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£61+ Cheap flights to Istanbul

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 21/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
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Flights to Istanbul in 2025

Find the latest flights to Istanbul in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 858,174 searches and data was last updated on 12 July 2025.

Return from

£113

One-way from

£61

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

March

Average price

£253

Good round-trip deal

£136 or less

Good one-way deal

£75 or less
Wizz Air
  • Wizz Air
  • 26/8-10/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 16h 25m total
  • London to Istanbul
Wizz Air
  • Wizz Air
  • 21/10
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 00m total
  • London to Istanbul
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 31% potential increase in price (£48 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 8% potential price decrease (£9 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for return flights in July 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from London to Istanbul.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from London to Istanbul.

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Tue 26/813:15LTN - IST
Nonstop4h 10mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/909:10IST - LTN
1 stop12h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/7£113
Mon 1/921:50LGW - IST
Nonstop4h 00mWizz Air
Mon 8/915:55IST - LGW
Nonstop4h 05mWizz Air
Deal found 12/7£113
Thu 11/913:15LTN - IST
Nonstop4h 10mWizz Air
Sun 14/920:35IST - LTN
Nonstop4h 10mWizz Air
Deal found 10/7£114
Tue 2/921:50LGW - IST
Nonstop4h 00mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/922:35IST - LGW
1 stop13h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/7£118
Sat 1/1117:40LHR - IST
Nonstop3h 55mBritish Airways
Tue 11/1118:40IST - LHR
Nonstop4h 15mBritish Airways
Deal found 11/7£127
Sat 29/1111:20STN - IST
1 stop19h 20mFLYONE
Tue 2/1218:20IST - STN
1 stop19h 00mFLYONE
Deal found 12/7£132
Fri 17/1017:15STN - IST
1 stop13h 15mMultiple Airlines
Mon 20/1009:10IST - STN
1 stop16h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/7£144
Tue 2/921:45LHR - IST
1 stop8h 45mMultiple Airlines
Fri 28/1118:40IST - LHR
Nonstop4h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/7£161
Tue 9/917:10LHR - IST
1 stop6h 10mKLM
Mon 15/917:05IST - LHR
1 stop5h 50mKLM
Deal found 12/7£174
Tue 9/908:40LCY - IST
1 stop5h 40mKLM
Tue 16/906:10IST - LCY
1 stop12h 30mKLM
Deal found 11/7£182
Tue 18/1109:50LCY - IST
1 stop9h 55mLufthansa
Tue 25/1106:30IST - LCY
1 stop13h 10mLufthansa
Deal found 11/7£229
Tue 22/712:50SEN - IST
1 stop9h 50mMultiple Airlines
Tue 29/715:10IST - SEN
1 stop9h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/7£401

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

LondonIstanbul

LTN - IST

LTNIST

London Luton

Tue 26/8

13:15-19:25

Nonstop4h 10m

Istanbul

Wed 10/9

09:10-19:25

1 stop12h 15m

£113

LondonIstanbul

LGW - IST

LGWIST

London Gatwick

Mon 1/9

21:50-03:50

Nonstop4h 00m

Istanbul

Mon 8/9

15:55-18:00

Nonstop4h 05m

£113

LondonIstanbul

LTN - IST

LTNIST

London Luton

Thu 11/9

13:15-19:25

Nonstop4h 10m

Istanbul

Sun 14/9

20:35-22:45

Nonstop4h 10m

£114

LondonIstanbul

LGW - IST

LGWIST

London Gatwick

Thu 8/1

08:20-09:30

2 stops22h 10m

Istanbul

Thu 29/1

14:15-15:30

Nonstop4h 15m

£115

LondonIstanbul

LHR - IST

LHRIST

London Heathrow

Sat 1/11

17:40-00:35

Nonstop3h 55m

Istanbul

Tue 11/11

18:40-19:55

Nonstop4h 15m

£127

LondonIstanbul

STN - IST

STNIST

London Stansted

Sat 29/11

11:20-09:40

1 stop19h 20m

Istanbul

Tue 2/12

18:20-10:20

1 stop19h 00m

£132

LondonIstanbul

STN - IST

STNIST

London Stansted

Fri 17/10

17:15-08:30

1 stop13h 15m

Istanbul

Mon 20/10

09:10-23:50

1 stop16h 40m

£144

LondonIstanbul

LHR - IST

LHRIST

London Heathrow

Thu 8/1

19:35-04:10

1 stop5h 35m

Istanbul

Thu 29/1

07:35-09:05

Nonstop4h 30m

£150

LondonIstanbul

LHR - IST

LHRIST

London Heathrow

Tue 9/9

17:10-01:20

1 stop6h 10m

Istanbul

Mon 15/9

17:05-20:55

1 stop5h 50m

£174

LondonIstanbul

LCY - IST

LCYIST

London City

Tue 9/9

08:40-16:20

1 stop5h 40m

Istanbul

Tue 16/9

06:10-16:40

1 stop12h 30m

£182

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Best time to book a flight to Istanbul

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Istanbul Airport

When is the best time to book a flight to Istanbul?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from London to Istanbul. Price data was last updated on 11 July 2025.

The price you pay for your flight to Istanbul may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 68 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

How long is the flight to Istanbul?

On average, a flight from London to Istanbul takes 4 hours 40 minutes. Flights to Istanbul from other popular cities in United Kingdom will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Istanbul?

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

Users looking for the lowest fares to Istanbul should consider flying on Wednesday mornings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Thursday mornings, when prices are usually at their highest.

Weekly flight availability to Istanbul

The most flights from London to Istanbul are scheduled on a Saturday (67 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (40 on average).

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Istanbul?

The cheapest airlines flying from London to Istanbul are Wizz Air, Wizz Air and Pegasus Airlines.

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 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 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, 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 12 July 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Aegean Airlines, KLM, andNorwegian to Turkey have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.4

Boarding

7.8

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SKG - FRA

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

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.4

Boarding

7.8

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SKG - FRA

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

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.4

Boarding

7.8

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SKG - FRA

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

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.4

Boarding

7.8

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SKG - FRA

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

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.4

Boarding

7.8

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SKG - FRA

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

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.4

Boarding

7.8

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SKG - FRA

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

FAQs about flying to Istanbul

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Istanbul if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Istanbul on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Istanbul?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Wizz Air is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Istanbul.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Istanbul?

    Istanbul is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Istanbul. One-way flights to Istanbul typically cost £32, while return flights cost around £35.

  • How much is a return flight to Istanbul?

    A return flight to Istanbul will typically cost around £217, however they can be found for as little as £48.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Istanbul depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Istanbul, London offers the quickest one-way flight (3 hours 45 minutes).

  • Does Istanbul have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Istanbul can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Istanbul?

    Yes. Istanbul has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. havalimanına yakın konumda daire is the closest property to Istanbul (0.0 mi away from Istanbul).

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