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£41+ Cheap flights from Istanbul Airport

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 26/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
IST — LHR
19 Aug — 26 Aug1
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What to know about flights from Istanbul

Discover essential information about flights departing from Istanbul, including flight schedules, destinations, airlines operating at the Istanbul airport, and any specific guidelines or requirements for travellers. Please note that the information is based on the most recent updates available. Data last updated 14 August 2025.

Cheapest one-way flight

£27

Cheapest round-trip flight

£31

Cheapest airline

Turkish Airlines

Most popular destination

London Gatwick (LGW)

Good round-trip deal

£58 or less

Good one-way deal

£27 or less
The cheapest one-way flight from Istanbul is currently to London Gatwick.
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The cheapest round-trip flight from Istanbul is currently to London Gatwick.
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On average, Turkish Airlines currently has the cheapest one-way flight from Istanbul (avg. price of £93).
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London Gatwick (LGW) is currently the most popular flight destination from Istanbul (average return price of £134).
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Istanbul. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 14 August 2025.

Sat 27/904:45IST - LGW
Nonstop3h 50mWizz Air
Sat 4/1021:50LGW - IST
Nonstop4h 00mWizz Air
Deal found 13/8£76
Tue 23/920:35IST - LTN
Nonstop4h 10mWizz Air
Tue 30/913:15LTN - IST
Nonstop4h 10mWizz Air
Deal found 12/8£76
Sat 27/920:35IST - LTN
Nonstop4h 10mWizz Air
Sat 4/1013:15LTN - IST
Nonstop4h 10mWizz Air
Deal found 13/8£77
Fri 12/904:45IST - LGW
Nonstop3h 50mWizz Air
Mon 22/909:00LGW - IST
Nonstop4h 00mWizz Air
Deal found 13/8£77
Fri 26/920:35IST - LTN
Nonstop4h 10mWizz Air
Fri 3/1013:15LTN - IST
Nonstop4h 10mWizz Air
Deal found 11/8£77
Fri 12/904:45IST - LGW
Nonstop3h 50mWizz Air
Sun 12/1021:50LGW - IST
Nonstop4h 00mWizz Air
Deal found 12/8£78
Thu 2/1009:10IST - LTN
1 stop8h 35mMultiple Airlines
Wed 8/1013:15LTN - IST
Nonstop4h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/8£78
Fri 17/1020:35IST - LTN
Nonstop4h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sun 19/1008:15LTN - IST
1 stop12h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/8£79
Tue 23/904:45IST - LGW
Nonstop3h 50mWizz Air
Sun 28/921:50LGW - IST
Nonstop4h 00mWizz Air
Deal found 13/8£80
Fri 12/920:35IST - LTN
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Fri 17/1013:15LTN - IST
Nonstop4h 10mWizz Air
Deal found 12/8£80
Thu 18/920:35IST - LTN
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Wed 24/913:15LTN - IST
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Deal found 13/8£80
Sun 5/1020:35IST - LTN
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Tue 14/1013:15LTN - IST
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Deal found 13/8£81

Find flights from Istanbul within your budget

 
Find flights departing from Istanbul that match your specified budget. Filter results by price range, allowing you to narrow down options and find flights that fit within your financial constraints. Please note that the search results are based on data from user searches, with fares last updated on 14 August 2025. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 858,174 searches

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Heathrow

Route

Depart

Return

Price

IstanbulLondon

IST - LGW

ISTLGW

Istanbul

Sat 27/9

04:45-06:35

Nonstop3h 50m

London Gatwick

Sat 4/10

21:50-03:50

Nonstop4h 00m

£76

IstanbulLondon

IST - LTN

ISTLTN

Istanbul

Tue 23/9

20:35-22:45

Nonstop4h 10m

London Luton

Tue 30/9

13:15-19:25

Nonstop4h 10m

£76

IstanbulLondon

IST - LTN

ISTLTN

Istanbul

Sat 27/9

20:35-22:45

Nonstop4h 10m

London Luton

Sat 4/10

13:15-19:25

Nonstop4h 10m

£76

IstanbulLondon

IST - LGW

ISTLGW

Istanbul

Mon 29/12

20:50-22:05

Nonstop4h 15m

London Gatwick

Thu 1/1

06:35-13:35

Nonstop4h 00m

£77

IstanbulLondon

IST - LGW

ISTLGW

Istanbul

Fri 12/9

04:45-06:35

Nonstop3h 50m

London Gatwick

Mon 22/9

09:00-15:00

Nonstop4h 00m

£77

IstanbulLondon

IST - LTN

ISTLTN

Istanbul

Fri 26/9

20:35-22:45

Nonstop4h 10m

London Luton

Fri 3/10

13:15-19:25

Nonstop4h 10m

£77

IstanbulLondon

IST - LTN

ISTLTN

Istanbul

Thu 2/10

09:10-15:45

1 stop8h 35m

London Luton

Wed 8/10

13:15-19:25

Nonstop4h 10m

£78

IstanbulLondon

IST - LGW

ISTLGW

Istanbul

Fri 12/9

04:45-06:35

Nonstop3h 50m

London Gatwick

Mon 13/10

09:00-15:00

Nonstop4h 00m

£78

IstanbulLondon

IST - LGW

ISTLGW

Istanbul

Fri 12/9

04:45-06:35

Nonstop3h 50m

London Gatwick

Sun 12/10

21:50-03:50

Nonstop4h 00m

£78

IstanbulLondon

IST - LGW

ISTLGW

Istanbul

Fri 12/9

04:45-06:35

Nonstop3h 50m

London Gatwick

Thu 16/10

21:50-03:50

Nonstop4h 00m

£78

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Best time to book a flight from Istanbul

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Travel insights for flights from Istanbul

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Istanbul including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Istanbul to Heathrow. Price data was last updated on 8 August 2025.

Booking 82 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from 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 Istanbul Airport?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Istanbul Airport (average of £91). Flying from Istanbul Airport in April will prove the most costly (average of £168). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Istanbul Airport?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Istanbul to Heathrow. Price data was last updated on 10 August 2025.

Those who are seeking the cheapest fare on flights departing from Istanbul Airport would be wise to consider leaving during Wednesday evenings when prices are typically at their lowest. When considering other options, price-conscious travelers should avoid Wednesday mornings when fares are usually the most expensive.

Which airlines fly from Istanbul Airport?

Many airlines operate round-trip flights from Istanbul Airport: British Airways, Turkish Airlines. These airlines fly to the following popular destinations: London.

Etihad Airways
Etihad Airways
From £184
Turkish Airlines
Turkish Airlines
From £47
China Southern
China Southern
From £444
Wizz Air
Wizz Air
From £55

What are popular destinations to fly to from Istanbul Airport?

If you’re flying from Istanbul Airport, these routes are more frequently taken by airlines London (680 flights per day), Izmir (462 flights per day) and Paris (416 flights per day).

London
London
From £36
Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
From £70
Manchester
Manchester
From £62
Frankfurt am Main
Frankfurt am Main
From £148

What is the cheapest place to fly to from Istanbul Airport?

The cheapest city to fly to from Istanbul Airport is London, with prices starting at £27. Explore other affordable destinations below.

London
London
From £36
Iasi
Iasi
From £37
Athens Eleftherios V.
Athens Eleftherios V.
From £38
Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
From £42

Airline reviews for flights from Istanbul

Get insights into the airlines that provide service from Istanbul. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing airline for your flight from Istanbul. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 858,174 searches.
See what other customers who have flown with Turkish Airlines and British Airways from Istanbul Airport have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,940 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.3

Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

7.3

Crew

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Leslie,Feb 2025

IST - LAX

Food and staff were nice but difficulty with WIFI, console sound not working. X-cover insurance a scam. Denying purchase of insurance even with proof. Ridiculous.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,940 reviews
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,940 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.3

Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

7.3

Crew

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Leslie,Feb 2025

IST - LAX

Food and staff were nice but difficulty with WIFI, console sound not working. X-cover insurance a scam. Denying purchase of insurance even with proof. Ridiculous.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,266 reviews
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,940 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.3

Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

7.3

Crew

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Leslie,Feb 2025

IST - LAX

Food and staff were nice but difficulty with WIFI, console sound not working. X-cover insurance a scam. Denying purchase of insurance even with proof. Ridiculous.

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Related info for your journey

Access useful and relevant information related to your journey from Istanbul. This can include details such as airport transportation, visa requirements, travel insurance, luggage regulations, and any other information that can ensure a smooth and hassle-free travel experience. Please note that the information is based on general guidance and may need to be verified with official sources. Data last updated 14 August 2025.

  • What are the most popular destinations to fly to from Istanbul Airport?

    This month, the top selected destinations from Istanbul Airport are Antalya, Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport, Belgrade. Throughout the year, Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport, Denpasar, Athens are some of the top choices made by users flying from Istanbul Airport.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Istanbul Airport to anywhere?

    Users have flown out of Istanbul Airport for as low as £27 to London Gatwick Airport (prices may vary depending on the airline and departure time). On average, users have booked flights for £311 to fly from Istanbul Airport.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Istanbul Airport to anywhere?

    Over the past few days, we've found that Ajet, Pegasus Airlines, and FLYONE have the cheapest prices from Istanbul Airport. Ajet flights from Istanbul Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol (£26), Pegasus Airlines flights from Istanbul Airport to Amman Queen Alia Intl (£33), and FLYONE flights from Istanbul Airport to Chișinău Intl (£35).

  • What is the cheapest premium economy flight from Istanbul Airport?

    Here are some of the cheapest offers we have found for the cheapest premium economy flights from Istanbul Airport.
    Istanbul to London Gatwick Airport from £139
    Istanbul to Budapest from £155
    Istanbul to Athens from £270
    Istanbul to Zagreb from £482

  • What is the cheapest first class flight from Istanbul Airport?

    If you’re looking for a cheap first-class flight from Istanbul Airport, consider Kuwait City. Prices start at £2,747 so you can fly first-class even on a budget.

  • What is the cheapest month to fly from Istanbul Airport?

    At the present moment the cheapest month to fly from Istanbul Airport is currently March; with April being the most expensive. Prices will vary depending on multiple factors such as booking in advance, airline and departure airports and times.

  • Where are the cheapest places to fly to from Istanbul Airport?

    Check out the cheapest flights from Istanbul Airport to embark to:
    Travel from Istanbul to London from £54 round trip
    Travel from Istanbul to Seoul from £589 round trip
    Travel from Istanbul to Tokyo from £653 round trip

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