£61+ Cheap flights to Istanbul

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 24/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
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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 18 July 2025.

Return from

£116

One-way from

£61

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

March

Average price

£255

Good round-trip deal

£113 or less

Good one-way deal

£66 or less
8/10-15/10
  • 8/10-15/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 18h 40m total
  • London to Istanbul
Wizz Air
  • Wizz Air
  • 24/8
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 10m total
  • London to Istanbul
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 31% potential increase in price (£50 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 8% potential price decrease (£9 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for return flights in July 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from London to Istanbul.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from London to Istanbul.

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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 18 July 2025.

Wed 8/1021:50LGW - IST
Nonstop4h 00mMultiple Airlines
Wed 15/1009:10IST - LGW
1 stop6h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/7£116
Mon 8/913:15LTN - IST
Nonstop4h 10mWizz Air
Sun 14/920:35IST - LTN
Nonstop4h 10mWizz Air
Deal found 17/7£117
Fri 7/1113:05LGW - IST
Nonstop4h 00mWizz Air
Sun 9/1114:15IST - LGW
Nonstop4h 15mWizz Air
Deal found 17/7£117
Fri 5/913:15LTN - IST
Nonstop4h 10mMultiple Airlines
Wed 17/909:10IST - LTN
1 stop7h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/7£119
Wed 17/908:30LTN - IST
1 stop11h 25mWizz Air
Thu 25/909:10IST - LTN
1 stop8h 35mWizz Air
Deal found 17/7£131
Sat 29/1111:20STN - IST
1 stop19h 20mFLYONE
Tue 2/1218:20IST - STN
1 stop19h 00mFLYONE
Deal found 18/7£134
Mon 8/907:50STN - IST
1 stop12h 05mMultiple Airlines
Thu 11/915:10IST - STN
1 stop10h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/7£137
Sat 22/1107:00LHR - IST
Nonstop3h 55mBritish Airways
Sun 23/1121:20IST - LHR
Nonstop4h 15mBritish Airways
Deal found 16/7£137
Wed 8/1009:20LGW - IST
1 stop9h 15mNorwegian
Wed 15/1021:20IST - LGW
1 stop13h 20mNorwegian
Deal found 16/7£148
Fri 5/917:10LHR - IST
1 stop6h 10mKLM
Thu 11/906:10IST - LHR
1 stop6h 35mKLM
Deal found 16/7£155
Thu 4/1220:25LHR - IST
1 stop17h 30mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/1204:50IST - LHR
1 stop6h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/7£159
Mon 8/908:40LCY - IST
1 stop5h 40mKLM
Wed 17/906:10IST - LCY
1 stop12h 30mKLM
Deal found 16/7£180

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London

Route

Depart

Return

Price

LondonIstanbul

LGW - IST

LGWIST

London Gatwick

Wed 8/10

21:50-03:50

Nonstop4h 00m

Istanbul

Wed 15/10

09:10-13:15

1 stop6h 05m

£116

LondonIstanbul

LTN - IST

LTNIST

London Luton

Mon 8/9

13:15-19:25

Nonstop4h 10m

Istanbul

Sun 14/9

20:35-22:45

Nonstop4h 10m

£117

LondonIstanbul

LGW - IST

LGWIST

London Gatwick

Fri 7/11

13:05-20:05

Nonstop4h 00m

Istanbul

Sun 9/11

14:15-15:30

Nonstop4h 15m

£117

LondonIstanbul

LTN - IST

LTNIST

London Luton

Fri 5/9

13:15-19:25

Nonstop4h 10m

Istanbul

Wed 17/9

09:10-15:00

1 stop7h 50m

£119

LondonIstanbul

LTN - IST

LTNIST

London Luton

Wed 17/9

08:30-21:55

1 stop11h 25m

Istanbul

Thu 25/9

09:10-15:45

1 stop8h 35m

£131

LondonIstanbul

STN - IST

STNIST

London Stansted

Sat 29/11

11:20-09:40

1 stop19h 20m

Istanbul

Tue 2/12

18:20-10:20

1 stop19h 00m

£134

LondonIstanbul

STN - IST

STNIST

London Stansted

Mon 8/9

07:50-21:55

1 stop12h 05m

Istanbul

Thu 11/9

15:10-23:55

1 stop10h 45m

£137

LondonIstanbul

LHR - IST

LHRIST

London Heathrow

Sat 22/11

07:00-13:55

Nonstop3h 55m

Istanbul

Sun 23/11

21:20-22:35

Nonstop4h 15m

£137

LondonIstanbul

LGW - IST

LGWIST

London Gatwick

Wed 8/10

09:20-20:35

1 stop9h 15m

Istanbul

Wed 15/10

21:20-08:40

1 stop13h 20m

£148

LondonIstanbul

LHR - IST

LHRIST

London Heathrow

Fri 5/9

17:10-01:20

1 stop6h 10m

Istanbul

Thu 11/9

06:10-10:45

1 stop6h 35m

£155

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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 11 July 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 68 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 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.

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 Tuesday mornings, when prices are usually at their highest.

Weekly flight availability to Istanbul

The most flights from London to Istanbul are scheduled on a Friday (64 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (37 on average).

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Istanbul?

The cheapest airlines flying from London to Istanbul are Wizz Air, Wizz Air 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 18 July 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Aegean Airlines, KLM, andNorwegian to Turkey have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.6

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

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.6

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

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.6

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

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.6

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

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.6

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

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.6

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

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 £26, while return flights cost around £36.

  • How much is a return flight to Istanbul?

    A return flight to Istanbul will typically cost around £270, however they can be found for as little as £48.

  • 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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