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£43+ Cheap flights from Istanbul

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IST — LHR
16 Jul — 23 Jul1
1 adult

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 11 July 2025.

Cheapest one-way flight

£23

Cheapest round-trip flight

£36

Cheapest airline

Turkish Airlines

Most popular destination

London Heathrow (LHR)
The cheapest one-way flight from Istanbul is currently to London Gatwick.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Istanbul is currently to Manchester.
On average, Turkish Airlines currently has the cheapest one-way flight from Istanbul (avg. price of £96).
London Heathrow (LHR) is currently the most popular flight destination from Istanbul (average return price of £156).

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Cheapest flights from Istanbul
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Istanbul. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 11 July 2025.

Fri 1/820:35IST - LTN
Nonstop4h 10mMultiple Airlines
Mon 25/820:05LTN - IST
1 stop10h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/7£98
Mon 11/804:45IST - LGW
Nonstop3h 50mWizz Air
Tue 19/821:50LGW - IST
Nonstop4h 00mWizz Air
Deal found 10/7£99
Thu 24/720:35IST - LTN
Nonstop4h 10mWizz Air
Sat 16/813:15LTN - IST
Nonstop4h 10mWizz Air
Deal found 10/7£100
Mon 11/804:45IST - LGW
Nonstop3h 50mMultiple Airlines
Tue 19/820:50LGW - IST
1 stop21h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/7£104
Wed 24/1221:15SAW - STN
Nonstop4h 00mPegasus Airlines
Fri 2/110:45STN - SAW
Nonstop3h 45mPegasus Airlines
Deal found 10/7£104
Fri 26/919:40SAW - STN
Nonstop4h 05mMultiple Airlines
Wed 1/1014:40STN - SAW
Nonstop3h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/7£105
Fri 26/904:45IST - EDI
1 stop20h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sun 28/919:30EDI - IST
1 stop17h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/7£106
Fri 26/919:40SAW - STN
Nonstop4h 05mAjet
Tue 30/911:50STN - SAW
Nonstop3h 55mAjet
Deal found 9/7£113
Wed 1/1017:30SAW - LGW
1 stop6h 50mMultiple Airlines
Wed 15/1021:20LGW - SAW
1 stop16h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/7£133
Fri 24/1017:35IST - LHR
Nonstop4h 00mBritish Airways
Sun 2/1113:20LHR - IST
Nonstop3h 55mBritish Airways
Deal found 9/7£141
Wed 23/722:35IST - LTN
1 stop11h 10mWizz Air
Wed 6/808:30LTN - IST
1 stop13h 00mWizz Air
Deal found 9/7£141
Thu 16/1022:35IST - STN
1 stop10h 45mMultiple Airlines
Mon 20/1006:00STN - IST
1 stop13h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/7£141

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 11 July 2025. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 858,174 searches

Fly to

Heathrow

Route

Depart

Return

Price

IstanbulLondon

IST - LTN

ISTLTN

Istanbul

Fri 1/8

20:35-22:45

Nonstop4h 10m

London Luton

Mon 25/8

20:05-08:30

1 stop10h 25m

£98

IstanbulLondon

IST - LGW

ISTLGW

Istanbul

Mon 11/8

04:45-06:35

Nonstop3h 50m

London Gatwick

Tue 19/8

21:50-03:50

Nonstop4h 00m

£99

IstanbulLondon

IST - LTN

ISTLTN

Istanbul

Thu 24/7

20:35-22:45

Nonstop4h 10m

London Luton

Sat 16/8

13:15-19:25

Nonstop4h 10m

£100

IstanbulLondon

SAW - STN

SAWSTN

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Wed 24/12

21:15-22:15

Nonstop4h 00m

London Stansted

Fri 2/1

10:45-17:30

Nonstop3h 45m

£104

IstanbulLondon

IST - LGW

ISTLGW

Istanbul

Mon 11/8

04:45-06:35

Nonstop3h 50m

London Gatwick

Tue 19/8

20:50-20:35

1 stop21h 45m

£104

IstanbulLondon

SAW - STN

SAWSTN

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Fri 26/9

19:40-21:45

Nonstop4h 05m

London Stansted

Wed 1/10

14:40-20:25

Nonstop3h 45m

£105

IstanbulEdinburgh

IST - EDI

ISTEDI

Istanbul

Fri 26/9

04:45-22:55

1 stop20h 10m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 28/9

19:30-15:00

1 stop17h 30m

£106

IstanbulLondon

SAW - STN

SAWSTN

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Fri 26/9

19:40-21:45

Nonstop4h 05m

London Stansted

Tue 30/9

11:50-17:45

Nonstop3h 55m

£113

IstanbulLondon

SAW - LGW

SAWLGW

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Wed 1/10

17:30-22:20

1 stop6h 50m

London Gatwick

Wed 15/10

21:20-15:30

1 stop16h 10m

£133

IstanbulLondon

IST - LHR

ISTLHR

Istanbul

Fri 24/10

17:35-19:35

Nonstop4h 00m

London Heathrow

Sun 2/11

13:20-20:15

Nonstop3h 55m

£141

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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?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Istanbul to Heathrow. Price data was last updated on 27 June 2025.

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Istanbul (average of £67). Flying from Istanbul in April will prove the most costly (average of £167). 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?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Istanbul to Heathrow. Price data was last updated on 6 July 2025.

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

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.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Aegean Airlines, KLM, andLOT from Istanbul. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.6

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SKG - FRA

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

Crew

8.6

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SKG - FRA

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

Crew

8.6

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SKG - FRA

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

Crew

8.6

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SKG - FRA

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

Crew

8.6

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SKG - FRA

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

Crew

8.6

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SKG - FRA

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

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  • What is the cheapest airport to fly out of Istanbul?

    Istanbul airport offers the cheapest routes to Tokyo, from £60; whereas Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen airport is typically cheaper if you're flying to Chengdu, from £67. It's best to make sure you are flexible on dates to find the cheapest possible flight options for your journey.

  • What is the cheapest month to fly from Istanbul?

    At the present moment the cheapest month to fly from Istanbul 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?

    Check out the cheapest flights from Istanbul to embark to:
    Travel from Istanbul to London from £60 round trip
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