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Flights to Istanbul in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Istanbul Airport

Thu 1/1007:05 -
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Fri 16/1013:50 -
Nonstop4h 05m
Deal found 3/9£118
Sat 19/913:35 -
Nonstop3h 50m
Wed 23/920:10 -
Nonstop4h 10m
Deal found 4/9£118
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Nonstop4h 05m
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Nonstop4h 10m
Deal found 3/9£119
Wed 30/913:30 -
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Sun 4/1020:15 -
Nonstop4h 05m
Deal found 3/9£119
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Nonstop4h 05m
Deal found 7/9£120
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Deal found 4/9£120
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Tue 22/908:00 -
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Mon 28/900:20 -
1 stop13h 00m
Deal found 4/9£121
Sat 3/1013:35 -
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Nonstop4h 05m
Deal found 5/9£121
Thu 17/907:05 -
Nonstop4h 05m
Thu 24/913:50 -
Nonstop4h 10m
Deal found 7/9£122

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Return from

£118

One-way from

£58

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£118

Good round-trip deal

£128 or less

Good one-way deal

£63 or less
Wizz Air
  • Wizz Air
  • 1/10-16/10
  • Nonstop
  • 8h 10m total
  • London to Istanbul
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Wizz Air
  • Wizz Air
  • 23/9-31/12
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 05m total
  • London to Istanbul
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LondonIstanbul

LTN London Luton - IST Istanbul

LTNIST

London Luton

Sun 20/9

07:15-13:10

Nonstop3h 55m

Istanbul

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£61

LondonIstanbul

LGW London Gatwick - IST Istanbul

LGWIST

London Gatwick

Sun 4/10

13:40-19:35

Nonstop3h 55m

Istanbul

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£61
Fastest return journey

LondonIstanbul

LGW London Gatwick - IST Istanbul

LGWIST

London Gatwick

Sat 10/10

13:35-19:25

Nonstop3h 50m

Istanbul

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£61

LondonIstanbul

LTN London Luton - IST Istanbul

LTNIST

London Luton

Sun 4/10

07:15-13:10

Nonstop3h 55m

Istanbul

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£66

LondonIstanbul

LTN London Luton - IST Istanbul

LTNIST

London Luton

Thu 1/10

07:05-13:10

Nonstop4h 05m

Istanbul

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£69

LondonIstanbul

LTN London Luton - IST Istanbul

LTNIST

London Luton

Mon 28/9

07:00-13:10

Nonstop4h 10m

Istanbul

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£69

LondonIstanbul

LTN London Luton - IST Istanbul

LTNIST

London Luton

Mon 5/10

15:15-23:40

1 stop6h 25m

Istanbul

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£71

LondonIstanbul

LTN London Luton - IST Istanbul

LTNIST

London Luton

Thu 24/9

07:05-13:10

Nonstop4h 05m

Istanbul

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£73

LondonIstanbul

LGW London Gatwick - IST Istanbul

LGWIST

London Gatwick

Sun 10/1

16:40-09:15

1 stop13h 35m

Istanbul

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£76

LondonIstanbul

LTN London Luton - IST Istanbul

LTNIST

London Luton

Mon 11/1

20:00-09:15

1 stop10h 15m

Istanbul

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£77

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight to Istanbul Airport

How long is the flight to Istanbul?

On average, a flight from London to Istanbul takes 4 hours 35 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.

Weekly flight availability to Istanbul

The most flights from London to Istanbul are scheduled on a Sunday (73 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (42 on average).

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Istanbul?

The most popular airlines flying from London to Istanbul are Turkish Airlines, Wizz Air and British Airways.

Pegasus Airlines
Pegasus Airlines
From £40
Turkish Airlines
Turkish Airlines
From £133
Wizz Air
Wizz Air
From £51
British Airways
British Airways
From £148

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Istanbul?

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

Rainfall in Istanbul 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

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).

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

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 61 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Istanbul?

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Istanbul

See what other customers who have flown with Turkish Airlines,British Airways, andPegasus Airlines to Türkiye (Turkey) have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Turkish Airlines
7.4
Good
4,475 reviews
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Food

7.5

Boarding

7.3

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2026

UBN - IST

Crew were friendly and Turkish has a good selection of movies. The boarding process was a bit chaotic, as usual, but departed on time. Food was good again.
Turkish Airlines
7.4
Good
4,475 reviews
Turkish Airlines
7.4
Good
4,475 reviews
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Food

7.5

Boarding

7.3

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2026

UBN - IST

Crew were friendly and Turkish has a good selection of movies. The boarding process was a bit chaotic, as usual, but departed on time. Food was good again.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
8,211 reviews
Turkish Airlines
7.4
Good
4,475 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.5

Boarding

7.3

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2026

UBN - IST

Crew were friendly and Turkish has a good selection of movies. The boarding process was a bit chaotic, as usual, but departed on time. Food was good again.
Pegasus Airlines
6.6
Okay
632 reviews
Turkish Airlines
7.4
Good
4,475 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.5

Boarding

7.3

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2026

UBN - IST

Crew were friendly and Turkish has a good selection of movies. The boarding process was a bit chaotic, as usual, but departed on time. Food was good again.
Wizz Air
6.2
Okay
172 reviews
Turkish Airlines
7.4
Good
4,475 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.5

Boarding

7.3

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2026

UBN - IST

Crew were friendly and Turkish has a good selection of movies. The boarding process was a bit chaotic, as usual, but departed on time. Food was good again.

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, Ajet 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 £30, while return flights cost around £79.

  • How much is a return flight to Istanbul?

    A return flight to Istanbul will typically cost around £507, however they can be found for as little as £79.

  • 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 40 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. Ambassador Spa & Beauty Airport Lounge is the closest property to Istanbul (0.0 mi away from Istanbul).

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