Cheap flights from London Heathrow Airport to Istanbul Airport from £80
This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 4/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LHR — IST
9 Nov — 16 Nov1
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from London Heathrow to Istanbul are usually found in November or January, booked 79 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Tuesday
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Cheapest flights from Heathrow to IstanbulExplore the most affordable flight options available from Heathrow to Istanbul. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 10 October 2026.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Heathrow to Istanbul. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 10 October 2026.
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Best flights from Heathrow to IstanbulDiscover carefully curated flight deals from Heathrow to Istanbul that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 10 October 2026.
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Heathrow to Istanbul that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 10 October 2026.
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Direct flights from Heathrow to IstanbulExplore direct flight options from Heathrow to Istanbul based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 10 October 2026.
Explore direct flight options from Heathrow to Istanbul based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 10 October 2026.
Sat 7/1117:40 -
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Deal found 9/10£159
Last-minute flights from Heathrow to IstanbulDiscover last-minute flight deals from Heathrow to Istanbul. Data last updated 10 October 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from Heathrow to Istanbul. Data last updated 10 October 2026 and is based on user searches.
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Deal found 9/10£130
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Deal found 7/10£153
One-way flights from Heathrow to IstanbulSearch for one-way flight options from Heathrow to Istanbul. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 10 October 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from Heathrow to Istanbul. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 10 October 2026.
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Find flight deals from Heathrow to Istanbul
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Heathrow (LHR) to Istanbul (IST). 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 10 October 2026.
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Heathrow to Istanbul that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 7,457,451 searches. Data last updated 10 October 2026.
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Thu 8/4
14:45-01:20
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Wed 31/12
00:00-23:00
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£104
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13:20-17:00
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Istanbul
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00:00-23:00
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£105
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LHRIST
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Sat 7/11
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Nonstop3h 55m
Istanbul
Wed 31/12
00:00-23:00
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LondonIstanbul
LHR London Heathrow - IST Istanbul
LHRIST
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Istanbul
Wed 31/12
00:00-23:00
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£110
LondonIstanbul
LHR London Heathrow - IST Istanbul
LHRIST
London Heathrow
Tue 29/12
17:10-00:05
Nonstop3h 55m
Istanbul
Wed 31/12
00:00-23:00
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£112
LondonIstanbul
LHR London Heathrow - IST Istanbul
LHRIST
London Heathrow
Tue 15/12
13:20-15:55
1 stop23h 35m
Istanbul
Wed 31/12
00:00-23:00
Nonstop0h 00m
£113
LondonIstanbul
LHR London Heathrow - IST Istanbul
LHRIST
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Wed 20/1
07:00-13:55
Nonstop3h 55m
Istanbul
Wed 31/12
00:00-23:00
Nonstop0h 00m
£114
LondonIstanbul
LHR London Heathrow - IST Istanbul
LHRIST
London Heathrow
Tue 1/12
06:55-13:50
Nonstop3h 55m
Istanbul
Wed 31/12
00:00-23:00
Nonstop0h 00m
£115
LondonIstanbul
LHR London Heathrow - IST Istanbul
LHRIST
London Heathrow
Wed 18/11
18:10-01:05
Nonstop3h 55m
Istanbul
Wed 31/12
00:00-23:00
Nonstop0h 00m
£118
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Best time to book a flight from Heathrow to Istanbul
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Everything you need to know about your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Istanbul Airport
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How far ahead should I book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Istanbul Airport?
Booking 78 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from London Heathrow Airport to Istanbul Airport. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Istanbul Airport?
Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Istanbul Airport (average of £188). Flying from London Heathrow Airport to Istanbul Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of £355). 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 LHR to IST?
Find hourly flight availability from Heathrow to Istanbul. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 10 October 2026.
A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from London Heathrow Airport to Istanbul Airport in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 20% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.
What is the cheapest day to fly from London Heathrow Airport to Istanbul Airport?
Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Heathrow to Istanbul. Price data was last updated on 3 October 2026.
Travellers seeking maximum savings on their London Heathrow Airport to Istanbul Airport flight should consider departing on Friday at midday when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
How often are flights from London to Istanbul delayed?
About 8% of weekly flights between London and Istanbul have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 123 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for London to Istanbul flights?
Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.
What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?
Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Wednesday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.
Which airline has the best punctuality record on London to Istanbul flights?
Over the past year, Turkish Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 8% of flights being delayed.
What’s the top stopover airport for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Istanbul Airport?
Share of one-stop return flights from London Heathrow Airport to Istanbul Airport chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.
Frankfurt am Main (FRA) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 27% of one-stop itineraries from London Heathrow Airport to Istanbul Airport on Cheapflights.
What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Istanbul Airport?
Average return fare for one-stop flights from London Heathrow Airport to Istanbul Airport, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.
Belgrade (BEG) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £190.
What’s the fastest stopover option from London Heathrow Airport to Istanbul Airport?
Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from London Heathrow Airport to Istanbul Airport, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Copenhagen (CPH) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 6h 57m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Istanbul Airport?
Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from London Heathrow Airport to Istanbul Airport, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Paris (CDG) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 42m.
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 10 October 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from London Heathrow Airport to Istanbul Airport, such as KLM,Turkish Airlines, andLufthansa. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Boarding
7.8
Overall
7.8
Entertainment
7.2
Comfort
7.7
Food
7.3
Crew
8.4
Reviews
1 / 20
4.0
OkaySubhash,Jul 2026
CDG - ATL
Boarding
7.8
Overall
7.8
Entertainment
7.2
Comfort
7.7
Food
7.3
Crew
8.4
Reviews
1 / 20
4.0
OkaySubhash,Jul 2026
CDG - ATL
Boarding
7.8
Overall
7.8
Entertainment
7.2
Comfort
7.7
Food
7.3
Crew
8.4
Reviews
1 / 20
4.0
OkaySubhash,Jul 2026
CDG - ATL
Boarding
7.8
Overall
7.8
Entertainment
7.2
Comfort
7.7
Food
7.3
Crew
8.4
Reviews
1 / 20
4.0
OkaySubhash,Jul 2026
CDG - ATL
Boarding
7.8
Overall
7.8
Entertainment
7.2
Comfort
7.7
Food
7.3
Crew
8.4
Reviews
1 / 20
4.0
OkaySubhash,Jul 2026
CDG - ATL
Boarding
7.8
Overall
7.8
Entertainment
7.2
Comfort
7.7
Food
7.3
Crew
8.4
Reviews
1 / 20
4.0
OkaySubhash,Jul 2026
CDG - ATL
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