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Flights to Istanbul in 2026

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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 25 July 2026.

Sun 6/906:15
LTN
-
IST
1 stop13h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 9/914:00
IST
-
LTN
Nonstop4h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/7£145
Mon 7/913:30
LGW
-
IST
Nonstop4h 00m
Wizz Air
Thu 10/920:10
IST
-
LGW
Nonstop4h 05m
Wizz Air
Deal found 20/7£146
Thu 10/910:25
LGW
-
IST
1 stop15h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 17/920:10
IST
-
LGW
Nonstop4h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/7£147
Thu 10/907:05
LTN
-
IST
Nonstop4h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 17/909:25
IST
-
LTN
1 stop11h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/7£148
Thu 10/907:05
LTN
-
IST
Nonstop4h 05m
Wizz Air
Thu 24/913:50
IST
-
LTN
Nonstop4h 10m
Wizz Air
Deal found 21/7£149
Tue 20/1011:10
STN
-
IST
1 stop9h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 10/1109:55
IST
-
STN
2 stops15h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/7£149
Thu 10/913:30
LGW
-
IST
Nonstop4h 00m
Wizz Air
Sun 13/920:15
IST
-
LGW
Nonstop4h 05m
Wizz Air
Deal found 20/7£149
Sun 20/907:15
LTN
-
IST
Nonstop3h 55m
Wizz Air
Sat 26/913:50
IST
-
LTN
Nonstop4h 05m
Wizz Air
Deal found 22/7£149
Fri 25/907:25
LGW
-
IST
Nonstop3h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 25/920:10
IST
-
LGW
Nonstop4h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/7£149
Thu 10/907:05
LTN
-
IST
Nonstop4h 05m
Wizz Air
Tue 6/1013:50
IST
-
LTN
Nonstop4h 05m
Wizz Air
Deal found 20/7£150
Mon 7/918:05
STN
-
IST
1 stop26h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 14/909:25
IST
-
STN
1 stop23h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 24/7£150
Thu 3/916:15
LGW
-
IST
1 stop7h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 16/920:10
IST
-
LGW
Nonstop4h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 23/7£150

Find flight deals to Istanbul Airport

Find the latest flights to Istanbul in 2026, 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 25 July 2026.

Return from

£145

One-way from

£82

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£257

Good round-trip deal

£177 or less

Good one-way deal

£61 or less
Wizz Air
  • Wizz Air
  • 6/9-9/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 17h 40m total
  • London to Istanbul
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Wizz Air
  • Wizz Air
  • 21/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 10h 50m total
  • London to Istanbul
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease (£10 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Price

Cheapest return flight

LondonIstanbul

LTN - IST

LTNIST

London Luton

Fri 4/9

07:05-13:10

Nonstop4h 05m

Istanbul

Sun 13/9

13:45-15:55

Nonstop4h 10m

£151

LondonIstanbul

LTN - IST

LTNIST

London Luton

Mon 7/9

07:00-13:10

Nonstop4h 10m

Istanbul

Mon 14/9

13:50-15:55

Nonstop4h 05m

£151

LondonIstanbul

LGW - IST

LGWIST

London Gatwick

Thu 24/9

13:30-19:30

Nonstop4h 00m

Istanbul

Sun 4/10

20:15-22:20

Nonstop4h 05m

£164

LondonIstanbul

LHR - IST

LHRIST

London Heathrow

Fri 20/11

18:15-01:10

Nonstop3h 55m

Istanbul

Mon 23/11

18:40-19:55

Nonstop4h 15m

£166

LondonIstanbul

LHR - IST

LHRIST

London Heathrow

Mon 16/11

07:25-14:20

Nonstop3h 55m

Istanbul

Mon 23/11

18:40-19:55

Nonstop4h 15m

£171

LondonIstanbul

LTN - IST

LTNIST

London Luton

Wed 23/9

09:00-22:25

1 stop11h 25m

Istanbul

Mon 28/9

09:25-20:40

2 stops13h 15m

£173
Fastest return journey

LondonIstanbul

STN - IST

STNIST

London Stansted

Fri 2/10

10:50-16:45

Nonstop3h 55m

Istanbul

Thu 8/10

20:15-22:10

Nonstop3h 55m

£180

LondonIstanbul

LHR - IST

LHRIST

London Heathrow

Wed 25/11

18:05-01:00

Nonstop3h 55m

Istanbul

Mon 30/11

08:15-09:45

Nonstop4h 30m

£182

LondonIstanbul

LHR - IST

LHRIST

London Heathrow

Sun 13/9

06:30-21:15

1 stop12h 45m

Istanbul

Tue 15/9

03:45-08:15

1 stop6h 30m

£185

LondonIstanbul

LHR - IST

LHRIST

London Heathrow

Fri 20/11

18:15-01:10

Nonstop3h 55m

Istanbul

Fri 27/11

08:10-09:40

Nonstop4h 30m

£185

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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 30 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 Friday (66 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (36 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 £41
Turkish Airlines
Turkish Airlines
From £130
Wizz Air
Wizz Air
From £52
British Airways
British Airways
From £149

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

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).

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 64 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?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from London to Istanbul. Price data was last updated on 18 July 2026.

Users looking for the lowest fares to Istanbul should consider flying on Friday at midday, 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

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 25 July 2026.
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
4,453 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.3

Food

7.5

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Crew

7.8

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2026

KRK - IST

Of course, when one books a trip in "sardine class," one realizes that comfort is an expensive option. That having been said, the seats were in the seat no comfortable. However, this was more than compensated by the excellent (for coach) food service and the helpfulness of the crew. I also loved that Turkish Airlines does not nickle-and-dime you on luggage. Yes, I would go with them again.
Turkish Airlines
7.4
Good
4,453 reviews
Turkish Airlines
7.4
Good
4,453 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.3

Food

7.5

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Crew

7.8

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2026

KRK - IST

Of course, when one books a trip in "sardine class," one realizes that comfort is an expensive option. That having been said, the seats were in the seat no comfortable. However, this was more than compensated by the excellent (for coach) food service and the helpfulness of the crew. I also loved that Turkish Airlines does not nickle-and-dime you on luggage. Yes, I would go with them again.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
8,132 reviews
Turkish Airlines
7.4
Good
4,453 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.3

Food

7.5

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Crew

7.8

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2026

KRK - IST

Of course, when one books a trip in "sardine class," one realizes that comfort is an expensive option. That having been said, the seats were in the seat no comfortable. However, this was more than compensated by the excellent (for coach) food service and the helpfulness of the crew. I also loved that Turkish Airlines does not nickle-and-dime you on luggage. Yes, I would go with them again.
Pegasus Airlines
6.6
Okay
636 reviews
Turkish Airlines
7.4
Good
4,453 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.3

Food

7.5

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Crew

7.8

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2026

KRK - IST

Of course, when one books a trip in "sardine class," one realizes that comfort is an expensive option. That having been said, the seats were in the seat no comfortable. However, this was more than compensated by the excellent (for coach) food service and the helpfulness of the crew. I also loved that Turkish Airlines does not nickle-and-dime you on luggage. Yes, I would go with them again.
Wizz Air
6.3
Okay
171 reviews
Turkish Airlines
7.4
Good
4,453 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.3

Food

7.5

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Crew

7.8

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2026

KRK - IST

Of course, when one books a trip in "sardine class," one realizes that comfort is an expensive option. That having been said, the seats were in the seat no comfortable. However, this was more than compensated by the excellent (for coach) food service and the helpfulness of the crew. I also loved that Turkish Airlines does not nickle-and-dime you on luggage. Yes, I would go with them 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 £27, while return flights cost around £90.

  • How much is a return flight to Istanbul?

    A return flight to Istanbul will typically cost around £679, however they can be found for as little as £90.

  • 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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