Cheap flights from London to Ankara from £61

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 24/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LON — ESB
12 Jun — 19 Jun1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from London to Ankara Esenboga are usually found in January or April, booked 66 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Thursday and return on a Tuesday

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Cheapest flights from London to Ankara
Explore the most affordable flight options available from London to Ankara. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 13 May 2026.

Fri 5/615:40
STN
-
ESB
1 stop6h 25m
Ajet
Sun 7/612:20
ESB
-
STN
1 stop11h 35m
Ajet
Deal found 10/5£132
Fri 5/616:35
STN
-
ESB
Nonstop4h 00m
Ajet
Sat 6/608:25
ESB
-
STN
Nonstop4h 25m
Ajet
Deal found 13/5£134
Sun 17/518:10
LGW
-
ESB
1 stop12h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 20/505:30
ESB
-
LGW
1 stop8h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 13/5£134
Wed 3/606:15
STN
-
ESB
1 stop9h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 6/608:25
ESB
-
STN
Nonstop4h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 13/5£135
Fri 5/616:35
STN
-
ESB
Nonstop4h 00m
Ajet
Fri 12/613:10
ESB
-
STN
Nonstop4h 25m
Ajet
Deal found 8/5£139
Wed 3/606:15
STN
-
ESB
1 stop9h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 17/606:10
ESB
-
STN
1 stop6h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 9/5£140
Tue 2/620:30
STN
-
ESB
1 stop18h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 23/605:20
ESB
-
STN
1 stop7h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 10/5£141
Sun 17/518:10
LGW
-
ESB
1 stop12h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 18/500:10
ESB
-
LGW
1 stop13h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 13/5£142
Sat 20/611:50
STN
-
ESB
1 stop10h 15m
Ajet
Wed 24/606:10
ESB
-
STN
1 stop6h 40m
Ajet
Deal found 10/5£143
Tue 16/619:25
LGW
-
ESB
1 stop8h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 23/600:10
ESB
-
LGW
1 stop12h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 8/5£143
Sun 7/616:35
STN
-
ESB
Nonstop4h 00m
Ajet
Wed 10/606:10
ESB
-
STN
1 stop6h 40m
Ajet
Deal found 9/5£145
Sun 7/616:35
STN
-
ESB
Nonstop4h 00m
Ajet
Sun 14/612:20
ESB
-
STN
1 stop11h 35m
Ajet
Deal found 10/5£145

Find flight deals from London to Ankara

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from London (LON) to Ankara (ESB). 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 13 May 2026.

Round-trip from

£131

One-way from

£61

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£244
Ajet
  • Ajet
  • 5/6-12/6
  • 1 total stop
  • 10h 50m total
  • London to Ankara
24/6
  • 24/6
  • 1 total stop
  • 13h 00m total
  • London to Ankara
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 33% potential increase in price (£80 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 11% potential price decrease (£16 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in May 2026

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Cheapest return flight

LondonAnkara

STN - ESB

STNESB

London Stansted

Fri 5/6

15:40-09:05

1 stop15h 25m

Ankara Esenboga

Fri 12/6

13:10-15:35

Nonstop4h 25m

£132

LondonAnkara

STN - ESB

STNESB

London Stansted

Sat 20/6

09:40-15:35

Nonstop3h 55m

Ankara Esenboga

Sun 5/7

23:40-21:55

1 stop24h 15m

£141

LondonAnkara

LGW - ESB

LGWESB

London Gatwick

Tue 16/6

19:25-06:00

1 stop8h 35m

Ankara Esenboga

Tue 23/6

00:10-10:35

1 stop12h 25m

£143

LondonAnkara

LGW - ESB

LGWESB

London Gatwick

Wed 3/6

15:15-06:00

1 stop12h 45m

Ankara Esenboga

Tue 16/6

00:10-10:35

1 stop12h 25m

£146

LondonAnkara

STN - ESB

STNESB

London Stansted

Sun 28/6

23:00-09:05

1 stop8h 05m

Ankara Esenboga

Sun 12/7

06:00-10:50

1 stop6h 50m

£148
Fastest return journey

LondonAnkara

STN - ESB

STNESB

London Stansted

Sat 6/6

11:50-17:50

Nonstop4h 00m

Ankara Esenboga

Sat 13/6

08:25-10:50

Nonstop4h 25m

£149

LondonAnkara

LTN - ESB

LTNESB

London Luton

Wed 3/6

08:30-17:20

1 stop6h 50m

Ankara Esenboga

Wed 17/6

09:55-19:55

2 stops12h 00m

£156

LondonAnkara

LTN - ESB

LTNESB

London Luton

Tue 2/6

19:55-17:20

1 stop19h 25m

Ankara Esenboga

Thu 11/6

16:20-02:50

1 stop12h 30m

£159

LondonAnkara

LGW - ESB

LGWESB

London Gatwick

Fri 5/6

19:25-08:25

1 stop11h 00m

Ankara Esenboga

Fri 12/6

05:30-01:05

1 stop21h 35m

£160

LondonAnkara

STN - ESB

STNESB

London Stansted

Thu 4/6

16:05-00:55

1 stop6h 50m

Ankara Esenboga

Mon 8/6

11:55-14:40

1 stop28h 45m

£169

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Everything you need to know about your flight from London to Ankara

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

The best time to book flights from London to Ankara is 45 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to Ankara (average of £43). Flying from London to Ankara in July is currently the most expensive (average of £138). 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 ESB?

Find hourly flight availability from London to Ankara. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 13 May 2026.

When flying from London to Ankara, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

How much does it cost for a return flight from London to Ankara?

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from London to Ankara?

Share of one-stop return flights from London to Ankara chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.

Istanbul (IST) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 84% of one-stop itineraries from London to Ankara on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from London to Ankara?

Average return fare for one-stop flights from London to Ankara, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.

Istanbul (SAW) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £142.

What’s the fastest stopover option from London to Ankara?

Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from London to Ankara, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Izmir (ADB) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 6h 00m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from London to Ankara?

Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from London to Ankara, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Istanbul (IST) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 42m.

Reviews of airlines servicing Ankara

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Ankara. 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 Ankara. Reviews last updated 13 May 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Turkish Airlines and Pegasus Airlines from London to Ankara have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

7.8

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.3

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,May 2026

DEN - IST

The seat assignments that were booked well in advance and paid extra for were all changed and incorrect. This includes the bassinet we requested at time of booking being unavailable and the row we selected not being in the bassinet aisle.

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

7.8

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.3

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,May 2026

DEN - IST

The seat assignments that were booked well in advance and paid extra for were all changed and incorrect. This includes the bassinet we requested at time of booking being unavailable and the row we selected not being in the bassinet aisle.

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

7.8

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.3

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,May 2026

DEN - IST

The seat assignments that were booked well in advance and paid extra for were all changed and incorrect. This includes the bassinet we requested at time of booking being unavailable and the row we selected not being in the bassinet aisle.

Related info for your journey

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

    You can fly to Ankara from London from various airports in the capital of the UK. With London Heathrow being one of the busiest airports in the world, its unsurprising that you can catch a flight to Ankara Esenboga Airport, which makes it a great option for those travelling from the centre of London. There is also the option to catch a flight from London Stansted Airport, which also operates this route. One benefit of flying this route is that budget airlines operate from Stansted, so you may be able to find a great deal. Another option for travelling from London to Ankara is to depart from London Gatwick Airport, which is located to the south of London and is a good option for those who live in the south of the UK. Upon arrival at Ankara Airport, you can get to the centre via the 442 bus. This takes between 1h and 1h 30min, depending on where you get off, and costs about ₺8 (£0.70).

  • Which airlines fly directly from London to Ankara?

    You can fly directly from London to Ankara with one airline, but there are also many options for indirect flights too. You can get cheap flights to Ankara with Turkish Airlines from Stansted Airport, which tend to take around 4h. Should this airport not be suitable for you, or you can't find a direct flight on the day you need to travel, you can fly with other airlines with a transfer. You could opt for a flight with Ukraine International Airlines that departs from Gatwick and often requires a stop at Kiev Boryspil International Airport. Alternatively, you could take off from Heathrow, which also has a route operated by Turkish Airlines that includes a change at Istanbul Airport.

  • What are the stopover options between London and Ankara?

    Whilst there are a few direct flights that go from London to Ankara, there are also a lot of indirect routes you can take too. Flight transfers usually take place in Istanbul at either Sabiha Gokcen Airport or Istanbul Airport. These stopovers will get you to your destination quicker than if you stop at some other airports. Some quicker transfers take as little as 1h 20min, whereas longer stopovers can take in excess of 10h. Opting for a journey with one stop tends to be the cheapest way to travel between London and Ankara, should you be travelling on a budget.

  • Do I need a passport or visa to fly from London to Ankara?

    When British citizens travel to Turkey, they do not need a visa, provided they will not be in the country for over 90 days within any 180-day period. However, they do need to make sure that their passport is valid for at least six months from the date of entry to the country, otherwise they may be refused entry.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Ankara from London?

    Ankara Esenboga (ESB) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from London to Ankara. You should not have trouble finding flights to Esenboga from London; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from London per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 3 airlines have flights to the Ankara airport from London. It is only a 16.2 mi journey from Esenboga (ESB) to Ankara’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from London to Ankara?

    There are many flights that can get you from London to Ankara in 6h 40m. Fly via Ajet or Turkish Airlines to get the fastest option. London and Ankara are separated by a distance of 1770 mi. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from London to Ankara round-trip from £103. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Pegasus Airlines, from £112, and Turkish Airlines, from £260. Users have found that Ajet is 51% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Ajet, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as £51. However, be on the lookout for offers from Pegasus Airlines and Turkish Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from London to Ankara for a low price.

  • What are the most popular routes from London to Ankara?

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from London to Ankara 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 Ankara?

    Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to Ankara (average of £43). Flying from London to Ankara in July is currently the most expensive (average of £138). 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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Top 3 airlines flying from London to Ankara

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AjetCheapest£103Average£241FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Pegasus AirlinesCheapest£112Average£221FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£260Average£538FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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