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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 17 October 2025.

Return from

£68

One-way from

£34

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

March

Average price

£162

Good round-trip deal

£63 or less

Good one-way deal

£39 or less
Wizz Air
  • Wizz Air
  • 13/3-17/3
  • Nonstop
  • 8h 15m total
  • London to Istanbul
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Wizz Air
  • Wizz Air
  • 4/11
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 00m total
  • London to Istanbul
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 27% potential increase in price (£55 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 7% potential price decrease (£10 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for return flights in October 2025
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Cheapest flights to Istanbul Airport
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Istanbul Airport. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 17 October 2025.

Mon 24/1114:00LTN - IST
Nonstop4h 05mWizz Air
Thu 4/1222:00IST - LTN
Nonstop4h 10mWizz Air
Deal found 16/10£69
Fri 28/1114:00LTN - IST
Nonstop4h 05mWizz Air
Tue 9/1222:00IST - LTN
Nonstop4h 10mWizz Air
Deal found 16/10£70
Sat 22/1113:55LGW - IST
Nonstop4h 00mWizz Air
Thu 27/1122:40IST - LGW
Nonstop4h 15mWizz Air
Deal found 15/10£70
Tue 11/1114:00LTN - IST
Nonstop4h 05mWizz Air
Tue 18/1122:00IST - LTN
Nonstop4h 10mWizz Air
Deal found 16/10£71
Wed 12/1113:05LGW - IST
Nonstop4h 00mWizz Air
Wed 19/1120:50IST - LGW
Nonstop4h 15mWizz Air
Deal found 15/10£71
Tue 11/1114:00LTN - IST
Nonstop4h 05mWizz Air
Fri 14/1122:00IST - LTN
Nonstop4h 10mWizz Air
Deal found 15/10£71
Sat 29/1113:55LGW - IST
Nonstop4h 00mWizz Air
Sun 14/1222:25IST - LGW
Nonstop4h 15mWizz Air
Deal found 17/10£71
Fri 28/1114:00LTN - IST
Nonstop4h 05mWizz Air
Mon 1/1222:00IST - LTN
Nonstop4h 15mWizz Air
Deal found 16/10£72
Fri 14/1114:00LGW - IST
Nonstop4h 00mWizz Air
Sat 22/1122:40IST - LGW
Nonstop4h 15mWizz Air
Deal found 16/10£72
Thu 20/1114:00LTN - IST
Nonstop4h 05mWizz Air
Mon 24/1122:00IST - LTN
Nonstop4h 15mWizz Air
Deal found 15/10£73
Sat 8/1114:00LTN - IST
Nonstop4h 05mWizz Air
Wed 12/1122:00IST - LTN
Nonstop4h 10mWizz Air
Deal found 15/10£74
Wed 5/1114:00LTN - IST
Nonstop4h 05mWizz Air
Tue 25/1122:00IST - LTN
Nonstop4h 10mWizz Air
Deal found 15/10£74

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Price

LondonIstanbul

LTN - IST

LTNIST

London Luton

Thu 27/11

14:00-21:05

Nonstop4h 05m

Istanbul

Wed 3/12

22:00-23:10

Nonstop4h 10m

£70

LondonIstanbul

LTN - IST

LTNIST

London Luton

Sat 3/1

14:00-21:05

Nonstop4h 05m

Istanbul

Sat 10/1

22:00-23:10

Nonstop4h 10m

£71

LondonIstanbul

LTN - IST

LTNIST

London Luton

Fri 6/3

14:00-21:05

Nonstop4h 05m

Istanbul

Mon 9/3

22:00-23:15

Nonstop4h 15m

£71

LondonIstanbul

LTN - IST

LTNIST

London Luton

Sun 8/3

14:00-21:05

Nonstop4h 05m

Istanbul

Mon 16/3

22:00-23:10

Nonstop4h 10m

£71

LondonIstanbul

LTN - IST

LTNIST

London Luton

Sun 23/11

14:00-21:05

Nonstop4h 05m

Istanbul

Thu 27/11

22:00-23:10

Nonstop4h 10m

£71

LondonIstanbul

LGW - IST

LGWIST

London Gatwick

Fri 6/3

13:05-20:05

Nonstop4h 00m

Istanbul

Mon 9/3

22:40-23:55

Nonstop4h 15m

£71

LondonIstanbul

LTN - IST

LTNIST

London Luton

Fri 28/11

14:00-21:05

Nonstop4h 05m

Istanbul

Mon 1/12

22:00-23:15

Nonstop4h 15m

£72

LondonIstanbul

LTN - IST

LTNIST

London Luton

Fri 21/11

14:00-21:05

Nonstop4h 05m

Istanbul

Wed 26/11

22:00-23:10

Nonstop4h 10m

£77

LondonIstanbul

LTN - IST

LTNIST

London Luton

Sun 23/11

14:00-21:05

Nonstop4h 05m

Istanbul

Fri 28/11

22:00-23:10

Nonstop4h 10m

£77

LondonIstanbul

LTN - IST

LTNIST

London Luton

Mon 10/11

14:00-21:05

Nonstop4h 05m

Istanbul

Thu 13/11

22:00-23:10

Nonstop4h 10m

£77

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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 10 October 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 60 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 41 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 Sunday at midday, when prices are usually at their highest.

Weekly flight availability to Istanbul

The most flights from London to Istanbul are scheduled on a Friday (62 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (34 on average).

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Istanbul?

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

Wizz Air
Wizz Air
From £47
Pegasus Airlines
Pegasus Airlines
From £68
Turkish Airlines
Turkish Airlines
From £145
British Airways
British Airways
From £107

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Istanbul?

The cheapest airlines flying from London to Istanbul are Wizz Air, Ajet 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 17 October 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Turkish Airlines, Pegasus Airlines, andBritish Airways to Turkey 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
4,010 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.4

Boarding

7.3

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

7.3

Comfort

7.3

Crew

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Christina,Sept 2025

DTW - IST

Crew was fine but the plane seemed smaller like the seats were very crammed in for an international flight. I’m a small person and it felt suffocating to me.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
4,010 reviews
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
4,010 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.4

Boarding

7.3

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

7.3

Comfort

7.3

Crew

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Christina,Sept 2025

DTW - IST

Crew was fine but the plane seemed smaller like the seats were very crammed in for an international flight. I’m a small person and it felt suffocating to me.
Pegasus Airlines
6.7
Okay
635 reviews
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
4,010 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.4

Boarding

7.3

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

7.3

Comfort

7.3

Crew

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Christina,Sept 2025

DTW - IST

Crew was fine but the plane seemed smaller like the seats were very crammed in for an international flight. I’m a small person and it felt suffocating to me.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,457 reviews
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
4,010 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.4

Boarding

7.3

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

7.3

Comfort

7.3

Crew

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Christina,Sept 2025

DTW - IST

Crew was fine but the plane seemed smaller like the seats were very crammed in for an international flight. I’m a small person and it felt suffocating to me.
Wizz Air
6.1
Okay
153 reviews
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
4,010 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.4

Boarding

7.3

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

7.3

Comfort

7.3

Crew

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Christina,Sept 2025

DTW - IST

Crew was fine but the plane seemed smaller like the seats were very crammed in for an international flight. I’m a small person and it felt suffocating to me.

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 £22, while return flights cost around £48.

  • How much is a return flight to Istanbul?

    A return flight to Istanbul will typically cost around £152, however they can be found for as little as £65.

  • 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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