (SAW)

SunExpress

$340

$197

One-way

Wed, Jun 17

⌛ Last-Minute

STN - Istanbul

Jet2.com

London (STN) - Istanbul (SAW)

Jet2.com

$403

$230

One-way

Wed, Jun 17

⌛ Last-Minute

STN - Istanbul

Jet2.com

London (STN) - Istanbul (SAW)

Jet2.com

$401

$238

One-way

Thu, Jun 18

⌛ Last-Minute

STN - Istanbul

Valuair

London (STN) - Istanbul (SAW)

Valuair

$368

$217

One-way

Fri, Jun 19

⌛ Last-Minute

STN - Istanbul

Valuair

London (STN) - Istanbul (SAW)

Valuair

$367

$191

One-way

Fri, Jun 19

⌛ Last-Minute

STN - Istanbul

Pegasus Airlines

London (STN) - Istanbul (SAW)

Pegasus Airlines

$395

$201

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from London to Istanbul

4 nights

Jun 19 - Jun 23

$395  →  $201

49%

5 nights

Oct 15 - Oct 20

$437  →  $248

43%

2 nights

Aug 10 - Aug 12

$443  →  $257

42%

3 nights

Oct 10 - Oct 13

$433  →  $252

42%

Popular Airports to fly from London to Istanbul

London - Istanbul route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares for London to Istanbul are below the typical level, with deals from $90.

📅 Best time to fly

January is historically the cheapest month

Historically, January is the cheapest month to fly from London to Istanbul, with a median price of $134.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 7h 55m

Direct flights from London to Istanbul typically take 7 hours and 55 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Frequent deals, mixed direct flight availability

Deals are frequent, and 57.8% of historical deals are for direct flights.

🏆 Airline highlight

Wizz Air UK offers competitive direct flights

Wizz Air UK and Pegasus Airlines offer direct flights on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Good prices are available on 24% of days

Historically, good prices for London to Istanbul flights are available on 24% of days.

London main airports to depart from

Gatwick (LGW)

Cheapest

Gatwick offers a convenient option for flights from London to Istanbul.

📍 ~45 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$90

Heathrow (LHR)

Heathrow provides a major hub for flights from London to Istanbul.

📍 ~25 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$205

London City (LCY)

London City is a good choice for flights from London to Istanbul for central access.

📍 ~10 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$243

London Southend (SEN)

London Southend offers an alternative departure point for flights to Istanbul.

📍 ~60 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$251

London Stansted (STN)

London Stansted is a viable option for flights from London to Istanbul.

📍 ~50 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$138

Luton (LTN)

Luton provides another departure airport for your journey from London to Istanbul.

📍 ~45 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$92

Istanbul main airports to arrive at

Istanbul Airport (IST)

Cheapest

Istanbul Airport is a primary arrival option for flights from London to Istanbul.

📍 ~35 km from Istanbul (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$90

Sabiha Gökçen International (SAW)

Sabiha Gökçen International offers an alternative arrival point for flights from London to Istanbul.

📍 ~40 km from Istanbul (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$138

Airports nearby Istanbul used as alternative

Esenboğa International (ESB)

Consider Esenboğa International as an alternative, but be aware of the significant travel distance from Istanbul.

📍 ~350 km from Istanbul (requires domestic flight or high-speed train connection)

💸 Flights from ~$144

Adnan Menderes (ADB)

Adnan Menderes is a strong alternative for Western-bound international flights, despite being over 300km away.

📍 ~300 km from Istanbul (travel from Istanbul usually requires a separate domestic leg)

💸 Flights from ~$142

Tekirdağ Çorlu (TEQ)

Tekirdağ Çorlu is geographically the closest alternative, but has a very limited flight schedule.

📍 ~85 km from Istanbul (accessible by road within 1.5 to 2 hours from the European side)

💸 Flights from ~$760

Yenişehir (YEI)

Yenişehir offers proximity to Istanbul's Asian side, but has limited commercial flight options.

📍 ~130 km from Istanbul (accessible via the Osmangazi Bridge or ferry services)

💸 Flights from ~$348

Burgas (BOJ)

Cheapest

Burgas is the closest international airport outside of Turkey, useful for travelers with appropriate travel documents.

📍 ~200 km from Istanbul (requires crossing an international land border)

💸 Flights from ~$52

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Istanbul

Historically, the lowest average prices for flights from London to Istanbul are found when booking 7-13 days in advance. During this period, the average price was $177. Booking within 0-6 days of departure typically sees a significantly higher average price of $494. For bookings made 28-59 days out, the average price was $274, indicating that waiting until just over a week before departure can yield better value.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from London to Istanbul was considered to be $143 or less. The median price for this route was $221. Prices tend to increase significantly beyond this threshold, with 75% of fares being $323 or less. Travelers aiming for the most economical options should target prices at or below the $143 mark.

Historically, January and April have been the cheapest months to fly from London to Istanbul, with median prices of $134 and $135 respectively. March also offered relatively low median prices at $161. The annual median price for this route was $221, suggesting that these months provide a notable discount compared to the yearly average.